The diet that works for MOST people to lose weight

[@wordswordswords8203]

Good God. A nice, intelligent, sane and educated man on youtube. This is wonderful.

[@JohnJones-tx6rt]

He's talking nonsense. He's telling you to eat just fats and meat. Try staying fit on that. It's an old fat diet and a doctor shuuldn't be promoting it unless of course he has a dog in the race.

[@JohnJones-tx6rt]

He's talking crap. Hes telling you to stop eatimng vegetables and fruit - carbs!

[@KaiAdventure]

I cut down on carbs, sugar and processed foods. Within 60 days, I went from overweight, pre-diabetic and pre-hypertension to optimal levels in all categories. Hopefully, I can make this a permanent lifestyle change.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

That's the key to any healthy diet - it absolutely has to be long term sustainable. If you're gritting your teeth and feel you're choking on sawdust to lose weight, you will only snap and boomerang back. Most gain back more than they lost, each time they chose radical diets. I did take all the nutritional courses and the doctor is right. There is no one size fits all, but also, radical weight loss diets are absolutely counterproductive. I've warned so many people, and watched them boomerang just as I warned they would. It's great you found the slow and easy route. A great thing to do, if you need to get fairly strict, but I would only advise that if you have a serious condition that needs immediate control over, is to give yourself a freebie day to have whatever you most like for one day. It keeps you disciplined, gives you that outlet so you don't snap and pitch it all, and plus, you just enjoy it that much more.

[@drsuneeldhand]

Fantastic story Kai! Carbs, sugars, processed foods CUT WAY BACK for success. Well done and good luck, Suneel Dhand

[@ABSP5766]

Same here. And I feel great.

[@SEANMCAD]

similar story here. I was overweight but I moved to normal BMI by making zero change other then cutting out the pasta and rice and replacing it with more veggies (primarly calflower). I was already walking a lot and had been doing so for nearly a decade so that was in check. Just made that one change and didnt even notice I had lost 10

[@renajagdeo8120]

Hi Kai, congrats. What did your meal plan look like Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Any tips?

[@debhervol9758]

This video is so good! I've cut back on carbs over a year now. I'm down 25 lbs. but do still enjoy my favorites (potatoes, popcorn, etc.) Just not every day now.

[@informationwarfare8744]

I've been addicted to carbs for about 10 years. Lots of chocolate, ,biscuits, cake, pasta, takeaway food etc. So much sugar made me crave more and I felt constantly hungry. I was miserable, always tired and walking for exercise was exhausting. It was when I realized keeping people addicted to their high carb products is what packaged food companies actually aim for, made me determined not to play their game. I wasn't going to sacrifice my health any longer just so they could make a profit. It's been 2 months (1 month on keto before going low carb) and I've lost 20lbs (almost 10kg) and I enjoy walking approximately 23 miles (35km) per week. I feel as fit and healthy as I did 20 years ago. I just turned 69. No more hypoglycaemic attacks, I've saved money and no longer crave sugarly garbage.

[@PR-ne7kx]

❤ so happy for you. I know that took a lot of willpower. Look at you wildcat 😊

[@zephirinedrouhin3735]

The ketogenic diet and fasting really worked for me too. I lost weight slower than others and after 6 months of keto, I lost 30 pounds and weighed what I did when I was in my best shape. Unfortunately, I went back to the SAD (and I still kept losing weight at first!), but then slowly have gained some back. I know I need to get back on it. Hey, one thing that might inspire other ladies who are going through menopause (like me), is that when I was eating the keto way, I didn’t get any hot flashes! No anxiety attacks either! Sugar probably causes a lot of things that we don’t realize.

[@elisevillemaire8344]

No hot-flashes is a truly miraculous side-effect!🎉🤗 We are all unique, but so very few of us understand how much Immune Hormone/(Vit) D our species needs. Once fat, we know our level has dropped too low, ruining our healthy microbiome, letting cortisol (inflammation), insulin (fat-storing) & ghrelin (hunger) run wild and trashing our proper deep sleep paralysis needed for nightly maintenance. Get yourself at least above 40ng/ml=100nmol/L, but far preferably between 70-80ng/ml=175-200nmol/L to get back what once was lost.❤

[@zephirinedrouhin3735]

@Echo That might be right for other women, but I never used birth control until after I had a child when I was 43. Even then, I only had two birth control shots because I didn’t like how it made me feel.

[@LauraB.335]

Absolutely - 100%! We attribute A LOT of things to separate diseases or issues: aging, obesity, menopause. All of the symptoms are coming from (or worsened by) insulin resistance or poor metabolic health. Dr. Elizabeth Bright works with women who are going through menopause to eat carnivore and high fat and teaches that menopause should not be a thing at all. I, too, got rid of hot flashed by going low carb. They went away almost immediately. Ninety-three percent of American adults are considered insulin resistant. And every modern chronic disease (cancer, type 2, heart disease, ADHD, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, depression, IBD, autoimmune, etc) is caused or worsened by insulin resistance. Imagine if we were just taught to decrease carbs and seed oils and fast, instead of diagnosed with some disease and thrown a prescription while walking out the door? I think we’d be amazed at how much totally went away (or, at least, got way better).

[@angelhelp]

Four years of strict keto with intermittent fasting and a two-month flirtation with strict carnivore has produced zero weight loss (5’5”, 240 lbs, age 66.5). I don’t snack; I have never once cheated on the diet/lifestyle. I won’t return to carbs but weight loss clearly isn’t going to happen. For all those whose weight “fell off”, all I can say is that it must be nice. Intermittent fasting of up to and including a week at a time, plus a separate two months of eating only four meals per week changed nothing. I have given up.

[@craftwolzip5356]

I wish you were my doctor, so grateful for your thoughts and advise over the last 18 months. Please know how appreciated you are! Thank you Dr Dhand! 👏👏🙏

[@alilepage5381]

I love eating low carb and adding higher amounts of fat instead. It’s been 3-4 years for me and I’ve never been more in control of my weight. People are so misinformed about how and what we should be eating! I too crave carbs though…usually potatoes. I do eat those on occasion. Drop fluoride, drop carbs, eat organic, turn off the news, do some exercise you like and watch the world change around you.

[@JohnJones-tx6rt]

Fats are more energy dense than carbohydrates. If you want to lose most weight then cut out fats and oils, not carbs, or simply consume less calories.

[@betawithbrett7068]

Great advice. I am 8 weeks or so into a 90% Carnivore diet (including raw milk and bits of raw honey) and 10% veggies sauteed in bacon fat... NO seed oils!!. Only fruits are blueberries and mulberries... as ORGANIC as possible. People are noticing and me too in the mirror by my face getting leaner. Hope to do insulin resistance test soon with HG-A1C

[@JohnJones-tx6rt]

@@betawithbrett7068 That sounds dangerous. If you just want to eat fats and meat, where are you are going to get your vegetable vitamins, magnesium, roughage etc from? Loads of fruit? Fruit is carbohydrates most of which is sugars. Like the doc, you aren't making sense.

[@betawithbrett7068]

@@JohnJones-tx6rt I thought it was nuts (no pun intended) as well, but I did my study my friend... your paradigm needs to shift... your assumptions have some truth and error... look into it if you like. When I first heard about fruits have too much sugar, I thought, it's fructose, not glucose, what's the issue... then I looked at the medical research, heard the arguments, and the tons of testimonies. The testimony from Canadian genius Dr Jordan Peterson and his daughter too, sharing all of the cronic ailments they had, but having gone carnivore for nearly a decade, their testimonies got my attention... then I dug into the evidence and listened to the arguments and testimonies. As for Magnesium and Potassium, I am taking supplements currently, but have a 55 year old friend that has been doing this for years who just pinches some salt into water and drinks it before bedtime for electrolytes. It is a powerful way to reverse Type 2 Diabetes. One thing of interest is when you eliminate Carbohydrates so that your energy source via Ketosis becomes fats instead of glucose to glycogen, your body needs very little Vitamin C.

[@cormchm2853]

OK on your carb. comments, but there is no good evidence on your fluoride remarks that one is aware of, but one is open to correction on that, if you have a reputable high quality published peer-reviewed study link or source.

[@sandyadams5924]

My husband, who has had a weight problem for years, was recently diagnosed with gluten intolerance. After cutting out gluten he lost 33 lbs in one month. I have decided to cut way back myself and feel better for it.

[@JohnJones-tx6rt]

Gluten is a protein, not a carbohydrate.

[@wandabrady2178]

Th❤

[@Brian-rs4ug]

I lost 40 pounds and dropped seven prescription drugs by during the following. Cut out processed foods, processed sugar and moderate exercise. Celebrated eleven year anniversary this year. Intermittent fasting has also been very helpful.

[@missygoldstein12]

after a million diets and tons of yo yoing i stopped official diets/rules...but HAVE found that a modified keto (mostly no bread/pasta/refined carbs as much as I can avoid) has helped me either reduce or maintain my weight. I still have burgers, pizza, sandwiches...but sparingly. This tends to be the one thing that has worked for me in the long term

[@JJ-cx8gl]

You are so correct!! yes to eggs and lower carbs. Carbs from veggies are OK. Add adequate protein and you are golden.

[@Dinahmite1000]

Time restricted eating helps a lot as well. Ultra processed foods are a huge problem as well

[@panamafred1]

To my knowledge, no one has ever died of a carbohydrate deficiency. Keto has worked well for my wife and myself since 2014; our health has improved on all levels. I'm 72 and will never go back to carbs. Thanks for all your excellent videos!

[@stephaniesamra7960]

Yes I am on Keto. All bread out. But still fat.. I may be over doing it in the fats dept🤣🤣🤣

[@elisevillemaire8344]

@@stephaniesamra7960 A healthy maintenance keto is calorie-divided 75% fat 20% protein 5% net carbs Low insulin keeps the high dietary fat from being itself stored as more fat. But, to lose our own excess fat, we can probably eat less dietary fat, once our bodies become well fat-adapted, (3-6 weeks at under 10 net-carbs a day?) Then it has learned how to easily access those heavy store-rooms we have to carry around everywhere!

[@LauraB.335]

@@stephaniesamra7960- are you “on keto” or have you been able to get into ketosis because of what and when you’re eating? Many people think of keto as a list of foods. It’s not and the list isn’t magic. Keto is a metabolic state of being that comes about when the body no longer has enough carbohydrate coming externally to use readily use glucose for fuel, so it’s forced to switch to producing and using ketones. Two things need to be in place for ketones to be produced: 1) insulin needs to be low enough AND 2) carb intake needs to be restricted enough that the body switched to fat for fuel. If someone is real insulin resistant, especially if they’re eating every day and not fasting, it can take a while for insulin to go down and ketones to be produced consistently enough. Some argue that you shouldn’t eat too much fat, others argue that fat is great at first to help get into ketosis, then slow it down when trying to lose fat. And, yet, others have lost a lot of fat by eating a lot of fat. Regardless, the goal, is to get into ketosis. If you aren’t in ketosis, you aren’t “on keto.”

[@Bella65]

Keep these videos coming, Doctor! Great information.

[@ChrisTheAdMan]

I agree, once you have gotten fat, the best way to reduce is to restrict carbs. Carbs are well tolerated by about 10-15% of the population, the rest of us, not so much. You can have dessert, but you can not have dessert for breakfast, lunch, dinner and then more dessert. In 1900, the per capita consumption of sugar was 5lbs, now its 135lbs! We are not designed to consume such quantities. The Romans had their lead, we have our sugar.

[@gigia741]

🤣👍

[@elisevillemaire8344]

I hypothesize that carbs are only well tolerated by those few who always maintain evolutionary levels of Immune System Hormone/(Vit) D above 40ng/ml or 100nmol/L! The rest of us are at highest risk of getting fat and sickly! High supplementation and/or time-controlled unprotected Summer/Semi/Tropical☀UVB can cheaply keep us all healthy. But losing pounds once gained requires low carbs & intermittent fasting, the long-lasting effective methods most often chosen by doctors to lose their own excess weight, but seldom recommended to their patients!

[@ChrisTheAdMan]

@@elisevillemaire8344 fascinating idea! how did you come up or across with it. I am a huge fan of Vitamin D, currently taking 10,000 IU daily

[@TheLeon1032]

where did you get the 10 - 15 percent?? anywhere i went in rural asia where the west hadn't krept in with its oils and fats they were healthy and slim and mostly consuming carbs

[@ChrisTheAdMan]

@@TheLeon1032 I had heard it from several doctors being interviewed and the figure stuck in my head. BUT you're right, if you do not consume vegetable oils or the processed foods made with them, even if your diet is very high in carbs, you won't get fat, see Knobbe, Tucker Goodrich, Ludwig. ITS THE DAMN SEED OILS that are killing us, they are obesegenic

[@catherinekoundakjian8495]

Thank you Dr. Dhand for educating us on all good things to do with our health. Keep them coming. Thank you also for taking the Doctor's Oath of "I will do no harm" very seriously. In this day and age, I wish I can say that for all doctors but sadly not. I've realized that a good balance and less on the plate at one sitting is the answer. Eat less and move more. Eat good quality foods. Skip the donut and go for the thin slice of homemade or quality bakery cake. Food is part of celebrating life. Starving oneself or cutting out too many things is not living life. All this knowledge after being a two time Jenny Craig drop out and a one time weight watchers drop out. Lol!!

[@robobrain10000]

I love carbs too much to go through with this recommendation. Though not practicing, I do have a background in Nutrition, and my go to is intermittent fasting, and only eat if you feel hungry rather than eating on the clock.

[@slippersmomma]

I like intermittent fasting, too. I discovered it when Dr. Bert Herring put out his free book, Fast Five.

[@SAS-vx1jk]

Has to be what suits you

[@michellemeiers8309]

I love your presentations & am watching everything I can find by you God bless you & yours keep the medical establishment video coming 🎉❤

[@drsuneeldhand]

Thank you Michelle! Happy my videos are helping you. Best Regards, Suneel Dhand

[@janetrobinson8925]

Eliminate alcohol!

[@CharGC123]

Processed carbs (including alcohol) are nutritionally empty, but complex carbs... whole grains, legumes, tubers are the foods our brains and bodies run on, and are consumed in all the Blue Zones, the healthiest people on earth. The fear of them is unfounded. I myself was told by my doctors to eat the standard low carb, diabetic diet and take drugs to "control symptoms", and did so for many years. After seeing the illuminating movie "Forks Over Knives", and learning of the curative power of a whole food plant based diet, I decided to put it to the test for one month. My doctor was amazed that my blood sugars were now normal on a diet high in complex carbs and without the drugs! i also went on to lose over 100 lbs and have kept it off for over 10 years. Turns out the medical profession is still pushing the outdated carb restriction paradigm which only controls symptoms of high blood sugar but does nothing to fix insulin resistance, the actual cause if which is.... nutritionfacts.org/blog/fat-is-the-cause-of-type-2-diabetes/

[@DianaCarolinaGirl22]

So true, alcohol completely destroys your metabolism!

[@MsEagle20]

I quit drinking and my osteoarthritis disappeared. (I was only a light drinker, beer and wine.)

[@jillfriendship1054]

What wonderful advice. I'm very lucky to be 77 years of age, fit, mobile and medication/ junk food free. This channel is one of my few addictions,and very much appreciated.So heartening to read of peoples successes. Many thanks Dr. Dhand, and sincere best wishes to all from S W England. Martin.

[@JUSLUKING]

I totally agree, not all diets fits all, portions control is a good start.

[@franwatkins5934]

I went on keto 4 yrs ago, healed my inflamation and lost 22 pounds. Would never go back to "normal" diet. Thank u for always speaking truth.

[@jenbrennan4884]

Thank you doctor, Dhand. Seems like most doctors are serving "the system" and not the people. The system has failed me often.

[@johnsonpaul1914]

In all aspects of my health the thing that has worked the best is eating under 10 total carbs per day with 70+ of my calories coming from animal fats. for what it is worth I am 74, a diet controlled diabetic and have had serious heart problems in the past (bypass surgery). My last cardiologist visit resulted in the next appt being 2 years away

[@BarbaraDettori]

I would say replace white pasta, white rice and white bread with their wholewheat equivalents. Besides that, don't eat any processed food with more than 5g of sugars in it per 100 grams. Avoid saturated fats. This has made me lose 8 kilos.

[@trevorkolmatycki4042]

This is excellent advice! I have personally experienced success with fat loss via carb reduction. The greater the reduction the more dramatic the result. If reduced to the point of ketosis interesting things happen, your body is forced to get efficient at converting fat into energy which requires you to consume more healthy fats which happen to be enjoyable to consume.

[@robinfallentine]

Hi, I've been watching you for awhile. I'm loving food talks with my husband, he's listening a little more. I first saw you on Dr Campbell's show quite some time ago. I enjoy you more each day and feel I can trust you. Dr Campbell can be trusted. I feel we are friends, though we've never spoken. Thanks to you guys and others like us for speaking. It goes a long way. Peace...do no harm.

[@louisd95714]

100 percent spot on. I always go by the saying "Eat less (with the correct nutrition) and exercise more, every day of our lives"

[@sandyharman5067]

It is interesting to look at old tv shows & old yearbooks & see it was rare to see someone overweight. How we are now at normal to be overweight is crazy

[@amandanabors7889]

Processed foods and sugar are very detrimental and extremely unhealthy. The American diet is full of sugar, salt and many additives that are added to to prolong shelf life. I am thankful for the resources that are available to get us on the right track and to be advocates for our own health and wellbeing. Here’s to a great year of making healthy choices, moving and knowing that food is medicine🙂

[@ceciliagranados6989]

Carbs like sweet potatoes and whole grains in moderate amounts is a healthy option. Thank you for sharing 💚

[@samanthalake4289]

I just need to have my lips sown shut!

[@PrincessAfrica3]

Hahahahaha i feel ya

[@stephaniesamra7960]

🤣🤣🤣

[@wayword1679]

Omygoodness!😂😂

[@anitafebo4552]

😂😂 so do I

[@beavischrist5]

Superglue is your friend😅

[@janefromthecountry1820]

Everyone needs daily exercise. My spouse and I walk one to two miles a day and we live 45 degrees north of the equator. Dr Dhand- excellent video! 👏

[@NataliaKruse-p1v]

There is keto bread at the Natural Grocers store with almond flour and good healthy ingredients. There is a pasta made of califlower flour, and it is delicious with tomato paste , cream and spices.

[@kimkempus7806]

2020 was my Great Awakening on the Global Situation/corruption and Nutrition...this Dr rocks🤘❤🇺🇸

[@teatowel11]

I've lost 8kg this year by reducing snacking, portion control and increasing exercise. A by product on focussing on less snacking abd fast food and smaller portions was that I reduced carbohydrates. Ironically now my exercise has raise my appetite and calorie needs so my portions are getting bigger again.

[@TheStarcruiser]

This is the way a doctor should treat & communicate with his/her patients❤👌🇦🇺

[@carolynscott9650]

I'm glad you said moderately restrict. I severely restricted carbs and made myself ill. But I lost 10kg so that good and I will put it behind me.

[@elizagal7451]

You are so intelligent and empathetic. Please educate people about carbs- they can range from candy to pasta to Brocli - so legumes, veg, fruit aren't at all an issue for weight - very low calories and healthy carbs. Cheers

[@colinevans39]

I love your true intentions to care but things are much more complicated ie people now are much more stressed and feeling hopeless in this broken world making them more susceptible to failing due to depression and stress and anxiety mental health issues are controlling the want need to feel better

[@512-m7f]

I think most diets allow you to lose weight short term but a lifestyle change is needed to keep it off.. I lost 3 stone in 3 months using the Dukan diet but was only able to keep it off by moving from a high sugar processed food diet to a balanced diet. Once I changed foods I gained the energy to start exercising more regularly and am now a much lighter and happier human.. Best of luck to anyone who is undertaking this journey, the only thing I can say is it was the best thing I have ever done, I only wish I did it in my early 30s instead of my early 40s.

[@cestmoi4532]

Good advice!

[@lornedey4040]

I agree that reducing carbs works. I lost weight (about 20lbs and I am a 70-year-old weightlifter and very active) by not regularly eating potatoes (including french fries and potato chips) and rice very often and replacing them with lettuce and other fresh vegetables. I have never eaten much bread, only one slice of home-made bread in the morning with honey and almond butter on it, it gives me energy for my workouts and I have been consuming honey all my life in the mornings and I think it's very healthy.

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

I agree - but I would use the adverb "significantly" in reference to the recommendation to reduce carbs. I would also add a provision to eliminate some typed of carbs based on glycemic load.

[@JYAN2852]

Get healthy to lose weight, not lose weight to get healthy. The key is to stabilize insulin regardless of diet. Humans are omnivores. We require all of the essential micronutrients in different amounts. Interrstingly, carbohydrate is not an essential macronutrient. Fasting is 1/3 of health with the other 1/3 being lifestyle. Problem is refined carbs and processed seed oils.

[@johnsonpaul1914]

Especially if you are insulin resistant but also for anyone the only way to stabilize the damaging effect of insulin spikes is to stop eating carbs. We do not need a single carb in the diet. The liver easily makes the tiny amount of glucose that we need

[@illiniwood]

I am not any form of a doctor nor am I in the medical field of any kind, but I did lose a beloved brother to multiple blockages due to calcium development in the arteries and heart valves. If you are a type2 diabetic please do a KZbin search on these topics. carbohydrates and high insulin levels, High insulin levels and inflammation, artery inflammation plaque and calcium. long term Inflammation also has a very bad effect on kidneys as well. Keeping insulin levels in a normal range long term could possibly keep neuropathy from becoming severe or even non-existent down the road.

[@johnsonpaul1914]

Yes, I have been there and done that--very low carb high animal fat diet has fixed me. The ONLY way to keep insulin levels low is to stop eating the carbs. Especially if insulin resistance is high

[@paulademichele1313]

In the U.S., it's not quite this simple, there is another major game changer going on. Dr. Dhand, I would appreciate a segment on the epidemic of subclinical low thyroid in the U.S., especially in people such as myself - female, post-menopausal, over 60, and it's genetic inheritance. This type of thyroid disorder is very difficult to diagnose, most doctors won't believe a person who says they have the condition. Finally a naturepath diagnosed mine. I've been on a 1600 calorie a day diet for decades and it's the devil for me to lose weight. I don't eat sweets or sweet carbs, pasta at all and very little bread. This is a different kind of situation re cutting carbs.

[@slippersmomma]

I think it's from the chlorine in our water and fluoride, too.

[@slippersmomma]

I agree. I finally got a nurse practitioner to diagnose mine. I can 'go' now. Can you imagine a doctor minimizing that you can't go?

[@sheilatorio6811]

I’m eating carbs as I watch! Darn it!!!!

[@SEANMCAD]

I lost 10 lbs which put me from overweight to normal weight by making zero change other than to remove the pasta and rice from what I thought was a 'healthy' diet. I replaced it with more veggies, bam..did not get more hungry at all. I was already walking an 1 to 1 1/2 hours a day so no change there

[@dalemcleod542]

Thanks for your medical and dietary expertise. Great insight. Small incremental dietary changes and exercise has works for me. 67 yr old/ 165 lb. 5’ 6” w/m with many age related issues. Wish you were my Doctor. I fear my Doctor has burned out from big business Doctor demands. Probably not his fault, I’m just not feeling it during our annual “ Wellness Check” as Medicare calls it.

[@brianjohns5636]

It's true there are no essential carbs , but it's much easier for most people to go on AND maintain a Keto than zero carb diet. And staying on one is the key.

[@glynnec2008]

Excellent advice. I cut bread from my diet and within a month I lost 10 pounds. I still eat carbs (rice, beans, potatoes, etc) but not nearly as often as I was eating bread.

[@DChristina]

Thank you Dr♥️🙏🏼

[@carolynsearle8760]

I totally agree 👍. Thanks doc!

[@lgude]

I went off carbs about 5 years ago and tried keto and carnivore at age 75 and it worked. Before that cutting back on carbs worked, but by 75 that no longer worked. I cycle on and off no carbs eating things like say 300 Gr sweet potatoes for several weeks, then back to keto or carnivore. I lost 25 kilos and have had no trouble keeping it off. With carb restriction I would gain it back. I think in my own case I had overdone carbs long enough that nothing less than no, or very low carb was going to work for my compromised metabolism. But it has taken years of experimenting and adjusting to work out my regime. What I only realised lately is that ruthlessly sticking to whole real foods with minimal processing is really important too. 😅

[@andres.e.]

I haven't eaten any carbs in 6.5 years (I have an addictive personality, so this is the only sustainable option for me). This has solved several issues, most importantly my mental health struggles and some minor, but chronic, aches in my body. I don't think I'll ever go back to a standard diet.

[@tyler8744]

you are amazing I'm here to gain to improve my English as well as gaining new knowledge

[@kathrynkneeland7179]

Some of us cant eat certain vegetables because of diverticulosis and IBS and gerd. I cant eat dairy or eggs. So i needed to loose weight. I kept a journal of everything i ate daily trying to keep my calories at 1500. Even when i went to a restaurant, i kept track of the calories. I also increased my exercise. It works but i will have to do this for life as my health problems can make my weight fluctuate. Im 74 and in control of my weight.

[@infoplus9733]

Ok so I am mostly vegan I do eat a small amount of goat or sheep feta cheese and about 4 oz of fish or turkey or eggs a week sometimes less and the less I eat the better I feel but get ridiculed and ribbed by well... everyone I am amazed at how aggressive meat eaters are in their opinions. This is an interesting thing that happened recently this summer with my favorite couple who helped me build a small chicken coop and they are both on a carnivore diet and when working with them when I was in close proximity, I noticed they both had a really bad odor and when I say bad I mean like rotten flesh stinking in the sun bad and when finished they said lets take a swim in the pool and I was so relieved because the smell was nearly nauseating and I thought great that will help, and we plunged in and as I was swimming around you know in the chlorinated pool I realized I could still smell them. Wow that convinces me that it cannot be a good plan.

[@kerilemon6207]

Dr Dhand, I would like to hear your thoughts regarding the 0:07 carnivore way of eating or ketovore. Thank you

[@Knuck_Knucks]

Nice looking kitchen. 🐿

[@newlearner5560]

Key word is being active. However, current lifestyle in US sometimes prevents people of being active. So cutting back from eating is best. It is easier to say than done. Sad.

[@AutumnGold0706]

I have lost the extra weight by fasting and almost eliminating salt snd sugar. I did have withdrawal symptoms but I am pleased with how high my energy level is and I look good . Please talk more about the obesity and diabetes we see in children because parents must understand how to feed their families better.

[@Kyarrix]

There is no need to reduce salt. Salt is a very important and necessary nutrient. Getting rid of processed food, carbohydrates in general, pro-inflammatory grain and seed oils and eating real food, fatty meat, eggs, full fat dairy if you can tolerate dairy, that will get you healthy.

[@franoliva2075]

I have an ostomy n Do my best in eating healthy due to my medical condition all nutrition foods r digest quik n not sure how much is actually retained. Am doing my BEST 2 eliminate carbs for some reason those stay longer in my abdominal. Any comments will b read. Have a Prosperous Day! Love these videos Soo informative.

[@sejaleeuwen]

Dear doctor thanks for your videos and the info. Two remarks, back in the day not long ago average daily calorie intake for a woman not very active was 1800. In recent years they sneakily raised it to 2000. Same with obesity, if BMI was over 20 it was considered obese nowadays it's 25. Another remark is the 45-65% energy intake for carbs, how do people know how much % is that. I didn't know myself, I now count them and have an app to tell me. Maybe it's an idea to make photos of meals and put the % beneath it so people have an idea. Thanks for your advice and vids 😊

[@WMeier-kd8hz]

One size fitting all in nutrition is : DO NOT EAT CRAP COMING OUT OF A FACTORY, eat like youre ancestors is a close second

[@gigia741]

Okay I’m from Italy now in America , I eat 1 kg of vegetables and fruit 1/2 kg of pasta every Day 😬. I’m 53 kg never over weight in my life .. PS not giving up my 🍝..

[@xiamengbaby]

I think Americans do not eat enough vegetables and fruits, is a major problem. They are high in fiber and lower calorie density foods. One idiot posting a comment to this video actually warned people not to eat bulky vegetables because it will stretch your stomach and make you hungrier. 🙄🤦

[@gigia741]

@@xiamengbaby 👍

[@undergrace1808]

Carbs are not the devil, if you are eating refined carbs, yeah that’s a problem, and if u mix it with bad fats and animal protein, yeah, your in trouble, but u do a lot of fruits,veggies and plant protein, and keep the fats down, then yeah, that’s why it works.

[@xiamengbaby]

I agree with cutting out crap carbs like foods made from sugar, refined flours, even many supposed whole grain flours like many breads. Many of these foods also contain fats and hydrogenated oils. I also suggest cutting out the crap that people put on their carbs like frying in oils or drowning your foods in oils (even supposedly healthy oils like virgin olive which has 100 calories per tablespoon) and butter and cheese. But I don't necessarily agree to cutting out good carbs like those that are from whole food sources with all of their fiber and nutrients intact. These are mostly low calorie and nutrient rich foods. I also think eating most fruits should be fine unless your a fruit addict. But eat them whole rather than drinking juice which had the fiber stripped out. If you are overweight, you can find a calorie density chart that will list fruits and vegetables from lowest calorie density to highest calorie density. Always eat green leafy vegetables and cruciferous. Very healthy and low calorie. Be careful eating carbs with highly fatty foods, however, as the fat can interfere with the insulin response leading to elevated blood sugar for an extended period of time.

[@kellybaumer5265]

Wow, my diet allows me 1301 calories . I never eat that much though. I usually don't even eat a 1000. I have been on a metabolic diet since August.. however my trainer gave me an even smaller amount of carbs. My percentages were Protein 50% of the 1301 calories. Fat was 30% and Carbs 20%. I never get it right so it makes more frustrated. So I changed my percentages to: Protein 40% Fats 30% Carbs 30% I have lost over 40lbs, but I want to lose another 20 lbs I try to walk at the very least 1.5 miles and I take two classes a week, one cardio and the other we target different muscle groups. Unfortunately I broke my foot and was out for 13 weeks. I have a lot of health issues and the diet and exercise are suffering now and I'm stuck, fluctuating 5 pounds. Hopefully I will turn around soon. Thank you I enjoy your pod casts.

[@janedough6575]

40-30-30 is what my macros were when I was bodybuilding and I’ve stuck with it since then. Works great for me.

[@MAGNUM2F]

Cut out sugar carbs and starches. Do restricted eating in a 4 to 6 hr window. 1/2 hour exercise. Off 3/4 blood pressure meds, lost over 3 stone and am never hungry. Still eat over 2000 kcals per day and always have a treat day. Took me 18 months. Find what works for you.

[@BarryBailey-sb6qo]

BMI is a terrible indicator for being overweight. Everyone I know tells me I am either fit or some even say I am skinny. However, my BMI says I am overweight! This is due to the fact I do weight training 5 days per week! My DR list me as overweight on my chart LOL!

[@mat1999perez]

Thanks Doc

[@leekshikapinnamneni4835]

Just three things. Reduce carbohydrate intake, drink a glass of water before each meal, and practice some form of Thai restrictive, eating such as avoiding food at night.

[@johnschlesinger2009]

Not only reduce carbs, but eliminate refined carbs. The high glycaemic index can often lead to a low blood glucose after a couple of hours, which results in feelings of hunger.

[@robertbarnier45]

Thanks Doc. Great 😊

[@cptpapa]

I lost 75 lbs and kept it off with keeping my carbs under 20 grams per day.

[@gratefulketo2211]

I have done the same, losing 100 pounds and keeping it off for the last six months. If I let my carbs creep over the 20 total grams of carbs a day, I find that I start to crave the foods that got me into trouble in the first place. As a morbidly obese person, I had lost control of my relationship with carbohydrates. Moderation was not possible for me. Now that my carbohydrates are vastly restricted, it is giving me a new freedom to enjoy food without the constant cravings to eat more and more. Seems paradoxical but I find it to be true.

[@aakashsuryi9098]

@Robert Are you sure you kept it below 20 grams?? Because an 🍎Apple has about 27-33 grams of Carbs depending on the size. Also, once you've on a Ketogenic diet, the most notorious side effect that the "media, blogs, and vested scientists in that industry" left out was that your bowel movement stops completely because it's impossible to get the fiber requirement for the body without carbs. This side effect is a hallmark that your body is in a Ketogenic state. You'll be bleeding out stones out of your backdoor.

[@gratefulketo2211]

@@aakashsuryi9098 ... Sorry to hear that this was your experience with a ketogenic diet. It certainly wasn’t mine. As anybody who is on the carnivore diet will tell you, fibre is unnecessary to have good bowel movements. I keep my carbs down to 20 g and have absolutely no trouble with my bowels.

[@cptpapa]

@@aakashsuryi9098 Yes I try to keep it below 20 grams. I agree on the apple that is why I don’t eat fruit. I mainly eat animal based food products, few types of nuts/nut butters, leafy greens. The few carbs I do get in the day are from veggies, nuts, soft cheese, heavy cream. As for the “side effect,” the main change there is I go less often. I only get into trouble the same way I did before keto was eating too much cheese otherwise I have have normal bowel movements. I have been on keto for 2 years now.

[@DreamsOfLegend]

@@aakashsuryi9098 I've been ketogenic for over 3 years and I'm now in the best health of my life. Sorry you may have had a bad experience but being keto, but I'm 3 years in and HALLE BERRY is 30 years in 😉

[@gwb8445]

I massively reduced carbs to less than 20 daily - most days less. In one year went from 398 to 216. Never felt hungry and ate until I was comfortably stuffed. I ate lots of canned sardines and meat. For me this way of eating is sustainable for life.

[@veronicanicholls7132]

Great advice❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CynsCorner]

Keto has worked very well for me. I have no desire to stop eating with this approach.

[@misterogers9423]

Cutting all added sugar and processed foods, especially with drinks. Again Dhand is correct since diet is very personal and varies from person to person. Some people metabolize ice creams better than multigrain rice. I think long term personalized nutrition will be a big trend, well at least if you can afford it.

[@kerryrus]

I agree except that a zero carbohydrate diet is unhealthy. I have been zero carb (and zero fibre) for almost 3 years now. But I have IBD-UC so I was always very low fibre. Going to zero carb/zero fibre worked for my weight, hypertension, prediabetes and IBD-UC. Now all in remission. I got my life back. I don't need any medications anymore.

[@undergrace1808]

I eat high carb low fat, I’m 118/120 psd. and 5’3”” and I’m a perfect 👌 size. The reason why I I eat a lot of carbs is that I’m not eating processed carbs, and I’m not mixing it with lots of fats, animal fat, and animal protein. I’m doing it with lots of greens and 🍉 Fruits 🍎and plant protein (red lentils,oil free hummus, chick peas, etc). If you follow a Whole Foods plant based lifestyle, that’s the trick.Dr.Fuhrman’s nutritarian is very good too. Hope this helps someone.

[@marblessed9597]

Same!

[@Hornet135]

This won’t age well.

[@LauraB.335]

Tell that to all the vegans who weren’t eating processed junk and had severe gastrointestinal, autoimmune, and mental health issues after years of trying. They had to go very meat heavy or carnivore for all their symptoms to reverse. Just a few of these people include: Steak and Butter Gal, Rebekah heishman, Jon Venus, Nutrition with Judy, Josie the Ex-Plant Eater, Rory Bland, Jake Thomas, Isabella Ma, Eron Edwards, Dr. Tony Hampton, Dr. Stephanie Rimka

[@lololnope34567]

Do carbs in veggies and fruit count? I've lost weight well with 5:2 but I eat things like broccoli and beans everyday. Also usually have a pre-run banana (I'm no athlete but usually run 25kms a week and training for a 10k race)

[@m.pixley8413]

I went on a low carb diet a year ago and ended up with gallstones. Since I cant afford gallbladder surgery I did a 360 and tried dr. Essystynes low fat plant diet and lost 15 pounds without further exacerbating my gallbladder. I also managed to decrease my high cholesterol. There are good carbs and there are bad carbs...

[@saraandstuartshannon2160]

It’s essential to take ACV in water. Gallstones are calcification in gallbladder. Increasing acidity is preventing this to happen.

[@Maverick-zy7yu]

She’s probably just a front worker, working for the eff dee ay

[@corkydziadosz5661]

Baking soda also helps to break those up

[@Faithb73]

You get gallstone or sludge due to the intake of fat not being able to break down, because of the sugar you’ve eaten for years. Ox bile salts will help with that and you can continue the low carb way of life indefinitely. And it saves the gallbladder!

[@m.pixley8413]

@@Faithb73 I eat very little sugar. Tried the bile salts didn't help. My vegan diet is helping because I stick to low fat. I think the cause is my low thyroid which makes all of my organs sluggish and my family history. I am not overweight by the way.

[@popsfereal]

I went from 260 lbs to a steady 165 and been at this weight for the last 3+ years. Diet? Stopped eating most carbs, and when I need sweets- honey. Sometimes I'll eat things with sugar, but not often. NO high fructose corn syrup. I don't have a "food focused" life. I got a bicycle to replace the t.v. The main thing was staying with it, and not saying "oh, I lost some weight, maybe I'll eat a horse today."

[@michelephelps1087]

I stopped eating sugary and starchy foods. In one year, with zero effort, zero medication, zero specialty foods, I lost 43 lbs and reversed my insulin resistance. It also reduced my joint pain. For me it’s such an easy way of eating. I don’t weigh,measure, or count anything. None of that nasty low fat stuff. Just real food. I’m rarely hungry. It’s so easy to sustain for the long haul. I don’t consider it a “weight loss” diet, but a lifestyle change. I give myself permission to have a treat on special occasions, so I never feel deprived. So far I’ve only chosen to indulge once. Most of the time I decide it’s not worth it. 😊

[@freddistenbrain8287]

To be more specific, it's Simple Carbs from refined and processed foods that are the problem (pasta, bread, baked goods and pretty much anything that comes in a package). On the other hand, Complex Carbs are "good" carbs. These come from whole fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes and beans. They are typically low in caloric density, provide the energy you need, have plenty of protein, are very satisfying to eat and promote good health..

[@Riomal-f8x]

For some people moderation is not possible, is so much simpler to cut all the carbs and sweets , we don’t need them and cause inflammation in our body, after short time the cravings go away and your health improves dramatically

[@dietschegroosmame3596]

I’ve tried it all. Keto, carnivore, no sugar, no carbs, no gluten, vegetarian, fasting for days, intermittent fasting, you name it. I can’t lose weight, nor do I ever feel well. I am not on any prescription drugs.

[@lriv4347]

I have familial hypercholesterolemia. Keto made my cholesterol numbers shoot up higher than they've ever been, and they're already high. I'm trying to lower my cholesterol without taking meds, keto was not a good match for my body. Once I switched back to a normal low carb balanced diet I gained the 10 lbs I lost right back.

[@jackchih-chiehchen9383]

High LDL on keto is quite normal. You may want to check out videos by Dr. Paul Mason, Dr. Robert Cywes, Dr. Ali Nadir, Dr. Ken Berry, etc.

[@ushmad933]

I m doing my own diet as I see fit for me. I eat only when I feel extremely hungry that too small amount and slow eating until I burp. Less carbs more veggies snd fruits. No snacks for 6 days, on Sunday I cheat..meaning eat anything and everything my body and mind wants. I have become vegetarian as my body was rejecting meats and fish. I will have 2 eggs in the morning, it's helping me lose weight.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

I think an indulgence day per week is crucial to keeping on track.

[@Maverick-zy7yu]

Perhaps indulgence meal would work, day is a bit over board don’t ya think

[@ushmad933]

@@Maverick-zy7yu I have tried but I find this way is working because I m diabetic and now also with stage 3b kidney disease and nephrotic syndrome...its a lot to take in..kidney disease was caused by a medication doctor gave to protect it..but it damaged it..

[@judyanne3563]

You stop eating when you burp? I rarely burp after my meals

[@ushmad933]

@@judyanne3563 eat slowly let your body register you r eating..its upto you...i read about it and I tried it..and it worked..took some self discipline and patience but it helped...

[@PR-ne7kx]

❤ Dr.Dhand I think he's very knowledgeable, caring and shoots you straight. I'm sure he's a very good man. Thank you Dr. D for looking out for the little guy that everyone is after. 😊

[@sophiarevel6952]

A bit like my cat that I adopted. She didn't know where her next meal was coming from so she used to rip open packets of cat food. That's too much effort nowadays. .🤣

[@picobyte]

I skip breakfast and reduced on potatoes&bread. I'm actually a bit low on body mass index, but I'm an 194cm tall dutch male that works. Those carbon compunds get put to good use 😄

[@krisjustin3884]

I was overweight with gout and asthma. Sadly, these issues only went away with a carnivore diet which was very effective. I miss having some bread, but it’s not worth the risk of going back to the pain I had. I agree we have different DNA and maybe others can eat more carbs than me. A lot of keto studies were done in Sweden, so maybe people with nordic origins like myself respond well to very low or no carb diets? Don’t know.

[@margaretwuellner3761]

Thank you Dr. Dhand! I agree, so many people, different situations, availability of food, there is no “one size fits all” diet. In case my experience helps someone: Eating a plant centered diet low in processed foods works for me. I get to fill up on a lot of food and still keep weight low. Plants and healthy whole grains are high in carbs and I fill up on these as opposed to avoiding them. The processed/refined carbohydrates (ie: chips, baked goods) are what I avoid(mostly😊). Most of these foods come with large amounts of fat and sugar. Granted, this switch may be difficult for many people due to cultural and other pressures but it works for me and I don’t end up feeling hungry all of the time as long as I stick to that formula. I eat 1/2 a plate of starchy veggies/rice/ beans/ potato etc. and 1/2 a plate of steamed non-starchy veggies (plus more veg if still hungry). Plenty of fruit as well. Don’t need to count calories either! I was amazed at my lab results at the doctor visit just one month after switching to this way of eating. There are many ways to learn about this way of eating if interested. Look for videos by Plantiful Kiki, High Carb Hannah, Healthy Vegan Mamma , Healthy Emmie, also Simnet Nutrition all have helped me with this journey.

[@chicosredhead]

I lost 50 lbs. doing 4 days low carb and 3 days on normal carbs. It was a diet I could stick with and still enjoy my life.

[@Rosyred5147]

Dr Dhand you know more than any nutrionist or dietician.

[@spongebobgrumpypants6862]

I've no idea how many calories I consume. However I normally eat twice a day on a carnivore/keto based diet and my weight is steady around 168lbs. Male, 5ft 10ins, 59 y/o, feel great and full of energy, gym 6 times a week..............

[@manuwilson4695]

Absolutely right!👍