The Food We're Designed to Eat - Rare Dr. McDougall Interview

[@kristinLB]

He was a hero and a gift to this world and his work will live on!

[@a.s.vanhoose1545]

When I moved to a starch based diet I was able to work out twice as hard and lose most of my excess fat. I'm down to 15% body fat thanks to John McDougall.

[@anthonyrymer4391]

Back in March I switched to a plant-based diet was about 216 pounds now I'm at 180-183 pounds. Plant-based diet is same thing as starch based diet right?

[@a.s.vanhoose1545]

@@anthonyrymer4391 Pretty much

[@staceystrukel1917]

That's awesome!

[@geraldbrienza4474]

I’m down 40 pounds since December using intermittent fasting (18-6) two meals a day (no snacks) and I eat anything I want. If you have a specific illness, say lactose intolerance, sure stop dairy. If you have heart disease, stop saturated fat. If you gave type 2 diabetes, stop simple carbs and sugar. If you’re healthy, just eat smarter (no processed or refined food, sugar, fried, tobacco, alcohol etc.) Also, exercise 4-5 times a week. You’ll be just fine.

[@yanostropicalparadise755]

I did the same on an all animal foods diet.

[@cantstoplion]

Miss him, but so happy he’s left a wealth of video and materials for us. What a grand legacy. Thanks Jeff! 😃💚🥗🙏🏼

[@justcallmebookworm7543]

As a vegan, I have to say, it's always a pleasure to hear Dr. McDougall speak!

[@megatuanis]

Dr John McDougall is 77 years old (not on this video, of course). But I think he looks normal for his age. I mean, he's approaching 80!

[@IamThePedestrian]

He's 71. He was born in May 1947. I think when we age, we're allowed to look it. =^..^=

[@countmeworthy]

The most recent videos I saw of Dr McDougall were from a year ago and he looked very, very frail. He was still sharp but did not look healthy. I give him a pass because our mortal bodies no matter how well we care for them will whither and die. Some people look amazing at 80 and 90 but not everyone does. I do pray he is doing well.. he, his wife and family.

[@jamestyler3458]

He’s not a vegan

[@zacsborntorunrunningadvent3441]

@@jamestyler3458 he is. He explains he says he's not to stop putting people off so they listen instead of switching off as soon as they hear 'vegan' that's all. Cheers

[@sechygirl]

I love that he gives such praise and credit to his wife Mary! Many people wouldn't do that.

[@lucibrdf1]

Totally! I always get a special feeling when he talks about his wife. Goals!

[@richardferrell7412]

I discovered Dr McDougall last November just before Thanksgiving and made the transition the Sunday after Thanksgiving. 10 months later I weigh 210 pounds after losing 140 pounds from 350 to 210. Run 4.5 miles Monday through Friday mornings after I get off my third shift job. About to start running 5K’s after a family member asked me if I wanted to run one with her. Feel better than I ever have at 53 years of age. Attending the funerals of way too many of my Class of 83 Classmates over the past three years told me I had to make a change. So glad I discovered the lifestyle. It totally changed my life.

[@BrenMurphy1]

Awesome - running 5k's is a great way to stay accountable and stay mobile and connect with a happy, light-hearted community.

[@LAKSHMIANGELES]

CONGRATULATIONS! KEEP LOVING YOURSELF, KEEP IT UP! BLESSINGS! ✌💚

[@bobbidazzler1343]

Wow! 😍

[@chucksmash1]

Congratulations 🎉👏👏👏 and great job, losing weight and taking control of your health. Your story is very inspiring.

[@simonlevy2154]

He is absolutely right. we are targeted every day by massive well financed firms.

[@zenmama979]

God bless you Dr. McDougall for being a speaker of truth. You changed my life for the good. Thank you. :)

[@annamurtaugh3435]

That was so sweet what he said about his wife Mary. ❤

[@elsjemassyn8921]

Dr McDougall is such a blessing. So thankful that he helps people get on the right track. Thanks also to VegSource for spreading the word.

[@thecommunistgamer9017]

I am a Hindu monk. Our diet contains a lot of dairy, oil and sugar. After 3 years as a monk I weighed 240lbs (I'm 5ft 9in, 35 years old). I got diagnosed with prediabetes and got serious about my health. I adopted a whole food, plant based life (not diet) and after only 7 months, I lost 70lbs and reversed my pre diabetes. I feel better that when I was 20! And I even get those random erections from out of nowhere, like when I was a teenager. Energy level to match.

[@mahendrapalesha5482]

If you need any more info contact me by email. I am doing this work as a social service in India. We have one person guiding people about diet from last 25 years without any financial interest.

[@adlozi]

aren't monks supposed to feel shy or guilty about erections?

[@merkamark]

Yea buddy I tell all my friends this. I was having a problem getting erections when I was 28 and I was not over-weight. I switched to plant based diet and after only a month I couldn't stop them.

[@olivtrees8749]

Congratulations... But why is it that people always assume they've found THE diet and want to stay on it for life? Plant based diets are good for you in the short term, but after a couple of years or so they tend to take their toll. Remember what the doctor said here- The people who he studied that were very healthy DID eat meat. Just smaller amounts of it. I'm not sure why he's ignoring that and promoting a no-meat diet. There is a big difference.

[@staceystrukel1917]

@@olivtrees8749 who has it taken a toll on?

[@kathykaura7219]

When I moved to Turkey from America, and after spending time here, I had seen a 90 yr old woman climbing a ladder to pick olives, I had heard of several women in my family who had zero menopause symtoms, I had witnessed good health into old age. My Turkish husband and I have many times discussed different diets and the difference in health & lifestyle between the US and Turkey, comparing notes and such. Neither of us trust what I call "the system." If we have ailments, we both refuse to go see a doctor. But finding what is good and right and true is so very hard. I proposed to my husband a year ago that i felt something was greatly wrong with humans drinking cow's milk, since we are not cows. He, of course, begs to differ since the whole of the culture here is based on dairy such as eggs, cheeses and yogurt. I am lactose intollerant so I am a wee bit more aware of dairy issues. Recently I started having great pain in my ankles and right hip and legs in general. And by chance I happened to stumble upon your videos about the starch-based diet. I was convinced that it must be true for all the evidence you presented. So yesterday I resolved to change my eating habits. My family is doing well, so the fridge is often full with food, along with large blocks of feta cheese, chocolates, and anything else that might fancy a child's taste buds or a Turk's fancy, including raki, the centerpiece of Turk socialization: their national liquor. My first attempt on my first day consisted of 5 small potatoes with salt and green onions from our garden. (2 potatoes in the morning and 3 in the evening) It was greatly satisfying. But I also had a Snickers and a large cookie from the local bakery. Also I drinkncoffee every morning. I loathe milk manufacturers as you do, so I have resolved never to use powder creamer in my coffee anymore since it contains hydrated milk proteins. I can't go cold turkey, so I will continue my coffee for now, only without the creamer. And no more eggs, cheese, milk or yogurt for me. I am finished with all that, thanks to you, Dr. McDougall. I am excited to prove to my husband the weight I will gave lost after changing my diet. My husband is not on board, but he will be. After his mother sees the changes, mshe will surely badger him. Haha!!! Thank you, again. You're an angel. (I am 51 yrs old btw)

[@lisengel2498]

I like this simple way of eating and I know from experience that just 10 days on millet, buckwheat, rice, vegetables, lentils, nuts, seeds and fruit can change your health, your energy and your feelings of joy - 10 days of change can make a huge difference

[@katrichards6541]

What is the ratio

[@kristinLB]

Dr McDougall is just amazing. His message speaks for itself. It just makes sense.

[@kristibeth6370]

Dr McDougall’s work is amazing !

[@apenny_foryourthoughts3037]

I am not a sick 67 yr old and I agree with Dr McDougall. Especially about the health system. I have had many Drs tell me I am sick and want to put me on medication. I said no. I had nothing wrong with me. I eat mostly vegetables and try to stay away from meat. Gonna do a drastic change as far as cheese goes and other dairy products. Sugar is my big downfall. Love this Dr's presentation. I also agree about pesticides and herbicides. Man has and is killing the earth.

[@edmill7873]

I changed to coconut sugar. It has a lovely hint of caramel flavour too.

[@lovepawsplay8530]

I love that he shows his cherish for his wife!!! It's so valuable for a good marriage. It's also good for ones health.

[@BrenMurphy1]

Amazing. So simple and obvious really. Eat like pre-industrial societies and feel the benefits almost immediately. The financing of the "balanced" diet myth keeps most vaguely ill and vhasing the next miracle diet.

[@kathykaura7219]

Bren Murphy "......and feel the benefits almost immediately." That hit the nail on the head. I always felt my system (intestines, bowls, and gut in general) were always full. The first day that I ate only water-cooked potatoes with salt and a side of green onions, I felt light as a feather and was completely satisfied. The next day I felt even more normal (like I used to when I was much younger). The effects and benefits are indeed almost immediate.

[@amykeever8527]

My goodness Dr Mcdougall you just BLESS my heart ......your honesty, your integrity and oh my goodness when you speak of what you have in Mary, it just blesses me ! My life has been SO changed with this way of eating, and yet sometimes I succumb to temptation, and I'm there now regrouping- but THANK YOU FOR TELLING THE TRUTH!!!! I just wont take advice from anyone who's away from this heartbeat with plant based ! Thank you for being a champion!

[@Hexxus245]

8 years into a plant based lifestyle now and loving every day of it :)

[@laram.1272]

i love this guy!!! your message is slowly spreading, don't give up!! 20 years old now plant based starch eater for 3 years now and for tje rest of my life!!

[@MK-fy8uz]

This man speaks the truth and more people need to listen.

[@kutyakeksz]

Dear VegSource thank you so much to share this video. I have tried to solve my digestion problems for 25 years, I have tried many kind of "healthy diet", but so far I didn't get any better.

[@kangkanjsaikia7385]

The people of our village in India are eating the same Starch heavy diet for ages...Rice (2 servings/day), Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables, Fish (from local sources) Milk (locally obtained), Honey and Ghee.They eat a very little meat (1-2 servings a week) and that's all. They are the healthiest people I know. They are always in touch with Nature ( Soil, Sun & Water ) and prefer home cooked food. They sleep on time and would wake up early in the morning. My grandfather passed away at the age of 86. He was a very wise man. On the contrary, the current generation is quite unhealthy. They eat a lot of meat, processed food( Potato chips, noodles, sweets etc.) and follow a sedentary lifestyle. They consume alcohol regularly and are overweight. We really need to go back to our roots and live life as it's intended to. Thanks.

[@angelmd43]

I eat a small portion of meat. Also rice and veggies especially potatoes also some fruits. I am slim and healthy at 55. My grandma cooked that way and my mom cooks that way and she is healthy at 75. I will continue to cook and eat this way too.

[@RiDankulous]

Some people eat healthy amounts of meat and vegetables. My Dad is one. He also exercises a lot and is in superb shape at over 80 years old. He is in better shape than almost all 18 years olds. Granted, that is not a high bar to meet.

[@johnevegas]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR MINISTRY!! You have blessed my life!! God bless you John Mc Dougall. Thank you for dedicating your life to helping people!!!!

[@larryputra3692]

how is diabetes ?

[@daleg5380]

I agree! Vegetables amd fruits are okay, but you need to keep on eating because you always feel hungry, but when you eat rice, corn, potatoes, and other starchy whole foods, you feel full and energized. Im a Filipino, and I eat rice thrice a day. Diabetes isnt a common diseade here but some develop it not because of the rice but because of over consumption of meats and processed sugars. My grandparents were healthy eating rice - even white rice! We eat a lot of vegetables on each meal.

[@Azarilh]

One doesn't get diabetes from sugars, but from bad fats that are usually found in animal based foods in big amounts.

[@RiDankulous]

Being overweight leads to type 2 diabetes in people who are vulnerable to the disease. In different countries, the excess of calories comes from different food categories and that changes. Type 2 diabetes is completely reversible in 100% of those with the disease, by losing enough weight. If it's not gone, lose more weight. Sometimes it has to be a lot of weight, below the standard 'overweight' category doctors say.

[@nicklanderos3773]

Thank you dr mcdougall for changing my entire outlook on life

[@johnely5050]

A breath of fresh air is the good Dr..

[@cozykimmi]

You have changed my life. Thank you!!!

[@i123456987654]

i keep forgetting that he used to be a plantation doctor in hawaii...glad i learned that he used to be fat and had a stroke...makes him seem more relatable...i wish that more doctors were more relatable and human rather than put on a pedestal like they're some kind of perfect higher being...thanks dr. mcdougall for being such a great example and being a wonderful role model

[@billbranch3964]

I love Dr. McDougall's candor, I despise sites that put drug commercials in these videos!

[@tivoni]

I have much respect for Dr. McDougall and his family, they have the facts and will fight your life! Everyone should sign up an learn.

[@mochaangel88]

Simple and elegant, thank you for putting this together

[@RiDankulous]

Dr. McDougall was a superb leader in proper nutrition. 7 years now I've been on the program and it fixed my high cholesterol, which was going up and up previously. It went to 210 mg/dl, with high being over 200. I took a year to get tested again but it measured 120, ideal. less than 150 is ideal. LDL was around 75 too, a very good number especially for someone without any cardiac issues. The diet also fixed high blood pressure, high resting heart rate and high weight. 7 years later, now, all are good except blood pressure diastolic is slightly high at around 83. I might be able to fix that with slightly more weight loss and more careful dietary salt control. I'm working on both.

[@InnerRevolutionProject]

Dr. McDougall for the win!

[@fruitkid4759]

I love him

[@lmundiclan]

I had Intersussesion of the intestines at 15 months old, I had 3 feet of my intestines removed due to a perforated intestine. I have been told I may have MS.In my 30-40’s I had 18 surgeries due to more perforations. I have had 34 surgeries altogether including breast cancer surgery and radiation. I am 144 lbs at 5’3. Being of Italian descent we ate lots of pasta in a tomato, pork sausage, meatballs, and cubed beef, the old 8 hour sauce. With macaroni, ricotta cheese, sheep’s milk sharp cheese and mozzarella. My mother wanted to fatten us up as we were all very thin. Except my brother Charlie none of us were chubby as a baby. I believe because he was on soy milk as an infant. She was told breast milk was not good for us. That was in the 40’s when I was born and it was far more important to stuff bombs than nurse our babies. She could have been a professional pastry chef. We had decadent homemade deserts every night. Tons of whipped cream covered cakes and Danish pastries. In those days, the 50’s, we were led to believe that margarine was much better for us than pure butter. My mother made her own with a Crisco fat base and lots of orange or yellow dye. She made it in huge quantities as she used it in most of her cooking. She formed it into a big yellow cake, I can’t count how many times I stuck my finger into it, mmm yum? No, but it looked so good who could resist it? She, as everyone in our family, also smoked, I started at 12, had full permission at 16. I stopped at 30. She died at 49, most of my aunts and uncles died before they were 61. One of my uncles lived till he was almost 100. My Aunt Millie cooked healthy and he stopped smoking. Thank you for this information on rice diets maybe I will live a little longer. My younger brother died at 67. Amazingly, I am still around at age 79.

[@RiDankulous]

Those food patterns were and are common with many modern households. Good luck with the Mcdougall diet. I'm on it 7 years now and staying healthy, but I am thankful I've had good luck so far, also. No major injuries or illnesses in the time I've been on this program.

[@ellarae6450]

I've learned so much from this man. Thank you!

[@michelleberne2187]

“Valentimes Day” I thought you were flawless Dr. Love this man!

[@nicolettemathias9750]

I love it that you love Mary and honor her so much. #greatman

[@paulie_b-007]

When I moved away from starch I said goodbye to diabetes type 2. And I lost some weight.

[@larryputra3692]

Makes sense! thanks!

[@tivoni]

With the right life partner we excel in the right direction.

[@michaelonello1022]

oldie but a goodie..!

[@sylviaistheone1]

Thank you so much for this information I appreciate it truly

[@sandrazaparolli6257]

I’m one those people who care! I started eating plant based diet a month ago and my constipaciones went away!

[@larryputra3692]

._. its nothing new darling,if you been eating tacos and burritos for 5 years and decided to eat some fruit or veggies,it requires no genuis to know that you are going to pass out poop faster.

[@leishacannon8933]

John McDougall👍👍👍 you’re the man! Excellent info, no ‘vegan ego’ BS, leading edge!! Thank you!!

[@tinalaplaca6638]

Everyone can find the starch solution like l did. l am learning more each time and l am enjoying good clean eating. l like what l see in the mirror

[@6122ula]

... Dr M.... one of your BEST ! 👍👍👍

[@konykon5534]

SMART; DOWN TO EARTH & BRUTALLY #HONEST * #KK

[@Drea41693]

I love the starch based diet...I'm very lean and my cholesterol is great, but I have digestion/constipation issues that I've never had before :/ I'm not sure why. I exercise plenty and drink lots of water.

[@Drea41693]

It could be, although I've eaten bread my entire life and never had a problem. It's just very sudden. I've been vegan for 2.5 years and this just started happening about a month ago!

[@WanderingSword]

Have you tried to eat more leafy green. Usually, more fiber will fix constipation

[@kavielove7383]

@@Drea41693 Apple cider vinegar in water with meals might solve those issues. (: Beware over alkalinity from Vegan diet...

[@destephanoje]

I experienced the same problem. I ended up eating prunes high fiber lots of water but nothing worked. I had also taken antibiotics in the past several times. Unfortunately, none of my doctors could treat me or figure out what was wrong and diagnosed me with ibs-c. This led me to do my own research and I decided to try fermenting vegetables. I made some plant based kimchi and let it ferment for six weeks for the highest amount of probiotics. I only had a tiny bowl and my three years of chronic constipation was gone. My guess is the pollution, antibiotics, stress ect could possibly lower the bacteria in our intestines to the point of not being able to digest food anymore. I hope my experience helps.

[@barbmackley3257]

Love this man

[@catherinezuppero7609]

LOVE what Mary has done, especially with her partner! (wink!) Thank you, Dr. McDougall for all that you do, continually!

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

Starch and tubers made the human brain bigger.

[@fruitkid4759]

I think it was the combination of starch and fruit

[@MrBobWareham]

I have always said you are what your wife cooks and how true that is

[@jeffperry3506]

Thank you

[@AdhiyogaSystem]

With all respects to Dr. McDougall, I want to comment. Yes, there are lot of valid points in what he is saying. I can agree that he met more healthy and long living people who were taking starch based diet, when compared with the Americans of his life time. I can also agree that Vegetarian diet is more healthy than Non Vegetarian diet. But, the following statements are highly questionable or wrong. If we are designed to eat rice, wheat, and other grains, we should feel like eating them as they are without processing. Need of cooking and other processing them means we are not designed to eat them. But, we have developed eating them using processing. Also, the Asians he met (I am an Asian, and all my previous ancestors including myself have been vegetarian only) may be much healthier than the Americans he met or knew. But, that does not mean that those Asians cannot further improve their health and diet. Improvement in Diet is always possible, even for the person who is very very very healthy at a given moment. So, in the least, the title of this video is wrong stating "Designed To Eat". On the other hand, we can say we are designed to eat fruits, vegetables, roots, nuts, seeds, and beans when they are soft. Rice, Wheat, Millet, Legumes are eatable directly when they are soft before drying them.

[@Bill-py1fn]

Valuable info.

[@veganbanana4687]

he had stroke and abdomijnal surgery when he was young ? oh damn

[@nanceebirdlover5222]

Yes. That's what helped lead him to what worked,that is, the McDugall diet.

[@kristinakristina]

He was 19 & obese, he still has a limp from the stroke. He’s in his 70s & loves to surf regularly. #goals lol

[@ann7856]

I will miss you Doctor ❤

[@northtexashiker]

I just don't understand it. I got rid of type 2 diabetes, thyroid and gout problems by mainly only eating meat and some leafy green veggies. Had to remove all grains and starches to stabilize my glucose levels and lost 60 lbs. How can keto, vegan and starch only diets all work except when we eat them all together. My blood sugar goes thru the roof if I eat starches and grains. Other people say they got rid of these same medical conditions by removing meat. Just doesn't make sense to me.

[@User-pz4re]

It's because mixing fats with carbs is the real problem. When you eat fats with carbs, your body burns off the fats first, and the carbs get stuck into your blood instead of being burned off for energy. So you end up with type 2 diabetes. That's all type 2 diabetes is, it doesn't really exist. It's just a buzzword for "you mixed 2 things that your body can't process at the same time"

[@northtexashiker]

@@User-pz4re I've heard of food mixing diets before but didn't know the "why" or how it works. I'll have to experiment with this idea. Thanks!

[@larryputra3692]

@@northtexashiker GO CARNIVORE

[@courag1]

I think the reason why most Americans won’t give up the Standard American Diet is because of it is a social thing and they don’t want to think about it. They don’t want to learn to do something new, even if it means keeping their feet. But then some do want to keep their feet and change. But that is only when this is offered as a viable solution;l Kaiser Permanente, Lancaster, CA, is doing that. I was fortunate while living there to have their one Plant-Based physician to be my doctor. He worked with their podiatrist and was able to save a diabetic’s feet. His own father, likewise diabetic, had both feet amputated. It crushed my doctor’s heart. He learned about Plant-Based, lost lots of weight himself and has not let this fate befall others. I am sure he personally has heartache that they did not find Plant-Based soon enough. But life is not fair, is it?

[@RiDankulous]

Americans have accepted standard diet as the path of least resistance. I believe advertising also is very powerful.

[@schaeffercox3158]

If people are designed to eat starch, who is the designer, and what do they want? If there is no designer, then humans are not designed to eat starch,they are random chemical accidents and may eat whatever they want.

[@larryputra3692]

DITCH PLANTS :)

[@jageo48]

Yes, this is a great interview with an early pioneer for the plant food lifestyle. I just wish channels like VegSource would post the date and provenance of the original interview. John mentions he is 60 in the piece. He's now 71.

[@vegsource]

John Otvos hi there. If you read the Description under the video it provides the date and origin of the video.

[@thebest21445]

I feel alot better on healthy organic keto. Eating grassy goodness from grassfed beef and its organs is all you need and also a big amount of leafy vegetables to digest the fat through the body no extra starches or grains though or the weight is definitely going to gain

[@martinjeffery3590]

During ww2 in the uk there was very strict rationing of foods ,people were given what they needed not what they wanted plus a bit they grew themselves .The result was the healthiest population the country had ever known ,so have no doubt the powers that be know how and what to do to get people healthier

[@randynevins4699]

I am a vegan only plant based no animal products. I am 57 many say I look much younger. 58 this month.

[@RiDankulous]

Gratz! I'm 55 and on the program 7 years. I have been told I look in my early 40s maybe by somebody. I'm hope that will continue to be the case but no big deal: I just feel excellent.

[@naturaltropicalhealth777]

Amazing testimony --I saw my Dad after Gallbladder surgery and it was a wake up call as a boy and I got severe ear infections..diet--vaccines. We had John speak at a University event that was a hit by the California Vegetarian Association I was Pres. God inspired me to be a health reformer seeing the health crisis in my teens in so many ways. It was great then Co Pres Earthsave LA then into Organic Farming..finally found the true religion Independent 7th Day Adventism that has the Greatest Health Message ever given to man...Pure Vegetarian with amazing details. And the Country Living Message for now away from cities and out of towns. See Healthful Living & Country Living pdf's. We have the message of no animal products for these last days!!!!

[@larryputra3692]

what does your belief has to do with your health?

[@larryputra3692]

._.

[@user-ed7si9no7i]

Thank you so much Doctor!

[@Jon55034]

Hi, is white rice ok to eat?

[@marieangeli3333]

It’s much lower in nutrition than the whole grain - brown rice - because the outer bran is removed along with all the nutrition it contains.

[@larryputra3692]

@@marieangeli3333 Then who is stupid enough,to eat empty calorie food ?

[@pinakkoladaa]

Love Dr Mcdougall ❤❤❤

[@Metrorenovationsandmore]

Just BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@Michael_Howard59]

i get that meat and fish are like a condiment and should be very limited but not totally banned.

[@deborahgray2255]

Love this eating lifestyle 😁

[@larryputra3692]

stupid

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

Why does he always remind me of Bob Kelso?

[@conchitavegan6948]

Brilliant!

[@HueNarcisWorld]

Moving from the American diet to starchy diet is a huge improvement, but it is still not the ideal diet for humans. But moving forward from that, as all animals are eating without cooking, why would the humans be any different ? All the starches that he mentions NEED to be cooked. Eating only raw fruits and vegetables seems so radical only because we have departed from eating fruits and vegetables so long ago. The starch based diet is proven over thousands of years, and is the best widespread diet, but it is not the best.

[@billbuchanan2767]

How can you say you don't need animal products and then supplement with B12? Seems to me Mcdougall's diet should call for people to eat oysters or some natural way to get B12. I eat sweet potatoes, grits, oatmeal, quinoa etc, along with fruits and vegetables, but I also eat eggs and oysters. I am lean and have excellent cholesterol. I certainly think the paleo diet is extreme and agree with Mcdougall about grains but his diet seems extreme as well, not bashing just my opinion.

[@PianistTanooki]

B12 isn’t naturally found in animal foods that you mentioned. It’s found in bacteria. It’s theorized that people used to get their B12 from eating unsanitized vegetables and produce, and modern sanitation has removed that. Sure, one *can* find a bit of B12 in animal foods, but supplementing seems to be the best known way to get B12.

[@BenjaminGessel]

Good health does not = Huge muscles. Good health does not = Huge amounts of unused protein, and unused calories, etc. Good health IS consumption of a wide variety of plant foods, not too much animal foods, plus regular exercise and sleep. And with NATURAL, WHOLE plant foods, the sorts of foods that are somewhat more calorie dense are those that it is more "natural" to eat more of... Potatoes, bananas, oranges, nuts, beans, rice, etc. Veggies are great as well, but they truly are "medicine", not "fuel foods", thus, the reason we don't eat buckets of vegetables every day, most of us, is simply because veggies are meant to compliment starches, beans, nuts and fruits, as they are extremely lean, protein-dense, not sweet foods, etc. More veggies is always great, but at a certain point, I mean, how much do you really need? A fair amount, most certainly, but 1 kale smoothie a day is probably going to be more than enough, along with a salad and some cooked greens every day...

[@fastingfrugivore]

Dr M is the GOAT 👍💪💕 God Bless

[@TrickyNick69]

What about the supposed need to combine legumes (beans,lentils,...) with cereals (rice,wheat,corn,...) and nuts to get all essentials amino acids and fats?

[@vegsource]

It’s nonsense.

[@TrickyNick69]

@@vegsource thank you for your detailed and helpful answer

[@vegsource]

:) Food combining has been thoroughly debunked. It was once thought you needed complimentary foods at the same meal, now we know that’s not true. Fortunately it’s a lot easier, or maybe humans would have died off a million years ago.

[@angelinascroppo1201]

Great video thx alot

[@FredBTs]

a “rare interview”? 40 plus on KZbin.

[@gram9535]

So thankful for Dr. J. McDougall… however in my family, talking about healthy eating is like talking about politics 😢😢

[@angienormand2427]

Hi Everyone. I have a few questions. Will you only loose weight if the potato is cold? Can you also have beef or chicken broth with the potatoes? What about sugar free cough drops? Thanks in advance.

[@anthonynales4910]

Starch based diet cured me.

[@countmeworthy]

cured you from what? how long did it take you to be cured? what did you eat daily? Thanks in advance.

[@countmeworthy]

I have been on starch solution for about a month 1/2. My body has been plagued with RA for 18 yrs. I am still in constant pain but am optimistic I will be able to reverse it and be pain free/RA free in a few more months. I think it is a great diet whether I get well or not. However unless my family and friends see I am completely well they will not follow this program. Tick Tock.

[@marayoung]

countmeworthy My husband was cured of RA, it took about four months by eating this way. That is how more or less it takes the gut to regenerate. The funny thing is that his doctor told him that food had nothing to do with it. Stupid doctor!! 😤

[@anthonynales4910]

countmeworthy It cured me of heart disease, high blood pressure, and lethargy. My diet was centered around animal products. Now my diet is centered around starch. I lost over 60 lbs on a starch based diet. Starch saved my life. Congratulations on starting the Starch Solution. Dr. McDougall’s website has information on arthritis.

[@megatuanis]

@@countmeworthy I've suffered with severe RA for some 20 years. Within 3 days of switching to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle I didn't feel joint pain. First time in so many years. I still can't believe this was possible. But Im learning that I'm the exception, so don't get discouraged if it doesn't happen that fast. Every testimonial I've read, people report improvement in a slow pace. Mobility itself hasn't changed much, but I don't care as long as the pain is gone and it is. I focus on daily dark leafy greens, so lots of spinach everywhere and every day: in my smoothie, salads of course, soups, rice and beans, etc. I add it to everything. But I try to eat a variety of vegetables, too. I love potatoes and eat them regularly. For example I make soups weekly and always load them with potatoes besides everything else (carrots, celery, onion, lentils, red peppers, etc.). Or I roast them or bake them. I eat lots of black beans and rice. I load that with chopped veggies (salad style) and sprinkle lime juice all over. Eat that with avocado slices, etc. There's really a huge variety to choose from. I've only been doing this since Nov 2017, so I'm still a rookie cook. Chef AJ's channel as well as Jane Esselstyn's channel on KZbin have been a huge help. Oh, and Cooking with Plants channel is fantastic too. Best wishes to you!

[@spoonman73]

I wonder what Dr Mcdougall would say about this whole carnivore diet trend that is being promoted lately by people like Mikhaila Peterson and Joe Rogan. Would love to see a debate about it.

[@herbbowler2461]

Most people blame there health problems on genetics or autoimmune problems. They can't except that there diet and lifestyle caused there problems. That is admitting being wrong. Some people can be proven wrong many times over and won't admit being wrong. The will go to any an early grave still thinking they are right. I was diagnosed with cancer in 1979. I did not blame anybody or anything but myself. I asked what am i doing wrong that i have cancer. I then searched for the truth. I listened to people that were healthy instead of arguing. I am now almost 74 and very healthy.!!!

[@skinnydee1886]

I'm a type two diabetic who ate rice, corn, whole grain bread, and potatoes. I also used margarine and oils; these things spiked my blood sugar extremely high; didn't make me fat, but sick! I've stopped eating all those three months ago, and went on a low-carb low-fat diet; I'm now considered a pre-diabetic. I think that starches are good for everyone except, those who have diabetes; it does not agree with them! People who got diabetes are not always fat; I'm 5' 4" and weighed 115 lbs. I changed my diet to low-carb low-fat and lost 15; I'm now 100 lbs; that's skinny! I was taking 2000 mg glucophage daily, and am now taking ONLY 500 mg with breakfast. Thank God!

[@vegsource]

If you ate starches but did not reduce your fat intake to below 10%, you didn't do it right. And if you lowered your fat intake, you wouldn't be T2 diabetic anymore, see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6DRqIOqabF8hJI

[@skinnydee1886]

@@vegsource Thanks for the link; I've friends who don't have diabetes anylonger who was on a Keto diet; Keto IS low-carb high-fat, but good fats. I'm on a low-carb low-fat diet and am now considered pre-diabetic! I'm taking only one 500 mg Glucophage with breakfast; very soon I'll be off that; I'm slowly weaning it off. I cannot eat starch; perhaps many people do! Thank you for your information; God bless.

[@tatianamalysheva5859]

Great great man ✨🌟✨🥰

[@larryputra3692]

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[@timothygeorge2530]

Am already following u I'm a convinced follower

[@larryputra3692]

sorry buddy;this aint the church

[@joephillips1902]

This was the video that began the vegan transformation for me.

[@purduegal1]

This is the definition of "First World Problems" but when I try to eat a more starch based/plant based diet, I fail every time & go back to my old ways because I can't eat enough. having lived off of hyper palatable fast food/junk food my entire life where I can eat a meal in 10 minutes and feel full and satisfied (albeit terrible), it is so hard to sit down for every meal and force myself to eat a ridiculous amount of food to feel full at all. I end up getting tired of chewing and can't seem to eat enough so I resort to processed junk to feel some satisfaction/fullness. & when I try to implement more smoothies or blended soups, I never feel satisfied either -_- Any tips?

[@vegsource]

What program are you following? Dr. McDougall's Starch Solution book? It's true that some people can find they lose weight more than they want, and have to add more calorie-dense foods. But there are plenty of great foods - pizzas, burgers, burritos - you name it - that you can eat on a starch-based diet. So not sure why you would have to eat an enormous amount to get what you want. Are you referring to "pleasure trap" foods where you crave unhealthy junk food and have problems for that reason?

[@toomanytubes0002]

Keri Hoey Same problem here! How old are you if you don’t mind? Personally I’m 22 and in the same boat exactly as you. Doesn’t help being extremely thin either. I’ve been FEVERISHLY researching for thousands of hours since I was 18 in attempt to feel better and get my health back. I’ve even studied under a couple natural health docs... It seems almost impossible at this point. I swear MCDs BK KFC have literally engineered their logos onto this younger generation’s DNA strands. I’m really not sure what to do anymore. It’s sick.

[@purduegal1]

I have loosely followed the starch solution book but mostly have tried just eating more plant foods with minimal processed foods. I guess I'm referring to having to eat a ton of food with meals like potatoes or rice with beans and vegetables (I watch your daughters' channel for meal ideas) and after a small serving of a meal like that, I feel like I physically can't bring myself to eat anymore but I'm still very very hungry. I do also constantly crave unhealthy pleasure trap foods which always derail me in my efforts to eat better time and time again. As a food addict, I feel like I will most likely have to cut all of those foods out cold turkey in order to ever get over my addiction which is extremely difficult... I tend to go back and forth between trying to cut pleasure trap foods out slowly and cutting them out completely but I can never stick to it.

[@purduegal1]

I'm 29 and I completely agree! I know the fast food companies design their food specifically to go down quickly and easily and leave us wanting to come back for more. It really sucks to have been brought up on this food since I could eat solid foods. I see so many people on plant based diets talk about how they are so happy they can eat as much as they want until their satisfied and I'm over here like "noooooo I don't want to eat as much as I want" lol

[@Changeworld408]

@@purduegal1 sue your parents for being so irresponsible and eat as much brown rice and potatoes as you can, yr stomach is maybe enlarged, but a gastric sleeve might help you to feel very quickly filled.

[@jackiefox7326]

Fab video thank you

[@commanderstud2417]

So where can I find more info on this starch based diet and how to do it?

[@johnkoon789]

drmcdougall.com

[@larryputra3692]

its a scam

[@melissawarfield]

I am a vegan / vegetarian. Starch is in my diet along with the other two diets. Like your video.

[@Earthtoplist]

Only the mc Donalds add after the video 😮

[@RiDankulous]

It is very funny some of the advertisements on some vegan videos. They haven't refined the advertising in many cases. Part of the refinement could be due to video content.

[@Josetipo28]

I am 90% starchivore. I eat meat once in a blue moon. I do it bc I don't expect to live 100. Great Q&a

[@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094]

I'm vegan for the animals, not bc i want to live as long as possible. Please watch DOMINION on youtube. There are now a lot of really tasty vegan meat alternatives without cruelty

[@kathykaura7219]

Allusive Ashly It wasn't till I moved to Turkey and saw the deeply ingrained culture of the love of animals when I finally wanted to stop eating meat "for the sake of animals." Here every city municipality builds "cat houses," which are little 2-story houses that they put out all over town for stray cats. Plus they don't kill dogs here (unless they are prone to attack). They just spay-n-neuter and then set them free. Streets in every town and city are full of stray dogs that people feed, and they remind citizens on TV to put water out for the animals during the summer and food out for them during the winter. Dogs pretty much own the streets here like cows do in India, except they don't worship them. lol

[@randallisdapimp]

This guy is cool asf

[@katrichards6541]

So I'm still not 100% what we are supposed to eat.. yes vegetables and some fruit. But are we supposed to add in rice, beans? And whats the ratio

[@larryputra3692]

no go carnivore

[@RiDankulous]

It is recommended to eat a large part of your calories from starches: beans, rice, potatoes, corn and many other choices.

[@ilonabaier6042]

Dr Greger has a 2-3 part series on the very high amount of arsenic in rice. On comments or insights on this? Until I can get a green flag on this I have refrained from eating rice.

[@RiDankulous]

I've heard Barnard talk about it and mentioned that the arsenic cancer risk of whole wheat rice grown in the US southeast is mostly hypothetical. Purchasing rice grown elsewhere or white rice reduces arsenic risk, if you choose to care. I don't usually eat rice. I guess I would by California rice if I was to eat on a regular basis, but it is considerably more expensive.

[@cherylsrainbow]

Can a person with kidney failure on dialysis eat this diet with all these potatoes?