The Benefits of Fruit for Those Living With Diabetes | Interview with Robby Barbaro, MPH

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Robby Barbaro, MPH
Cofounder, Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Robby Barbaro, MPH graduated from the University of Florida and is the cofounder of Mastering Diabetes and Amla Green. He worked at Forks Over Knives for six years before turning his attention in 2016 to coaching people with diabetes full time.
Robby was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 12 and has been living this lifestyle since 2006. In that time, while eating many pounds of fruit every day, his HbA1c value has never exceeded 6.4%, and his blood glucose has been stable and easy to manage.
He is the co-host of the annual Mastering Diabetes Online Summit, a featured speaker at Whole Foods Global Headquarters, VegFest LA, Plant-Stock, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, and has been featured on Forks Over Knives, Healthline, Medical Medium, Vice, Thrive Magazine, Diet Fiction, Thrive Global, BestLife and the wildly popular podcasts Plant Proof and Nutrition Rounds, and is the author of the upcoming book Mastering Diabetes with Cyrus Khambatta, PhD.
Robby enjoys exercising every day, spending time with friends, and sharing his lifestyle on www.masteringdiabetes.org/
Instagram: / mindfuldiabeticrobby
Facebook: / robby.barbaro
and KZbin: / mindfuldiabeticrobby

[@spirittwo7381]

Indian grocery stores carry the sapote it’s called chikoo! You can find them in the freezer

[@estanford826]

This is SOOOO interesting! Thank you Chef AJ for inviting this very bright young man onto your show. Learned some really great things.

[@mistygirl3995]

Finally!!!! A subject dear to my heart, true facts about FRUIT!!! Excellent information!

[@CHEFAJ]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@worldchanges10]

Wow glad you are wise and well now

[@rosanneleibhart9115]

Thank you Chef for bringing Robby on the show. He answers questions thoroughly but still understandable.

[@mikefixac]

I just pray diabetics could look at this and try to reason it through. Hopefully, this will become standard medical experience. Too bad Doug Graham doesn’t get love from plant based community.

[@venusiandesigns]

Another great talk, very informative. Thank you

[@cristelle121]

Thank you folks❤

[@bitfinesse]

Asian markets sell this stuff called Mût Me. It’s Indian gooseberry preserve wrapped in 100 calories pacquettes, maybe 20 pacquettes come in a clear, plastic box. They put chili powder or something in there. There’s also a vine in the middle of the preserve. I keep them in my day bag for an energy backup in the event I ever run out of potatoes. They’re tasty but not so tasty that I can’t stop eating them. They’re just okay. Definitely not as appetizing as a potato - especially not as appetizing as a sweet potato. Careful with the hibiscus. More than a quart of it per day will erode your teeth - Greger covered this as well 👊🏼

[@bitfinesse]

Man, anyone listening to doctors are just flat-out SCREWED! I’ve finally figured out to keep my vegetable intake to 2lb purple cabbage in the morning after exercise (a couple hundred calories of berries or bananas before exercise if I feel low), then potatoes for the energy I need throughout the day. Then feasting on steamed veg at night: 3lbs of kale or 3-4lbs broccoli. Diabetics wouldn’t dare try eating like this, even though it would cure their Type II in a few weeks, manage their Type I better than their pill pushers could ever dream. It’s 105 in Tulsa for the next week-and-a-half. Feels great outside. Saving the vegetables for breakfast and at the end of the day, just snacking on potatoes throughout the day, keeps the belly flat and able to deal with the heat really REALLY well - saving the big bulk for feasting at night. The 1.5-2lbs cabbage for breakfast stays - it’s basically the most enjoyable thing ever. Rice vinegar and chile powder or garlic n lime or heavy cinnamon - it’s a truly wonderful existence. Unbelievable that doctors put their patients on the diet that causes their diseases. Truly criminal. They out to be put on the wall. You’re not being treated - you’re being managed 😡 Major plus to doing SOFAS-free 100% is that the most enjoyable treat ever is two pounds of steamed baby carrots smothered in cinnamon. It’s carrot cake. Shout out to Dr. Doug Lyle 🤗 HEAVEN 😇

[@leelapurushothaman3815]

In Malaysia...Mamey is called chiku...its 1 of my fav fruits

[@nettierose4915]

I have been watching many of your shows over this past year and I have learned so much. So once again, thank you Chef AJ for doing this!!! Fantastic service you are providing. I really appreciate what you are doing. Robby was an amazing presenter. His knowledge is impressive and his approach is so rational, reasonable, logical and sustainable. I loved how he explained to eat green light foods, choose your favorites from these and don’t obsess over numbers if you are eating the right foods. I don’t have diabetes but found his presentation to be excellent.

[@CHEFAJ]

So glad you're enjoying the shows..you are very welcome!

[@Allioops810]

I have the hibiscus Amla tea. It’s also good as a salad dressing if you mix it with apple cider vinegar. Definitely try it.

[@swiftswift8896]

Robbie we love him so much he is honest cool awesome and very clear in what he is preaching🙏🏻 thanks AJ for bringing this gentleman to the show❤️

[@esfromec1]

This interview was very useful, thanks for posting Chef AJ

[@rkhan9506]

Chef 👩‍🍳 AJ, thanks for another great episode/interview, and yes! I agree with you, indeed, Robbie is a great source of GOOD in the world 🌎 especially for the Diabetes community. 👍

[@suzyn9119]

You have a great personality and deliver your messages so clearly. Thank you Robby.

[@raym8158]

Excellent show AJ. Robby's very knowledgeable, and of course, you did a great job interviewing him! However, I think that near the end of the show, the topic of the proper ratio of essential fatty acids (omega-3 & 6) in the diet was conflated/confused with the idea that some plant-based doctors espouse that it is advantageous to consume some fat with meals to maximize absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and healthful phytochemicals. For example, Dr. Fuhrman maintains that when you eat a salad with a nut or seed-based dressing, you absorb much more carotenoids that are present in the raw vegetables. He says more than 10 times as much of certain nutrients are absorbed. He maintains that "some people simply require more essential fatty acids, period". And he insists that he knows of lifelong vegans that succumb to dementia because they were unaware of the importance of maintaining a healthy omega-3 level. The omega 3 to omega 6 ratio in the diet is a different topic, as is what the minimum requirement of omega-3 for proper brain development and health is. In addition, not everyone adheres to a whole food, plant-based diet as closely or strictly as Robby does. Every ones conversion rate (ALA to EPA and DHA) is also different, and varies depending upon the age and gender of the person. Although everyone should be attempting to minimize or remove vegetable oils from the diet (largely omega-6) along with saturated fat, success at obtaining this goal will vary widely with each individual. The question may be, what is realistically achievable for most people and whether or not it's best to check omega-3 levels with a blood test to make sure they're in a favorable range. And to complicate the subject even more, Dr. Rhonda Patrick (a respected cell biologist) has published a paper regarding omega-3 DHA and supplementation and the brain. You can hear her speak about omega-3 and brain health here: www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/omega-3-phospholipid-dha-and-supplementation-rhonda-patrick

[@jgrysiak6566]

Why can't u adhere to a WFPB diet? & why do u feel like u need nuts, seeds, avocados, oil & olives?

[@woodskid4ever]

You’re both an inspiration and a blessing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and offering your guidance!

[@rachelgoodell3877]

I could listen to Robby and Cyrus all the time. I always learn new nuggets from them. There are also times I've heard the same thing a few times but it sits with me differently each time based on my circumstances at the time. They're simply brilliant. ❤❤ Thank you for your platform and your passion Chef AJ. I adore and respect you so much!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you so much!

[@mchagawa1615]

It must be true what they say, that you are what you eat - because Robby is so sweet, just like the fruit he eats :D I'd love to one day get to try all those amazing varieties, mamey sapote, and all those - we don't get much of them here in Sweden ^^ but one day I will! You're the best, both of you, thank you so so much for everything you do

[@genevievevanreeken7867]

Top notch as always!!

[@kenpca]

No Diabetes in The Garden of Eden with all that fruit and plant food back in the day with our great grandparents Adam and Eve! :)

[@sunshineandhappiness6014]

Robby is always so sweet and cute! So much amazing info! Thank you both!

[@jillhollon768]

Such great information!! Thank you so much!!

[@bitfinesse]

I picked up a Sapote today. My only concern is that this will mean I’m going to eat fewer white potatoes today. Loving these white potatoes. I even have Hawaiians AND Japanese sweet potatoes. Really maximizing happiness here. My brain is telling me : this sapote BETTER be worth it. I suppose I can just have a little bit if it’s not worth giving up a potato. I know I can have more potatoes tomorrow. Brain doesn’t care. It wants maximum potatoes everyday. EVERY day. I guess this is what McDougall is referring to when he says to not eat too many vegetables. I want those potatoes. All of’em. Tearing up this broccoli right now. Just a pound and a half - the store didn’t have 2lb bags so I got two 12oz bags of frozen broccoli. They only had 2lb bags of broccoli stalks. Even though I know most of the nutrients are in the stalks, not the florets, I still want ten pounds of florets today. I wonder often how many pounds of broccoli I can eat. I think I can eat 30lbs in a day. But probably not. I remember when I tried to eat eight pounds of steamed vegetables for dinner - I couldn’t finish it. Five pounds per sitting is probably my hard limit. I’m having a cabbage after these broccolis. Then a white potato. Later I’m going to have another purple cabbage for dinner followed by a japanese sweet potato and leave out the white potato that I would have had with my Japanese sweet potato. And instead of my beloved Honeycrisp apple for dessert, I’m going to try this Sapote. So if I come on here and leave a nastygram, please don’t take it personally. It’s just that I’ll be comparing it to the almighty white potato. But I will be leaving an honest review because … I do NOT lie. Happy to be rewatching this broadcast. Robby is a gangster 👊🏼 Oh, I tried the Pumpkin Spice Amlagreen tea in my pot liquor from purple cabbage and sweet potatoes - oh boy. It’s insanely delicious. I’m a hibiscus boy as well. A few scoops of the hibiscus Amlagreen with plain water is FIRE. They really nailed the balance there. It’s crisp and refreshing and EVERYTHING I love about Hibiscus. I MASSIVELY recommend the Hibiscus and Pumpkin Spice Amlagreen. I really wish I would have known about these teas way sooner. I only started drinking teas a few months ago - I started and the coffee got pushed out of my life in a day. Never went back to coffee. These broccolis. Man. Oooooh, the cabbage is almost done. If you’re reading this, try these teas. Amazing. Sapote later. It’s chillin right now. Great broadcast 👊🏼

[@sharonfiscus9846]

Thanks for the info. It really helped.🥰

[@CHEFAJ]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LJK9]

Your skin is glowing!

[@jeanettejordan1143]

Loved this!!

[@thecraftyannapolitan5453]

Another excellent interview. Robby and Cyrus are great---so helpful! Thank you Chef AJ! BTW, it was a pleasure to meet you when you visited WF Annapolis.💚

[@CHEFAJ]

Likewise! Thank you

[@titilayoode4725]

Please, what is your take on taking oatmeal as a diabetic patient. I once took it and my bgl raised.

[@bitfinesse]

Potatoes are a little light in Vitamin E. It may take several years to become deficient in E (like B12). But guess what is LOADED with Vitamin E? Yep. Broccoli 🤗 So potatoes with some broccoli - you’re good to go. Forever. Party on 🎉

[@celiaconvento8436]

Mamey in the Philippines called chico

[@dogcatparty7371]

kcra news channel has a live video June 22, 2021 at 10:14 p.m. of at least one cow running on the freeway, trying to escape the slaughter house. This gets on the news once in a while. Cows are much smarter than most people "think." Please let your friends know about this video!

[@juliajoseph5097]

I feel the best when I am high raw!

[@autumngrace8541]

In the winter, in colder climate areas, this way of eating is helpful as a guide.

[@geno5169]

ThNk you Robby for answering our questions.this was amazing vedio.now I’m now a diabetic but my father in- law is a tip 2.I was doing thee keto for 5 year’s . I really haven’t eaten fruit until this month when I started my journey on plant based. I actually lost more weight and belly fat being on the plant based diet.my wife thinks I shouldn’t just eat all plant foods . I told her I can’t go back to those high fat foods.she wants me to eat at least Turkey or chicken.with my plant based foods.what do you think Robby and AJ?? Thank you 🙏

[@CHEFAJ]

I think not!

[@anithaprasad2413]

You can get it in Indian grocery stores in frozen section. Anitha

[@bonniemullen4990]

Walnuts are good for the brain👍🥰🍂

[@jgrysiak6566]

& really good to fatten u up too!

[@autumngrace8541]

​small amount and four hours from any starch would be ok.

[@juliejoseph2201]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nuraanmarthinus3908]

Hi chef Aj in africa we have not heard of this fruit called mamey. Is there another name for this fruit?

[@allencrider]

I put amla in my banana/berry smoothie.

[@rachelgoodell3877]

I absolutely love their Green Tea Amla. It's part of my morning ritual along with my oat groats and fruit. YUMMY to it all! The Hibiscus flavor does nothing for me though.

[@CHEFAJ]

Wonderful!

[@sergioflores3156]

Hello, thank you for your valuable information. I am a type 2 diabetic struggling with my high glucose I am really watching my carb intake an still fighting my evening numbers that are around 200 My morning numbers are between 105 and 135 I am 70 years old, what are my chances of lowering my numbers?.

[@autumngrace8541]

Watching your carbs? Rich Carbohydrate that are from Whole Food Plany Based low fat lifestyle!!! Sounds like you may want to go to their website and youtube' Mastering Diabetes and the book.

[@venusiandesigns]

Mamey,love love it you need to try it, you going to fall in love. Great interview thank you

[@leelapurushothaman3815]

Chiku is a native fruit of Malaysia

[@vanihansen2136]

Lol my pump does not wake me up... in fact I went into a coma because of it..

[@tanyagreene4586]

Thank you so much for bringing this Information to the world. I'm Type 2 diabetic. I just switched from keto to plant based diet. Eat l the fruit and veggies all I want. I feel like I'm gaining weight. I just lost 60 lbs. Is this normal? I'm doing plant based low fat. Why am I gaining anyway... help please.

[@bitfinesse]

Congratulations on switching to a healthy diet!! Fruit moves through us pretty fast. Counting calories is no way to live but it may be helpful to use Cronometer for a few days to see how many calories you’re eating on a typical day. Try to eat normally as you do now and log what you ate in Cronometer later so you don’t allow what Cronometer says to influence what you eat. You’ll get a more accurate caloric reading this way. Actually, I would just write down what you eat as you move through the day and log it the day after. You can Google “BMR Calculator” and see how close or far away your intake is from your BMR. I used to eat a banana-based diet. I was 60lbs heavier than I am now after switching to a potato-based diet. I can still over-eat on potatoes, it’s just easier to eat the correct amount of food while doing more potatoes than fruit. There’s a balance there, no doubt. I hope you find it, and I hope this helps. Stay in the fight. The world wants to take from us everything we’ll ever have.

[@traceyannbailey5287]

Chef AJ thank you I am type 2 Diabetic how can get this book? Please

[@CHEFAJ]

It is on Amazon

[@debeyers1042]

Amla green - is it ok with someone on blood thinner?

[@wellnesscanceradvocate8564]

How can you become a coach . ?

[@divarose2017]

I dont want to inject insulin, I just want to maintain my A1C with the food I eat, can I do that??

[@sayrunlamuth7191]

How do you know that you don't need any diabetes medications after having good blood pressure, AC1, and cholesterol levels?

[@sonjanell2896]

What is oakr oats?

[@VeganMatrix]

💜😘

[@Atheria444]

The 24/7 glucose meters are a godsend for those who can get them.

[@fidolinatucker3214]

Is it ok to eat dates when you have type 2 diabetes

[@rachelgoodell3877]

I'd say just make your own capsules with the Amla powder. I do it with my Essential oils and other powdered supplements. If I can make my own it's going to be MUCH more cost effective. 😊

[@CHEFAJ]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@wellnesscanceradvocate8564]

My insurance wouldn’t cover monitor since I was only pre diabetic .

[@geno5169]

I love my avocado.and fruit. I miss my pizza .burgers.

[@monaantony9096]

Thank you for this information I follow a vegan plant based mostly fruit n veggies n my weight but have experienced severe weight loss I feel great but realised I’m insulin sensitive so it perplexes me My non vegan family is up in arms and putting this eating down insisting I eat eggs yoghurt n fish It’s a battle in my everyday life so I need help I live in China and next to impossible to get a doctor to understand me Please let me know chef Aj if I can have a consultation with this team

[@CHEFAJ]

Hi Mona, you can go to the Mastering Diabetes website and book a consultation there.

[@monaantony9096]

@@CHEFAJ thank you so much Chef AJ for your reply I will contact the team Regards and gratitude for all that you do to get the world toeat healthy

[@jacquelynhill1598]

Does this program address Hashimoto’s?

[@betzib8021]

If Robbie is eating fruit for his whole life...why would someone ask him if it is ok to eat fruit for a few days?

[@CHEFAJ]

Good point!

[@patrickrwhite8354]

What about vitamins are they necessary when you eat raw food?

[@CHEFAJ]

I would imagine the same ones you would need if you were on a wfpb vegan diet that had cooked food--B12 and D3, but check with one of the raw foodists.

[@tammiehimes6737]

ONE DAY🙏🏼 Team T1 one day there will be a cure❤️

[@jacquelynhill1598]

High meat/fat/sugar diet my Dad died at 47, his grandson at 43! (Sudden Cardiac arrest)

[@ealeisa1]

So why did you stop eating starchy foods?

[@CHEFAJ]

Is this directed to Robby? If so, you would need to reach out to him via his website.

[@create77]

Is he not close to his brother or doesn't talk to his brother? I thought his whole family has diabetes and if heee is an example of health, wouldn't his brother also?

[@donellwilliams715]

She beautiful

[@dogcatparty7371]

Continued: this is live in LA county, maybe someone can rescue it...

[@susantarberry2103]

1:31:12 "design that's beyond our comprehension" God created us perfectly in harmony to eat what food HE desined for us to eat. The greedy industry and man created food is what ruins our health.

[@bitfinesse]

Couldn’t have said it better than myself 👊🏼

[@colinkelley6493]

Eating fruit is not the same as eating a starchy vegetable like potato. They are not equivalent. My suggestion to you, and I feel quite strongly about it -- is this: it is a really good idea to eat fruits NOT high in fructose. Fructose is processed in your liver and no where else. You DON'T want to overload a weak or sick liver by eating too much fructose. YOU DON'T WANT TO DO THAT!!!! Diabetics often have liver problems.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Then stop drinking!

[@28GG]

@@jgrysiak6566 do you know the liver can get damaged just because sugar overload and nothing to do with alcohol ? The worst is fructose and that’s WHYYYY the fruit consumption concern .

[@jgrysiak6566]

@@28GG , I God made it, I'm gonna eat it. Just don't eat anything that is processed with oil !

[@bitfinesse]

NO OIL!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@colinkelley6493]

Since writing this comment I have found out that recent research has discovered that the fructose found in many fruits but not all fruits, is bound to pectin. It is unaffected by digestion and ends up in the large intestine where the microbiome feasts on it. This is why, for instance, apples which have a lot of sugar are considered to be moderately low on the glycemic index. I have been eating and enjoying a lot of these fruits and have had no problems.