Vegan Since 1984! Dr. Neal Barnard of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

[@rainedyani8505]

I had the honor and privilege of sitting next to Dr Barnard about 32 years ago at a dinner when he was in town for some event (either an animal rights event or health presentation), and I can tell you, he is absolutely just as warm and kind and wonderful as he appears. ❤️

[@galitjustme695]

@@stewmeat92 it’s better to admire a real person than some imaginary creature

[@LAKSHMIANGELES]

@@stewmeat92 HE IS NOT WORSHIPING HIM. HE ADMIRES HIM. JUST LIKE WE ALL SHOULD ADMIRE HUMANS THAT GO BEYOND TO HELP OTHERS WITHOUT CRITICISM AND HATE. WHEN YOU LEARN TO PRACTICE WHAT CHRIST PREACHED... **LOVE FOR ALL** YOU WILL UNDERSTAND. 🙏 🌺✌️💚🌺☮️💟🌺

[@jaylaw.7660]

E G Ch. B C h n

[@KgwittheTEA]

That is awesome! I’m sure This video will change my life the first 3 min has for sure I’m so happy to have found him

[@nay.sen20]

Cz he does not eat food that is result of violence, torture, bloodshed. u are what u eat. He eats food which has life energy.

[@johnnystill5587]

Thank you Dr. Barnard! You are a big reason I became a whole food, no added fat, vegan 18 months ago. It’s still hard to believe the enormous physical and mental benefits I have gained since. I’ll never go back. Who knew I would love oat groats so much. Or, natural organic peanut butter on whole grain toast with a banana. Or, legumes. Or greens. Or fruit,… I’m 60 years old now, have dropped 30 pounds and am off of all of my blood pressure and cholesterol medications. I haven’t felt this good since my 20s. All of my extended family and friends ask me how I did it. I just show them one your books or videos and Dr. Michael Greger’s and tell them how it impacts my life. Three of them have changed to veganism so far. This way of eating sells itself.

[@ellapresley8634]

WOW, you're making me hungry!!

[@melodywright2276]

I'm 59. Second stent. Flat lined. I'm 13 days in

[@johnnystill5587]

@@melodywright2276 Outstanding! Wonderful decision. I recommend Dr. Michael Greger’s, “How Not to Die” book. I follow the “Daily Dozen” app that goes along with the book. It has been the best decision I have ever made for my physical and mental health. Best wishes.

[@ryeuebermensch2217]

Wow thank you for sharing your story. For someone like me who has a heart disease, you inspire me more!

[@johnnystill5587]

@@ryeuebermensch2217 Thank you for your kind words. I wish you the best and believe in you. You can do this.

[@dricaira1754]

My favorite doctor in the world! Such compassionate, ethical, intelligent and kind human being! Love hearing Dr. Barnard!⚘❤🌷

[@reneebrooks7028]

you said it !!!!!

[@pamelathompson6421]

Somehow, I this is my first encounter with him, and he just took top place in my book too!!! Wow! Have already passed this video on to people who have been curious about this lifestyle. He’s my new “go-to”

[@antonioramos5257]

Very rare in his profession.

[@LydiaZ36]

Him and Dr. Greger

[@samarmisra4922]

What is amazing and cool of Dr. Barnard is he is such and even has taken the Covid vaccine and recommends to others. This shows he is a "balanced, integrative" doctor and not from one end or the other :)

[@orcaservicos8213]

I became vegan 6 years ago and I am still a very strong man, 49y, 1.90 hight, 100 kg. Full energy and better than i was 10 y ago when I also ate animals Thank you!

[@VeganLinked]

I am almost 49 and I feel better than I did over 10 years ago before I went vegan in 2011. I look better too and blood work is better. :)

[@HAYAOLEONE]

You were obese?

[@timhanser1943]

I’m 60 years old , I’ve been veggie / vegan for 40 years , I’m 6’2 , 200 pounds, still do 200 push-ups a day , cycle 1000 miles a month , no inflammation, no aches and pains .

[@HAYAOLEONE]

@@timhanser1943 cool story

[@timhanser1943]

@@HAYAOLEONE thanks, I hope that you are staying fit and healthy too 👍

[@daniellunden7237]

I became vegan for ethical reasons, but it's thanks to heroes like Dr Barnard that I was able to be a healthy vegan. Doing my best to pay it forward :)

[@daniellunden7237]

@Zombie wow what a stupid comment, I don't even know what you could possibly gain by it. I didn't "destroy my health" going vegan. My health was poor because of all the crap I ate before, and when I went vegan I started eating crappy vegan food instead. But thanks to people like Dr Barnard, Dr McDoughall any many more I started to go more and more to whole foods, and my health has been improving dramatically.

[@Dhspat]

Hi I’m am 99% plant based. Do you take multivitamins too? Any info would be great thanks. ☘️

[@CarolLynnWilliams]

The well-known phrase "Everything in MODERATION" should ONLY apply to HEALTHY things. "Moderation DOES NOT APPLY to UNHEALTHY things" (Neal) ABSOLUTELY TRUE !!!

[@carolwilliams7052]

@Zombie One of the UN-healthiest, actually - - nutritionally, environmentally, spiritually, ethically and financially.

[@snowdenfree5008]

@@carolwilliams7052 explain nutritionally

[@carolwilliams7052]

@@snowdenfree5008 Well sure, or sort of. Animal flesh is simply concentrated plant food. Trouble is it concentrates the toxins, the GMOs, etc etc. There's no room to explain all of the research here. I refer you to Neal Barnard MD who has said, "Any physician who isn't a vegan hasn't read the research." Suffice it to say that people can get everything they need from plants - - folks just have to re-educate themselves and their taste buds.

[@snowdenfree5008]

@@carolwilliams7052 lol it concentrates the toxin, the GMOs etc. Ok so u guys it all that shit too when you eat tons of plants? What an arguement jezz

[@CarolLynnWilliams]

@@snowdenfree5008 You just to seem to be looking for an argument, wanting to put down a concept that you don't try to understand. It's useless to volley with you. Maybe some other time, some other topic.

[@Just_forfun9140]

I saw hospital food they served patients, I said this is the kind of food that brings people into the hospitals.

[@supernaturalhealth]

Yesterday I celebrated my 36th anniversary as a vegan. Dr. Barnard has been a role model in my life and in my clinical practice. He is a true hero. Thank you for posting!

[@VeganLinked]

I want to interview you too! Send me a message VeganLinked.com/GetInTheMix

[@monkeyseemonkeydo2597]

Please do an interview, it would be great to hear your story.

[@mushtaquerajper3809]

Plz guide about B12?? People make me afraid about b12

[@bo2764]

Dr. Barnard is the main reason why I finally adopted the WPBF life style and stopped craving the occasional meat and dairy, I can't thank him enough even if it was through you tube's videos only but his sincerity and passion are telepathic

[@bryant475]

@@pastorpeteonthestreet3112 Yes, Daniel Fast/Diet! As a Christian, this further solidified my shift to WFPB Vegan! I'm also a future doc, and Barnard is one of my role models! God bless you!

[@56pjr]

Eating the way God intended. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. He made us, He knows what is best. Read the bible and find it all there.

[@Sp1n3c]

I visited once one the most "advanced" hospitals in Melbourne, Australia, and when i saw the food that they were serving, I was completely shocked.. It's clearly not a place that they want you to get healthy. They want you to make you sick with food and treat you with medications from which they take commissions. Just keeping people in the pleasure comfort trap, and no one mentioning anything about nutrition. This is a crime.

[@LaSorciereFeuillue]

UltraViolet I hear you. Nsg placement in NSW and overweight patients doing nothing all day eating three meals a day with desserts like chocolate lava cake available twice a day. They ate more than me on my feet for an eight hour shift. Unbelievable.

[@carlo6912]

It's truly unreal...

[@sarahbecker927]

Wow when I first started watching this video i was only going to invest maybe 5 minutes but I could NOT stop watching because Dr Barnard made the topic so very informative and interesting. Thanks for such a great video!

[@cnghiem67]

As a plant based physician who advocates the same for everyone, I still really enjoy hearing and learning when Neal Barnard talks.

[@VeganLinked]

I'd love to talk sometime, maybe get your story too!

[@cnghiem67]

@@VeganLinked I am game for that.

[@VeganLinked]

@@cnghiem67 send me an email at [e-mail]

[@alexiavargas9198]

Hi I am suffering from acne and going to vegetarian but my hair falls out and teeth have gotten thin any advice on protein and b12 and vitamins I should buy

[@VeganLinked]

@@alexiavargas9198 see a plant based doctor. You'll need to eat whole plant foods and they can help you transition

[@alvinhendricks8746]

I’m two months in from giving up all kind s of meat and my health has improved drastically I am off my high blood meds and I have lost weight and I enjoy eating now more than I have before when I ate meat

[@VeganLinked]

Awesome, have you seen the daily dozen app? It's gold. Feel free to hit me up if you ever have any questions or just want to talk about it.

[@valerietomsic8454]

YAY...K E E P G O I N G!

[@cher-amirose7109]

It only keeps getting better!

[@cheezheadz3928]

@Zombie Yes, the high calorie junk...AKA animal products!

[@HealingLifeKwikly]

@Zombie "you tellin me you go to a supermarket, get raw chicken breast, bake it, eat it, and gain weight from it?" A chicken breast today has 7-10 times the saturated fat content that they had 140 years ago, so yes, that could be a problem. Also, people don't usually eat chicken breasts plain, they put things on them, like BBQ sauce, and those often have lots of sugar.

[@donnatrask9782]

After viewing Dr. Barnards Vegan programs I started eating it right away. I lost 22# in 2 months. My labs are amazing. My cholesterol went down from 339 to 2030. Thank you Dr. Neal. I love my vegan food!

[@jobloggs8022]

plant based is the best for people the very best for animals and its good for our spirit.

[@vickenbastajian2369]

Thank-you DR. For bieng strong under hospital surcumstances!!!!😊

[@linedallaire6637]

We like Dr. Barnard. We stop eating meat and we look 40 years younger than family and friends

[@darrisnelson5223]

As always, important information to a healthier life. I am a 66 year-old vegan (17 years), no meds few supplements, 5’5” 116. I’ve practiced “intermittent fasting most of my life. I also water fast 1-5 days a few times a year. Question: is autophogy a reality? At my weight should I limit longer water-only fasts? Thanks to Dr. Bernard, Dr. Campbell & Dr. Esselstyn I changed my diet which changed my life!❤️❤️❤️

[@VeganLinked]

Thanks for sharing. I'm not sure the docs will be able to respond. I'm not a doc but I run this channel... I love time restricted intermittent fasting and see support for that. I don't think anything else is necessary, for me anyways. If you're eating WFPBV and of a variety like Dr. Greger recommends in the Daily Dozen, which is perfection if you haven't already used it, then I don't know why you would water fast. That's typically, from my lay understanding, for people needing a "reset" because they have some underlying condition or issue, esp. if they don't eat WFPBV consistently. As for autophagy, is it a reality? I mean, that's the point of time restricted intermittent fasting, or all fasting I suppose. Dr. Greger has some awesome videos on fasting. I feel if you're just going to watch one it's the one on time restricted because again it seems to be the most efficacious. AND get the bulk of your calories in the earlier part of the day. Like Dr. Greger says eat like a king in the morning, like a prince for lunch, and like a pauper for dinner. It's easy and not easy. Easy in that it's just beans, greens, grains, fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, herbs & spics. Not easy in that now I have to cook. It helps to have someone else in the mix to motivate, stimulate ideas, assist, etc... And may as well feed more than one person when cooking. But, it's still advantageous flying solo to prep and cook in the kitchen because you can always do 3 plus days worth of prepping. Ok, I'm thinking outload rambling now... lol. Thanks again for sharing though!

[@darrisnelson5223]

@@VeganLinked I appreciate your generous reply. Because I am 66 years old I take a slightly different approach then I did in my 30’s, 40’s and even 50’s. At this stage of life cell turnover slows down considerably. As I understand it water only fasting generates autophogy (clearing mutated cells/cell turnover). The longer the fast the better the results. As I understand it Autophogy is just beginning at about 18-20 hours of water only fasting so most people are not achieving the benefits I an looking to gain. I have been vegetarian for 30 years, vegan 17. I have a varied diet and prep-cooked for most of my life. I have a solid understanding and experience of WFPB eating. My question is more pointed to my age group and benefits of long term fasting. I’ve done water only fasts much of my adult life because I feel better afterwards. I have great respect for Gene and his work. I didn’t realize/pay attention to whom I was addressing my question. I will be contacting True North in the near future so will gain comprehensive fasting information there. Thanks so much for posting this video of Dr. Barnard. Keep up the good work! ❤️

[@VeganLinked]

@@darrisnelson5223 yeah, True North is into fasting. Dr Greger covers the science well. It's been easy for me to time restrict down to 4 hours give or take, I just occasionally might without putting much thought into it. Some people squeeze it into 1 hour, Dr Amen. But I only advocate WFPBV and TR intermittent fasting since the science leans that way the most.

[@unlisted8042]

Your life sucks. Water fasting and intermittent fasting your whole life. Fuck man. Enjoy life.

[@LindaR423]

OMG @ Dr. Barnard's rib story. I've only been vegan for 2 months, vegetarian since 2016. Vegetarian didn't do what I needed it to do for my health, but veganism is even in this short amount of time.

[@VeganLinked]

Sing it! :)

[@LindaR423]

@Zombie The only wrong thing I'm doing is wasting my time typing this message.

[@mikecarmean1676]

I've been watching and listening to this man for years I had no idea he is 68 years old wow! I say the proof is in the pudding

[@iamdebmiller]

I have so much respect for Dr. Barnard and his work, as well as for all the people devoted to PCRM. Your video sounded and looked fine, despite the technical challenges you mention above. Nice that you are committed to high quality production values!

[@EllenMHelms]

A few years ago, I was able to attend FREE nutrition classes at PCRM. Dr. Barnard would come into say hello to the group and yes, what you see here is the gentle and wise man we saw in his offices 😊 He's one of my heroes! I hope PCRM can offer those classes again.

[@annemccarron2281]

I believe Dr. Barnard's diet has some impact on his temperament. My husband had a nasty temperament and a horrible diet. He died at 48 of CVD.

[@crankiemanx8423]

"Some of these people have ideas that for some reason are not related to logic ". Lol...that is the best line Ive heard in a long time.such a polite well mannered intelligent man. You are a genius for so many reasons Dr.Barnard.thats why I love all that you do & share with us our from the goodness of your heart.🙏💗🌿🍍🍉🌻

[@honey5269]

I wish there were more doctors like him. After all, going vegan prevents a lot of diseases. I’ve been vegan for 13years now and will keep on going.

[@VeganLinked]

Beautiful! Keep it WFPBV!

[@bryant475]

I'm a future doc, WFPB Vegan- He's one of my role models :) there is hope for the future!

[@LydiaZ36]

Dr. Greger too!

[@yonatan1myers]

Dr. Bernard has sush a plesent and clear way of presenting things. I feal like I would like him as afriend.

[@2008aa6]

Yes not only is he very well spoken, he is able to put it so pleasantly.

[@LydiaZ36]

He reminds me of Mr Rogers!

[@leonieduplessis4467]

What a GREAT dr I have listened to so many you tubes from Dr Neal Barnard. Fantastic to hear all the fantastic information of a healthy life 😊🥦💕

[@AnnaSzabo]

Wow!!!! I watch autopsies to gain understanding and wisdom about us as humans. This is absolutely amazing from the beginning!!!! I’m grateful for this film and needed to hear this. Thank you, God, for this profound interview!!!

[@frumpd63]

Excellent video. All the important topics covered by one of the best with zero BS. Appreciated.

[@isabellezablocki7447]

I met Dr. Neal Barnard in a presentation in SF a few years ago. Such a nice and personable guy.

[@efortunywhitton]

You’re the best, Dr. Barnard; thank you for all you do! (I’m a proud monthly donor to PCRM!)

[@isabellezablocki7447]

Yes. So am I. Best donation.

[@vinnyhorapeti2461]

@@isabellezablocki7447 you guys are legends for animals especially 💚💖💕💓🤘

[@isabellezablocki7447]

@@vinnyhorapeti2461 Thanks

[@radhanadevi]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the mass public . It is such an important message to be spread . I have been a vegetarian since I was 15 yrs . and only in the last 3 yrs am I doing vegan . Im 65

[@VeganLinked]

Sweet!

[@kanevkanev2905]

The best doctor ever!!! The best program!!! Thanks for your motivation and sharing this lifestyle ❤️❤️❤️

[@ItsmeCote]

Dr Barnard has had such a great impact of my life.

[@elsjemassyn8921]

Dr. Barnard is a legacy. Love that man He is one of a kind ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lanenlson94]

I love how he explained that he doesn’t feel different after going vegan.. meaning the man is in his 60s and feels like he did when he was 20. Most people lose that by like 30. Definitely extra motivation to keep filling up on plants 👍🏼💪🏼

[@VeganLinked]

Yeah, I like that part too. It throw me off a little even when he initially said it. I'm 48 and 10 years vegan. I feel better than I did in my 30's prevegan for sure.

[@lanenlson94]

@@pastorpeteonthestreet3112 personally I say eating the way “nature” intended. But either are true. But some religious people claim animals are here for us to eat which makes absolutely no sense and is kind of cultish. Just my opinion

[@selmacrump3427]

@@pastorpeteonthestreet3112 Amen!! ❤🙏🏽🥰

[@ariasworld9991]

Yeeeesss, finnaly I have a definition to my thoughts/feelings.... And an answer to everybody!

[@56pjr]

Eating the way God intended. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. He made us, He knows what is best. Read the bible and find it all there.

[@dominiquemall9014]

And I agree with you do not harm and as a doctor myself I cannot eat animals because they are living creatures with feelings and family

[@mararodriguez2295]

You are the best Dr. Neal Barnard! A true inspiration!

[@bryant475]

Same here, he's one of the inspirations for me as a future doc myself. It's unfortunate that WFPB Nutrition isn't taught in medical school, but it makes sense- it's a threat to big pharma!

[@lf7065]

I have never heard Dr. Barnard mention his own family. Very cool to know he's a dad! 🙂👍

[@Sparkling-Cyanide]

He doesn’t have children that I’ve ever heard. When he mentioned “his daughter” I think he was just using an example.

[@reesecarr2105]

I went to my doctor and i told him , I went vegan and you know what he said?.... why? I think it is time for a new doctor.

[@VeganLinked]

Lol, this reminds me of when I last saw a particular doctor where I live. He literally verbatim said "why do you want to be so healthy and live so long"? as we were discussing my blood work. I never went back, found a plant based doctor, she's almost 2 hours away but I never need to go anyways lol.

[@reesecarr2105]

@@VeganLinked I KNOW< IT"S SO RARE to find a plant base DR. I never need the DR< either 8+) LOL!!! i would drive that far if I could find one. 8+)

[@VeganLinked]

@@reesecarr2105 It hasn't been hard for me. I found her years ago, Dr. Beth Motely. But, I've since found a lot more closer to me. I've reached out to get their stories, I'll have some of them in the mix too ;) You may be able to find some at PlantBasedDocs.com. I don't promote it much right now because there was one person in particular with the parent company that caused me significant grief. He wasn't a doctor, just someone in management... But, Dr. Scott Stoll is one of the founders and fantastic person, truly top shelf. And hopefully I can resolve that one issue and go full throttle with putting it out there like I would love to.

[@reesecarr2105]

@@VeganLinked I would like to THANK YOU< for taking the time to write me that information, I am going to look into it, I really think doctors that do not have education on nutrition, are not the best health advisers to vegans needs. 8+) thanks again ! and love the channel!

[@mohanrgopal6097]

My doctor said " atleast milk you should have" My wife's doctor told her "you will have protein and iron deficiency"

[@stelladina2437]

Thanks for sharing this posting and listening to your giving me joy in my journey. I started changing my diet but I need to listen to people like you. Thanks 100%

[@KJSvitko]

All doctors need more nutrition training in medical school. Most doctor visits treat the symptom and not the cause. No wonder people never get better.

[@bryant475]

It's by design, big pharma controls the med schools! I'm a future doc myself, Dr. Barnard is one of my role models. WFPB for the win!

[@tessaPMpro]

Because that's what dieticians are for, diet and nutrition are not a doctor's responsibility. Doctors are experts in medicine, dieticians are experts in nutrition and dietetics.

[@KJSvitko]

@@tessaPMpro Doctors should use nutrition as a first step to health and wellness. They should understand the importance of proper nutrition and have a nutritionist on staff or someone they can recommend for further consultation. A cardiologist that does not council patents about how what they eat can harm them or help them is not doing all he can to help his patients.

[@bryant475]

@@tessaPMpro Nope, Food is Medicine. Doctors knowing about Nutrition will give them more tools to help their patients truly heal, like Dr. Barnard and many other docs that are my role models (Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Dr. Michael Greger, etc.). Big pharma can't stand them though, because they help patients get OFF meds! That's a real doctor! Most dieticians are misinformed as well, the Gov't guidelines have heavy meat and dairy industry funding. WFPB RDs/Nutritionists and health coaches are great though, and when they work alongside these WFPB docs for more in depth coaching with the patients, now we have a dream team. Ideally, it would work like this: A patient comes to my office, has Hypertension and Pre diabetes. I explain to the patient about the causes: Salt- constricting of blood vessels, animal products- which contain salt as well, also saturated fat which blocks insulin receptors, etc., also lack of hydration, exercise, excessive inflammation, etc. Then, I tell them about how to reverse these conditions (WFPB eating, exercise, lots of water, stress management, etc.), and I'll give them a flyer with lots of doctors, books, websites with recipes, etc. Then, I assign them to one of the WFPB RDs/Nutritionists and health coaches on my team to go over more detail, and guide the patients day to day. It's a great model!

[@bryant475]

@@KJSvitko Exactly!

[@davidharriman679]

Total common sense from Dr Barnard, and very well explained as usual. I wish that all Doctors were as well informed and as ethical.

[@dominiquemall9014]

I do not eat animals because I love them

[@VeganLinked]

such a childish and inconsiderate comment, why would you be so hateful? We genuinely are concerned about culture, human health, animal welfare, the environment, etc... and you come here and mock us?

[@ARKSURVIVOR879]

@@visco154 I bet you don't eat dogs why a kill a pig but love a dog like vegan linked said childish comment

[@ARKSURVIVOR879]

@@VeganLinked ikr mocking a good person is just what the heck

[@wordswordswords8203]

"I just realized the animals had to get off my plate and that's what happened." Dr. Neal Barnard. Preach.

[@joeraia3749]

Your Hamlet reference is a great handle... This is one of the few Drs who speaks non Rx based science in a kind , yet professional manner that we the multitude can understand.

[@debbielente4766]

Blessed is that! Our Dear Dr. Barnard, i listen to you on Physicians committee, Love You

[@sharit7970]

Excellent interview! I never heard the story of how he went vegan, so that was interesting. I love Dr. Barnard; he's very intelligent, reasonable, and humble ...Thanks for posting!

[@rons5319]

The people in this world needs a lot more of those characteristics. Good observation.

[@shauntelstewart1820]

Same!! I never heard his reason I love the fact that he shared that story! ❤

[@PooPooBanana2]

Fantastic video, as is any video with Neal in it

[@paulamoors]

Aside from all the videos and books I saw and read he was a great influence on my decision to become vegan. Whenever I weaken I just watch his talks on KZbin.

[@mariohashiba1500]

Dr. Neal Barnard is the type of doctor that humanity needs. He's much ahead of his time.

[@simonem.3092]

The term or phrase “nutrient dense” is in relation to the fast and processed foods that are lacking nutrients and are high in kcals. Nutrient dense is synonymous with WFPB. It’s a perfectly fine phrase used in that context and does not imply artificially high or excessive levels of protein or other nutrients added to foods.

[@chrism746]

@Simone M -"Nutrient dense is synonymous with WFPB."- Nutrient dense is synonymous with WF. (Fixed it for you)

[@CarolLynnWilliams]

"If you're a physician, either you're vegan, or you just haven't read the literature." (Neal) E.X.A.C.T.L.Y. !!! ❤😁💕👍💕😁❤

[@petersimon5874]

Actually, that quote was by Dr. Kim Williams.

[@CarolLynnWilliams]

@@petersimon5874 Neal was paraphrasing Kim, who said: "I like to joke that There are two kinds of cardiologists, vegans and those who haven't read the data. But having, you know, if you say something out loud sometimes you have to own it. What has happened over the years is that I have had a number of cardiologists initially say, 'Oh, how could anyone say something so, you know, trash all of his colleagues' but I have also had people who are in cardiology read the data and became vegan, and so I'm kind of glad I said it, and I do want to explain to you what I meant by that. But I have to admit that I am really, I don't want to stop what I'm doing until the leading cause of death in cardiologists is no longer heart disease." Kim Allen Williams MD (transcript)

[@slgordon3954]

This is wonderful, Dr. Barnard. Your vast knowledge and easy style makes it feel doable to transition from SAD to WFPB. I like the low drama 🎭. Thank you!

[@phromphoninsixiengmay1816]

Thank you 🙏 Dr. Neal Barnard form Thailand

[@acotebra2187]

so much great information. awesome video!

[@ahutton49]

I just love this guy. Thanks Dr. B!

[@karadevereux1049]

A great interview. 53 years of no meat only plant foods for me.

[@VeganLinked]

Awesome, I'd love to interview you sometime, send me a message if you're interested! VeganLinked.com/GetInTheMix :)

[@Dhspat]

Hi Kara: do you take a multivitamin? 53 years is a long time. How is your health? I’d like to go 100% no meat. I’m 99% there.

[@saviour2144]

saw Dr. Barnard's video from 8 years ago. he didnt age at all. thats what ive noticed with all plant based senior people, they all look great, im a full whole food plant-based vegan for a month now. i started out as a pescatarian over a year ago, i do a daily 18 hour intermitent fast. now i have a 6-pack, ive always been athletic and active but i can never get those abs and the leanness ive wanted....until i became vegan. and...ive shortened my daily workout (from 1.5hours daily ) to 20 mins!!!!! my joints never ache now. before id run an hour on the treadmill and my knees and ankles will have some pain. the recovery takes a while. GOING PLANT BASED is a miracle! oh and ive started doin yoga.lol...yestertday i watched Dominion,, i realised how humanity has lost its soul, the cruelty we subject animals. maybe its time to relabel animals as fellow citizens of Earth,

[@VeganLinked]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@alwaysgrateful7156]

From beginning to end amazing video, my favorite part is the last minute. Excellent point! Something great to keep in my brain when feeling the need to eat or do anything unhealthy/ not good for me😄

[@4kmedia2023]

This doc is my Hero i wish more people will open up their minds,eyes and close their mouth to certain things.

[@mathieuguillet4036]

Keep it plant based! So grateful for all the great work that the Physicians Committee is doing to make people and our planet healthier! 🙏🏼👍🏼❤️

[@diannegoode7077]

I have been vegan 27 years my cholesterol is good l am not overweight. My sister who was a life long meat eater suffered heart problems, irritable bowel, athritis, and was obese.

[@VeganLinked]

Wow, thanks for sharing. Where are you located? Send me an email id love to get your story! [e-mail]

[@chrism746]

@Dianne Goode Meat isn't the issue. There are numerous people that eat low/no carb and have reversed each of these issues, the problem is what else they're consuming and whether they're sedentary. If you look at people that only eat meat they lose weight naturally, without being hungry, and health issues improve as the weight comes off. SemiRetiredBob and FerrignoFreedom shows what happens when eating meat without carbs and seed oils. Mikhaila Peterson and her father resolved numerous health issues that even doctors couldn't fix. I'm not trying to change your eating habits, just pointing out that meat alone isn't the issue. FYI - Tufts University published a study that suggested Lucky Charms and Cheerios were healthier than eggs, cheese and ground beef, it's hard to believe anyone would fall for this.

[@rebelraccoon9018]

@@chrism746 Cheerios contain fibre that's why. As for Dr Peterson, after he started the carnivorous diet he looks unwell. We need vitamins and minerals. The carnivorous diet is a dangerous thing to attempt. We're not lions.

[@TRedng1234]

I TOO agree that we would not do experimentation of any diet that is unethical. If that's your bag - go somehwhere that idea is being sold :) LOVE DR BARNARD!! Helped soooo many people and the food is GREAT!!!

[@UMBUBA]

He is 68???? Wow!!! Actually Plato believed that a society that eats meat requires more doctors.

[@ramonaguffey2108]

I did a short visit to the morgue in nursing school. My instructors sister was a pathologist. I found it very interesting to see the cancerous breast tissue vs normal tissue and had a hard time with chicken breast after this. I get it! Lol

[@bryant475]

Not to mention, that chicken breast is contributing to breast cancer!

[@chaokhoekhong]

Thank you for being a great example. I’m a 56 years old Asian male and have been vegan for 5 years. I can do 24 honest chin ups now!

[@cpilfold420]

Probably because you lost like 50 pounds of mass 😂

[@CJ-rd5xl]

Am learning so much from this video ... thank you! One of my 2022 goals is to shift away from animal-based foods for environmental and ethical reasons. I am so glad to see all of these helpful videos by Dr. Barnard.

[@VeganLinked]

Releasing a series 2 January 1st! Hope you'll get to see what I've been working on!

[@zhannagevorgyan1198]

So many could benefit If other physicians had your wisdom and kindness

[@nommh]

I think humans have tamed certain animals to have food when there is no plant food (winter, drought etc.) With the arrival of refrigeration this got out of hand. I’m so glad I use my fridge now and I only put plant food in it.

[@ProgressiveTruthSeekers]

Excellent interview! Thank you!

[@VeganLinked]

Hey, did you recently message me or join the website or something, I recognized that name recently and then saw it again...

[@ER-dn3pk]

Thank you very much Doctor !

[@nomad9338]

Thank you for remembering the suffering of animals Dr Barnard.

[@juliapace2845]

I love this good-natured guy

[@crankiemanx8423]

A wholefoods plant diet is healing.food is supposed to fuel the body to function at its optimum level,not to weigh it down & clog it up with harmful toxins.

[@harrissteve25]

I've been vegan for almost 12 years now I will be 47 this October and have no major health issues I take no meds on a regular basis the only thing I take when needed is sometime I may take a sinus pill or a tylenol I don't eat perfect I eat vegan junk food yes but not all the time but one thing I can say is it's the best choice I've made and it was my daughter that showed me the videos and info on it when she was younger then I went from there and looked into it myself and officially in 2012 that was it for me.

[@suekurtz1024]

Two of my favorite doctors have Minnesota ties. Dr. Barnard and Dr. Mcdougall! Which hospital were you at and was it the same time as Dr. Mcdougall? Thank you for all the knowledge you share with us

[@56pjr]

Eating the way God intended. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. He made us, He knows what is best. Read the bible and find it all there.

[@gazlives]

Well, fish and wine too in the bible.

[@AnnaSzabo]

I’m Christian and agree with you: God wants us to eat pants only

[@davidwilliams4839]

That was true in the beginning. Things changed once Adam and Eve ate of the "Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil". Jesus ate fish and bread. The Israelites ate lamb, goat, fish and dairy ( not from cows though).

[@soybean4805]

This needs to be shared not to just to the vegan demographic. This needs to be shared everywhere!

[@VeganLinked]

don't hold back! :) I have another channel too that is not vegan, it's www.KZbin.com/neofilm. It was my first channel and more music oriented and just whatever... I put vegan stuff on there from time to time to hit the more nonvegan audience also. I try to put my better vegan work videos on there. I'll be flooding it soon with content also :)

[@elaineflauaus6177]

Love listening to you !

[@francinetolf7903]

I love this doctor! And he's a walking advertisement for eating a plant-based diet.

[@sustainablelivingnl773]

It’s so wonderful to hear someone speak the truth. I’m eleven years on a plane based diet. No pain. No pills. It works.

[@שגהש]

I really liked the final point about the word “moderation” being misused to justify bad habits.

[@kathleenbutler9967]

Wow!!! Great video....will be watching this again!!

[@katiajaworski9990]

Fantastic speech!

[@imperfectvegan5724]

Excellent interview!

[@Atheria444]

I had been vegan for eons before I found out I have a REAL gluten problem (Celiac is in my family and I have a definite intolerance) and had to stop eating so many of the foods I relied on. I have to say that being a gluten free vegan sucks.

[@VeganLinked]

I hear yah, I'm not gluten sensitive or celiac but pretty everything I eat doesn't have gluten. I suppose I wouldn't miss it. I don’t think of anything we have that has gluten

[@marionmarkham8268]

Many more gluten-free products... including vegan foods. I've done both for years. Lots of support from the PCRM, Forks Over Knives, Challenge 22, Veganuary, etc. Good luck!

[@Realatmx]

If you suck being gluten free.. Then you should watch this channel raimbowplantlife

[@KgwittheTEA]

He IS Hilarious!!! 😂😊 I love His Honesty Thank God for Him! I’m going to eat like a Gorilla 🦍 This was a one stop shop for me! Question: Have anyone get headaches starting to a vegan diet ?

[@VeganLinked]

Some people get headaches detoxing. Some people get headaches fasting. I imagine they would go away in a couple of days at most.

[@congangbannuocgietdan1410]

What are Dr. Barnard's body composition and biomarkers? He was saying processed foods are better than cheese and steaks :-). Wow, oh wow.

[@VeganLinked]

Yep, Consuming animals is toxic. All I did was remove them from my diet I changed nothing else for the 1st 6 years and my blood work improved significantly. Then I switched to Whole plant foods to take it up a level. Sure processed foods are bad just not as bad, at least certain ones, let's not get too carried away lol. Now doctor Joel Fuhrman may put it differently, e.g. he says a bagel is just as bad as a chicken sandwich. But he's being dramatic really. Nonetheless his point is valid because of his "nutritarian" focus.

[@congangbannuocgietdan1410]

@@VeganLinked Explain how grass-fed beef is toxic? What are your triglycerides level, HDL, fasting insulin, HbA1c? Be careful with certain plants, they carry lots of defense chemical compounds.

[@VeganLinked]

@@congangbannuocgietdan1410 the origin of disease coming from eating animals has been observed at least as far back as the 1800's when all livestock was free range. Concentrated animal feeding operations were not in effect until 1976. Yet in 1960 there was already a significant, positive association between eating animals body parts and "there was approximately a threefold difference in risk between men who ate meat daily and those who did not eat meat. This is the first study to clearly show a dose-response relationship between meat consumption and ischemic heart disease risk." pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6527990/ But the mechanisms of action have been getting stronger and stronger. And they appear to be independent of whether the animal is grass fed or not. If you look into oxidated dietary cholesterol, oxidated heme iron, cholin and carnitine metabolizing into trimethylamine n oxide, endotoxins, arachidonic acid, siailic acid, etc... you will find many mechanisms of action causing inflammation and endothelial lesions progressing into macrophages and ultimately resulting into clogged arteries. These are just some of the ways in which animals are toxic. Plants have on average 64 times more antioxidants so they are anti-inflammatory. And those toxins you're talking about are destroyed when sprouting or soaking or fermenting or cooking and because we are much bigger than a little bug they really doesn't hurt us even if we do consume a little here and there. Plants are protective against heart disease and premature death. They promote endothelial health if you don't wait to long to go vegan and aren't abusing yourself in other ways at least...

[@VeganLinked]

@@congangbannuocgietdan1410 My triglycerides in 2010 just before going vegan were 80 and HDL was 45 and LDL was 107. Total 168. I went vegan right after that. 7 vegan years later triglycerides went down to 48, HDL up to 52 and LDL down to 60. Total 121

[@VeganLinked]

@@congangbannuocgietdan1410 my glucose stayed the same at 85

[@1HorseOpenSlay]

The way this story started was really strange because ribs in a hospital cafeteria was my first realization that there was something wrong with this food. It was the first time I rejected meat. It still took a few months until I stopped. I have since found out that I am allergic to a lot of vegetables. As a doctor, what would you say are the most mild fruits/ veggies and legumes? Maybe allergies have something to do with my tiredness. I'm allergic to peas, brussel sprouts and everything in that family, as well as mustard and everything in that family. Tomatoes are also a problem ( according to the tests) and it's sad because I love all those things!

[@VeganLinked]

Consult with the lifestyle medicine practitioner and just hone in on a meal plan that fits your dietary needs and I'm sure you'll be fine. There are tens if not hundreds of thousands of edible plant options with them legumes, greens, grains, fruits, veggies, mushrooms, seeds, herbs and spices to choose from and tailor your diet to your specific needs and desires.

[@stevengreen11]

Strange how similar our first lightbulb moments were. My first lightbulb went off when I was in the hospital cafeteria where I worked as a Histology lab assistant. They were also serving ribs. :D And it occurred to me that the flesh we were eating was not that different than the specimens we received in the lab. Not long later I was vegetarian. Now I'm vegan. No reason not to be vegan. Go vegan.

[@VeganLinked]

I'd love to get your story if you're okay with it!

[@stevengreen11]

@@VeganLinked yeah absolutely. Do you just want me to comment it back?

[@VeganLinked]

@@stevengreen11 you may contact me or send me your contact info via veganlinked.com/getinthemix/

[@peaceful9940]

INSPIRATIONAL. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@vick7848]

The 🐐 Loved the video and all the information/insight he gave.

[@Raddiebaddie]

We are thankful for Doctors Barnard, Gregor, McDougal, and the like💚

[@mosfet500]

Thank you Dr. Bernard. It may be unethical to do a vegan vs keto but what if you do the study with groups already on those diets? 50 years no meat, perfect health.

[@VeganLinked]

What's the point when we can already see that it's totally fine, healthy, sustainable, and the only ethical way to be vegan? I mean to what extent will we go to experiment, what if eating human babies is as healthy as eating plants do we really need to know this? Lol

[@mosfet500]

@@VeganLinked Aren't we taking that for granted? The first thing I ask myself as a scientists is, "what if I'm wrong?". Eating babies would be destroying life for the purpose of experimentation. If two groups are comprised of individuals who have chosen to eat a specific way then we are not interfering with their rights or health choices. We do have studies that compare vegans to meat eaters, the Seventh Day Adventist study does compare individuals who have personally made dietary and life choices, look what we've learned from that study. Refining it to keto over long term will add to the data we already have. Let's remember science is not capable of absolutes, as new data is analyzed we refine our hypothesis, this is our goal.

[@VeganLinked]

@@mosfet500 I'm very aware of the SDA studies. There is zero need to experiment on eating non-human animals that are just as alive as a baby is. Obviously eating animals requires "destroying" a life. I understand your point though that since these individuals are already eating this way then the experiment isn't imposing any sort of ethical violation. And as you've said we already have those studies. I do not believe we are obligated to learn more about what happens when we eat animals. We already know enough. Now it is time to stop and evolve forward on the premise of eating vegan. Clearly vegan is the most ideal on every level. So we only need to be studying how to take veganiam as far as possible and do everything in our power to avoid the continued exploitation and de-evolving practice of eating animals. But of course there's going to be people that will study these things nonetheless so it's not like we need to invest in that direction when others probably will continue to.

[@mosfet500]

@@VeganLinked I agree, a lot of propaganda. The meat, dairy and egg industries have quite a bit to lose, that's for sure but just like cigarettes they will continue as long as possible to create doubt around their products in the hopes of keeping people hooked on them. Propaganda is a very hard thing to overcome when it has the force of money behind it and these industries have learned from tobacco and personally I don't think most meat eaters will be converted, just like there are smokers today. People only want to hear what enables them to keep doing what they want. I have an older brother who has already had two open heart surgeries while I don't take a single med. He will never stop eating meat and his wife will never stop smoking even though it is killing them both. It's like climate change, people are being flooded and burned out but they still won't admit CC is anthropomorphic.

[@wolfganghorak]

Great as always Dr. Bernard!

[@blueotter5990]

Marmite and nutritional yeast for B12!

[@VeganLinked]

nooch is usually fortified with B12, just don't get it with folic acid, that's dangerous....

[@jenniferjames8876]

And vegimite.

[@susanmeisels8692]

"not related to logic...", "people who are off on one of the other rings of Saturn...". Classic Barnard!

[@mikebrigandi_]

hes 70 years old?!!!! looks great for his age

[@davycrockett8886]

Love Dr. Barnard! Carnivore or keto diet studies are unethical.

[@smudge8882]

@@pastorpeteonthestreet3112 God never said not to eat carbs

[@ms.yulduz397]

Keto can be vegan. With no sugar and fats from seeds, nuts and oil.

[@kathleenbefittwell]

Great video! Love Dr. Barnard 🤓 When was this filmed?

[@VeganLinked]

I videographed it a couple of months ago.

[@kathleenbefittwell]

@@VeganLinked Cool, thank you! I'm always curious how recent responses are, especially when thinking about science-related topics. Nice work!

[@aljanet1514]

What a class act. Thank you.