The DUMBEST "Influencer Weight Loss Hack"

[@cleoclaus69]

This was a good video to call out some BS. Oh, and for what it’s worth, the proper way to say the rice thing is “two (or more) kinds of rice.” That’s because the word itself refers to a thing that is usually always in multiples. Most people do not deal with a (grain of) rice, so it’s assumed the single word describes a measurement of multiple grains. Hope that makes sense. And yes, I was an English major, and I am taking the opportunity to nerd out a bit. Thanks for indulging me. 😊

[@DadBodtoBadDad]

Stick to John’s methods, he helped me lose 110 pounds and changed my entire life. Be very careful who you listen to for weight loss/health advice!

[@tiffanyb.7596]

EXCELLENT 🙌

[@DadBodtoBadDad]

@@tiffanyb.7596 thank you 🙏🏻

[@Mindyobusiness89]

What are his methods

[@andriab8517]

Honestly man, congratulations, that is such an AMAZING and such a difficult accomplishment to make. That takes a lot of effort and discipline and you're super inspiring for that

[@andriab8517]

@@Mindyobusiness89 It's essentially what he calls the no nonsense diet. Limit your processed foods like chips, desserts, processed meats and stick to more holistic foods like fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean meats etc

[@brandi1719]

Thank you 🙌❤️ I tried keto multiple times and always ended with severe leg cramps, kidney stones, can't sleep...no matter how much water I drank or electrolytes I took. My body just can't handle it. Doesn't mean it doesn't work for others. I started tracking my calories here recently, and my weight is going down. No leg cramps, no kidney stones, sleeping better...much 💛🌻

[@IntroducingEmy]

"Why are we slut shaming carbs?" I love it.

[@miyannaable]

I think it's great that you are pointing out the fact that not everybody needs to be afraid of the same kinds of foods. Personally, I eat two meals a day - and I definitely eat to the satiation point. I also eat foods that are rich in nutrition, such as fresh fruit and veg, pastured beef, etc. But I'm not afraid of sugary treats - I just eat them in really small portions (like a treat is traditionally enjoyed). I also enjoy colas, but they are 75% watered-down. I am 5'3" and 125 lbs. I don't drink alcohol due to the fact that it almost killed me, but that doesn't mean everybody else has to be afraid of it.

[@christinaarundale8583]

When he's describing digestion and says that the stomach discharges food into the pancreas...I'm sorry but I immediately lost any sense of trust that he understands nutrition and basic nutrient metabolism 😅 as someone who has a BS in dietetics and is currently completing masters, it's so painful to hear doctors talk about nutrition like it's their expertise

[@brittb645]

It has to be a slip up, right? this guy can't actually believe food enters the pancreas 🤣🤣

[@christinaarundale8583]

@@brittb645 I hope you're right, but I also don't feel like he deserves the benefit of the doubt😂

[@brittb645]

@Katie Daisy he is a dr of nephrology... It's much like the Dr. Oz grift though. His medical expertise in one subject is leveraged to sell desperate people on his books. He has books like "The Obesity Code", "The Diabetes Code", and (I shit you not) "The Cancer Code". I've found that as long as there's enough truth surrounding the grift, people will believe in it and abandon skepticism. In this case, his recommendations are to buy his books and learn intermittent fasting, or not treating diabetes with insulin and instead "curing" it with lifestyle.

[@kellsiediemer872]

Yeah as a T1D I was like okayyyyy you probably shouldn't be talking about this.

[@questioneverything1776]

Dr Fung complicates things. This is a better explanation: We do know that eating foods with protein, fat, and fiber together does help slow down digestion which gives a steadier release of blood sugar over a longer period of time which gives you longer term Satiety, or feeling fuller longer, over a longer period of time. Blood sugar spiking and crashing will make you feel starving within a short period of time which drives cravings or feelings of starvation, skipping the feelings of gradual increase of hunger which, which can drive overeating. So Dr Fung is making things complicated in his explanations but the overall concepts are valid. I don’t like the way he teaches that either. Keto is too complicated for most ppl therefore it ends up being a temporary diet which makes ppl feel bad about themselves. Also, eating your “fun” foods every once and while in moderation on occasion is perfectly fine and normal so I agree demonizing certain foods, or in other words moralizing foods, is a disservice to the public and actually drives food obsession and disordered eating patterns. AND a calorie isn’t just a calorie so it does matter the types/quality of foods you’re eating. I guarantee you that eating 2,000 calories of McDonalds burger, fries, and soft drinks are going to affect your body differently (look and feel/energy) than 2,000 calories of let’s say raw, whole food diet as an extreme example. So quality and combination of foods do matter. It’s not just about calories in vs calories out. If it was that easy we still wouldn’t have all these issues.

[@mssabou]

Couldn’t have said better

[@stacyemmynik]

If you have insulin resistance or diabetes then eating carbs with vinegar will help you lose but if you don't have those issues then it most likely won't do anything. I couldn't lose weight even though I was tracking and weighing every single thing I ate to an obsessive point. I found out I had insulin resistance so tracking my blood glucose helped me lose weight. But if you don't have those medical issues then it won't really help that much.

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

Lowering fat consumption will also help with insulin resistance, No vinegar needed.

[@gabyER11]

@@kamaliancirranoush1916 eh not as much as reducing carb consumption.

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

@@gabyER11 that will keep your numbers low, yes. But lowering fat Intake actually makes your body more efficient at assimilation of glucose without the spike and long term elevated numbers. TLDR lower fat restores insulin sensitivity, instead of masking symptoms of IR by avoiding carbs.

[@itsgonnabeanaurfromme]

@@kamaliancirranoush1916 sources for your claims? lowering carbs "masking" symptoms of insulin resistance is like saying not shooting yourself masks symptoms of bullet wounds.

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

@@itsgonnabeanaurfromme check out mastering diabetes on you tube. Dr. Neal Barnard is another good one with published research. Basically T2D is caused by insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is caused by a build up of fat in the muscle and liver cells. The symptom of cells being clogged with fat is prolonged high blood glucose. Normal amounts of insulin are not sufficient to cram glucose into a cell that is already occupied by fat. That is why when say, someone trying to lose weight/control T2D with low carb/high fat ingests carbs their sugars spike and stay high, because they are taking in too much dietary fat. Put someone on a lower fat diet, 15%ish Cals from fat, they become able to assimilate the glucose normally because the insulin sensitivity is restored. Hope that makes sense. It opposes the mainstream idea if IR, but it is an actual cure since it addresses the actual underlying cause. It has worked wonders for me, my numbers are excellent and I eat all the whole food starch I want.

[@ErinBrookes]

I'd just like to point out that studies believe now that 1 in 3 Americans are pre-diabetic. The way Americans eat is what's causing it. Fung's video is very interesting and seems to have a lot of truth to it. Of course don't demonize "naked" carbs, but maybe look at the way we eat and see if it's really beneficial to our health.

[@budapestgambit8946]

I’m glad you mentioned the brown rice v white rice stuff. Whenever you see TV chefs do diet food they always use wholewheat pasta instead of normal pasta even though the calorie savings were minimal. It’s bad this gets promoted so much as brown rice and wholewheat pasta are much more expensive and will leave people thinking I can’t lose weight cos I can’t get the more expensive carbs and yet it’s nowhere near that important for losing weight.

[@above_average_fit]

I eat whatever pasta I am craving and is on sale, Brown or white its alright.

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

I don’t at it as calorie as savings, but higher satiety. The more fiber in the brown/whole versions adds more bulk so it can help with weight loss. But I agree it is not necessary, I have lost a lot of weight eating white rice!

[@WolfeWrangle]

I'm very surprised by every sentence in your comment, because in my experience, the opposite of everything you said is true. For one, brown rice has slightly MORE calories than white rice. The bran that is left on it contains a bit of extra fat and protein, leading to a slight increase of calories. Also, in terms of price, where I am, 2lbs Brown costs only $0.10 more than 2lbs white rice. In my experience, the difference is very minimal. I realize you may live in an area where this is different, but I don't think everyone would get the same impression about health being expensive from that suggestion.

[@ConstantiaVerted]

People don't do that for a calorie saving though, it's that it's a wholegrain (which are healthy) and also has a little bit more fibre so maybe is slightly more filling.

[@EpicSmileyMan64]

I can't believe I fell for this crap when I started losing weight, drank piss flavored acid every morning for no damn reason.

[@RachelReduces]

Literally, Same!!!! We live and learn, and are better for it 😀

[@marialemnaru2815]

The healthiest societies eat pickled food and white rice at the same meal. He is oversimplifying this concept.

[@SEReid-rz5bm]

The thing that annoys me with this is that the doctor's overexplanation misses the point: we have always mixed flavors together not just because they taste good but because they help our bodies digest better! Dipping crusty bread in olive oil/balsamic at Italian restaurants isn't just a gimmick. Chips and salsa isn't just a quirk. Salad dressing isn't just for fun. Our ancestors understood better than we do that acids/spices helped us digest better, but doctors need to figure out how to translate that into the practical, delicious side of food. Because that's what people need to know!

[@questioneverything1776]

Glycemic Index (GI) is not relevant because we typically don’t eat 100 grams of a certain food by itself. Glycemic Load (GL) is the realistic portion someone would actually eat of a food vs the GI. BUT the kicker is that we combine proteins and fats along with carbohydrates when we typically eat so the GI and GL are irrelevant since proteins and fats, along with fiber, affect how quickly a meal is digested and the accompanying rise (fast or slow rise depending upon ratios of macronutrients) in glucose and insulin. The term “Net Carbs” is actually a made up term and is not scientifically validated and diabetics are not taught this, should not be taught this as total carbs do matter.

[@greghill158]

I think you missed a large part of his argument. He's saying that your body digests less of the starch (i.e. carbs) if you include the vinegar or other acid, which is what causes the lower glycemic response. So while you might eat 200 calories of rice, your body only digests like 150 calories (numbers made up, just an illustration). I don't know if his claims are true or not, but you are arguing the wrong point.

[@thatwasweird954]

I had the same reaction. I don't know if these claims are true (though, I am familiar with them) -- but John is misunderstanding the concept of consuming calories vs actually digesting those calories. I find folks in the "calories in, calories out" camp tend to be closed off to the idea that how food is prepared can change how your body processes it.

[@ydonnay3145]

Preach.

[@Karma20XX]

I agree I think some of the argument was lost in the video, but instead of figuring out how much lemon juice / vinegar you need, it's probably easier just to eat the 150 calories of rice and throw in some veggies.

[@manicpepsicola3431]

@@Karma20XX or just incorporate it into the meal in a way that won't mess you up like drinking acv and cayenne pepper

[@Alyanya1]

Ooh, this brought back a painful memory of the time I was trying this. The vinegar BURNED my throat, it was jacked up for days. Thus ended my foray into vinegar for weight loss, lol. CICO works and it doesn't leave me with an injured throat!

[@manicpepsicola3431]

I did this too and it was so dumb because I already had stomach lining issues in the past and I had to go to the hospital because it made my old ulcers start acting up again I was like man I'm such a 🤡

[@helenp8711]

@@manicpepsicola3431 holy shit 😳

[@harunmusa8693]

You're supposed to dilute it...

[@Alyanya1]

@@harunmusa8693 yeah I was young and dumb at the time and no one had told me that part.

[@Darkangel-hy8ev]

Well i'm with you John 100%, to me i always used to say a calorie is a calorie, i lost all my weight, about 75 pounds, by just counting cals, no previous dieting experience, just got up one morning, bought a calorie counting book, and lost the weight in 6 months! No food was banned, ate what i wanted within my allowance, even saved up cals during the week to go out at weekend sometimes, for either drinks or a meal, i did not hardly drink water, don't like it much, had diet Pepsi, and a lot of it, ate late at night, as that's how i liked it, and i personally did hardly any exercise as i walked a fair bit on my job, very simple and very effective, and you are the only you tuber who seems to get it , and understand that this is all you need to do, and a lot of the other stuff is BS, or certainly stuff an average person does not need to concern themselves with! I have always understood where you are coming from John, because i feel exactly the same way you do about most things, i just had already done them even before you tackled your weight, was many years ago, and this crap frustrates me to! If people just listened to you, and got on with it, they would see results, not listen to dieting myths, and complicated nonsense, they don't need to worry about! Keep doing what your doing John, i think your great, never change!

[@billyhw99]

I think I'll go with Dr. Fung instead of Liberace.

[@Ghost-jy9hk]

I like intermittent fasting. It’s great and it works for me to stay in a calorie deficit to be full. But… If you roll around in these IF communities you’ll see people worshipping Jason fung like he’s got the secret to life or something. I read his book where he explains that calories don’t matter for weight loss. Like what? You lost me bud

[@questioneverything1776]

Just an FYI, Jason Fung is known for Intermittent Fasting and the carbohydrate-insulin response and how that relates to fat storage. He’s not known for keto per say, that’s not his jam 😉

[@awetistic5295]

These types of videos made me fall for the lemon juice thing. All it did was making my chronic gastritis flare up like crazy.

[@donaldlaird7924]

He is a doctor that deals with diabetic patients and people with heart disease and that's who watches this channel that is the context of this video

[@linziesantana4748]

The difference in glycemic load between brown and white rice is literally minuscule there is barely a difference

[@brankits90]

Jon (sorry if misspellings), I’ve watched you for a few years now and enjoy your content. I’m also a physician. I’m sorry to say that you’re wrong about people not needing to be concerned about insulin rising. People can be insulin resistant without having preDM, type 2 DM and/or the complex/combination types of DM. Insulin resistance causes large secretion of insulin which can “overshoot” glucose in blood and cause hypoglycemia. This is blood sugar swings and the person appears hypoglycemic, but it’s due to insulin resistance.

[@halouikalui3607]

He is not qualified to talk about this, it's an epidemic in America, dumb people are the loudest

[@danielbrown001]

It’s not something people need to specifically worry about though if they are trying to lose weight and get more active though unless they are already diabetic. Losing weight in itself improves insulin sensitivity. So does lifting weights and exercise in general. People just need to find a lifestyle they can stick to that helps them lose weight and get active. The insulin sensitivity will take care of itself then. Trying to give people YET ANOTHER thing they have to focus on is overcomplicating things. If a high carb diet helps someone lose weight, I’m sure as hell not going to tell them it’s bad and they need to eat differently. The weight loss from that diet will FAR outweigh any negatives from eating high carb.

[@jdhutchinson506]

@@danielbrown001 so what is your advice for someone who can't lift weights and has a metabolic syndrome due to obesity. It's fantastic that you don't need to complicate things... Sadly you are in the minority regarding adults with lifelong struggles with obesity. I couldn't lose until I understood ketosis, auto phage, fasting, and insulin. Now I can lose weight, without calorie counting, with the minimum activity I can perform.

[@brankits90]

Both above are good points. I think it’s important to recognize that one way does not work for everyone. There are fundamentals but then individualized care and approach are needed. Some people have thyroid condition, some disability, some have already had a cardiovascular event and need precautions, etc. Certainly all the nuanced information doesn’t apply to everyone and it can send people down irrelevant rabbit holes and give them overwhelm, but for others it can be life changing. I think content creators (clinical and non clinical) are mostly just trying to do the best they can to spread information so more people have access to it for equity purposes. I like to assume the best until proven grossly wrong.

[@LadyofLeisure.]

I don’t care the enamel on my teeth and the lining in my stomach. As long as I’m skinny 😅

[@ericgonser1544]

Also white rice is high on the glycemic index but that's if you ate only white rice by itself. They found that all the food works together to affect the absorption rate of the carbs. When was the last time tou ate rice by itself? You usually mix it with chicken or other vegetables etc which changes the meals glycemic index.

[@ericgonser1544]

Plus for weight loss or gain it's always calories in calories out. Metabolic chamber studies show insulin plays a very small role throughout the day. Weight gain ultimately comes down to cico.

[@Treerootz1]

Here’s a weight loss hack: eat less calories

[@blacknoisyblue]

groundbreaking, you should write a book!

[@theMadness36]

Influencers hate you for your one secret!

[@dasiajb]

Wrong. Sweat out the pounds by working out in a waist trainer and use tummy yummy tea! **sarcasm**

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

@@dasiajb you forgot “link in the description- use my code….” 😂

[@kwest5171]

My husband takes a shot of acv diluted with water at night, not for weight loss, but to help prevent acid reflux. He discovered during his keto phase that acv didn't help with weight loss, but it did keep him from having heartburn and acid reflux at night. No idea why, but it seems to work for him.

[@leslieedwards7329]

Finding Nemo: Fish are friends, not food! John: Food is your friend. Sharks: Soooo… 😐

[@FirstFallSnow]

Vinegar does help with digestion because it's an acid. It breaks down your food in the same way your stomach does, so your food takes less time to digest. This also makes it less likely you'll get bloated after a meal, because the food that's retaining water will move through you quicker. But whether those calories are used, stored, or excreted is really up to the individual.

[@JogurtowyPotworek]

Does it matter if you drink it before the meal or after?

[@FirstFallSnow]

@@JogurtowyPotworek I'd suggest after or during a meal if you're going to drink it, and diluted with water. 2tbs apple cider vinegar to 8oz glass: it'll taste a bit like lemon water. Too much acidity on an empty stomach might give you heartburn/indigestion.

[@JogurtowyPotworek]

@@FirstFallSnow thank you, I tried it a couple times in the past, always with water and drinking through a straw but wasn’t sure I’m doing it right :)

[@bbutterfly]

The editor did a great job!

[@joobcave]

Ughhhh this reminds me of how my Mom constantly badgers me about how I like to eat a snack after dinner because there's some evidence that people who front-load their calories in the day tend to be thinner (because they're not ravenous after work, duh!) I'm literally losing weight in front of her eyes and keep explaining that with a 500 calorie/day deficit I can take the 4 calorie hit or whatever some studies claim sleeping on a full stomach will do to me and she still thinks I need to adapt my entire lifestyle/make myself miserable to follow negligible little tips like this.

[@moniquereid5650]

I know that a good way to lose weight is to keep yourself in a calorie deficit, try not to take in too many calories that you won’t be able to burn off. However, I think that doctors mention lowering blood sugar because there is an assumption that if you are someone dealing with obesity, you are at a higher risk of getting diabetes even if you don’t have it yet. Therefore, it would be better to know how to control your blood sugar to prevent diabetes as opposed to waiting until you potentially get it to then start controlling your blood sugar.

[@TheCrowEolh]

I’m loving the editing on this video! 🤩

[@gabyER11]

“Is this something you need to worry about?” I mean, maybe. Metabolic syndrome is becoming more and more prevalent in the US. Overproducing insulin is detrimental to our health and leads to type 2 diabetes in the long term in addition to several other metabolic diseases. Tons of physicians test your fasting glucose and if it’s at an appropriate level, then yay they say you don’t have diabetes. But it’s not exactly that simple. Your body can still be overproducing insulin leading to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes starts with the over production of insulin over time so wanting to maintain a lower insulin level or reduce high glucose spikes (especially if you’re predisposed to metabolic diseases) then it kind of makes sense.

[@chadstevens641]

I used to take acv with cayenne powder & lemon juice every evening. I woke up every night around 2-3am with the worst stomach cramps imaginable, and sh**t my guts out! It definitely cleanses lol. However, at that time (2018) I was also on the keto/OMAD diet. I later found out that fasting, excessive amounts of fats, and especially MCT oil can all cause this effect. So I can’t just blame the acv. Perhaps the combination of all of it together?

[@Mindyobusiness89]

Did you dilute it

[@chadstevens641]

@@Mindyobusiness89 Yes, but it’s been a long time ago, so I don’t remember the exact concoction I used.

[@harunmusa8693]

What about Dr. Berg?

[@elizabethneale9285]

You can’t eliminate insulin spikes, you can go zero carbs and your insulin will still go up every time you eat.

[@JPBM639]

Well this is going to be unpopular here. I lost about 100 pounds by following Dr.Fung's advice. I watched all his videos and others like it that talked about how insulin affects weight. I was 286 pounds and pre-diabetic. I started working out eating better and counting calories. I was loosing weight but I was tired and hungry all the time. I had been doing my best for over three months but I was so done with the way I felt all the time. Then a coworker told me about intermittent fasting so I did my research on it. It was some getting used to but after two months I was able to do one day fast no problem. I did two or three days as well but not to often. I was about 279 when I started fasting and after five months I was about 183 feeling great and that was with out going to the gym. I haven't been fasting much anymore. I can maintain myself in the 180's by fasting every so often. Many won't like or agree with what Dr.Fung says but he's advise changed my life.

[@NG-qj2qh]

Only reasoning I can see for doing this, apart from being diabetic, is to help with hunger cues. Some of the techniques used for diabetics can help with hunger levels but it doesn't directly help weight loss.

[@terija129]

You might want to look up PREDICT study. It was big, results were published late last year or beginning of this. Don’t quote me, but I think main results were: 1) reaction to different carb sources is totally individual, 2) ‘bad’ carbs will be those after which glucose rises and dips below base level. After other carbs glucose level returns to base

[@terija129]

Because with dip below base, people are more hungry and end up eating more

[@lex5258]

The stuff this doctor dude is talking about is really only applicable for people with very specific issues like PCOS (for which keto can actually help with!) Like he’s actually right about whey protein being somewhat inflammatory for folks with PCOS. But yeah… Anyone who isn’t affected by insulin resistance and related issues (so like, the majority of people) are just making themselves extremely neurotic and potentially giving themselves eating disorders. Anyway, love your videos. Your perspectives are always really measured and I appreciate them as a trans dude with PCOS🖤

[@TanishaahsinaT]

“Can’t eat naked carbs” my toddler would beg to differ lol

[@jpreziose]

I think you over reacted on this guy. Like I totally agree with ur point, not making it complicated and putting these crazy strick rules. I speak the same thing. I think that ppl trying to lose weight get into these ridged plans of weight loss and in my opinion it doesn't seem to help and make it worse, even if it does make them lose weight. I like to say to ppl you that you trying to recalibrate your body so it doesn't think it needs to store so much weight, don't starve urself for a bunch of months because I feel that does the exact opposite of what you wanted and ur body will want to store more and make you more hungry overall. So that being said from this video I didn't see this doctor doing what you thought he was doing. To me it just looked like he was trying to explain his theory and tie it into some facts. I don't think this video was how to follow his theory. To me the video felt like he was giving his theory and this may work for you if u want to give it try but u can make up how u can try to follow it and test the theory buy maybe iam wrong. I think what would be cool if u did a video on trying to test it and see if u change any of ur opinions on it

[@midnightsoup333]

i love the editing, spikes and drops thing made me laugh

[@gypsylee333]

I vote more apple cider vinegar! I mean it almost killed Jordan Peterson so it can't be all bad 😂

[@tiffanyb.7596]

100% true John! This vinegar guy is promoting How To Fail. Someone will be knocking themselves out following all his absurd directions then ending up feeling hopeless. How devastating when people decide to give false information. Thank you John for always fighting for us! Thank you for the TRUTH!! 😊🦋

[@manicpepsicola3431]

Why did you post the cerulean butterfly? Are you pro Ana or something? If so I'm not afraid to bring attention to the fact pro ana people are using this information for horrible things.

[@RachelReduces]

Jason Fung received his doctorate in spelling the word ACID wrong in the beginning of this video 😫😂🤣

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

Maybe he has brain fog from following his own advice lol

[@RachelReduces]

@@kamaliancirranoush1916 😂😂😂

[@strawberrygirlie76]

Missing the point. He's in the low carb space, and he's addressing people who have issues with (or intolerance, or problems, whatever) consuming carbs, and he's sharing tools on how people can mitigate the effects of consuming those carbs. When did he say _everyone_ should be doing all of the things he talked about?

[@questioneverything1776]

Studies show that keto, vs low fat, vs Intermittent Fasting diets all work meaning there are no differences it total overall weight loss over 2 years. BUT all restrictive diets work to lose weight which isn’t necessarily positive if it can’t be sustained long-term, and we all want long-term sustainability but which doesn’t promote disordered eating or eating disorders.

[@i3blu3mOoN]

I just started your video and I already feel attacked lol. I do love my apple cider vinagre in my water (but it's only 1 table spoon in my 1lt water). I like how it tastes with my water, it keeps my sweet cravings at bay and it has helped me loose weight. Of course, this is my experience, didn't happen on its own but coupled with exercise and minding what I eat. But I have tried maintaining a routine for 2 months with this as the only variable (one month without/one month with) and I did notice I reached my monthly goals faster with than without (in case you were wondering, did it during quarantine that I could be sure that that was going to be the only variable, every day was pretty much the same day)

[@lisahannah3175]

Actually be is known for intermittent fasting not keto. He sites all the research. How can you call that dumb?... He does come from a background of treating people with type 2 diabetes, but it's also true that insulin is the hormone that causes the body to store fat. That's literally how the body works...I guess maybe he's a better fit for me. I like the science.

[@brittb645]

The research is not that compelling... his lemon juice + bread paper involved 10 participants, and lemon juice reducing glycemic effect after eating bread had weak significance (p=0.039). It's really easy to find a paper that reports an interesting finding and stretch it to draw wild conclusions that the paper doesn't recommend nor support. Dr. Fung is either not great at understanding the "research" or worse, he's manipulating his audience.

[@deusamarqueschronicals]

I also know him mostly on the topic of intermittent fasting. He doesn’t demonise food but he explains in a lot of his other videos that your body reacts differently of different food and I agree. A calorie isn’t just a calorie. You overeat easier on cookies then let’s say vegetables. You’ll be hungrier sooner after cookies then vegetables too. I’m I drinking vinegar from now on with my carbs… no. But I do take in to account that my body reacts differently to different foods.

[@lisahannah3175]

@@deusamarqueschronicals same

[@Greatlakeskyle.]

Can’t believe I did this in my early twenties. Just accepted an acidic gut was a healthy thing lmfayo.

[@dismurrart6648]

There is one way to decrease the gi of a food. Eat more complex carbs and eat them with something like protein

[@tonisimon929]

OMG. Exactly!! I think people go on Keto b/c they want to loss weight quickly. In the long term (if you don't have diabetes) it is not needed. It's so sad to watch someone show their diets on YT and label foods "bad carbs" or "healthy carbs". Balance is key and a keto diet is not sustainable in the long term. I'm always skeptical of doctors that are biased towards a specific diet (keto, vegan, carnivore..etc).

[@Useernaamee]

I drank ACV for 3 days then I hated my life so much that i would rather not have amazing skin, lose weight and whatever the other 7 things were... This Dr makes me sad though. My family believes all this bs too - don't eat this after 8 pm, don't do that unless it's a fullmoon and the flowers have sprung and you sacrificed a mature chicken....... Just watch the calories -- thats it. but part of me thinks they want it to to be that complicated so they can say it stays unattainable. Bottom line is counting calories works.

[@gabrielekennedy6123]

Jason is a kidney specialist . All of his patients are diabetic.

[@VictoriaZamudio]

12:45 In México we eat "arroz con leche"....rice with milk as a dessert.

[@sarabird7922]

Lmao. I died at the cut to the guy saying OK! DIED.

[@hairyfrankfurt]

Omg the editing hahahha i'm dyiinnngggg

[@hairyfrankfurt]

Isn't it hilarious that he spends all this time explaining how the human body has all these amazing mechanisms for consuming and digesting and utilizing carbohydrates, but also wants to tell us that we shouldn't be eating them?

[@RachelReduces]

😫😆😂

[@yilz123]

Where is he licensed? As a healthcare professional I’d very careful about giving health advice over social media. The fact that he’s throwing around “ opinions” so easily makes me skeptical

[@jdhutchinson506]

Dr. Fung is mostly Fasting/keto. I love him, lost 20 pounds in 2 months with his advice. I couldn't lose without watching my insulin. I was literally out of hope. I needed the whole story, but at this point I don't even count calories, I fast and reduce my glycemic index. Obviously a calorie deficit is necessary. He's never suggested it wasn't.

[@jdhutchinson506]

It's great that you don't need all this, but you are a young man. I absolutely need it, I'm a old lady. I do OMAD and low glycemic.

[@gemlife1329]

You got a new editor then? 😅

[@Blueell]

You should not be drinking straight apple cider vinegar without diluting it. So bad for your teeth. As are these other acids. Apple cider vinegar has been proven to be good for diabetics because it can moderate blood sugar spikes and I drink it because it helps with my IBS but I would not recommend anyone do it who doesn’t have a problem that they need it for because it is so bad for the teeth. And the thing that helps is the probiotics in organic apple cider vinegar, so taking it any other way than the organic liquid form is going to do jack.

[@scrumlass]

💯 Came here to find this comment. I’ve taken DILUTED, RAW, ORGANIC Apple cider vinegar for years now, and I love what it’s done for my body. The probiotics alone are 10/10. If people are taking it straight without diluting it the yes, you’re right, don’t do that 😵‍💫 that’s not good. And I never the kind that is pasteurized, because pasteurization kills off the probiotics.

[@andeatit2]

Wow this guy is legitimately wrong about the science. Drives me nuts.

[@reizak8966]

I'm sorry, it wouldn't matter what the guy was saying, I can't get past how he's saying it. Thanks, John, for breaking it down.

[@citylemon7832]

Who is eating the carbs only at one time and not in conjunction with the rest of their meal?

[@devdawg22]

I wouldsay Dr. Fung is more known for fasting them low carbs.

[@pancakek2397]

Yeah he doesn’t even advocate for keto…. I’ve read his book…

[@TheDeadGunslinger]

So, you asked "why should this matter to someone who isn't diabetic" It's because Insulin is the chemical that converts Calories into body fat, not just carbs, but all calories. People think it only effects blood sugar, but it actually has a lot of functions. However, when we eat carbs, our body produces extra insulin to counter those carbs/sugars. All that extra insulin actually causes extra, unnecessary fat gain. Finding tricks/diets that allow us to eat, while also limiting insulin will help prevent the calories that you eat from being stored as fat. It's a form of "hacking" your bodies natural metabolic functions.

[@polidesigns3108]

I agree that this type of stuff doesn't need to be so complicated. I don't have a gall bladder and I actually drink apple cider vinegar diluted in some water before or after a fatty meal or something I know will give me acid reflux/heart burn and it helps me tremendously. I'm not sure if it truly does help me with digestion ect...but it feels like it does. As far as weight loss I'm not too sure about that.

[@juliannafelkoski9507]

I feel like this doctor's video is not actually geared toward the average person who needs to lose a significant amount of weight or an obese person. It's more for people who want to experiment with their nutrition based on the latest science. I'm not saying that mindset is healthy, and for some people, that might be linked to disordered eating. That said, this kind of information comes from studying the "extremes." These studies are based on the extreme ends of a spectrum of scenarios and not even human trials. He's really just sharing information that could be interesting to people who are intrigued by the latest nutrition science. There is no magic pill for weight loss, but science is getting better at understanding the physiology of nutrition in relation to numerous social, environmental, and cultural factors. Research like this does not apply to the day to day very well. I agree that simpler is better for the vast majority of people trying to lose weight. Doctors and scientists aren't great at simplifying though, and it pays overcomplicate things sometimes. I still think it is important to value scientific inquiry and the latest research, but the medical community has an ethical responsibility to push people toward sustainable solutions and accessible methods of weight loss.

[@susanhopemason]

Here is the REASON insulin rising is bad...which it DEFINITELY is. One of insulin's primary jobs is to keep your blood sugar within a safe range. Every time you eat something which quickly spikes your blood sugar, insulin is triggered to remove the excess sugar from the blood. Then, the removed sugar is stored as fat. That spike is followed by a quick crash. So, if you do that often, you are going to be spiking and crashing all the time, which makes you fatter and fatter if you eat too much of the kinds of goods which cause spikes and crashes. This leads to insulin resistance, then pre-diabetes, then to full blown diabetes. This can occur even to people who don't get fat. But, most people eventually have weight issues as well. There are essential fats, and essential protein, but there is no such thing as an essential carb. The ketone is actually the brains preferred fuel. But, the body will always use glucose first...TO GET RID OF IT., because too much glucose in the blood can kill you. Whenever insulin is active, the body will not release stored body fat. The food pyramid is and always has been completely backward. The fats the food pyramid have demonized are actually the healthy and essential ones, and these fats do not trigger an insulin response, so they don't cause weight gain, because insulin is one of the two fat storage hormones. Cortisol is the other one, and it is triggered by stress. The fats that the food pyramid recommends, are toxic, and inflammatory. The keto people are NOT wrong as you claim. It is just the opposite. You are young, so this stuff has not really effected you get...but it will in time. Lots of dietary guidelines can work when you are still young. But, over time, they will cause harm, if they work against the body's hormonal system by putting too many of the kind of carbs that turn into glucose in the blood and stress the pancreas too much and eventually wear it completely out.

[@Blackandwhitecat-u9v]

Lol

[@Blackandwhitecat-u9v]

Blue zones have been eating carbs forever lol.

[@Fitactivcoaching]

“Before the stomach discharges into the pancreas”??? Did I hear correctly? 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆

[@cherokeefoundation3649]

Very true. I have Type 2 and limit my carbs to help bring my A1C down and keep it down.

[@jamestallo8949]

Great video and you make some great points for sure, calories in vs calories out, it's that simple and what has worked for me losing 100lbs. I laughed so hard at some of your comments, lol. Keep it real bro, love your videos!😉

[@elise359]

People should just eat less calories or move their bodies more. They'll lose weight faster than a shot of vinegar and not changing any foods they normally eat.

[@teaganisokey8190]

Oh man, I remember people trying to push the apple cider vinegar thing on me 20 years ago at my old job.

[@JustcallmeDebbieB]

I used to work with some guy, skinny little thing. Walked around with a loaf of bread in his hands. Like regular sandwich bread. Was all he ate every day!!!

[@samanthadawn1818]

Something that I've heard is that low GI keeps you fuller for longer making it easier to maintain a calorie deficite. Is this correct?

[@Blackandwhitecat-u9v]

No, it depends on the person.

[@pancakek2397]

Yes …. It’s definitely correct. I find it hard to have an appetite when I’m eating moderately lower carb

[@Carmen.2001]

I love the editing in this vid. very express. give the editor a promotion

[@sharonboyden5660]

ONG I’ve had straight up arguments with Keto people lately saying vegetables are bad and all carbs are bad. Even when you try to teach them how insulin works and that’s it’s related to fat, they still argue it’s the holy grail. The scientific studies I know do not compare to the anecdotal info a documentary or influencer told them. Some quoted this guys name in the video. I’m LMAO now I’ve seen this. Seriously some people won’t even allow themselves to be educated

[@abundanz]

In the macro biotic diet/ philosophy, eating rice & pickles is recommended. Not because it has any effect on calories . But because pickles stimulate the salivary glands to create more saliva, which helps dissolve the rice in the mouth & convert it into sugar. Also, the Macrobiotic diet recommends chewing everything u eat very well (like 30 times each bite!). So when you put the pickles into the equation, and the thorough chewing of rice… you are maximizing the breakdown of this complex carb. In other words, you are getting the maximum slow burn carbs out each bite of rice. You are nourishing your body & helping it stay full for many hours. Oh, and macrobiotic also preaches the benefits of brown rice. In the nutrition table, Brown rice & whole grains are at the center of everything. They are the most balanced food. So this is where that guy gets his idea from. Eating pickles with rice is a Japanese tradition. Macrobiotic diet was invented by a Japanese doctor. You are right , what he says about calories is none sense. But like you said, he is using factual information and making assumptions & wild conclusions.

[@missvenomdoll6]

Dr. Fung always sounds out of breath. It’s probably all the fasting.

[@GoldenePforten]

John is right. But instead of "in my opinion," you could also point to that autophagy, insulin levels, low carb and fasting has no human studies to back it up. Time restricted eating wondows does not affect weight loss when calories are equal - so insulin as the weight storing hormon could not be proved. The same is true

[@-cMc-]

Why are we shut shaming cards...naked carbs hahaha. There is nothing wrong with unless you have diabetes. There is no reason for me to eat like a diabetic.

[@dakotacoon72]

Honestly; you're definitely wrong. Overproduction of insulin can cause insulin resistance; causing Type 2 Diabetes. You should know this having been pre-diabetic before.

[@sgjesse13]

Haven’t seen one of your vids in a long time! Question, when was the last “look how buff I am !” Lol

[@aylinpolanco3485]

If your body does not respond well to carbohydrates, adding apple cider vinegar or lemon to the meal will help slowing starch absorption helps you eventually to prevent storing that as fat. CICO is the main thing for weight loss, but not the only thing. I think John is missing the point about how can ACV and lemon juice support in avoiding potential damage to the body for constant glucose spikes.

[@DaysWithDay-Day]

Lol seen his stuff before and just rolled my eyes! Good job on the video love the editing in this video btw! 💕 been a silent viewer for about 5 years now

[@thrinaxadon9]

This "Trixie and Katya" editing is... A lot. Looking forward to this being streamlined as you continue to work together. It's fun to see a fresh look, though!

[@halouikalui3607]

Dr fung is a diabetes specialist ans runs a diabetes center, he also wrote 2 books about weight loss, sometimes its good to know how unqualified you are compared to him

[@bobbielynn5169]

I've drank vinegar my whole life bc I like it. Since the early 80s, way before this bologna. I lost weight when I counted calories. Had nothing to do with the vinegar. I have ruined my tooth enamel tho! Worth it bc vinegar tastes great to me but no, just no. This is a lie and I have no idea how this began.

[@SybilNix]

Just finished watching a video from Megan Anne and now I see this 🥰 what a good day

[@walkingmachinenick9301]

The one about the fat accept?

[@rachaelnaula]

In terms of information, this is an incredibly poor quality video and here's why: John is demonstrating a complete lack of understanding of what Dr. Fung is trying to convey and why. Everytime he says, "Dr. Fung's biggest thing is," the explanation that follows is in no way accurate. I recommend that people watch Dr. Fung's longer lectures (there are plenty available on KZbin) to understand why Dr. Fung stresses the significance of keeping insulin levels low. Basically, and I'm summarizing hours of lectures here, when the hormone insulin is present, the hormones that cause fat burning are not. That's just how our bodies are designed. This is true regardless of whether or not a person has developed insulin resistance. Nobody is trying to scare anyone. It's just science. Science doesn't care about your feelings. Also, Dr. Fung is able to draw the conclusions that he has drawn by using evidence-based medicine, several peer-reviewed studies, and his observations as a Masters degree holder and a practicing physician. John countering Dr. Fung's well-researched information with "trust me, it doesn't work like that" and "in my opinion" is beyond arrogant and stupid. Please just watch Dr. Fung's lectures for yourselves because this guy doesn't get it... and I imagine people taking acv capsules thinking that it's going to cause them to lose weight and solve all their problems don't get it either.

[@ydonnay3145]

Not a God video this time. The best as you find your rhythm in this new content you are trying to develop.

[@stepha_F]

Enjoying the new editing😆

[@racheldodd3355]

To be honest some of the stuff doesn’t really make sense what he’s talking about and I think he needs to take anatomy and physiology 1 and 2 again

[@triagonalprism9019]

hey man love your work

[@manicpepsicola3431]

I fell for the apple cider vinegar BS thing because I was desperate and was trying to lose a certain amount before my next doctor's appointment. (doc is really fat phobic and mean af he mad me cry so I was trying to lose 30 pounds before I saw him again) but I have always had stomach lining issues and wasn't even thinking about how it would mess with my health but I started taking a shot of this a day and the 2 stomach ulcers I had as a teenager that were in remission started acting up again and I had to go back to the hospital and put on medication and the BRAT diet so I really couldn't eat anything because of that. It was terrible don't do it. It isn't healthy and if you already have a sensitive stomach it is really going to mess you up.

[@Vaslof]

Well in case anyone's still watching and reading: Keeping your blood sugar levels even instead of spiking up and down helps you stay satied and (to simplify) your brains working. But instead of supplements or anything crazy like that, you can just eat in regular intervals through the day. And yes, this does go against the popular intermittent fasting trend diet.