Why Carbs Are Actually the Answer To Reversing Diabetes | Interview with Cyrus Khambatta, PhD

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Cyrus Khambatta, PhD
Mastering Diabetes Cofounder, Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Cyrus Khambatta, PhD earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 2003, then earned a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from the University of California at Berkeley in 2012. He is the co-author of many peer-reviewed scientific publications.
He is the co-founder of Mastering Diabetes and Amla Green, and is an internationally recognized nutrition and fitness coach who has been living with type 1 diabetes since 2002. He co-created the Mastering Diabetes Method to reverse insulin resistance in all forms of diabetes, and has helped more than 10,000 people improve their metabolic health using low-fat, plant-based, whole-food nutrition, intermittent fasting, and exercise.
He is the co-host of the annual Mastering Diabetes Online Summit, a featured speaker at the Plant-Based Nutrition and Healthcare Conference (PBNHC), the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Conference (ACLM), Plant Stock, the Torrance Memorial Medical Center, and has been featured on NPR, KQED, Forks Over Knives, Healthline, Fast Company, Diet Fiction, and the wildly popular podcasts Plant Proof and Nutrition Rounds. He is a co-author of the upcoming book Mastering Diabetes with Robby Barbaro, MPH.
Mastering Diabetes website: www.masteringdiabetes.org/
To follow Mastering Diabetes on Instagram: / masteringdiabetes

[@johnandrew2370]

Wow, Cyrus your knowledge of the keto diet is SPOT on. You described exactly what I am going through now. Long term keto dieter, down over 80 pounds and now have terrible cholesterol and glucose numbers. EVERY KETO DIETER SHOULD SEE THIS! THANKS AJ

[@mareezy]

What are you going to do now?

[@MethodiousMind]

I am no keto enthusiast, as I love my fruits and vegetables, but if your numbers are whack but you feel great, what's the problem???

[@rithvikkiran]

I love listening to Cyrus talk about Diabetes! He is a genius and such a great guy!

[@bretstevens262]

Thank you for having Cyrus on! His combination being science based, knowledgeable, succinct, articulate, and amazingly patient. Chef AJ, you are a great host and thank you for everything that you do!

[@Havanero1]

Dear AJ: Mr. Khambatta is "Genial". He lays it clear and simple, yet he also knows the biochemestry behind it all!!

[@emilyantiqua]

This is probably my favorite interview you’ve ever done AJ. Thank you

[@relaxgood512]

People have to understand that when you eat carbs from whole foods that were designed by nature you can’t go wrong. Nature doesn’t make mistakes people do.

[@katieforeman7947]

well said!

[@rhondarobinson8443]

Love it!! Yes, well said!! I eat so much more fruit now as a Type 2 and my fasting blood glucose was 93 this morning.

[@eva-nr2bs]

I like your comment...........

[@jamesart9]

What about when nature makes a cow, or human, with two heads, or a leg growing out it's back? Nature makes TONS of mistakes, for natural variation is the norm. Fortunately, nature, (long term called evolution) takes care of most by not letting them breed or letting die quickly. (Giving the illusion of no mistakes by cleaning up after itself.) Which PROVES your point, but clarifies it, somewhat.

[@willdenham]

I'm surprised he backed off of WFPB being a fits all diet. I guarantee that McDougal would say it, especially the starch heavy version, is the natural diet of human beings.

[@g.e.boroush5176]

At 1:23, Chef AJ and Cyrus discuss fatty acids which some critics say they must be deficient in because they do not eat nuts, seeds, avocados, etc. Chef AJ stated that she's had her fatty acid profile 'done' and disclosed in a public video to find that her fatty acids profile is completely fine and sufficient. This caused me to remember that in reading Dr. Will Bulciewicz's book, Fiber Fueled, that when one consumes a sufficient amount of plant material aka fiber, the bacteria in the microbiome produce for us the fatty acids for us. This is the symbiotic relationship in action between us and our microbiome. A high fiber diet allows the microbiome to create the fatty acids we need.

[@catherinebell122]

Never miss Cyrus Khambatta interviews! He is a must listen and read for everyone whether they are diabetic or not. 👏🏻👏🏻🥰🥰🎉

[@charlottelucero4900]

I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes 5 months ago -- my primary doc directed me to your book and the Exam Room -- I'm amazed at the results after a few months -- I feel better, lost 21 pounds, sleeping better, more energy - grateful to all your research and educating those of us who what to feel better -- the side benefits of looking better. 👏👏

[@CHEFAJ]

I am so happy to hear that--who is your primary doc?

[@noellecuisine8912]

I absolutely love them ! Even if not diabetic their conferences, book, interviews are profoundly inspiring and made a difference for me….. cheers again and again to You to them ! ❤

[@helenapayne3414]

Chef AJ gets better everytime I listen to her❤There is something about her enthusiasm, compassion and knowledge that really improves with time

[@CHEFAJ]

Why thank you!

[@cindyyoung5098]

I could listen to Cyrus talk all day long.

[@maztergee]

Wow , of all the videos I've watched on Carnivore, Keto, High Carb, Fruitarian, Vegan, Vegetarian, etc etc.. No one has ever explained Insulin Resistance in such understanding detail like this,, Amazing, Thank you so much Cyrus, you are totally awesome. In nature, there is no high Fat with high Carbohydrates, Avocados and Olives are low in Sugar/carbs. Only humans combine Fat and Carbs/sugar together mostly unnaturally like in puddings/desserts, Burgers in Buns, Potatoes fried in oil etc. . makes so much sense. I can eat plain potatoes no issue, is I eat fried in fat I get bloating and acne.. doh!

[@Tam438]

durian's the only example I can think of (which is about 30% fat) but that's the only one, it's certainly very rare

[@freetrailer4poor]

Not true you can eat hamburgers and cheese alone.

[@freetrailer4poor]

Look at crackers, wo salt and oil no one would eat them

[@wellnesscanceradvocate8564]

Totally agree

[@Honeybee1975..]

I so appreciated the way he explained everything. I actually got what he was saying and it made so much sense! Enjoyed this podcast and watched it to the end. May have to watch it several more times so that it all sinks in! Thank you for this podcast!🥰👍

[@Srindal4657]

Cyrus makes a lot of sense. Talk about solving the long term problem

[@tammyinwv1]

This is the absolute best and most informative video i have heard from cyrus, and i am a nurse.

[@baletha1]

Thank you so much I am seeing such a wonderful difference I was told I have type 1 at 42 y.o I am almost 73 now and in very good condition except for the diabetes I've followed the cousins method and haven't ate anything carb for years and years well thank you so much now I'm really starting to sew my blood sugar go away down and I feel so much better. You have helped me so much I listen to you everyday and thank you AJ.whole food plant based is fantastic.

[@jackiefloretan]

One of the best interviews by Cyrus, so in depth and his is based on Science, thank God!

[@lindamaturan2134]

Thanks again to both of you, more power in your careers. I'm always a fan of both of you.

[@amg0788]

What a great conversation! Cyrus has so much enthusiasm! I can listen to him all day 😌

[@Nadege949]

Thank you Chef AJ! This was a wonderful interview!

[@janamishra5011]

LOVED this!!! Thank you to you both...This was so informative!!!

[@Tam438]

Haven't watched this yet, but you look incredible AJ! glowing...such an inspiration!

[@deniseunknown4576]

I love you both! So much info! And Cyrus and his explanations are awesome! Thank you!

[@catsrus2890]

Fantastic video! Thank you!!! So much information that I need to watch again!

[@kapushthethird]

He is fantastic! I will need to listen to this conversation few more times to fully understand all details.

[@LJK9]

I love listening to Cyrus! Chef AJ, you are glowing!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you!

[@Aneedanothaone]

I agree AJ looks like she has reversed the aging process 😀👍

[@osnatshaibe1534]

Was very enjoyable ❤️👍🙏

[@debeyers1042]

Thank you, Cyrus & Chef AJ. Very informative!

[@SWLion26]

AJ, thanks for doing what you do. You and Cyrus are awesome.

[@lisaferrin362]

This was so helpful!! Cyrus is great at communication! Easy to understand! Thankyou both! Appreciate your time!

[@CHEFAJ]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@donnadurham8045]

Love this interview!

[@Bellahope11]

Wow!!! Super informative interview thank you so much!!!

[@christinesylvester5987]

I made myself so sick. 5 years of stupidity (keto). 3 months WFPB and I feel so much healing and energy. Also, I tried this way of eating before keto and failed. I don't know why...this time...easy..food tastes great. I feel fantastic. Thank you!

[@CHEFAJ]

Good for you!

[@zoraimajurado9225]

you both are amazing thank u very much god bless u🙏🏻

[@suzyn9119]

Such a wealth of knowledge..... so interesting.

[@LebecEgirlSews]

Thank you...this was so informative !!!

[@moonpathwoman]

Great info for myself as well as for me to share with my classes!

[@Tam438]

Cyrus is great! So articulate, this is fascinating!! 🙏

[@nidhubandeb1294]

Doctors suggested me to put stent for 90% blockage in RCA and 60-70% in LCX and LAD within a week for that I suffured severe angina. But after introducing 80% fruits and raw vegetables and leafy greens vegetables in my diet for three months my angina has reduced atleast 50-60% which is amazing. My blood sugar and blood pressure also reduced significantly. Hats off to all medical nutritionists 🙏 and should be introduced the nutrition as a major subject in medical school and all doctors must have knowledge of neutrition which is a sad state of affairs of medical syllabus.

[@lisengel2498]

Phantastic interview - so filled with info and hope 💚🍀

[@Aneedanothaone]

Missed this live but love these KZbin videos . Thank you @Chef AJ 🙏 it annoys me that KZbin have ads before your show promoting Grundy”s theories etc but that is beyond our control I guess.

[@jeanettejordan1143]

The best video yet!

[@mareezy]

He's a very good speaker. Of course, AJ too, she's the best

[@leelapurushothaman3815]

i love ur explanantions ...so easy to understand

[@shayincolorado5214]

10/20/21 = Thank you so much Cyrus Khambatta, PhD., for teaching me and thousands of others about fat and the affects of fat with chronic diseases, especially animal fat and HOW to identify the high fat intake after 3 days of tracking, then reduce it to LESS than 15% and to INCREASE our plant-based diet to 60%, 70%, 80% or higher daily, thank you so much for real. YOU are amazing, thank you sincerely!

[@nuraanmarthinus3908]

Amazing knowledge that u sharing with the world. Thank you soooooooo much. God bless you all. Cape Town South Africa

[@tammiehimes6737]

Mylanta...... 29 years type one ( brittle diabetes) hit the nail On the head .... I eat low carb and don’t lose much weight but since insulin isn’t required for protein that’s why I turn to it..... recently started requiring more insulin and knew that wasn’t good at all ...... started exercising and it has helped but I love this a video million times. My eye dr turned me toward low glycemic index last week when we were discussing my diabetes and by way I have no signs of diabetes in my eyes❤️. But I have over used my insulin to keep my levels low ......

[@peayen5008]

He explains everything so succinctly. Great video!

[@CHEFAJ]

Glad it was helpful!

[@reneemoorefield2746]

I thank God for all the info you have given the information may save my life

[@noellerizzato3914]

Thank you so much for this great interview AJ he is so knowledgeable and wonderful and explaining physiology! I love what you do, we would love to have guys like you in Europe, maybe we can bridge the gap online at some point! We are also a plant strong family! Cheers and a great summer to you

[@CHEFAJ]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@swim610]

Thank you Chef AJ for bringing all these doctors to us!

[@CHEFAJ]

Our pleasure!

[@juliehamel4518]

Thank You 💖

[@jeffxcc]

Awesome interview video...Thank you!

[@heatherlandeen8968]

This one video I have been waiting for and so much info .. I really needed it ,it put it all in perspective for me and what really happens .. I've been diabetics for 1 year and try to get off the medicine.. when diagnosed I was told to go online for diabetics and there diets and no.meter to check my sugar, I was lost .. thank you

[@sunshineandhappiness6014]

2nd time listening to this! Cyrus is a genius. Period, end of story. As he says. 😄

[@venusiandesigns]

❤ it learning a lot from all of you, thank you

[@kenweidemoyer2221]

Good video, I am starting to get more of an understanding of what's going on. thanks.

[@vickitate7148]

This three step explanation is the best I've heard. I excuse fats easily because of the increased pleasure in the beginning. This is such a great key step I have missed over and over!!! Just because it is a NON ANIMAL fat makes only a little difference. I have taken in the thought that, as an older person I need a little more fat and sugar.

[@jacquelynhill1598]

Great information!

[@elainebraindrain3174]

Thank you both for your sincerity and passion to help us.

[@CHEFAJ]

Our pleasure!

[@m.r.6222]

c-Peptide levels can be increased a bit by exercise, whole food fiber, fasting and vitamin D intake. Avoid Niacin. I'm doing the MD program through the book and interviews, when I eat carbs my BG goes up, but it comes down much faster than if I was eating refined carbs and it's getting better slowly, so eat leass than 30grams of fat, exercise, only eat whole foods, fast and stick with it! It may take longer than you think it should, but IT WILL WORK! Remember how long it took you to get into the state you are in.

[@k8eekatt]

Thank you for your encouraging post!

[@Spicydoc1]

That is awesome. So I still didn’t understand from the interview whether 30 g of fat includes whole food plant-based sources or other sources.

[@talgara69]

Truly awesome

[@rajeevhada4989]

Thank you so much. I just had a heart attack last week. I have changed to plant based diet by listening to Cyrus and Dr. Esselstyn on plant based diet for Heart disease.

[@myindiemusic4291]

hope you are much better now!

[@louismlok]

Thanks for the video teaching, Both of you are Amazing .

[@CHEFAJ]

Our pleasure!

[@kefirheals7383]

I agree with "Teresa's comment" during the interview - excellent interview. I learned SO MUCH. It took me three days to watch it, because it was 2 hours, and my husband kept interrupting me.

[@juanramos9660]

I just became plantbased. Thank you so much.😥❤❤❤❤❤

[@daniellanoel7277]

God bless you and you willy know what talking about ❤

[@snowleopard7952]

Thank you Cyrus and AJ. This video has clarified things for me. For twenty years, I was fat free vegetarian and never had problems with high cholesterol or high blood sugar. At that time, my blood panel labs, taken twice a year by my anti aging doctor, were always at healthy, optimal levels. High good cholesterol, low bad cholesterol, and optimal blood sugar. I went paleo about 5 years ago, and lost 30 pounds after my divorce. I only ate dairy, meat, and vegetables, no carbs. For the first 3 years, I maintained my weight at 130 lbs and thought it was great to be skinny. I'm post menopausal now and 5'8" tall. While paleo, I ate no processed foods, only organic fresh vegetables, olive oil, nuts, cheeses and meats, avocados, peanut butter. But there was one problem, one very big problem, ever since I went paleo, my blood labs have been terrible. My bad cholesterol is high and my fasting blood sugar is over 100 and my A1 C - all lab results say I have the beginning of heart disease and that I'm pre-diabetic. My weight is also back up at 160 pounds and a size 12. I gained all the weight back 5 years on the low carb paleo diet when I initially lost 30 pounds the first 3 years and maintained a size 4-6.and I'm not eating any different, and I'm actually exercising more. In addition to gaining all the weight back - my blood labs are unhealthy!!!! Not worth it!!! After watching this video last week, I have become vegetarian again. I'm going back to my old way of eating in the 80's and 90's, cutting out all fat and nuts, even my organic flax seed oil from Trader Joes and olive oil . From now on, i'm 100% fat free and will no longer eat avos, coconuts, any kind of nuts or p-nut butter, no more cheese or chicken, salmon or animal product of any kind. I'm happy eating all whole grains and fruits/vegetables, lots of baked potatoes, and beans. I ate like this all through my twenties and thirties and am happiest this way, not consuming animals. I will check back after I get my blood labs taken and tested for diabetes and cholesterol and A1c, which should be end of this summer. At this point, I care more about my health than anything else and I'm also happy being a size 12.. I gave up all fat, all meat, all sugar, but I'm not giving up salt or red wine. I also only buy organic and rarely eat at restaurants, I don't eat canned or processed foods of any kind.

[@CHEFAJ]

Good for you--keep me posted on your progress!

[@bryannasample1386]

don't forget to still include healthy fats (only 30g or less as Dr.Cyrus said) of flax/chia seed, avocado, natural nut butters, and/or walnuts bc it is necessary to get all essential fatty acids and omegas! also nutritional yeast flakes seasoning and seaweed for b12. A diet of very low fat(30g of fat or less), moderately high protein(1g per pound of bodyweight +7), and high carbs(literally unlimited amts of fruits, veg, root starches, grains) my favorite vegan proteins are tofu and beans 😋 also Hi omg never give up on the journey I live your story.

[@AsWeSpeak154]

Snow Leopard: I have a very similar story and I've just started my whole food diet again. It's too early for testing but I'm sure my results will have improved. It's my effort to NOT take the cholesterol and diabetes medications which my gp is insisting I take. Please keep us informed on your progress and thanks for sharing your story.

[@Tam438]

You were prediabetic with no carbs in your diet? no starchy veg? that's amazing! hope you're doing well now...

[@AsWeSpeak154]

@@lf7065 Keto is a very unhealthy way of eating. I did it for awhile and my blood works are crazy. I immediately got off and I'm back to my WFPB diet and can't wait to see my next blood results. A friend who continued is now in rehab after a stroke which damaged his speech and one side of his body. No one is officially saying it was caused by the Keto diet but I suspect it is.

[@snowleopard7952]

My hero!

[@vintageleaf4115]

Great info!

[@eva-nr2bs]

Where is the button for "million" thumbs up ???? !!!

[@cbbaby2012]

I love her smile! 😁

[@potterylady44]

Alright Cyrus! Let me tune in!😁😁😁

[@lauried4439]

Such a great video, Chef AJ! Thank you! AND you look SO beautiful! What an inspiration you are!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you so much!

[@jeanettejordan1143]

He explains things so we'll!

[@shyrosekeshvani56]

Thank you, chef AJ, and Cyrus Amazing video. Chef AJ you always look so pretty.

[@CHEFAJ]

Thanks so much!

[@elainebraindrain3174]

Large mammals eat no or little fat but are supported by plants/grains. Makes sense for humans.

[@philais]

no it doesn't. we were made to eat meat.

[@angelaspielbusch1237]

Super awesome video!

[@CHEFAJ]

Glad you liked it!

[@sherrprince6181]

I had someone to tell me I need oil for my nerve endings. I could become depressed not eating oil. What? I just told them oil affects my veins which in return affects my heart and other organs in a bad way. I feel great not eating oil.

[@ljswinney3025]

He just answered what I was trying to here give it time for the fat to reduce and then things will start to smooth out I'm in I ate pineapple and got a rush and then I was ready to stop immediately so I went looking on KZbin to find an interview with him answering that very question I'm going to stay with it until things smooth out I'm staying with veggies and fruits thanks Chef AJ for the right question to asked

[@taramateeboodoo7631]

😊😂😂I am Tara,from Florida

[@philais]

eat beef butter bacon eggs

[@shayincolorado5214]

10/20/21 = Thank you Chef AJ for bringing Cyrus Khambatta, PhD to be interviewed, yeh!!!

[@sandral5086]

Explanations were 👌

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you 🙂

[@myrnaleon8464]

Now I'm totally confused! It will take awhile to rethink all these new ideas you're saying g, Dr. Khambatta.

[@philais]

not think....run.

[@bbdd1055]

Great information

[@CHEFAJ]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hairway2heavensalon541]

Thanks for this info. I’m going to try it. I’ve been low carb since 2019 and I had cabbage and my glucose went to 174 after two hours.

[@freetrailer4poor]

I had rice, magic sauce, grape juice and blood sugar went to 220. That is 1 hr.

[@snowleopard7952]

You speak the truth🌈🌟

[@swiftswift8896]

Amazing Episode❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thanks Chef AJ for amazing sir cyrus on the show

[@aliciamacdonald6581]

Every time I see a video that sparks my interest like this one, I look at the length of the video. Almost two hours is way too long. I am sure that the conversation can be shorter and to the point so that we are able to get the information in an efficient way. I do appreciate the education.

[@MethodiousMind]

I know. It's so d - - n ridiculous how long videos are these days.

[@debstayblessed9549]

Thanks for sharing. I ate whole food plant based for a few years. Then discovered i have antiphospholipid syndrome. K rich green leafy veggies (what i generally indulged in) has to be minimized. One Dr. suggested I continue to eat all those greens and just be drugged more with warfarin. Who wants that? I practically eliminated all those greens. I continue to consume other God given good foods. Nuts seeds fruits vegetables legumes..🍅🍓🍒🍎🍇🍉

[@fraidavarah647]

Love all your guests and great interviewing. Could you please tell me what app tracks the calories, fat content of foods etc that Cyrus recommends to his patients

[@CHEFAJ]

He mentioned "my fitness pal"

[@rhondarobinson8443]

Also Cronometer

[@judithhoell7633]

Chef A J you look amazing!

[@CHEFAJ]

Why thank you!

[@geno5169]

Cyrus this was one of greatest vedio’s I’ve seen. Just to let you know I was doing the keto low carb and high fat diet thing for 5 year’s.my wife and family kept me it wasn’t healthy for me. I didn’t listen until I got tired of my high blood pressure and seeing my lower belly fat. I started journey on my plant based this mouth.I lost more weight with more belly fat .my wife thinks I shouldn’t eat all plant based because I’m losing too much weight. What should I do or tell her? All I’m doing is watching you’re vedio’s and reading your books AJ.

[@CHEFAJ]

Cyrus most likely will not see this comment. I think you have your answer...the proof is in how you feel and the positive results you're experiencing.

[@Iranda_]

Now that explained a lot to me! Especially why while transitioning from regular (read: fatty) diet, I was sooooo sleepy after consuming rice, potatoes etc. I used to virtually lose consciousness after devouring a plate of rice and veg. Now it is normal, I feel great, and I wish I could share with you the photograph of my very thick and hearty minestrone, full of wonderful textures and aromas, of which I just cooked a huge pot to eat over several days!

[@LillyAnnHouston]

Wish we could get the recipe.

[@Iranda_]

@@LillyAnnHouston It's variation of recipies you can find on YT. Saute diced onion and celery stalks in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, add tomatoes (both fresh diced and canned. Add water, and when it boils add a can of rinsed garbanzo beans and a can of any other beans, cook, add green leaves, I also added some orange lentils, ad some small pasta. And garlic, too. Spices to your liking. Be careful, all that together makes a huge pot and I had to freeze half of it.

[@Tam438]

Does high insulin make you sleepy? think I read that somewhere? I experience that after a big plateful of rice or potatoes, like a carb coma, totally useless for a few hours after...(i'm fine with fruit thought)

[@teresajablonski454]

Rapid weight loss combined with lack of movement and exercise can lead to gallstone formation because of the rapid mobilisation of excess fat and cholesterol into the bloodstream. Excess cholesterol will then store in the gallbladder and form stones over time. Doctors often then advise people to have their gallbladders removed to avoid painful episodes of billiary colic etc. Weight loss along with sufficient exercise may help this painful condition developing.

[@liawilbourn]

Yay!

[@zg4472]

65 years women, have been vegetarian for many years and the last 5 years my fasting glucose was between 95 - 110. I have done intermediate fasting for 16 hrs, exercise and relatively eating healthy. I was overweight about 40 lb. 3 months ago cut my carb brutally, fasting 20 hrs, exercising 1.5 hr per day after 2 months my glucose did not change or slightly getting worse (increased 5 to 10). Last month I become vegan, no oil, no carb no process food, exercise, fasting and my glucose getting worst, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 am is about 130 and this is not don phenomenon. Any advise greatly appreciated. Got to an endocrinologist, was useless. He told me go and do what you are doing and if you do not get better after six month you can start medication. After 2 months my A1C was 6, C peptide was 2.1. Lost 25 lb in 3 months.

[@meman6964]

There are several places you can go for plant based whole eating program,live in,classes everyday,Dr on staff. There is NO Keto resident program!!! Since it's not long term disease reversal,

[@mshawk1010]

Love Cyrus Khambatta

[@lejohn9281]

I have been in low carb high fat ( avocado, nuts, seeds, olive oil) over 3 years, yes my glucose after most vegetables still high even after 3 hours, it refuses to go down, I bought the book and I am trying low fat, high carb, and will see what happens