These Foods Can Make You Happy | Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Josh Cullimore Live Q&A

Certain foods can put a smile on your face and help you feel better when you’re feeling down.
Dr. Neal Barnard joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to share the foods that may improve depression and even help prevent it in the first place. Are there better options than an entire pint of ice cream or whole pizza?
Dr. Josh Cullimore then examines whether a cup of coffee can help boost your mood as well.
On the flip side, the group also discusses whether the joy of a junk food binge is only temporary. Could your favorites actually send you into a deeper depression?
Other questions answered from The Doctor’s Mailbag
- What is the healthiest way to fast?
- What is a good A1C for someone eating a plant-based diet?
- Should you buy organic beans?
- And many more.
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[@biancaruiz2423]

Bless them for their patience for explaining over and over why dairy isn’t healthy 🙏🏼

[@weston.weston]

@Bianca Ruiz: I feel the same way, I appreciate them so much. Although, I don't watch as much as I used to because I've been in the movement for a long while (30 years, since I was a teen) and crave more in depth topics. Love PCRM, we all have to start some where, I sure did!

[@thestreamoflife1124]

It's definitely not

[@thelaststylebender1678]

That’s not what the science says. What does the medical review site “UpToDate” says about dairy? It’s healthy. The fat in dairy is healthy. Dietary cholesterol is not strongly correlated to your cholesterol. You know what’s correlated the most to your cholesterol ? Obesity. Please educate yourself. These people are more concerned with animal welfare than with your help.

[@tea_earl-grey-hot]

Dairy is good for you. Take dairy daily and stay healthy all your life.

[@thelaststylebender1678]

@@tea_earl-grey-hot yep. Dairy reduces the risk of osteoporosis and fracture. This thus improves your mobility when you are older, improves your quality of life and promotes longevity

[@thecelticgiraffe]

cracks me up when people on videos say " talk to your doctor." Are you kidding? LOL. My doctor knows way less than I do about nutrition, exercise, genetics, supplements, diet. They are not taught those things. I have to research them on my own. If I listen to them totally, I will die an early death for sure!

[@Nina-hk7ub]

CYA. Docs aren't taught nutrition but some medical schools are starting to teach it.

[@liddaberkley7478]

Ugh! Sooo true. One of a few doctors I've gone to told me "I don't know, Google it" when i asked him questions about what could be causing some of the results of my blood work. Another one would look at the computer screen that shows previous visits connected to other doctors in the network and for almost every question I asked, he'd say that "it might be due to your history of anxiety and depression". Well that's depressing! (Yes, sarcasm)

[@annemccarron2281]

That's always annoyed me as well. The same goes for therapists - I know far more than they do. Dr. Bernard has mentioned that most cardiologists die of heart disease. Who wants to take advice from someone who dies from the disease he treats?

[@susanhaunch138]

Love Dr barnard, he makes every question asked seem like the first time.

[@chrisscurr6445]

Wonderful advice gentlemen. thank you! I am a 77 year old man and feel like 47. Vegetarian since age 18. Had zero serious disease, but your show Chuck, and clear and science based advice has convinced me to drop dairy and eggs for the past 4 months. I now start to feel like 37!! Thank you.

[@susanhaunch138]

Well done keep going with it you'll be celebrating your 21st before you know it, well done.

[@gracemugauri4043]

I had preeclampsia during pregnancy and its only after becoming a vegan last year that I realized that my overconsumption of oil and especially cheese were to blame. I knew it had to be food related and so I'm sure my next will be much better. Thank you for all this wonderful information that our doctors don't give us.

[@cindys2995]

I had that. It was due to food HIGH in sodium - I particularly loved olives.

[@samrizzardo]

in 30 days my Cholesterol has dropped 50% !!!! Thanks Dr Barnard!

[@moniquem9609]

Can you please share what you did for these results. 😊

[@gailwebb1844]

I am very happy with results of sauteing with water. In fact, when eating out and I order sauteed veggies, chef uses oil and I can tell immediately; the oil taste is pronounced and the true flavor of veggies is masked.

[@uppercut1200]

I have been on the keto diet for four years. (Meat, cheese, eggs, coconut oil, no carbs or sugar etc.) The keto diet is high in fat and cholesterol. Come to find out this past year I have type 2 diabetes. My doctor said it was all due to the keto diet. The fat in the keto diet clogged my cells causing them to resist the insulin. Since getting doctor Barnard's book, ( which explains what saturated fat does to the cells), I have gone completely vegan. In 3 weeks, I have lost 16 lbs so far, and have already cut my diabetes medication in half. It is my hopes to get rid of my diabetes completely by continuing on with my vegan diet and intermediate fasting, for life.

[@lilithlives]

THIS is so timely!! I'm doing a demo presentation on students diets and how to reduce anxiety and depression. Thank you!!

[@sam.alva.]

As far as sneezing more, if lee had a lots of dairy and now she’s dairy free, that could free up nasal pathways. My son would get so much mucus and phlegm and even bruising when consuming dairy that he was advised by his pcp to ditch dairy and use nasal irrigation. After ditching dairy it cleared up and he can breathe freely without doing nasal irrigation.

[@FM-qm5xs]

I was losing my hair due to a vitamin D deficiency. My dr put me on a supplement and it grew back.

[@KTPurdy]

Getting animal grease out of my diet greatly expanded my pallet.

[@pastorpeteonthestreet3112]

eatiing God's way. all vegan.

[@debbieguthrie2307]

I'm glad to hear both Dr.'s answers today. Very informative

[@gafanisagood]

I have restless leg syndrome and so do members of my family. When you have a disturbing night's sleep because of it, it can really make you uncomfortable even though you are not physically hurt by the twitching leg episodes😓. Thank you Chuck and doctors for another great episode with useful info 😃.

[@cindi79]

I know this sounds crazy but...when my legs use to get twitchy I would immediately get up and wet a bar of soap just enough so that I could leave a layer of soap on my legs. Let it quickly air dry and go back to bed. No mess in the bed and no twitching. This is a variation of putting a bar of soap under the sheets but since the twitching was rare I didn't want to mess with the bar in the bed. I think any brand of soap will work. I use all sorts. It is the magnesium in the soap.

[@11235Aodh]

@@cindi79 Magnesium oil would probably work aswell :).

[@debraakason9049]

I spray magnesium oil spray or lotion on my legs.

[@user-hj7kt5tx8i]

Dr.Barnard is one of the best! Love listening to him🧡

[@rosannaburgess714]

Good morning gentlemen and thank you so much! I appreciate your concern and care for us and our health, have a great day.🥰

[@dianevarga4976]

Thank you for this excellent panel session. I truly appreciate it.

[@madamplant]

This was one of my favorites! Thank you for all these questions and answers!!

[@josephinemoyo9820]

Very helpful discussion, thanks

[@orvetakecskes9778]

Love this program. Excellent job.

[@wendyarnoldsen6052]

I am so grateful for this podcast! It is so valuable to me in my efforts to heal!!! Thank you!

[@freddijoburk7705]

I love the show and have found it most informative. Dr. Barnard and Culimore were great!

[@Blessing927NJ]

This was excellent! Thank you!

[@annlopinto2797]

Great advice! Thank you so much👌

[@traceykaminski7874]

Great as always!

[@gillabsolom5940]

Thank you so much - I have a restlessness in my legs from time to time & have always suffered greatly from muscle cramps all my life - I am a 56 years old now but have found I get it more in thighs & ankles & its so painful it makes me so anxious - Im afraid to go to sleep. The past 2 years Ive gradually reduced my consumption of milk, dairy, oil , fish & now eggs, processed foods & really think about what Im eating. I am controlling it much better now but there isn't any info on it but I have found I always feel so much better after eating simply whole plant based meals. You had this issue raised so I agree food really does help repair & is naturally healing. It is hard tho as we've all been misled for years by governments/companies. I think I must lack iron & will up my intake on greens, beans etc & now know how dreadful sugar & fat (again processed foods) are to the body. Its a bit of a minefield online as to what information is true & what is false. Whole foods plant based diet makes sense to me - I'll be guided by you people & science & above all common sense. Keep educating everyone - you are doing a wonderful job ! :) Thank You again - your informative channel has helped me greatly !!! x

[@joemanly9519]

Try a good grade magnesium supplement. It has helped to relieve these symptoms

[@thekathleenpatton]

Both doctors, Dr. Cullimore and Dr. Barnard are fantastic. I enjoyed the studies that were mentioned, such as the Geico study. I loved all the great questions and answers. Thank you!

[@venkateshwarank6028]

Dr neil barnard advice is real worthy

[@ChaptersHealth]

Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed learning more about foods that are healthy and delicious.

[@christinechristensen4722]

Just came across this always amazed how many benefits there are to a plant based diet love mine 50 lbs lighter and my A 1C is 6.6 that’s the lowest it’s been since I was diagnosed 12 years ago happier than ever and loving being vegan I also enjoy exercise it is now something to look forward to

[@CathrinCatherine]

PCRM rules!! 🔥

[@leonieduplessis4467]

A very enjoyable information 😊

[@BeckyMalicsiAACCCFL]

Amazing informations Drs. I appreciate all I'm learning from here. Greetings from Orlando Florida

[@laxminarayan2223]

Good info

[@dr.sandeepjyot2722]

Thanks 🙏 for sharing I am being fan of Dr Neal Barnard

[@pastorpeteonthestreet3112]

eatiing God's way. all vegan.

[@lindaripp5902]

Thanks

[@CathrinCatherine]

Also I’ve never seen such a strong shirt and tie game, Chuck 🤌😂👔

[@irisgonzalez-caulder9352]

Catherine Bridgeboy bite Bret? or Chucks employee?👔

[@diannelovecchio8541]

I too experienced heavy hair loss, upon getting my annual bloodwork done, I had Low B-12, which I had never had before eating plant-based. I began taking a sublingual B-12 supplement, as well as increasing protein. I am pleased to say the hair loss has abated, phew! Thank you so much for your informative and encouraging work :)

[@lindapesnell5723]

❤️Thank You❤️

[@cmj5281]

Thank you for educating us❣️ Isaiah 33:24 And no resident will say: “I am sick.” The people dwelling in the land will be pardoned for their error

[@DC-ef8op]

Can you Please do a video on your thoughts on bioidentical hormones ?

[@andratoma9834]

I have always eat cheese and olives and felt amazing!

[@Nina-hk7ub]

Lucky you! I had endometriosis, breast cancer 2x by age 40 and 2 hip replacements. The low inflammation diet is great for me. I have been unlucky so do what I can to reduce more issues.

[@DJMovit]

Has there been an episode on reading product labels? I've heard Dr Barnard mention some things but I would love to hear a breakdown on things to look for. I try to stay aware from processed foods but some veggie burgers are better than others. I watch the sodium and trans fats, but still would like to learn more.

[@lilithlives]

Interesting the point of access to organic foods. Perhaps you could do a show on that and have the producers of the documentary, "They're Trying To Kill Us", on your show.

[@radic888]

Is there a spelling error in the title? ‘Your’?

[@pennynolan7597]

We have a friend who calls our coffee, Franken Coffee. We add Soy milk, Ashwaganda and chocolate mushroom powder. So yummy, of course my mood improves.

[@lisengel2498]

Chocolate-mushroom powder? Sounds interesting I have never seen that anywhere but Will look for it😊

[@blessedgraceindeed]

Also my dental implants started failing after whole food plant based diet...I lost lots of bone in mouth. Only implants...

[@janakikulkarni397]

So nise lecture is there any online one to one guidance What about indian diet

[@Nina-hk7ub]

Cut out the ghee and coconut oil. I think Indian diet is great because of all the spices and vegetables.

[@thestreamoflife1124]

Dairy is definitely a no go

[@mlanning19592003]

I have PH, RAD and OSA. My o2 sat went up, since going vegan.

[@community1854]

True

[@paulacristinagarciadepaz489]

I have a question for Dr. Neal Barnard! When he talks abouts a low-fat WFPB diet, how much fat is that? Also I take a EPA and DHA suplement daily, but I don't know if that counts too

[@crisgildagarcia993]

Thx sharing posting now, 5/3/22

[@thecelticgiraffe]

I still don't understand the need people have for dairy products, milk, cheese, etc. People..just give it up...you don't need and should not eat it. You will feel so much better.

[@ladannuri4702]

Said who? Organic raw milk and cheese is actually very healthy and should be a Part of the healthy diet.

[@Nina-hk7ub]

Because fat and salt produce endorphins. It's a high! Plus, it's in our genes to eat rich foods and store the extra calories as fat in the event of an emergency. It's an addiction and a genetic component. You may be a mutant like me who have less trouble w such addictive food. Not true for most now that all rich tasty foods are readily available. See Dr. Doug Lisle, "How to Lose Weight without Losing Your Mind"

[@galenayankoff8928]

Is nonfat organic yogurt healthy for our skelatal.?

[@cindys2995]

Some of the things they're saying are different than those on Int fasting. Fats are pushed and sugar is shunned, esp. from dried fruits. Would love for them to comment on that.

[@cecilaappiah3890]

I’m on plant based diet and was wondering What’s the best milk for my cereal. Thank u

[@11235Aodh]

Soymilk has the most nutrients.

[@cecilaappiah3890]

@@11235Aodh thank u 🙏

[@Nina-hk7ub]

@@11235Aodh plus, it tastes good. Oatmilk is yummy too. Youcan make your own by blending oatmeal and water or w almond milk. It's yummy and creamy. Don't add to hot coffee though as it turns to oatmeal coffee.

[@lisengel2498]

What a happy message to hear -🎶🍀🎵💚🐸 eat a completely low fat vegan diet ( and remember your B12, and some vegan omega3 )

[@kathyholston5826]

High stress raised my level significantly. I was vegan for years.

[@Jan-K]

Same here, until I cut out all processed sugar, oil and processed vegan food, plus started taking Ashwagandha. I do not suffer with extreme PTSD any more after this shift.

[@Livetoeat171]

Someone once said that cheese is just coagulated pus. There's a percentage of pus that is allowed into the milk from the cows and most of them are given antibiotics because almost all of the cows have mastitis which is inflammation in the mamory gland. How much pus are you willing to drink?

[@ladannuri4702]

Drink organic raw milk. It's a cure.

[@Nina-hk7ub]

Ewww. ZERO

[@anitacherian3999]

Are nut oils in the stores unrefined or not. If refined are they bad like refined oils.

[@richricogranada9647]

Is vegan collagen powder any good for skin, nails, connective tissue, and hair?

[@thestreamoflife1124]

I have a bulletproof coffee 1 cup every morning...that's it for my day

[@stellabella8224]

The B vitamins stop some forms of hair loss in my personal experience.

[@cindys2995]

For that last question on Blood Pressure - I'd add that the person should ask doctor about kidney function, as that can affect pressure. I'd want to know about stress or other factors too, which can increase BP. Caffeine, alcohol, and sweets can raise it as well. Medication is a LAST resort, IMO.

[@juanitazubizareta4475]

What about So no Dairy

[@mojsharhappy]

As any toxicologist would say: "Dose Makes Poison". The amount of glyphosate found is the food is soooo low (in nanograms) that it is highly unlikely to cause any issues, especially when $ is tight.

[@11235Aodh]

We eat so much of it though, that it is most definitely causing issues.

[@lottat6003]

Low fat and low protein makes me hungry and over eating. I eat whole food and no sugar and low carb and I feel better.

[@lilo4235]

How do I fix my autism anxiety it's lifelong and not received any social care support what foods reverse my autism please?

[@BowenUSA]

Anthony William has info on anxiety and autism that is in line with Dr. Barnard's low-fat WFPB with specific herbal teas for your specific symptoms. You have to be your own detective.

[@blessedgraceindeed]

Post menopause how do u get cholesterol down my went up too after plant based.. no oils...

[@Nina-hk7ub]

It's a super drag! I had incredibly low cholesterol as a young active woman....no more

[@blessedgraceindeed]

@@Nina-hk7ub Yep. Mystery. Life. Blessings 💯

[@ellalinetreasure8550]

Is mushroom coffee good for you?

[@thecelticgiraffe]

Oddly, i DO sneeze much more since I became WFPB. There may be something to that.

[@miriamspandereta]

Histamines. Some veggies & vegan foods naturally have a lot of histamines.,

[@patricebrown6051]

I have not found a answer to soy (tofu) and my thyroid and I take levothyroxine.

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

strawberry’s 😄

[@manuelericmijangos499]

But don't protein rich legumes such as beans, lentils, chickpeas, and the rest, have antinutrients (phytates, oxalates...) that prevent the body from absorbing key nutrients? I am confused because some nutritionists and doctors advise abstaining from consuming legumes, grains, seeds, greens, and fruits precisely because of their high content of antinutrients. I'm sorry if you've already addressed this topic; I just found this informative channel.

[@lindaklimm7009]

Does raw foods diet combat type 2 diabetes better than paleo diet? If I were to go on vegan diet this way and also eliminate problematic foods like sugar, flour, grains, bread, pasta and rice that spike my blood sugar and replace meat with beans, lentils and chickpeas could I become diabetes free? I also do not eat oatmeal or quinoa as these spike my blood sugar. I love salads and raw veggies and would cook the beans, lentils and chickpeas. I also need to walk in first 20 minutes after eating.

[@laurastephenson2516]

Sadly, the WFPB diet hasn't helped my husband much. He still sees this as being denied something good

[@TeeGar]

Josh looks like the main villain's second in command in a James Bond film.

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

I wouldn't lump coconut oil in with palm oil, what a diservice to the great benefits of coconut oil.

[@Nina-hk7ub]

Good to clean bacteria out of mouth w pulling but because it's hard at room temperature, it's not healthy. Good to take off eye makeup though.

[@Nina-hk7ub]

It's a processed food too

[@mamaonamission]

Thank you so much for your valuable info! I have a question about cashews. I make most of my dressings with raw cashews as the base. I read they are high in lectin. Is it bad for me to be eating this almost everyday of the week? Is there any healthier alternative? Thanks:)

[@m.taylor]

I don't think it is a problem if it is a small amount of cashew dressing per day. Some people presoak cashews in water and a little salt, but I don't know how much it deactivates lectins. There are also lower lectin seeds&nuts...sesame, flaxseed, hemp, etc. For creamy dressings, I use common ingredients in my home such as pureed carrots and onions with some sesame seeds. Some people use diluted hummus.

[@wholefoodplantbasedmama5398]

@@m.taylor We actually need some lectins in our diet. Dr Guthrie has made a lot of false and misleading claims about lectins b

[@musikalitet]

Hairloss-- could it be Deficensi d vitamin.( in my case d-vitamin it was mesured to 12 hairloss, and osteoporose in my case)

[@angelamoore3726]

Hello good morning you said that coconut oil isn't healthy but what about the coconut milk

[@11235Aodh]

Coconut milk also has a lot of saturated fat which makes it not so healthy. Coconut water is ok though.

[@ladannuri4702]

@@11235Aodh saturated fat is healthy. Organic raw milk,Butter and cheese are not only delicious but also healthy.

[@isiscortez8838]

Eat an orange, it will help your mood !

[@shelleysmith6667]

My hot flashes disappeared with low carb diet. Significantly noticeable especially when I'd have a sugar item after long time without. Hot flash after so long without. Always sugar

[@hobbyfarmer1452]

My question is why two famous vegetarians Steve Jobs and Linda McCartney (a Beatles wife of Paul McCartney) died of cancer in their 50’s.

[@annwilliams6438]

@@JillWhitcomb1966 Nice answer Jill. Thanks. I also suspect that the crap that goes into cows and then into us via their milk has a lot to answer for in ill health. As for the average egg these days… Apparently Jobs’ cancer is strongly linked to one’s genetic propensity for it and he had already had it for many, many years before it was visible enough to be diagnosed. He then changed his diet and lasted for years longer than most people who had this type of cancer at the time.

[@kindredcreativecorner6927]

@Hobby Farmer..just because you are vegan does not mean you may not get a disease like cancer. But being vegan definitely lowers the risk and nutrition goes a long way if you are diagnosed.

[@wanda12411]

@@JillWhitcomb1966 great points, when I looked at the cookbook her family put out based on her recipes, it was full of ingredients I would never use.

[@Janet_Price]

@@JillWhitcomb1966 - Dr. John McDougall has a KZbin video on Steve Job's cancer! Check it out - so interesting.

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Vegetarians still eat eggs and dairy and dairy has links with Breast cancer ( the type of cancer Linda McCartney died from) and it's also linked with prostate cancer ( the main cancer that kills men) so that probably explains why they died from cancer.

[@juliefay926]

Only the first question talks about “foods that make you happy”

[@lilithlives]

The only downside I've noticed since changing to a 100% vegan diet is metatarsal in both feet. Not sure if that's from vegan diet, or the fasting I'm doing. I'm also losing a bit too much weight, so I've added a day or two that I don't intermittent fast and add more nuts to my diet. Doesn't really seem to be helping and as a post-cancer patient, I want to keep up long and intermittent fasting.

[@nanamthembu2028]

What is metatarsal?

[@LarryRichelli]

I have been vegan for 20 years. I do not eat any processed foods and am SOS free for 5 years. I am 70 years old and still have high blood pressure. I get exercise daily and sleep 6 to 8 hours per night. I know my doctor is going to prescribe me blood pressure medicine and I don't want to take this. Where can I turn for help.

[@TheDamnD_]

I'm not a doctor but have you tried eating two raw garlic gloves a day?

[@community1854]

Dr. Bernard, You really don't like coconut oil. What about 100 percent virgin cold pressed coconut oil.

[@sailtheendless8276]

Not my personal experience, but ive read that not supplementing b12 can cause hair loss.

[@annwilliams6438]

Lordie, I never realised that energy drinks contain carnitine… ouch.

[@Equinox1.5]

I wonder if coffee improves mood simply by relieving caffeine withdrawal? Does it elevate mood in people who don't drink it habitually? For me, being addicted to caffeine (which can happen even when drinking a small amount regularly) was highly detrimental to my mental and physical health.

[@o.b.v.i.u.s]

good question... i also didn't hear if anyone factored in the effect of the weight loss itself... in other words, is it the actual FOOD that is making people feel better? if you weigh 350 lbs and you lose 100, isn't your mood likely to improve because you're seeing a positive move toward a goal that perhaps you've wanted to see for m any years... ???

[@Equinox1.5]

@@o.b.v.i.u.s Yes, true!

[@annemccarron2281]

​@@o.b.v.i.u.siIt's almost impossible to weed out all the variables.

[@o.b.v.i.u.s]

...precisely why one cannot claim that _A_ is responsible for improvement in mood if _B_ and _C_ ​are not ruled out... especially if there's a good chance _B_ or _C_ might be responsible...

[@Equinox1.5]

@@o.b.v.i.u.s Exactly!

[@juanitazubizareta4475]

Butter or Margarine

[@Nina-hk7ub]

No. I love both

[@sharkair2839]

carrots?

[@U-vu1fe]

Good general qs but definitely shouldn’t be titled foods that can make you happy… didn’t hear any specifics about that or the research on it

[@TeeGar]

Cannabis makes me happy. It is a plant after all.

[@jayegarza3455]

Amen to that

[@thestreamoflife1124]

Hormone replacement therapy is best for menopausal woemen

[@Nina-hk7ub]

Really? My friend ruined her brain on it and it's known to cause cancers in women who do it.

[@Aradhya6105]

I am vegetarian but after listening to all I really want to start vegan anyone anyone could help me ..I tried many things for weight loss but that was not sustainable need help

[@ZmogusJaponija]

Not sure where you are on your journey, but as a help you could read Joel Fuhrman "Eat for life". Its not that difficult to move from vegetarian to vegan. And if you want to lose weight - stay in caloric deficit, limit oil usage (or skip it at all), dont overdo nuts.

[@lionkingfan]

Foods that are reasonably good to eat are whole grains like pasta

[@farzanalaher2435]

I totally disagree about aspect of soy milk because soy is gmo

[@farzanalaher2435]

Soy literally blows you up n makes you more fat

[@randomname4726]

I drink GMO free soy every day. Most GMO soy is fed to livestock.

[@11235Aodh]

Not all soy is gmo, gmo soy is mainly fed to animals. Not sure about the States, but most of the soyproducts i can buy here in Europe are grown in either Germany or Italy and are organic and GMO free.

[@Nina-hk7ub]

@@11235Aodh probably not in states. I've never seen so on the labels