The Most Effective Diet for Fat Loss Based on Statistical Data - Here’s Why

[@JohnnStr1]

We need more people telling us truth like Thomas. Just finished reading "The 23 Former Doctor Truths" by Lauren Clark. It is fascinating how society gets lied by Industry.

[@Marie-s6g]

totally agree on that with you

[@Marie-s6g]

also thanks for sharing that book im checking it out now

[@joannebrauer2688]

I grew up in an Italian family. Salad as a first course was only olive oil and red wine vinegar. Pasta was 2 ounces per person as a first course. Then came meat and vegetables. Fresh fruit was served at the end of the meal along with some nuts.

[@CatherineHurley-wk8ef]

In my youth, I dated an Italian boy; when his mom made dinner, she'd use the gravy from the main-course meat as the salsa for the small spaghetti entree. It taught me to savour the gravy as a stand-alone, not just as an accompaniment to the main course. The family never rushed their evening meal.

[@Starfish2145]

There you go

[@dancingfrogsxb1276]

That "glucose goddess" says that's exactly how you should eat your meals, vinegar and veg then carbs then protein to reduce glucose spikes and thus insulin spikes and if you wear a constant glucose monitor you can see the changes in real time 🤯🤯

[@leni0210]

@@dancingfrogsxb1276 No, she says to eat salad/veggies with vinegar first, then fats, then proteins and carbs last. She is adamant about eating carbs last to avoid glucose spikes.

[@LebeStarkJason]

Ratio of red wine vinegar to olive oil?

[@gmrbowden2133]

My daughter's kitten was going CRAZY wanting more and more and more food. No matter how much she was feeding him this kitten was still crying for more food. I looked at the ingredients on the raw diet she was giving him and saw that they had not been supplementing it with any of the common vitamins in commercial feed. I bought him supplemented feed, suddenly he's calm and not eating everything in sight! Amazing how nutrient deficiencies make us overeat!! 😓

[@SY-cs9ch]

Please do a follow up video on what exactly you would eat to lose weight on the Mediterranean diet. Also, would like a video on calorie restriction and slowing metabolism. If your metabolism slows down when restricting calories, what is the next step for someone losing weight? Would it be to continue lowering calories? Wouldn’t you eventually lower them to the point of not eating much at all and risk becoming nutrient deficient?

[@fillmorehillmore8239]

Constantly hear that lower calories slow metabolism while at the same time needing to be in a deficit in order to shed fat. Its lose lose.

[@Artemis_F0wl]

exercise is your solution

[@Jay-it9cg]

This is one of the most important questions.

[@crownme7446]

every 6-12 weeks of eatting in a calorie deficit take 6-12 weeks off in a maintenance phase, look up Renaissance periodization reverse dieting and diet fatigue for more in depth info but that is the important take away

[@SariPutri-x6v]

Lower calories only by intermitten fasting, eat till you feel good with nutritious natural foods😊 slow weight loss but it will continue to lose until desirable weight. Dont forget sun, supplements and sport daily

[@scottmcloughlin4371]

No TV food. No TV "snack foods." No TV "fastfood." No TV drinks. Not in bottles. Not in cans. Not in powders. Eat EF(5): Eggs, Fish, Fowl, Flesh, Fats, Ferments. Cook everything at home.

[@SquatchWatcher]

Flesh? How's 'bout 'M' for Meat EF'M 😂 EF(4)'M

[@jjmcg9688]

Is that what he said or are you just trying to promote your own thing?

[@scottmcloughlin4371]

@@SquatchWatcher EF(5) is easy to remember and repeat. And EF(5) is a real list and not just a label or slogan. Part of my career was technical writing :)

[@SquatchWatcher]

@@scottmcloughlin4371 I still like EF'M Flesh sounds too cannibal zombie 😂

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

M E A T MEAT EAT AT T

[@MrQuadcity]

**Key Takeaways:** 1. **Carbohydrate Overconsumption in the U.S. vs. the Mediterranean Diet:** - Thomas DeLauer emphasizes that overconsumption of carbohydrates is a major issue in the U.S., contrasting this with the Mediterranean diet, which promotes better longevity, body composition, and muscle quality. - The problem in the U.S. is a misunderstanding of the Mediterranean diet, often associated with pasta and other refined carbs, which are not the main focus of the true Mediterranean diet. 2. **Western Diet vs. Mediterranean Diet Study (Monkeys):** - A study involving monkeys placed on either a Western or Mediterranean diet for over two years showed that the Western diet led to insulin resistance and central fat accumulation. - Despite having the same macronutrient breakdown, the Mediterranean diet produced better results due to its higher content of mono- and polyunsaturated fats, whereas the Western diet, rich in saturated fats, triggered overeating. 3. **Combining Saturated Fats and Sugars:** - DeLauer explains that the combination of saturated fats and sugars leads to overeating (hyperphagia). In contrast, the combination of sugars with mono- or polyunsaturated fats, as found in the Mediterranean diet, does not cause the same overeating effect. 4. **Human Studies on Mediterranean vs. Ketogenic Low-Carb Diets:** - A human study comparing a low-carb Mediterranean diet with a very low-carb ketogenic diet found that the Mediterranean diet led to better outcomes, despite having slightly more carbohydrates. This was attributed to the Mediterranean diet's higher fiber, polyphenols, and better fat composition. 5. **Microbiome Diversity and Mediterranean Diet:** - A meta-analysis of 37 studies revealed that adherence to the Mediterranean diet increased microbiome diversity, especially beneficial bacteria like Bacteroides, which are linked to better metabolism and body composition. This contributes to lower fat mass, improved insulin resistance, and overall health. 6. **Resveratrol and Mitochondrial Biogenesis:** - Resveratrol, a compound found in the Mediterranean diet, was shown to enhance mitochondrial function and increase the number of mitochondria, boosting fat burning. Other compounds in the diet, such as Urolithin A (from pomegranates), also contribute to mitochondrial efficiency. 7. **GLP-1 Effect and Appetite Regulation:** - A study demonstrated that participants on a hypocaloric Mediterranean diet experienced an increase in GLP-1, a hormone that suppresses appetite, despite signals of hunger. This unique balance allows for sustained fat burning while preventing overeating. 8. **Impact of Inflammation on Fat Loss:** - Chronic inflammation interferes with insulin signaling and fat loss by creating a state of "energy toxicity." The Mediterranean diet, especially rich in polyphenols, has been shown to reduce inflammation, thereby improving fat loss and metabolic health. 9. **Nutrient Density Over Caloric Restriction:** - DeLauer highlights that the nutrient quality of the Mediterranean diet reduces the desire to overeat, supporting fat loss not just through caloric restriction but through improved metabolic function. 10. **Mediterranean Diet and Sleep:** - Individuals adhering to the Mediterranean diet reported better sleep quality and reduced daytime fatigue. While this could be influenced by other healthy lifestyle factors, the diet's nutrient density is likely a key contributor to these benefits. 11. **Practical Implementation of the Mediterranean Diet:** - DeLauer suggests a Mediterranean diet rich in lean proteins (like fish and poultry), mono- and polyunsaturated fats (like olive oil), and a moderate amount of whole grains. He advises cutting refined carbs and saturated fats while focusing on nutrient-dense, whole foods. **Conclusion:** The Mediterranean diet, when properly followed, stands out as one of the most effective diets for fat loss based on both animal and human studies. Its success lies in its balance of healthy fats, fiber, polyphenols, and low levels of refined carbohydrates, which collectively improve insulin sensitivity, enhance mitochondrial function, reduce inflammation, and support better body composition. Furthermore, its nutrient density promotes satiety, reduces overeating, and improves sleep, making it an excellent choice for long-term fat loss and overall health.

[@AlexV-jh7ul]

Looks like @ThomasDeLauerOfficial made an error in reviewing the second study (Western vs Mediterranean diets in monkeys). According to Table 1 in the study, both the human and the monkey Mediterranean diets had *less* polyunsaturated fats than the Western diets; furthermore, the o3/o6 ratio was very different, with the Mediterranean diet having 2-3:1, and the Western having 15:1. There also seems to be a typo in the table itself since the ratio is listed as o3:o6, but in our reality the Western diet is known to have much more o6 than o3, so it's probably meant to say o6:o3. If that assumption is correct, the Western diet in this study would have much more linoleic acid than the Mediterranean one, and that can explain the detrimental effects (high linoleic acid in the diet is known to increase inflammation and induce obesity).

[@user-lx6pk9os2d]

No mate. It's the quality of the food, the freshness of what we eat. It's the weather. It's the way of life, not running around stressing about "success" all the time. Its the wine, people, friendships, the 3 hour lunches and the laughter. The studies are like staring at a tree to try to understand the forest - meaningless.

[@georgigeorgiev6479]

I eat only vegetables, meat /all kind of it/, eggs and smoothies /usually with berries, protein powder, cocoa powder and milk/ , usually the smoothie is in the late afternoon. And I have lost nearly 40 pounds since the middle of August. And just to add - I do not feel any hunger. This is the best diet for me I guess.

[@SariPutri-x6v]

Wow 🎉 Any supplements to take ? Vitamin and minerals ?

[@georgigeorgiev6479]

@@SariPutri-x6v yes, just magnesium and recently omega 3 fish oil :)

[@debiwillis9045]

Yes! A nicely balanced diet!

[@SariPutri-x6v]

@@georgigeorgiev6479 wow same as me! I take magnesium and omega 3 !

[@vicecolder]

Please do not stop making these videos until i'm dead ......and considering i watch this channel every day thats gonna be a long long time

[@SimeonVillaluna]

I have eaten pescatarian diet for 10+ years and for the first time in July I completely cut refined carbs from my diet. Fat has fallen off like never before but also gingivitis has stopped, facial inflammation is less and gut is health is better than ever. Refined carbs will never be part of my regular diet but I might learn how to make sour dough bread in the future.

[@latinamexical4405]

This is the way my Italian born mother ate! I grew up in the late 50's and 60's, and no one in my family, or extended family was fat. We did eat pasta, but my mother made it and we ate it once a week. We ate whole grain bread because that’s what my father loved. We used olive oil, and butter to a lessor degree. We ate chicken, some beef, some pork, game meat, some fish, eggs, cheese, lentils (and other beans), fresh greens, tomatoes, eggplant, carrot, celery, cucumbers, lots of herbs, and spices, onions and garlic, and some fruits in season, and always there was fresh lemon for cooking or to put in iced water. Pistachios, walnuts and almonds also were always to be found in our house, and we drank red wine once in a while.

[@ChampionsForgeReal]

I’ve been keeping my diet super simple-mostly steak and eggs-and it’s helped me a lot with fat loss. Along with that, I’ve added a few supplements I came across in a book called Secret Supplements that turn you into a Superhuman, and they’ve really helped me stay consistent. One that’s been particularly effective is L-carnitine, which has helped me burn fat more efficiently.

[@Kinesiology411]

Very old news and no supplements are good to take long term, honestly. Nor is a no carb diet.

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

You ate lacking antioxidants and most vitamins/ nutrition on that diet. Also high in cholesterol. You can lose weight on any diet, its better to adopt a healthy diet.

[@jjmcg9688]

As a long time follower I get confused over what you actually believe is correct. Is it clean keto? Is it fasting? Is it Mediterranean? Do you blend or switch? What is the long term plan that you recommend?

[@stephiegetsit]

So many so called dietary gurus are doing about face changes on everything they ever said was the way to go. It's maddening.

[@Marta_is_here]

@@stephiegetsitnot maddening, they seemed to have learned that extremes (like keto) was ridiculous. Also, new science comes out. Better than people being dogmatic and spewing the same thing they have been saying for years to “save face”

[@folgers2121]

He believes in what the data tells him. If data is saying keto is best then he will do keto. If new data shows up that shows keto is bad he will stop per the data. It is never about what you believe it is about what the data PROVES to be the best diets. Keep an open mind and you will understand. Saying one thing is the best or only believe in one thing simply closes off your mind to other better options. His opinions will constantly change as new data arrives, and as do the followers who understand him.

[@renatoorosco]

​@@Marta_is_hereYeah, I feel like people get very extreme and tribal abour their diets if they work and get them out of some disease or metabolic disorder. Some things can work great for a while but maybe not forever. For me cycling is really helpfull, using keto with strategy, eating heathy carbs with strategy, all in the right time and amount. I like moderation in life and food.

[@renatoorosco]

Usually people go full vegan, full carnivore, full keto etc etc and get benefits and they get extreme into tha and criticize all other aproaches. And the truth can be that they started their diets and at the same time stoped to eat processed and junk food. Then the huge benefits would come anyway 😅

[@chiefengineer488]

Excellent video, Thomas, explaining the "Mediterranean" diet which is so poorly understood. I just call it the "quality food diet" highlighting culinary skills.

[@maradall]

Good video, Thomas! Even your promo was low key and relevant. I've known since I was 16 (back in the late 1960s) that I did best on a low carb diet - but not so much on VLC/keto (which I have played with in all its various iterations). And I've been a bit sceptical of the "Mediterranean Diet", which is actually an American construction of what they think southern Europeans eat (quinoa, FFS?!). But the general principle seems good, those research papers are interesting, and those benefits sound awesome! Thanks for compiling them so nicely ☺

[@Kinesiology411]

There are a dozen versions of the Mediterranean diet. The consistencies are fresh food, taking time to eat and socialise, sunlight, fresh air, walking a lot, and an overall lower stress level.

[@elizabethschlueter2911]

Can you talk about fresh milled flour and the benefits there? It’s so different than commercial flour, and so much better for you. So often when people talk about bread, they are talking about store bought or commercial flour based baked goods, and nearly never about fresh milled baked goods. Would love to see what you think.

[@cindiclark753]

I love all your videos on the real mediterranean diet! What about beans? Should we incorporate those as well. Little confused why you said no bread. I know it's part of the MD, not as much as we like to think it is. But I am thinking you say to lessen for a while when trying to loose fat. Think I just answered my own question. Duh! LOL Love if you would to have more example of meals. Thank you!!

[@monnoo8221]

very interesting research sources, nice compilation, thank you

[@MichelleBlackChannel]

Hi Thomas, I really appreciated your data-driven approach to fat loss in this video! From your experience, what’s the most surprising statistic or finding that people tend to overlook when choosing a fat loss diet? 🌿 Your breakdowns always make complex topics so much clearer!

[@patricio3841]

My friend, I can assure you that our longevity it is not only about the food we eat, that's only 50% of the equation. Our lifestyle it is a very important factor. When we eat, we take our time, we sit down with our family and friends, and our meals consist of a number of small portions. We also find joy in the simple things, like vacations, sleeping well, we enjoy dressing well, seating in outdoor cafés to enjoy an espresso, or a glass wine in (moderation)

[@Starfish2145]

That’s great if you aren’t single, are wealthy and retired lol

[@patricio3841]

@Starfish2145 So, having good slipping habits, drinking and eating in moderation, and seating down with the people who love you to enjoy a meal prepared with love, it is only for wealthy people?? Ok!

[@Lucasvoz]

Top video Thomas. Gotta be honest though: I clicked because I saw a croissant in the thumbnail and was hoping you'd tell me that's healthy (I know it isn't). Learned a lot as always🙌

[@stephiegetsit]

Ah some croissants are healthy it's the ingredients used. No preservatives slap some meat or cheese in there, a protein to slow the sugar and it's OK.

[@Lucasvoz]

@@stephiegetsit Awesome, yeah I've been reintrocuing fresh croissants every once in a while with cheese and it's sooo good

[@renatoorosco]

​​@@Lucasvoz In moderation + movement + exercises. You can enjoy your Croissant :) You can find or make your healthy versions. The main problem for me is the moderation. When I eat such carbs I feeli like eating all day long, even mixed with protein 😂 In a low carb mode I can deal really great with this aspect.

[@lorralorra222]

Hi, I was watching somewhere that croissants in Europe are made healthier, still not the best, but better, I eat toasted bread now because not as many carbs.

[@gothkidd8712]

Red wine in the afternoon. Fish. Red Meat, vegetables. Olives. Butter, Cheese, some carbs. Have a look at how the French eat. Its called the "French Paradox" . People eat lunch & dinner & drink wine in France are hardly fat & live longer than most in other parts of the West. They DO NOT Snack & watch their portions . Cooking is for love in France. In other Western countries, cooking is seen as a chore.

[@vammuskoka]

What about dairy? I believe there is some in a Mediterranean diet. Greek yogurt ok?

[@Marta_is_here]

I prefer Skyr yogurt. But in general, yes dairy is ok.

[@itzakehrenberg3449]

Some??? They have a bunch of dairy.

[@vammuskoka]

@itzakehrenberg3449 I questioned it because he didn't mention it at the end of the video and I'm wondering if it's because this is about fat loss - tho I'm not sure it would matter

[@52648teedee]

Great video, thanks!

[@ikeelu024]

I think part of the issue when we compare Mediterranean diet is the fact we aren't comparing the ingredients themselves. Many of the carbs in Europe on the Mediterranean areas, aren't the genetically modified wheats we are eating here in the states. Our bodies don't process it the same way. Going to Italy and eating pizza and pasta is a major indication on how the quality of ingredients compares. You never get that heavy feeling and sluggishness that you would in the states.

[@NotThatOlivia]

6:55 and 12:50 - watch those points very attentively !!!

[@tomrowlandhill]

European food is less poisonous. Essentially they're not eating as much round-up.

[@allenknap1]

Went on a 6 week vacation to Europe, ate like pigs... bread, pasta, everything came back expecting to have gained weight but we both lost about 20 pounds. We were amazed...

[@adineatha9766]

Porridge is nature's fat loss food. And the longest living people in the world lives by the Sea and eats mostly seafood. Only Monaco is Mediterranean. The other countries with high life expectancy is East Asia (Hongkong, Singapore and Japan).

[@hiloknowsall7462]

@@adineatha9766 you forgot the French 🇫🇷, Italians, and most of the EU

[@itzakehrenberg3449]

Nope, higher life expectancy in Nordic countries like Sweden & Denmark than in East Asia. Sorry.

[@BeepTalford-nu8mm]

All of this ignores the context of metabolic dysfunction that most americans now exist in a severe state of. A Mediterranean diet may well be superior, but a 400 lb person with prediabetes doesn't need to eat moderate to high carb any kind of diet until they've first spent an extended period of time on a zero carb diet to bring their metabolism and insulin back into a "normal" state, and bring their weight down to something that isn't an imminent risk to their life. Sustainability in a diet is crucial, but that should come after the immediate physical threat is addressed, and as fast as possible.

[@jettrink9502]

1000 percent

[@itzakehrenberg3449]

Most Americans do not exist in a state of "severe" metabolic dysfunction.

[@stephen6279]

I agree. On carno/keto, I've lost 7kg in a month. I see it as a kind of therapuly. Once I'm a healthy weight, I'll up my healthy carb intake from 20g to maybe 80g.

[@benbub123]

Exactly!!! Context is everything.

[@talitasofijakomelj9730]

One of the best videos, thank you!!!

[@billh5080]

A lot of conflicting ideas out there. They all seem like knowledgeable people. As always probably the best way to go is moderation of everything

[@debiwillis9045]

Yes and stay away from processed foods and sugar

[@shanazsingh9661]

Thank you 😊

[@walkthetalky]

I love Mediterranean diet!

[@R900DZ]

This is great info but I never heard where the Mediterranean diet was defined

[@TerryBlyth-m8g]

You nailed it with your comments about food quality. The North American food is atrocious. It is overly refined and processed to render it not real food. The European and Australian standards for production of food also are better and follow a more natural growth pattern and have way less GM products

[@fittara7322]

Runnng isnt king if it hurts you. Follow good advice from a personal trainer that is certified from reputabke sources like NASM or and has a bachelors or more in exercise science especially if you have a medical condition and a certain movement hurts you. If running is something you would like to persue get medical approval , work with a well qualified trainer with experiencein the field . Thomas does say some good stuff and has done a good job for himself and seems to care however itisnt expert advice and should be something to consider than gospel and followin good healthy nutrition the majority of the time but not givingup if you dont succeed 100 percent of the time. Sensible portions moderation of "treat" food wont mess up moreof the majority of the good stuff ... Those things will help align you torwards become metabolically healthy

[@Kinesiology411]

As an NASM athletic trainer, working for decades, I'm glad to see someone specify this background in education. It really is the gold standard.

[@kingswimmer93]

Hi I've been a viewer for almost 4 months. Does Thomas not use any lip balm? I have noticed that his lips are often chapped or broken and today it's bloody. Get a good lippy! Badger makes some great ones from Olive Oil and Rosemary Oil!

[@Starfish2145]

Right?. 😂

[@_Mukduk_]

It is so refreshing to have information backed by science with the resources included. As you get new and info and adjust your diet accordingly, I'm sure it changes on a fairly regular basis. What does an updated day of eating look like for you?

[@lizkeith1356]

Mediterranean people get outdoors more often, too. eat unprocessed. stay away from fructose skip fruit but dextrose ok but in very small amounts. eat meat/fat, yes saturated. take very small amounts extra virgin oil/sesame oil for flavoring only. white rice is actually good. who knew ?

[@FILMI_COMEDY]

For everyone reading this, finding the banned book called “the hidden herbs” by anette ray should be your top priority

[@nuquenilex3188]

its not a banned book

[@KathleenRobinson-d4u]

Cannot find book anywhere!:-(

[@KathleenRobinson-d4u]

@@nuquenilex3188must be! Cannot locate anywhere and even her site is not accessible :-(.

[@nuquenilex3188]

@@KathleenRobinson-d4u good

[@user-pj3on8qm6e]

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[@pequalsnp]

I dunno, I still think the most effective fat loss strategy based on repeated *human* data is what you mentioned before -- the protein sparing calorie deficit diet i.e. LOW fat + LOW carb + normal protein + exercise. Your interview with Tom Bilyeu also illustrates the effectiveness of that strategy, who went from chunky to super slim with a 6-pack of abs in record amount of time.

[@BunnyTravelDiaries]

Yes but what kind of carbs do we follow in mediterranean diet. Pulses?

[@DianaMaltez-u5l]

Well I guess that is one thing doctor's get right because I was told by one that the Mediterranean diet was the way to go for health and weight loss.

[@CaptZenPetabyte]

So I should add some RSV to my Methylene Blue?

[@WowzaGuy]

This was definitely interesting. But I didn’t hear you mention “mortality” once. The mortality rate of any of these diets is mostly what matters. There have been some interesting papers showing that the Med Diet has no impact on overall mortality. This needs more research.

[@hello46100]

Love your info… but wondering why you referenced BMI as being an indicator of health. It’s not an accurate indicator of health. I don’t know how tall you are but if you are less than 5’10 or so, your BMI probably doesn’t represent your state of health accurately because of the amount of muscle you carry. I do appreciate your work -

[@MainUkraine]

Black cold brew with cinnamon and raw unfiltered honey is the key to satiety, thank me later

[@gibbons7047]

Great content. But... Pretty sure Delauer couldn't only eat the Mediterranean diet without heaps supplements.

[@Itreallydoesnotmatter-p9o]

Interesting thing on thr map you showed at 8:45 croatia and italy are both not listed as mediterranean countries, neither are portugal and spain, however hungary, bosnia slovakia they all are? Weird map

[@andersistbesser]

Since i turned 95% carnivore i am in peace with nutrition. I dont care about carbs or vegetables as i dont eat it and everything works just fine.

[@brendacole4816]

Can you sleep at night ok?

[@debiwillis9045]

Not great for longevity

[@andersistbesser]

@@debiwillis9045 i do this for almost ten years now. I have a Sixpack and weigh 95 very muscular kilos at age 51.. tell me something about longevity again😸😸

[@buzzman4860]

They don't live in suburbs and have to drive everywhere like the US. It isn't necessarily all related to diet

[@woltra1]

I almost died!!! On 10/11/24 at about 4am I went via ambulance to Intermountain Health Medical Emergency Services in Salt Lake City (actually in Murray UT), was immediately admitted to ICU. I am a type 2 diabetic who had diabetic keto acidosis! (And this is important because we are NOT SUPPOSED to get that!!) But it was atypical, my sugars had been relatively low (I had finally woken up with a 108 BS according to my CGM! Yay! No dawn phenomenon!!!). I was ON the keto/ketovour diet and was doing pretty good, but I was ALSO ON JARDIANCE (SGLT2)!!! That combination almost killed me!! I was feeling sick for a few days, and had thrown up a few nights ago. I thought I just had the “keto flu” you hear about, and so I just tried to push through it and ugh, boy did I feel yucky! Things finally came to a head when at about 3:30am in the morning as I was “trying” to sleep I started hyperventilating! It was as if I had tried to run a marathon at a sprinting speed, my lungs wanted to explode. My whole body was hurting and spasming. I was dizzy, too wobbly to walk or get out of bed. I also threw up then and it was BLACK... I remember thinking “Hmmm.. I don't recall eating anything BLACK! What the heck is THAT!?” I finally admitted I needed to go to the hospital because I needed PAIN KILLERS to help me with excruciating pain, I also figured that black vomit was not good, so ya, please take me to the hospital! I ended up on life support. I can have my husband (a doctor) help me decipher the medical records, but my “health” markers were WAYYYYYYYY OFF! One important “buffer” needed for life was unreadable, meaning I had NO more “buffer”. My blood acidity level was also up off the charts. So anyway first thing they did was try to ask me questions, kinda hard as I was going in and out of consciousness. I remember vaguely the ride to the hospital, being rolled out of the ambulance into a metal room (or maybe just metal doors, I don't know?”) being lifted/transferred to the hospital stretcher, then rolled into another room, then a team of about 8-10 ER staff all surrounding me. The questions were “what was that from” (from me groaning in pain) “where does it hurt” (everywhere) “can you be more specific” (ok I'll try... my back, my stomach, my legs, my feet...) I guess they were trying to figure out if I was having a heart attack before they did anything else. After a few more groans in pain they said “Lets get her some morphine” and I immediately got some relief. But I was still breathing REALLY HARD, that didn't slow down until much later on, I'll have to go view my medical records to figure out when that was. The rest of my time that next 24 hrs is kinda a blur. I was trying to sleep, but they were waking me up trying to prick my finger to see what my blood sugars were doing every hour, and they were drawing blood for labs often, and they were waking me up to see if I could do any physical therapy, and I was asking them to please UNTIE ME from the IV's from both elbow pits & from the compression leg thingies tying both legs down to help me get to the toilet so I could pee. I wasn't allowed to eat or drink for 24 hrs. They didn't even want me sipping on water (only allowed to chew/swallow ice chips), because THEY were giving me water via IV and they needed to know exactly how much water went into me, and then as I was peeing into this container they were measuring how much fluid was coming out of me as well. Ugh. I'm just tired again just writing/reading this all. Ok, next phase. Next day I am transferred to the regular hospital floor. They are now giving me insulin shots. But I am dismayed, because I did not WANT insulin shots! I was trying every which way but loose to AVOID insulin shots! The diabetic educator was trying to convince me I needed insulin shot prescription. I was being a pain-in-the-butt because I kept insisting I did NOT want insulin shots! We were at an impasse. They were looking at me like I'm crazy. And I was just having SUCH a hard time. I do over react to stress and that can make my BS go UP. Shots/pokes/jabs drive me crazy! I have a complete meltdown internally, meanwhile outside I'm trying to hide that. My poor sons inherited this from me. When they get labs drawn or get a shot they faint! They are fully grown men and they are fainting! One time I was trying to show my younger son how my glucose monitor worked so I pricked one of his fingers.... AND HE FAINTS! So ya, they inherited that from somewhere, and that somewhere was ME! Now I'm getting “poked” more than a hundred times a day it seems! And they have me on insulin, for the first time in my 15 years with diabetes I'm on insulin. But to tell the truth the insulin DID SAVE MY LIFE!!! AND THE GLUCOSE ALSO SAVED MY LIFE!!! How confusing is that?!? It's confusing! Anyway, I'm having a hard time because what I WANTED TO DO (do Keto, no insulin!) was not what THEY wanted me to do. I am battling the medical establishment.... AND MY HUSBAND THE DOCTOR TOO. Ok, so 24 hours in ICU. Then the next day I am transferred to the regular hospital floor (oh ya! REALLY FUNNY STORY associated with that!!! I didn't sleep a wink after that “visitation”!!). And now it's the next day and I will be discharged from the hospital. We have a meeting with my ER doc. And he has consulted with some hospitalists & endocrinologists. They very clearly decided that my problem was NOT the keto diet! My problem was the JARDIANCE ON the Keto diet! They released me saying “No insulin, NO JARDIANCE, you can do Keto” End of story!! YAY!! So now instead of spending more than $800 a month on diabetes prescriptions (no more Jardiance, Invocana, no more Metformin, no more ANYTHING!!) I'll instead be spending that money on LOBSTER and eating that with BUTTER & LEMON, and I'll have a side of RIB EYE to go with that!!! Cartman of South Park was correct!!! “Tell the President to have a little steak with his butter!” I hope I survive this new diet! We will see!! Wish me luck! So anyway I'm writing all of this with the hopes to GET THE WORD OUT!! I was looking out the window of my hospital room as we were talking with my doc, we were sharing that the ER staff was saying “we see this all the time” and I'm thinking “Well, that is WAY TOO MUCH then”. And the ER doc was saying “well, its not all the time, maybe once a month” and I'm still thinking “THIS IS STILL WAY TOO MUCH!!” People with type 2 diabetes are out there, and they are getting SICK AND TIRED of this disease PROGRESSION!!! Do we keep going with this PROGRESSION? Do we lose our sight and go blind? Do we lose our Feet? (I've got horrible nephropathy in my feet! I'm scared!) Our Legs? My thumb? (because that is constantly hurting me and is numb, is my thumb dying and am I going to lose my thumb?) How far and how long are we going to let this disease PROGRESS?!? Can we get off the merry-go-round of gain more weight->become insulin resistant->have higher blood sugars->take insulin shots->gain more weight-> etc and on and on. No people! NO!!! We are TRYING TO GET HEALTHY! We go to the store, we buy the GOOD stuff, we learn to cook it the right way and say “oh DANG, that is YUMMY!!!” We might even (if you are like me) lick the plate clean leaving our poor puppy nothing. So ya, back to my point, how many type 2 diabetics out there ON JARDIANCE who want to give this Keto thing a try? Because I tried it 3 times, 2 times I failed.... because I was likely about to go into DKA back then too, and I stopped it by giving up & eating CARBS (and thereby continuing on with my disease progression)... not by GETTING OFF JARDIANCE!!!!! I have a HUGE question..... HOW MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED WITH KETO FLU WERE ON JARDIANCE or other SGLT2's? I would seriously LOVE to see a survey done to ask that question! I'm writing here because this IS THE TARGET AUDIENCE!! Please help me get the word out!!! GET OFF JARDIANCE or other SGLT2's if you want to STAY ON KETO!! Thank you for reading this! Stay safe! God Bless!

[@kjsreedsport]

Thank you

[@Starfish2145]

@@kjsreedsport sounds like you need to listen to your husband 🤦‍♀️

[@stevenwilgus8982]

The bread they use over sears uses less FDA approved chemical contaminations. In fact. They are banned overseas. But not here. That’s why….

[@kristinerendulic5501]

Olive oil reduces blood pressure, so you can sleep better.

[@AnnaAwesome77]

Pure food equals pure health. 🎉❤

[@cirtap99]

Jesus christ has this boy turned click baiting an art of mastery.

[@maximilianocadena9635]

Corn starch is on everything!!!! Just look it up!

[@hiloknowsall7462]

@@maximilianocadena9635 they even use it on fleshjacks …. Literally on everything including our 🍆

[@Marta_is_here]

I looked in my garden, no corn starch. I baked some sourdough, no cornstarch. I made my own pasta, no cornstarch. I had a potato, no cornstarch. I ate some farro, no cornstarch. For breakfast I had some Skyr, berries and nuts/seeds….no cornstarch

[@renatoorosco]

It is better to get whole foods. Then no corn starch. Eggs, meat, dairy, veggies, fruits = no corn starch.

[@lizkeith1356]

sunlight, wavelengths from the sun, even on cloudy days, also rejuvenate our mitochondria.

[@JeremiahsJourney08]

Wait who gets turned off from microbiome studies??

[@lizkeith1356]

sunlight affects your glp 1. allulose affects you glp1.

[@wisdomandy9361]

Over the years it seems quite clear the fastest and healthiest way to "lose weight" is some form of keto. What no one likes to talk about for whatever reason is that carbs eventually turn into fat but that fat doesn't end up getting used in the same way it otherwise would on a keto based metabolism. Essentially meaning if you want to lose weight the healthy and extremely fast way, don't eat carbs or sugars, eat fat and protein from animal products. Best part is on this diet not only will you lose fat without exercising but you'll gain muscle through body recomposition.

[@Artemis_F0wl]

you don't gain muscle without exercise though

[@Marta_is_here]

Carbs don’t “turn into” fat Excess calories = fat gain

[@francostacy7675]

@@Marta_is_heretrue …however the amount of insulin and insulin sensitivity determines how your body reacts to an abundance of calories and how it reacts when you don’t have enough calories and nothing impacts insulin like carbohydrates and nothing impacts insulin sensitivity like an abundance of carbohydrates over years in a high carb diet and snacking all hours we are awake even if our calories are balanced Recap : to gain weight you must have two conditions insulin + excess calories

[@craigleewhite6317]

Hi Thomas. Craig Methylene Blue Thomas channel fan UK. Even Wild Oregano Oil too:) get back to you Thomas.

[@KenWang2]

You keep changing Diets like Cole Robinson

[@trevordodd2019]

I have lived in Italy and it's the whole Mediterranean lifestyle and not just food which is why they are healthy. They walk and cycle more, smoke more , 3-4 hour lunch breaks , copious amounts of wine.

[@zentzu4003]

maybe so but the studies have nothing to do with that lol

[@lincolnprestes7617]

@@zentzu4003 the studies even consider that?

[@trevordodd2019]

@@zentzu4003 I am not denying the science, but there is so much more to living in the Mediterranean than just food. The weather is one major factor and people work to live as opposed to living to work. You could in the UK where it's mainly cold and people work longer hours and I don't think the benefits would be transferable.

[@decoyoctopus3252]

yes how many of these results could be because of lower stress which has a big effect not just the food

[@zentzu4003]

@@trevordodd2019 possibly, I think also the lack of a class system, less of a divide between rich and poor, old poor people are appreciated just as much, people grow their own food

[@Meme_gangster69]

Hello

[@Starfish2145]

A true Mediterranean diet contains *small portions of fish, meat, eggs and dairy and is mostly made up of legumes, grains, vegetables, and fruits. Yes, they eat bread but it’s not sprayed with glyphosate . Yes they eat some pasta but not giant portions and they make their own homemade tomato sauce (without the seeds and skin ) which is much easier to digest and they use mostly extra virgin olive oil.

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

You kind of twist this demitarian diet here, legumes are for example a stable in mediterranean diet. You are simply emphasizing fats way too much. So its not about trimming out refined cards, but also trimming out a lot of meat & saturated fats. And replacing them with whole grains & legumes. And increasing vegetable consumption.

[@billsayer1]

See grapes are very healthy, daw!

[@MaxpbStnly]

If anyone knows the answer to this please comment back to me much appreate? Should i have to take creatine to look bigger and leaner or can i got fully natural without it?

[@adamczer7017]

It can be good, but be aware of the side effects: dehydration, GI problems, kidney stones, muscle cramps, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, rashes, fever, weight gain etc. if you experience any negative effects, refrain from use.

[@justanotherbozo]

Independent of diet (that is fundamentally important) IMO there is a problem of laziness. Too many people want an easy no-effort solution to their woes. Dr. please give me a prescription for the drug that will solve my problems. Heaven forefend if I need discipline and take action to improve my health/life.

[@paulblake1164]

Learn to cook. Just cook your own food from scratch. That's why there's an obesity problem. It has nothing to do with diet. (location or name) How a meal is prepared is vital to what ingredients are in food with a complete mix of amino acids, low GI, carbs, omega 3 fats, electrolytes, and vitamins. Some of which would have to be supplemented. It would benefit anyone looking to improve their baseline weight. Over time, the baseline would fall to a lower BMI. However, with robust exercising, what could take 500 days could be improved depending on the starting weight.

[@annamarielohia8291]

Mediterranean people r very active also.. walk alot

[@Eric3Frog]

“Have their way with it.”results in fluid production of urolithin-a. 😂

[@rodcamp4472]

There is a BIG problem with Med Diet: It has many, significantly different variations -- consisting mostly of meat. In North America we seem to think it is mostly vegan. Lol

[@Kinesiology411]

No one ever says that. Literally. But some Mediterranean cultures eat more seafood than meat, others eat a lot of pork and lamb. But they always eat a ton of fresh veg and fruit, and have an overall lifestyle which lowers cortisol and that's overlooked when people talk about the Med diet.

[@Starfish2145]

The Mediterranean diet is not “mostly meat” they eat small portions of meat, seafood, and eggs. It’s mostly legumes, grains, vegetables, and fruits.

[@Kinesiology411]

@@Starfish2145 It varies wildly from region to region.

[@lizkeith1356]

sunlight in the morning helps you to sleep better.

[@diamondphoenix6110]

Nutritional deficiency are souce earth space lab good my city army did you make this microcode biome probiotics

[@fulminatus6241]

112 dollars a month for the supplements. almost as much as a utility bill.

[@SimpleTruth1309]

None of the studies you quote in the last 3 years have controlled for the participants’ individual microbiomes. That’s a possible reason why every study you quote contradicts a study you quoted the week before. It’s like studying combustion engine performance without checking which engines were using what grade of motor oil lubrication. Same food or drug taken with different microbiome yields different results. Chasing flawed studies is a fool’s errand.

[@hiloknowsall7462]

@@SimpleTruth1309 because it’s impossible right now to do so.

[@sponkmcdonk3898]

Move to Europe

[@michaelwall1721]

Honestly. I feel better when I eat more Mediterranean

[@hiloknowsall7462]

Carbs in presence of saturated fats / sugars and saturated fats = no good. But it’s not saturated fats that are bad.

[@fillmorehillmore8239]

I've been doing some personal tests. I eat carbs with lean proteins (priority) and havent gained or lost weight. I have my fats early in the morning coffee and then nothing the rest of the day. Most certainly I have gained water weight with all the legumes and pasta I have taken in.

[@billsayer1]

Saturated fat with simple carbs is basically the dad diet or the standard American diet and yes saturated fat is bad! Vegetarians consistently outlive carnivores!

[@DreamGirl650]

When I go to barbecue restaurants I always see hugely fat guys. The high saturated fat and high carbs from all those barbecue sides are the culpits

[@orchidmuse]

@@billsayer1only those vegetarians who don't get gut issues of any kind, those who can block insulin spikes (better carbs absorber) and those without thyroid problems and who are thus hungry all the time and snacking. Hmmm, many "only". They might outlive carnivores. OR any others. Because they have naturally good metabolism.

[@hiloknowsall7462]

@@billsayer1 in the absence of carbs and insulin response saturated fat isn’t bad at all…indeed saturated fats found in animal products - our bodies are designed for it. Keep ateing the status quo - vegetarians outliving meat eaters point me to a meta analysis that’s even remotely credible. Just the facts, the only “evidence” is supra anecdotal - they haven’t been doing empirical studies long enough on this to be even close to significance statistically, let alone meaningful. Get read.

[@The_MidwestMisfit]

how many times are you gonna make the same videos with the same titles??? Really.

[@TheJungletarzanboi]

Eat a sock 😂

[@adamspringer1042]

You failed to factor in the mountains of toxic ingredients in American foods. Even if people wanted to eat a healthy Mediterranean diet here, they are still being poisoned with seed oils, preservatives, dyes, flavor enhancers, poor farming practices (plant and animal/fish), and pesticides.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

That’s why they say you should shop from the outside of the supermarket. Vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy. No boxed foods or prepared foods.

[@maximilianocadena9635]

Is our food! All those chemicals.

[@alwaysaloneeee]

O segredo da dieta mediterrânea é "Descasca mais, desembala menos"

[@KennethJensen600]

Talking longevity - how about the findings, than in several meditarenian countrys, a lot of the +100 yrs old people in data, are actually dead but not reported, so the family still gets pension and Services? This giving a wrong picture of the age?

[@JFlower7]

I understand about half of what you are talking about. Bye.

[@chrisearl2217]

Hmm could be the body saying " if you eat anymore of this kind of fat you will be seriously ill "

[@danaabadal1707]

ew, you showed a rodent. please don't do that. if I am always worried that you are going to show a rat or similar, I can't watch. I have just begun to watch you again, and was feeling really good about you mentioning rats, etc, without showing. even the word disgusts me. otherwise, thanks, you are doing such a good job at explaining and informing.

[@justinmartin1666]

FIRST COMMENT AND FIRST LIKE:🌟🏆🎖️🥇💪

[@ACDC4LIFE]

You get a cookie 🍪

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

@@ACDC4LIFEOr a piece of bacon. 🥓

[@JeanLucConnery]

Is it just me or is this getting more confusing every day?

[@lincolnprestes7617]

it infuriates me that he let aside the lifestyle of european population. It is not only their diet, it's work, perspective, welfare, not shitty products in their food stores, more time to enjoy life which leads to less stress, anxiety and other bad behaviors. All of this in combination with diet make them have more healthy eating habits, it is not because of mEdItErRaNeAn DiEt

[@Kinesiology411]

Yep. The food is likely not even close to the main reasons for longevity.

[@Eric3Frog]

All these references to a, “Mediterranean diet.” And yet, no standardization of what that means. It’s like, “plant based.” Disappointing, as science requires standardization for accuracy. Thomas has put out at least one video on the variability of the term, “Mediterranean Diet.” They need to label the variants.

[@danigrigorescu8157]

Too complex video

[@Khoavo26]

We Americans simply eat too much.

[@karenanson]

Bottom line: Move to Greece. Problem fixed. 🥳🥳🥳

[@gregvigil1815]

I'm the egotistical mad scientist/doctor thingy. Polyphenols & Nutrient dense foods, just gives you expensive urine.

[@meldejesus2832]

Most of the Mediterraneans that I know have big midsection

[@DreamGirl650]

Thomas is getting PAID!

[@Betsy.Ross76]

The Mediterranean diet is actually ... as far as med papers go...superior. it's the food combinations that worked together.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

By the Mediterraneans! 😂😂😂

[@Oilfieldscout]

So???

[@arckocsog253]

There’s nothing wrong with carbohydrates. On Okinawa, where people used to live the longest in the world (before the US military base brought fast food), more than 90% of the diet is made up of carbohydrates, especially consisting a purple sweet potato.

[@RachelRichards]

If having high insulin makes you store belly fat, can't you technically affect your body fat distribution by eating a low insulin diet? Let's say twin sisters both had to gain 10 pounds of fat by eating in a surplus. One has consistently high insulin, the other doesn't. Would the fat store in a more attractive way in the low insulin twin?

[@hiloknowsall7462]

@@RachelRichards low insulin makes fat storage very difficult. Even in those who are insulin resistant. Can’t store what you’re hormonally not geared for. Long term low insulin requires EFFORT to store fat.

[@RachelRichards]

@@hiloknowsall7462 - If you eat a daily stick of butter on top of regular low carb food, you will easily gain weight.

[@teejay1650]

What do you mean by a low insulin diet? Insulin is a hormone produced by our bodies. Not something we eat…

[@teejay1650]

@@RachelRichardsDepends on the low carb food. It’s not the butter.

[@M.Sid9.3]

Perhaps she means no sugars/carbs