The 13 Most Inflammatory Foods (and Habits) to Quit Eating in 2025

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

My “whole food” meal plan is FREE. Teaches how to eat for fat loss, muscle building and longevity. www.thomasdelauer.com/eatrealfood - consider it my “thank you” for subscribing to my channel and newsletter!

[@vacaloca5575]

Cooking with butter is unhealthy. Any French person knows this.

[@helenahandkart1857]

Fantastic video, thank you!. Re dishes, we hand wash, & rinse in vinegar water.

[@rheumatoidevolution]

Thank you for posting, Thomas. My doctors gave me literature for my rheumatism. A couple of booklets. They call it the "Mito Food Plan". Similar to your "whole food" meal plan. I did see that everything in the booklets is also online.

[@PsyOpRebel]

mRNA does not mean "micro RNA" it means "messenger RNA."

[@jnorhawitz]

Hey Thomas, love the channel and the content! I tried clicking the link to the Kineon red light therapy device but the page would not load. Do you have another link or a discount code for that 15% off? Would love to add that product to my recovery!! Thanks!

[@inspiredone8959]

1.Vigorous short bouts of intense activity 2. Rancid / Oxide oils 3. Emulsifiers (Breaks down gut barrier) 4. Using bad lighting (Use the full light spectrum) 5. Incorporating Honey 6.No Alcohol 7.No MSG 8.Dairy minimum 9.Activity throughout the day. 10. Stop consistently snacking/Grazing 11. Rinse your dishes after washed in dish washer 12. Over use of non storidal 13. Remove / Reduce gluten. You are welcome ❤

[@sbmart5929]

@@inspiredone8959 thank you. I used to buy full spectrum light bulbs , including the recessed ceiling lights, but all I find now is LED. I saw 1 source on Amazon but the price was approx. $18 for 2 bulbs. Home Depot no longer carries them. If anyone has a source for a variety of incandescent light bulbs, please let us know where you buy them. Thanks in advance.

[@raycoon4908]

zero scientific evidence behind your claims.

[@Alaquand]

Mauvaise

[@alicia_nicole]

​@raycoon4908 did you watch the video?? He listed studies after every point

[@Aleksander1812]

Hero

[@n4than]

Quitting alcohol let me lose about 15 lbs in 2 months. It was the one thing holding me back, didn't change anything else.

[@froggreen2067]

How much did you had😂

[@n4than]

@froggreen2067 maybe a 6 pack on most Fridays

[@simonize251]

I do 3-6 a night I am probably 15 lbs overweight

[@joeraguso5376]

I stop drinking from New Years through the start of baseball season every year. It was a total game changer for me.

[@AbeFroman-j7e]

Been a year and a half. Haven't lost a single pound

[@mariafox9232]

Great video... I would add "not flossing" to this list. (As well as neglecting any other preventive oral health habit). The connection between gum disease, chronic inflammation and chronic disease is real. The mouth is literally the beginning of the "gut" and gut health starts there. As a dentist and fan of your channel, I would love to see more videos shining light on this vital, yet often overlooked and under-appreciated, aspect of health.

[@jolbere]

As a dentist, have you made the professional leap that addresses care of oral Micro biome & oral production of nitric oxide? Is the ADA (and the insurance companies) objecting to this change of treatment? (including the elimination of fluoride and antibacterial mouthwash, etc.)?

[@mariafmatamoros9787]

No entiendo, es malo o bueno el hilo dental ?? 🦷

[@hoopoe9629]

@@mariafmatamoros9787 flossing is good 👍 but avoid toxic floss, get something natural

[@silvinavillarmakeup]

In my country, argentina food is not as bad as in the usa. Since we are not a fully developed country so to speak , we can get organic food quit easily. One of the major benefits of living here. Great info as usual. Kisses ❤

[@DelaneAtalanta]

Eh... There is nowhere to get milk kefir for example, or just unpasteurized butter/milk, in a city. Americans know much more than us on average, due to the hostile environment they inhabit, they also have specialized apps to filter out garbage in supermarkets, better supplements and tech to improve health. Water filtering systems are prohibitively expensive in Argentina also. We have better women, so I wouldn't trade places.

[@francostacy7675]

If your country is Argentina, then how do you know anything about our food sources, our patterns of eating, or our agriculture? Maybe you know, Argentina, but that doesn’t mean you know the food in United States . You only know what you hear or see on KZbin . Basically, what you’re fed about the United States is what you believe. Per the website, macro trends, United States has a longer life expectancy than people in Argentina

[@melissasmess2773]

The real food is the same everywhere, you just don't purchase processed crap that resembles food in America. It's always in the center of the stores, shop around the sides only. 😅

[@GoldKingsMan]

​@@DelaneAtalantaI found a Cherry milk kefir in Prague Tesco.

[@Evelyn-h5q]

My best friend lives in Sao Paolo .... We're both in our late '60s, known each other forever. This is a person who bikes everywhere, goes wild swimming regularly she doesn't work out per se but is amazingly healthy .. recently developed cervical spinal issues; her doctors were going on about spinal fusion. No no no! She began with acupuncture and is using lazer red light regularly .... problem gone. I had a hip fracture tripping over my dog a few months ago and frankly a lot of well meaning physio therapists aren't thoroughly qualified. On her recommendation have been doing the same thing and feel better than pre surgery, I also swim, my family used to have a house in Istria so throughout my life access to the ocean was huge and hiking with my dog keeps us out about an 1 hour and a half during the course of the day. The effect on sleep/circadian rhythm is huge. Actually this is, to me the best post Thomas has put out, been sending it out to my friends. My family never ate processed foods and for ethical reasons I eschew meat, although wild caught fairly small fish is fine; (my Dad was a fisherman as was my late husband) I am lucky as I live close to a Mennonite community and get raw goat milk which I make into yoghurt and feed my dog with; my mum taught me how to make sourdough bread which I don't eat that often but also good. I know Rhonda Patrick is a huge proponent of high intensity activity during the day ... I;m incredibly lazy but it is amazing what a minute or 2 of air squats will do getting up from my computer to which alas I am sort of glued ... great comment btw, tx!

[@yuliyafliorko5856]

I think lots of viewers gonna agree that we need a video about kids nutrition.❤

[@ShawnSchulz]

Kids are still humans...same diet

[@bigz5262]

Kids need the same food adults do

[@simonize251]

Chicken nuggets, mac n cheese, tater tots EASY PEASY

[@FortisL1Mulier]

Absolutely. My son is 12 years old, very sporty and particularly passionate for soccer. I however struggle to get him to eat healthy. I think a video illustrating how to eat healthy balance diet for kids would be great.

[@tieiatalks]

Same diet as adults

[@joedanker3267]

I used to think I was lactose intolerant, that I'd developed it at age 40. I switched to Lactaid and it seemed to help. But my IBS never fully went away. And then I stopped eating processed sugars and carbs and went to an all natural diet high in protein. My IBS disappeared overnight. Turns out I'm not lactose intolerant. I eat heavy cream every day in my coffee. I was just eating too much sugar and ultra processed foods.

[@YogawithAliBeale]

I can't digest casein which is the other milk protein. i think a lot of people think it's the lactose when it's really the casein. Lucky for you I hate living with organic A2 dairy.

[@DogChowGurl]

Could you talk to my husband, please? 😅😮😂

[@anoldladi]

Me too, same story. No more IBS with somewhat Keto style: healthy oils no white sugar, very little wheat, more protein from eggs and meat.

[@kyleegarcia5569]

Not eating enough protein can cause that too!

[@gore-geousmombie4686]

It's the protein in milk for me.

[@mico-skywalker]

This video comes across so genuine and sincere and I just wanted to thank you for all the great information.

[@pkzenk2158]

And he talks like normal humans used to before the Kardashian conspiracy…

[@RedPilled100]

Enjoying from Fiji 🇫🇯. Glad to be listening to this intelligent and well-read/well-informed man

[@Constance8722]

This is all very useful information. I was personally delighted about the dishwasher detergent issue. I know that sounds a bit odd...😉 I - a 71-year-old woman - recently had a kitchen makeover and had a dishwasher installed primarily for resale value, as I do hope to move one day. I hadn't had a dishwasher in decades and had little interest in using it, but my Millennial son moved in and urged me to use it. If it's healthier to rinse the "clean" dishes off after removing them from the dishwasher, then we might as well just wash them in the sink the old-fashioned way - which I greatly prefer to do! (Aside from my considering the dishwasher routine to be a hassle, I don't like the weird feeling my dishes, spoons, etc. have afterwards.)

[@carlonryan180]

I really appreciate you taking all the information you gather from the research and from your interviews and condensing it down into a very palatable video that is densely packed with useful information. Thank you so much for all the hard work you do

[@onyxlock336]

The point about poor lighting was actually really interesting to me. I recently began working as an apprentice electrician and for my first job we've been replacing every old, bulky ceiling light with dimmable LEDs that are easier to install and have a warmer color to them. It was already nice learning what I have about electrical technology so far already, but it's great now knowing that what we're doing will have a much bigger impact than I originally thought for the people working there going in. 👍

[@Stranger_Than_Fiction299]

Totally agree on gluten. Instead of taking NSAIDs when I have joint pain, I lay off the gluten before it gets bad. A game changer for me.

[@KarenB-jp3tx]

Ouch, I love gluten products.. I think they make me feel better. Yhe only NASAID I take is Asprin.. when I can get it.

[@MrsPink64]

Agree. Gluten is my worst inflammation problem.

[@gore-geousmombie4686]

I had to give it up entirely. I'm also allergic to wheat so that's another good reason to avoid it.

[@TheEmbraceInitiative]

Thank you for this man! It fits perfectly with reversing my dad's auto immune disease. I'm showing him this video as this is exactly what we were going for. We did a similar approach to save my mom's life from cancer a bunch of times (she had cancer 7 times. Nutrition turned out the be key to becoming a medical anomaly). Much love from Holland!

[@shaughtup7554]

For those like myself with very limited income, we must use hacks to get what we need - there is a 160W UVA/UVB/Infrared/visible light mercury vapor floodlight bulb designed for desert reptile terrariums...it's only 25 bucks and very powerful, I use it all winter first thing in the morning, feels great!

[@Sorayaraqs]

Incredible thinking

[@Whitepillrightpill]

So helpful. Do you just sit under it? 😅

[@camellia8625]

I hope it is safe over the longer term

[@prollinger]

How do you use it?

[@debbiekotch6006]

Thanks Thomas for always trying to keep us healthy. Merry Christmas to you and your family.🎄⛄

[@Amir_Nassir]

you're welcome

[@shawnemployee6906]

One of your best videos!! Do more like this!

[@JordanFayter]

I switched from drinking Alcohol to drinking Kava. After going Carnivore and cutting out things like alcohol and trying to have a drink occasionally I found I don't care for the taste or feeling of alcohol anymore. I found out about Kava and tried it, which I'm glad I did as it provides a nice calm and relaxing effect.

[@nealm6764]

I don't know anything about Kava, but alcoholism runs in my family and has had devastating effects on it, so CONGRATULATIONS on ridding yourself of booze! (Not saying you were an alcoholic, but glad you are off that slippery slope that leads to nothing good.)

[@JordanFayter]

@@nealm6764 drug and alcohol addiction runs in my family also. (Thank you for saying that you weren't saying that I was addicted, but in all honesty, I was an abuser of substances but not addicted). For me, I wasn't addicted, but I was an abuser of substances and would drink and do drugs daily a lot of the time doing them throughout the day.

[@JordanFayter]

@@nealm6764 drug and alcohol addiction runs in my family also. (Thank you for saying that you weren't saying that you weren't saying I was an alcoholic, but in all honesty, I was an abuser of substances but not addicted). For me, I wasn't addicted, but I was an abuser of substances and would drink and do drugs daily a lot of the time doing them throughout the day.

[@Bozemanjustin]

I'm glad you were able to become a drug addict on a different drug Congratulations for having zero self-discipline! Just stop drugging yourself

[@micaheldey1981]

Good for you Brother. Cava is great and so is Kratom if used in moderation.

[@kimwilliamson7880]

Don’t forget scented products like laundry detergents and dryer sheets that leave clothes covered with toxic endocrine disrupters and an overpowering nauseating smell that would require dozens of washings with unscented soap to clean the toxic residue away.

[@heidiwimmer405]

Amen!!!!

[@nicelitlgirl]

Yup. Not just clothes, either. Those stabilized chemicals fly around the home and adsorb onto many plastics that people use/reuse for eating or food storage.

[@duffer11]

what do you use instead?

[@elainec5333]

I wish all synthetic fragrances of any type or purpose disappeared. The chemicals and phthalates are so toxic and difficult to breakdown it’s literally a form of assault. I never agreed to being poisoned and that’s exactly what is happening.

[@elainec5333]

@@duffer11the fragrance and dyes don’t do the cleaning. Seventh generation fragrance free or they use natural essential oils that are less toxic but some are toxic to pets and mimic estrogen. Rinse cycle with white vinegar. Whiten with Borax.

[@jasonschultz9570]

Interesting about the dish washer. Since moving back to the US and using a dishwasher all the time, my gut inflamation has been out of control. My dishwasher has an extra rinse option. I'll use the cycle for a month or two and see if it helps. If it does, I'll come back and edit this post.

[@tabp8448]

Following

[@lilyw4070]

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[@vitamia9113]

Following too

[@VisivisiV]

Concerning using honey as a sweetener, a thing I recently learned from a medical professional is that if you use honey by adding it to your tea (or anything hot), you're making it hepatotoxic. So it shouldn't be used as a drop-in replacement sweetener in all applications.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

plain honey in small amount is ok mixed with a handful of walnuts so delicious

[@advex4428]

Topic dairy. I think you should also look into what homogenization does to the milk in terms of total denaturization. Because many A2 vendors then homogenize the milk, totally defeating the idea to have something less irritating. Thanks for the great content!

[@LeperMessiah11]

Thank god for this video. Struggled with what doctors call CFS but for me it's extreme chronic inflammation and visceral fat increases symptoms exponentially such that I lose my way, stay fat and therefore stay unwell. Working hard to go very lean and HIIT is so effective against my symptoms.

[@joshuafranken2030]

Dear Thomas, I'm not sure if this is what you meant but when you said "micro-RNA," I saw mRNA listed on the screen. Micro-RNA is actually written miRNA shorthand, while mRNA actually stands for messenger RNA. DNA is usually translated to mRNA which is usually transcribed into protein. MiRNA are very short RNA 's that may be directly translated from DNA and can also be from a cleavage of mRNA or another RNA source and often act to help up-regulate or down regulate expression of DNA to RNA or transcription into protein. I should note that no matter which was the correct choice of words, either mRNA or miRNA being up or downregulated in relation to inflammatory compounds COULD be important and I think you are completely correct in the spirit of your message. I simply wanted to help you educate the audience and put some of my knowledge to use. I am in no way criticizing as I'm sure I would mix up many of the acronyms utilized in sports science.

[@hippie-io7225]

Love your approach to teaching, and this was yet another excellent video! Thanks for the contribution you make to public health.

[@jefferyjimson8574]

More health channels should make direct key point videos like this to spread the information to reach and help more people.

[@tresdoobies6581]

Well done... Good information, no fluff. Thank you

[@Likesforhire]

Just eat beef, butter, eggs and seafood. Lift weights and walk. :)

[@jirihutecka9020]

and drop dead in next 10 years if you have some genetic mutation for worse sat. fat and cholesterol metabolism..

[@endresbielefeldt2050]

Chop wood, carry water.

[@dieselburner4461]

Yes

[@W0KeIzEvil]

DRINK WATER

[@gravity579]

After thousands of hours of KZbin this is my conclusion as well. Everything else is just noise

[@SC-pm1pg]

I would make it 14 and add smartphone right at the top 😢 since cutting down my phone/social media usage, I've had remarkable improvements to my health and mood.

[@tangocharlie9291]

High intensity exercise (specifically weight lifting) will ALSO double your ketone production (likely by burning hard through any stored or generated glucose). My ketone levels go from around 2 to mid 4’s easy, when I lift weights. I lift for a half hour or so, 3x a week, with dumbbells. Nothing heavier than 25lbs each. Curls, chest press, triceps kickbacks, bent over rows, deadlifts and squats. Hit pretty much everything, and nothing fancy.

[@hanginlaundry360]

Very helpful as I am far from a gym and looking for a simple routine!

[@MikaelLV]

There are tons of dumbbell only routines that have helped me immensely as I also live far from a gym. I got a range of 5 pairs of dumbbells with different weight values and a mat. However, I did invest in a bench last month. Absolute minimal equipment. Been training at home for the last year without going to the gym and it's been my most productive fitness year since I began. For people that think you need a ton of equipment to train at home, you really don't. I prefer dumbbells, but even a single kettlebell can hit all muscle groups with the right exercises.

[@Richey4Fun]

Awesome info! Quick tip, trying out safe alternatives for laundry soap. Possible a 50/50 mix alone of baking soda and 20 mule team pure Borax maybe the best safest, easiest thing yet!

[@alcott122]

Did you notice how recently so many people in health industry are coming forwards with new truths? The book called the 23 former doctor truths by lauren clark made me question everything

[@stt4019]

Q: does anyone notice that you post this to every health and fitness video? A: Yes

[@sungodz1972]

i didnt realize this shit was posted everywhere and i bought the book. i read the entire thing in literally an hour. its a waste of money, dont buy it. im like 99% sure the entire book was written by AI

[@andrearc3002]

Your videos turned me on to honey a few months ago. It has been very beneficial for me. Surprisingly, it doesn't affect my blood sugars. I also stopped drinking alcohol but that is because my body doesn't break it down well and the side effects are so intense it doesn't relax me. Relaxation was my only reason to have an occasional drink so I just stopped. Thank you for your content. I always appreciate how you break down the science.

[@emergentform1188]

Thanks TD, you are still da man.

[@Evelyn-h5q]

Tx Thomas this was thoroughly useful information, I don't eat honey, worried about the bees, yes one of those people; living in Canada Maple Syrup yes in small quantities and I think oatmeal gets a bad rap steel cut or oat groats; dates nuts seeds wild blueberries etc. been my breakfast for years with homemade yoghurt. Thank god for Instant pots! I use olive oil but small bottles and frankly don't cook with it; it's mostly in salads where it doesn't get exposed to high heat. You did a segment on buckwheat recently which due to my family's background has been part of how I eat forever ... (i live near an Asian market a plethora of mushrooms and soba noodles ... Miso paste doesn't have the same effect on blood pressure as I know you know ..... i make my own kimchi, and sprout broccoli; life long foodie .... My dog gets it as a food topping .... Also wild rice is easier to obtain up here in Canada than elsewhere also farro and watercress, Don't eat rice, not worth it.... I no longer feel guilty about Pecorino Romano btw which is now mostly from Sardinia, although when at school in Lausanne the cows grazing on fairly high altitudes probably produced high quality butter which I never thought about .... recently went on Chronometer out of curiosity; my fibre is about 69 grams (beans) and you would disapprove;re protein averages; I do do 8 hour intermittant feeding window, just used to it now; get 20 gms protein per meal which I think you might find a bit low (I weigh about 115 lbs) ....rambling on a bit; a really great post have been sharing it with friends ,,,, many tx! I am aspirationally vegan but have made my peace with my diet. In my later years, yes I do resistance training it's been really helpful. I could go on and on and thankfully won;t. Been subscribed to your channel for yonks; the food wars have kept me silent but I'm too old to care now. You provide a much appreciated service!

[@Daisy-f6f]

Eat healthy, exercise, take vitamin tabs, eat black garlic and fermented cabbage such as Sauerkraut & kimchi, take one spoon of extra virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar, drink kefir yogurt drink & matcha green tea and sleep well. That's what I've done and just celebrated my 65th birthday lately. 😊😊😊

[@pkzenk2158]

Lots of good advice!

[@midwesta-framer649]

Having an autoimmune, staying away from inflammation causing mediums is an everyday thing. I will concur natural light is huge though. I have significantly less pain in the summer vs the winter. I regularly do red light and infrared therapy (one every day or so)… it’s amazing how healing it can be

[@kashemvai5025]

Thanks Thomas, your channel has information that i rarely see in other channels, other channels copy from you after you put it out there.

[@jeffstrong1369]

Thank you Thomas for your well researched and yet open minded approach to health and the real causes of disease. I really liked your list here and the reasoning behind plus a lot of new information that I was not aware of. Keep up the great work and helping to educate us and how we can improve our own health with our health food choices. All the best for 2025.

[@BoobooSnafu]

"THERE IS A SCALE" ....This needs to be said more. Too many listen to health stuff and see things in a black and white manner. Thank you for sharing your research - really loving your work👍

[@IzabelaWaniek-i1x]

Thank you for great advice.

[@2plainjanejelly]

Very helpful. Can you give supplement suggestions for women in their 50s?

[@mahuaghosh7155]

Your suggestions are worth trying. Thank you for all your research work.

[@fallguy6196]

I wouldnt even be able to eat enough food if i got rid of dairy. Plain greek yogurt and hard cheese and butter is a must

[@nigel660]

I agree. Since I dumped all the processed junk and excessive carbs, I come home from shopping with a basket full of dairy. Can't afford to live on steak, and veg prep is a total faff. My favourite meal of the day is Greek yoghurt full of nuts, seeds, and berries.

[@pessi6185]

Butter and nutritional yeast is a marriage made in heaven 😋

[@andreaspeters3773]

Live in europe (germany) but the greek yogurt is mostly only "greek style".....with a1 cows, but i like the 10% fat😊 More and more i look out for sheep or goat yogurt which is definitely a2.... And i like the bit stronger taste for salad dressing... 👍🏻

[@gore-geousmombie4686]

It's inflammatory for me and hurts my gut.

[@nigel660]

@gore-geousmombie4686 you're possibly lactose intolerant. It isn't for everyone. Try full cream.

[@24Cristiandiaz]

AMAZING VIDEO!! AMAZING GUEST!! AMAZING CHANNEL!! Thanks Thomas for this golden information.

[@larosity]

This is a VERY important video...Thanks for this info!

[@riverofcuriosity3808]

I want to cook more with tallow. But i do currently use a tallow soap. It works wonders on dry winter skin.

[@trainwellracewell]

We buy Kalona dairy products which are all grass fed. We make our own kefir from their whole milk which is fantastic for gut health with the healthy bacteria

[@oceanside13]

I started filling my dishwasher soap cup with white vinegar instead of dishwasher detergent, 4 years ago. I didn't like the film on my dishes from the detergent. Right away I noticed that just that little bit of vinegar is a super degreaser. My dishes come out sparkling clean every time. I also use straight white vinegar on a cotton ball under my arms before I get dressed every day, instead of antiperspirants. It works better, and leaves no residue or toxins, and restores the acid barrier on my skin. I buy the gallon containers of white vinegar.

[@JamesSmith-yb2vi]

You are a BEACON of good information. Respect for what you do. Keep up the good work.

[@chuckgriffith4539]

Great list!! Thanks Thomas

[@jonathonpotts5666]

I've avoided emulsifiers for two years now. Recently i tried some dark chocolate that contained emulsifiers and i noticed it had a soapy texture. It really feels intuitive that it would strip the mucus layer from your intestines.

[@AztecJimmy]

This video is super important thank you

[@MarylouKeene]

I have read many books, I listened to many KZbin videos by many of the world's leading gurus and health experts but nothing came close to the hidden herbs by anette ray. I recommend everyone giving it a read.

[@jamesalles139]

food for thought: Without getting into the details, as my dishwasher is old and there are many varieties; My final rinse in the dishwasher is with Borax. I believe that residue is useful to us as a trace mineral. Also - the vast majority of dishwashers aren't designed to use the pods, either. Just avoid the pods.

[@alicia_nicole]

Do you put borax powder in a separate compartment for the final rinse? What detergent do you use? I live in a rental and the dishwasher here is really shtty

[@jamesalles139]

@@alicia_nicole Sry, it is complicated. I put powdered detergent on the dishwasher door, and run a 'quick rinse' cycle. I got the idea from the _Technology Connection_ channel, search 'dishwasher' - the most recent is a summary. Then I put powdered detergent on the door (again) for the prewash, and Borax in the compartment with the flap for the main wash cycle. That makes the Borax the last chemical on the dishes. I use the pots & pans cycle, to extend the wash time. I never use pods or packs. Also, if you have them, your filters may need to be cleaned. YMMV Merry Christmas 🎄 Happy New Year

[@alicia_nicole]

@@jamesalles139 thank you!

[@LADodgerGirl]

Thanks Thomas, another excellent video. What about Allulose? I thought you were a fan of that. Thanks!

[@ava.artemis]

Dropps makes all natural dish pods and other cleaning products and they work SO much better than conventional stuff, even without the extra rinsing aid. When I bought my condo the previous owners left a bunch of big name brand dish pods, so I used them up before buying some Dropps. I couldn’t believe how much better the Dropps worked. I like it so much I’ve given it away as stocking stuffer Xmas gifts. And they come in cardboard packaging so there’s no plastic.

[@cynthiageskes1457]

I use Dropps too - they're really good. Although I'm not pleased that they no longer carry several of their products and they changed their packaging (still cardboard-which is good) but added lots more printing to make it more visible for retail sales (previously only via delivery).

[@camm8832]

My concern with pods is the microplastics that are apparently left behind in our homes including those for laundry. ☮️

[@ava.artemis]

@ Dropps doesn’t use plastic. That’s why I said they’re all natural. Their website has details

[@darkwaternorth2867]

Thank you for all the excellent information great video really enjoyed it all most enlightening.

[@freebird60]

Celiac it's an autoimmune decease. If I eat pasta, it's only imported form Italy, and we also have flour that improted form italy or GF flour (Sorghum, coconut,)

[@DeLeahMarie]

Where do you get the Italian pasta?

[@freebird60]

@DeLeahMarie Aldi has a certain brand of pasta that is being imported. Also I am sure your local (ish) Italian market/deli would have some. I just don't care for pasta in general that much to explore different places

[@DeLeahMarie]

@@freebird60 our town just got an aldi so i'll check there. than you

[@freebird60]

@DeLeahMarie you are very welcome. Make sure you read the back, it says imported form Italy. Other brands don't day that

[@stevenkopelman8099]

Thanks for the great information. I am a beekeeper so I would share that you should consume raw, pure, and local honey. Honey should never be homogenized or pasteurized. In the raw form, the health benefits are amazing. They are discovering more benefits all the time so look them up.

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

I also use monkfruit, Stevia and honey. Another YTer didn’t think too much of the last two; so I feel a lot better now, especially since I keep hearing so much about allulose which is much harder to get.

[@miles8423]

Erythritol is what they bulk up stevia and monkfruit with check it out

[@hoop-a-loop]

What a great summary!

[@trainwellracewell]

So glad I gave up alcohol nearly 5 1/2 years ago

[@TwoToneT]

This is what I’m talking about all 2025! Appreciate the video, people need to know this!

[@Ky_Tom_1056]

I’m pretty sure the last thing a dishwasher does before ending the cleaning cycle is a rinse. I’m also pretty sure the rinse is done just with water so if that’s correct, what’s the point in rinsing them, using the same water source, just before use?

[@miname69]

Lots of people use a rinse aid, which is more problematic than the detergent.

[@heather-cz8yk]

Thank you Thomas!

[@graemetm8109]

Great video, I didn't realise I was guilty of 9 of the 13 things, ... making changes immediately

[@whatsupchicken]

To be honest, almost the same amount of activity to wash a dish by yourself as to put it in the dishwasher. Dishwashing is nothing when you live alone or maybe 2 people. Just rinse it immediately after eating, maybe a tiny bit of sponge movement and that's it!

[@KarenB-jp3tx]

@whatsupchicken OMG..I'm washing dishes all day long. And all night . I hate having dirty dishes. What happened to the days of paper or plastic plates.. too much $. And bad for the environment. The last time I had paper plates they were also burdensome. Too much garbage.. Gee in the old days I must have eaten out alot. I didn't have alot of garbage. Nor was I always washing dishes.. I did go out to dinner often. And I worked.

[@awesomelife3710]

The most efficient person washing by hand is incapable of comparing to how little water a full dishwasher uses. It’s not even close. If you care about the environment and water usage, an energy efficient dishwasher is the answer.

[@SG-xb7de]

Does hand cleaning with Dawn dishsoap also leave toxic residue?

[@deusvolt2146]

@@awesomelife3710 Water is 100% recyclable

[@pkzenk2158]

@@deusvolt2146 I agree.. I only care if it cuts our exorbitant water bill. That, and saves me from having to hand-wash a sink full of family dishes!!

[@philipreed6893]

I had massive Bursitis in my knee , so thanks for talking about red laser light, I cured it with large amounts of Vitamin C and Ibuprofen,thank you. Antioxidants,so important.

[@joshuabandola1336]

Hey Thomas, Could you please share your wisdom with those of us who work the graveyard shift? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to know how to overcome the effects of the stress on our bodies as switch back and forth (shift work) I personally work week on and week off. 530 pm to 530 am. any insight would be greatly appreciated

[@jw4302]

Yogart and cottage cheese are healthy and a good source of protein. I'm definitely not going to quit eating either of them.

[@WireHedd]

As someone who has a pretty severe flare up myself from most common breads I started ordering flour from France and Italy (shipping is pretty $$$ but worth it) for making homemade sourdough and pizza. The difference is stunning. Even making bread from local flour there is a response that is noticeable but this is totally different somehow. I can eat bread made from those flours every day if I want and the inflammatory response is neglible by comparison. I've also completely switched dairy to A2 and goat milk based so no complaints there.

[@hanginlaundry360]

How do you find the A2?

[@WireHedd]

@@hanginlaundry360 I have to say that the two are completely different in how they effect me. Regular store bought milk from even the best dairy suppliers with the grass fed organic..blah, blah... still beats the cr@p out of me. Literally. While harder to find, the A2 and goats milk are strangely the same as drinking bone broth and the way it makes my gut feel. Soothing, filling and no strange bloating, pain or anything else. They are simply night and day. I would definitely recommend it if you have the same issues. NOTE: I thought it was a lactose thing initially but even with lactose free the reaction was the same until switched to A2.

[@stantoews5371]

Have you looked into milling your own flour from organic wheat berries? Gluten is not really the issue. In processed flour all nutrients are basically removed to make it shelf stable, and then 4 synthetic vitamins are added back in. In processed wheat the only thing left is gluten and starches, not what nature intended your body to have to deal with. If you mill your own, you are getting 40 of 44 essential nutrients in the structure that nature intended and 99% of people find that their perceived gluten intolerance disappears. And as a bonus, the flavor of the bread products is amazing when using fresh milled flour.

[@WireHedd]

@@stantoews5371 i'd thought about it until I found the flour I now get. Organic flour with no added anything and no inflammatory flares from even a small amount. Like I said above this is really a great alternative and while a bit more expensive it's turned out to b well worth it.

[@mejoalfr]

Thank you for your informative video. You said that the wheat in Europe is less inflammatory. There are many Italian pastas in the supermarket in the US. Are they similar to,the wheat you get in Europe?

[@RC_NotTheCola]

I can't do w/out the dairy. Kefir really seems to help my gut/digestion and I just could not get enough protein w/out cottage cheese/greek yogurt.

[@tiffaniegrier4628]

Dairy is definitely one of my Achilles heels!

[@andreaspeters3773]

...... and i think it's way healthier than protein powder

[@ThriveNaturally66]

Thank you for sharing this list. Time to reevaluate my eating habits for a healthier lifestyle!

[@theironforce3000]

Great breakdown! I'm glad you mentioned about the a2 milk, I'm starting to see more and more of that. Maybe you can make a video on this specific down the road ✌️

[@vickielster3928]

I’ve seen more and more A2 milk on the stores I go to. Wondering about A2 half and half and A2 heavy cream. Would these be helpful? Or is there so little of that protein in these products that it’s not worth worrying about? I haven’t yet seen them on store shelves.

[@theironforce3000]

@vickielster3928 I'd be curious on all the types of A2 milk products available now.

[@GrowingThroughItAll]

My Daughter is allergic to A1 casein. High amounts of intestinal inflammation. I'd been sourcing sheep's milk products for her until A2 hit the mass market. Sheep's milk is also A2. She can handle regular heavy cream and butter, as there is so little trace protein in it.

[@lisad6106]

I've experienced many revelations while at the kitchen sink washing dishes. It requires just enough mindless attention to allow your mind to wander while keeping your body still.

[@jean6460]

What about drinking between meals? Sipping tea/ coffee/ zevia soda- is that also inflammatory? 😊Thank you!

[@westcoastswingmusic]

Thanks! 🎉

[@marvinfalk5959]

Excelant info, thanks. And thanks for details such as were to get one of those infrared lights. I don't mind product pushing when done with noble intent.

[@MrsBCurious]

Always great info 💞

[@EatDrinkBeMerry]

14:31 what I’ve started to do is run a rinse only cycle after my wash cycle has finished. To get any residue off.

[@vishwav20]

Same in our home as well!

[@LindaCapra]

It makes sense that dairy and gluten are on the list. I really didn’t have much of a problem with either until after I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease. But it depends on how much inflammation I have at the time. When my inflammation in my joints and connective tissue are low, I tolerate a small amount of dairy and wheat. I then have less symptoms in my digestive system.

[@isabellejaubert-fried1622]

I stopped using my dishwasher over a year ago just for that reason I noticed that little white fluff and I had to always wash my dishes and then I thought I’d have to almost wash them before I gotta wash them afterwards and yeah, I just wash them by hand with some nice Dr. Bonner’slavender dish soap

[@vnevala]

Full spectrum bulbs are 5000K, no more than 5500K. Lower is warm yellow light, higher is blue light. A lot of smart bulbs (which fit into normal sockets) can be set to 5000K. White hydroponic lights are also generally full spectrum. Having full spectrum bulbs in all your lamps can improve your mood a lot.

[@Knit333]

Probably everyone watching this channel knows this already, but it was not clearly mentioned in the video: Eat raw cold honey. When heated in tea or used in cooking all enzymes die. 🎅Merry Christmas everyone🌲

[@Constance8722]

I heard that using a metal spoon with honey kills the ends, so I switched to using only a wooden spoon. I hope that helps a little, because I do use it in hot ginger tea.

[@vitamia9113]

It's ok to just wait until the tea is not hot anymore, 40 °C is fine

[@paulaleeper3668]

I learned a lot fast in this video! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@tomhamilton7726]

As an engineer, I find it incongruous that our dishwashers with their rather intense rinse cycles could leave a film on dishes and flatwear that would be easily removed by a casual rinse in the sink.

[@jsun3117]

I think rinse aid might be the biggest issue. Thomas has mentioned rinse aid in another video long ago. So even though your dish does a thorough job rinsing the spotless drying process leaves a toxic film behind.

[@edwhite2255]

Dang, now I have to research how to clean my dishes properly in the dishwasher. Crazy as it sounds I will take a look at adding vinegar. I will explain later…

[@jsun3117]

@edwhite2255 Adding vinegar to the rinse aid port? Don't know about that.

[@Aniejayandmei]

How about running a plain hot water rinse cycle in the dishwasher.

[@tomhamilton7726]

@ that’s a great idea if the issue is that the last task of a normal machine is to add the rinse agent so that the dishes don’t water spot! If that is the mechanism that Thomas is referring to it would make sense!

[@nitagerman]

Very helpful info.. thank you !

[@cgsrtkzsytriul]

Cutting down on NSAIDs is the most difficult of these when you get old. I wish hyperbaric oxygen therapy was cheap and I’d get it every 5 years

[@rheumatoidevolution]

Thanks for posting, Thomas. I always get so much out of your inflammation videos. I've been using the Kineon for a while now. I love the device, but I didn't care for the strap setup. I started using a basic lashing strap that I had. For me, it's easier to use than the supplied strapping system. It also allows for you to place the modules closer together than the factory straps. I did order the extra extender strap. By using a long lashing strap, I eliminate the need for that as well.

[@cleaneatingwithclaudiaepic4895]

A2 milk for me ... grew up in Switzerland and since I moved to Canada I was struggling with milk until I foubd A2 here about 15 years ago. No issues any more 🙂

[@andreaspeters3773]

I've heard that the brown cows in Switzerland are a2 cows, but the german black&white Holstein cows (more profit& that counts sadly ) are a1 Goat&sheep definitely a2.... -From me as a german 🙄

[@cleaneatingwithclaudiaepic4895]

​@@andreaspeters3773Holsteins are A1 ... it's the breed itself. Swiss don't use Holstein for milk though

[@lindaorosco7987]

Thank you. Love your content. ❤

[@vangiejohnson6548]

I thought you were a big fan of allulose? You didn’t mention it here in your list of sweeteners. Why?! Have you changed your mind on it?

[@yvettedavis7078]

thank you for this. I did not realize there was dishwasher residue that was harmful and that helps me. also the honey -I will try this!

[@Wilhelmus007]

Be releaxed as much as possible. Get good sleep recover from your exercese and get as less stress as possible. Eat healty that gifs tge most benefiet.

[@perihelion7445]

So in other words "don't have children"?

[@Wilhelmus007]

:)

[@timkolacny967]

Most modern dishwashers have a "sanitary rinse" cycle you can run in addition to the normal rinse cycle that aims to eliminate the final residue.

[@rodneyhughes2790]

Surprised you didn't include Allulose as one of your go-to sweeteners.

[@Nihilus1893]

Thx for the good advice huge lloris

[@miname69]

It’s not the detergent it’s the rinse aid that stays on your dishes. Stop using rinse aid!

[@amyhoang9140]

What is the rinse aid? Is it in the detergent?

[@Pinnfeathers]

@@amyhoang9140it’s a separate liquid added in the rinse aid compartment in your dishwasher to prevent streaks on glassware and flatware. “Jet Dry” is the most common brand of dishwasher rinse aid.