Top Ten Prescriptions for Better Health

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Today, I’m also going to be your personal “Physician’s Assistant” right alongside the amazing Dr. Alan Desmond, Gastroenterologist and author of the new book, “The Plant-Based Diet Revolution.” My parents have been raving about him so much and, today, you’ll see why. His knowledge and expertise of gut health and the microbiome is SO vast that we’re actually breaking our conversation into a two-part series because we want you to (pun intended) digest everything he says.
From the get-go, Dr. Desmond lays out some sobering statistics for gut health in the US…1 in 3 adults under the age of 50 have diverticular disease, colorectal cancer will affect more than 1 in 20 adults in their lifetimes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is off the charts...
If all health begins in the gut, then the US needs a major overhaul and that’s what we’re here to do over the next two weeks.
In part one today, we whip out the prescription pad and give you real Doctor’s orders...The Top 10 Prescriptions for Better Health. But, unlike most prescriptions that simply treat the problem, these prescriptions will get to the root and help you solve these problems.
The best part? They don’t involve taking more pills...just beautiful, nutritious, whole plant-based foods, the optimal diet for health and longevity.
Ok, my friends. The Doctor is in and it’s your turn to spend some quality time with Dr. Alan Desmond.

[@sharonhall1909]

Great conversation. Very informative. I became a vegetarian over 45 years ago. I became vegan about 25 years ago. Then 3 years ago, I increased the uncooked fruits & veggies to 95% of my diet & the remaining 5% is beans, hummus, nuts & rice. I made these dietary choices for my health, to prevent the suffering of animals & for the benefit of the environment. I am 79 years old, still working & exercising. Over the years, many people have said to me that they could never eat the way I do. I respond that one day everyone will be eating this way because survival of the species and protection of the environment will demand it. That day is here. Keep up the good work, Rip & Dr. Desmond.

[@jeanfisher939]

This charming Dr. Is my Gastroenterologist. He knows more about me than I know! A passionate expert in his field of medicine. 😊

[@gabriellejacobs1192]

Hi Jean, I live locally and thinking about going to Dr Desmond for dietary advice for my Crohn's. How have you found his advice for you over the last year?

[@howardfowler2255]

This is one of the best interviews on this channel to date. Truly worth viewing and learned a lot from this amazing doctor from the other side of the pond! Two thumbs up for this video and three cheers for plant based/ strong folks everywhere. Thanks Rip and Dr. Alan!

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Thank you so much Howard - we appreciate your comments! Thanks for watching!

[@lisaferrin362]

I would encourage rip to welcome his guests. Just like Dr. Alan did with him.he had a wonderful greeting for him. Rip's first sentence was " What is a gastroenterologist"? No welcome.this Dr. Is wonderful. Such a great communicator.just a little constructive criticism.

[@RiDankulous]

I eat large amount of whole wheat flour and I'm good at this time. I follow Mcdougall diet and he's cool with it. My health is normal and not progressing towards unhealthy in any way. I went to London and it was sunny for the 3 days I was there. Beautiful and nice.

[@bretthenley7541]

Great interview (Part 1) with Dr. Alan Desmond "Plant Based Diet Revolution". Love him trying to reclaim the word "diet" from the weight loss industry which really doesn't care about true biological healthiness of people! His Galileo Moment - Thanking his patients is inspirational. Thank you Rip for another great episode of PLANTSTRONG podcast. (Part 2) - I predict will be just as HEALTHY!

[@xb4439]

Thanks so much. "Dr. Atkins, The New Diet Revolution. With all due respect to the gentleman, did more harm in the world of food than anybody ever did before." God bless!

[@bhavnasoni711]

Great information and tell you the truth other than plant based doctor no other doctor will say the truth about health and food.

[@dianawallis1098]

Wow…. That was brilliant and one of the best podcasts I’ve heard. I love Dr Desmond’s passion. His immense knowledge is profound. Thank you so much Rip for all your work and sharing. I really look forward to part 3. ❤️

[@sarahadams7779]

Almost worth moving back to England to book an appointment with Sr Alan Desmond. Big meat eaters here in New Zealand, but not me. Whole food plant based for 3 years now.

[@agnidas5816]

Try to make it over to Brisbane. They have sooo many veggie options everywhere. It's a really plant forward-thinking environment there more so than most other places. Similar to LA/Cali

[@Psaltrymom]

I just wish veg prices were more reasonable. They talk about wanting lower healthcare costs, but one eggplant for $5.99 or one broccoli crown for $3.50 or a punnet of tomatoes for $8.99 makes it really difficult for low-income families to add veg to their grocery bill. Even a small pack of tempeh is near $8. So, I make my own. If they subsidised farmers and did an "eat more veg" campaign, maybe the cost of healthcare could improve.

[@simongarner5340]

@@Psaltrymom Buy fruit and veg in season and you'll cut your grocery bill right down. You can't eat brocolli all year round and expect it to cost the same.

[@williamsheehan260]

@@Psaltrymom buy frozen

[@jgrysiak6566]

@@Psaltrymom , Dr. Mcdougall says up to 90% of your diet should be starches, potatoes, whole grains, pasta & beans! He says u don't need to buy tons of vegetables or fruits. They should be side dishes.

[@cindy9155]

Thank you both for sharing this needed information! ❤❤I am thankful to hear Dr. Desmond talk of plant proteins.🌱 (~40 min) it was a relief and encouragement. I needed to hear that to support what I thought, but need to hear and learn more about it. I had a hip replacement last Friday! In the hospital they stressed protein, I needed 100 grams a day of protein to rebuild myself, (eat meat, etc the routine SAD) I'm thrilled to hear what Dr. Desmond had to say!!!! It was challenging, (and is), to even tell anyone that I ate vegan. 🪴 I'm doing well, and look forward to getting better! ❤❤ I did buy Dr. Desmond's book, just starting it, and I love it.

[@williamsheehan260]

My grand mother was born in Cork It was great listening to you

[@marly1869]

Amazing interview! Wow! Dr Alan is great and his Galileo moments are truly amazing.. thank you f or everything you do Rip..🙏🏼🙏🏼and your family, you are all truly amazing!!💚💚

[@Frenchblue8]

Omigosh~what an amazing cold open, what a brilliant doctor! Can't wait to listen to this, hopefully uninterrupted, fingers crossed, lol!! Thank you Rip, these are such brilliant interviews, well done!

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Thank you for watching!!

[@michellecabral386]

What an amazing discussion. Kudos to you both. I am so much more enthused about plant-based living thanks to this kind of podcast where a wealth of nutrition knowledge is shared and explored!

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

So glad! This is exactly why we do this!

[@juanalang1930]

Excellent interview

[@lindaripp5902]

I really really really enjoyed this whole conversation. Thank you so much, to both of you, for the interview. I either learned or was reminded of so much information that I can use to help myself and others in my life who might be open to the idea. Thanks again. Y'all have a great day.

[@livingfree2333]

Great interview! Love Dr Desmond!

[@mae9064]

Incredible enlightening podcast. Dr Desmond is quite brilliant. Thank you Rip.

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Thanks for watching - we agree completely!

[@annlopinto2797]

Great conversation enjoyed n learned a lot thank you!!!

[@luv2cook.]

Bless you for getting this info out to people!

[@karenfeeley2071]

One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to. Can’t wait for next week.

[@lisaferrin362]

Wow! Love this Dr.!! Great communicator!!

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

We agree! Thanks for watching!

[@chardaisy55]

So glad you enjoyed your time here in Wisconsin over the 4th! You must have brought the heat with you! Lol. Your mom and dad and sister Jane and of course you are my plant strong heroes! 💪💚

[@cynthialines4379]

Excellent Podcast! Looking forward to the next one!

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pixiegardner8094]

Fantastic! Thank you.

[@Golfr2020]

Whole plant base diet and excercise x 10 = the top 10.

[@DJMovit]

I first heard him on PCRM. The Exam Room...great information!

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Thanks for listening!

[@jgrysiak6566]

Chef A.J. interviewed him also!

[@barbbrazes869]

Impressive!! Lots of great information!! Thanks!!

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tonyaquinn7822]

Wasn’t planning to get this book, but now I think I will! Great interview!

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

You should! Dr. Desmond is amazing.

[@cindy9155]

I did get his book after listening to him. I'm glad I got it! He simplifies things, yet explains and even has recipes! I only wish the font were darker, but that's my eye!

[@susanh5585]

Love this guy!😊🌱🌱🌱

[@ellainesmith275]

This was a very good podcast. Thank you for sharing this information with us.

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kathystoner5239]

Terrific interview!

[@annlopinto2797]

Great interview I learned a lot thank you

[@Frenchblue8]

Of course! Even if we're not of Irish ancestry, we all know about the Blarney Stone, I'm sure. March 17th we do celebrate every year, St Patrick's Day when everyone is Irish whether they are Irish or not!

[@renazayit5617]

Could you please do a show on plant based eating without a gall bladder. Thanks

[@noellecuisine8912]

Thank you for his lovely interview and great guest!!! I was in French we say Vitamine like him !!!

[@ainsleyameerali7622]

Every word is 100% true 👍

[@paccarcrap]

I'm well on my way to be 100% Vegan. Not so much that I don't like meat, what I do like is how my body feels when it's not bloated, and I hate the way agriculture has become...animals aren't frolicking around lush green pastures like they want us to believe. Wake up people, it's cruel. My moment was when I gave up milk, just milk (still consuming cheese + ice cream + yogurt), within a week I could breathe thru my nose at night. Not all stuffed up anymore. I'm 85% there. 🙂

[@jgrysiak6566]

U have to give up the other dairy products also to get more relief. U could have a sluggish thyroid, Iodoral 12.5 tabs clear out asthma & allergies, only avail online!

[@Atheria444]

My issue is (and this is common with women) that because I have to limit calories to not gain weight, it actually IS hard to get enough protein without supplements. And, I heard that some protein gets wasted (burned as fuel instead of being used for tissue maintenance and repair) when someone is limiting calories...so that you actually need to eat a bit extra protein. My recent blood tests showed my B12 is almost TOO high. I may need to cut back on supplements.

[@razonyespiritu]

do you exercise? exercise is key eat organic soy products,soy is the best protein source,in a plant based diet

[@amaynard5903]

Planetary food plate 50% fruit and veg, 25% grains, 25% pulses. AMA asked for meat and dairy to be removed from dietary guidelines. UN change diet to reduce effects of the pandemic.

[@klausshtein4182]

Большое спасибо уважаемый Рип! Очень интересная и полезная инфрмация. Подписался на ваш канал.

[@rayhicks8155]

Hi Rip Ray from Sydney Australia Thank you for "What you eat in a day" Excellent content I follow your dad too ! Your breakfast cereal can you tell me the content of it Once again Many Thanks Ray

[@sircorkysriley4904]

I have been whole foods plant based for 4 yrs now but for 50yrs ate our western diet. in 2014 i had a colonoscopy which should diverticulosis and hemorrhoids . the hemorrhoids are gone but can anyone weigh in on the diverticulosis???

[@anotherashleytoo]

I would like to know myself. Seems to be some debate on whether or not the pockets can heal.

[@sircorkysriley4904]

@@anotherashleytoo ONE way to find out colonoscopy

[@anotherashleytoo]

@@sircorkysriley4904 yeah, that is true!

[@lauracole8733]

Brilliant interview!! Can anyone tell me how to find Part II ??

[@lauracole8733]

Found it!!

[@mreudeco]

Lie glibly and confidently and the world will believe you 😉

[@Crazydoglady.]

1 in 3 have diverticulitis? 🤯 no way 🥺

[@jeanfisher939]

Quite possible as you don’t know you have it. Tummy ache, bloating, wind, occur daily but we don’t know that is diverticulitis.

[@Crazydoglady.]

@@jeanfisher939 ahh,ok.. 🤗

[@rhondaw6503]

is 40-50G of protein enough for a 65 yr old with osteoporosis?

[@mreudeco]

Carnivores are the healthiest and live the longest.

[@Frenchblue8]

If 97% of Americans are lacking fiber, then there are only 3% of us that are vegan and /or on plant-based diets. I thought we were doing better than that...🤦🏼‍♀️

[@drewe9514]

Many vegans or plant based people also do not get sufficient levels of fiber.

[@Frenchblue8]

@@drewe9514 that wasn't the point I was making though. My fundamental concern is the number of people still contributing to animal exploitation and slaughter.

[@drewe9514]

@@Frenchblue8 60 Billion sentient factory farmed land animals slaughtered per year. Fiber amount is not the measure of these more ethical issues. If we save them by getting more people to become 20-50% plant-based it would be better than getting the few that we are getting to go full vegan. Many junk food vegans are maybe doing better than the average of 8g of fiber daily. Still most of us are fiber deficient if you look at the studies of healthiest tribes around the world.

[@monicaptak2524]

WOW! Love Dr. Desmond’s wealth of knowledge and passion for plant-based nutrition. The examples he shared of patients and their success stories…AMAZING! I have his book and look forward to reading it! Plantstrong for the win! 🌱

[@secnarfyerom]

What is this wonderful doctor's name and what is the title of his book? I found it! No problem. I'm off to amazon.com to buy this book. Thank you, Rip, for making this information part of my continuing education in how our bodies work!

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

You're welcome - thanks for watching!