WHY DOCTORS DON'T RECOMMEND VEGANISM #3: Dr John McDougall

Huge thanks to John McDougall, M.D., for doing the interview. Dr McDougall is a physician and nutrition expert who teaches better health, including weight-loss through a low-fat, no oil, plant-based starch-based diet. A pioneer in his field, Dr McDougall has been studying, writing and speaking out about the effects of nutrition on disease for over 40 years.
Website: www.drmcdougall.com/
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Huge thanks also to VegSource ( / headveg ) for letting me interview Dr McDougall. It was filmed at their annual Healthy Lifestyle Expo event in LA in October 2016.
Click here to download the complete set of talks / panels from the event: store.vegsource.com/
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[@joannamellinger1774]

He’s not afraid to get fired or offend people. The truth hurts. He is my inspiration

[@carlbowles1808]

Fired by vegans over Thanksgiving turkey 🦃 once every two years? Dr McDougal has earned my respect. 🔫💪🦃👏🏆

[@fender1000100]

He is a man of integrity. The starch solution basically saved my life. I'm serious. 10 years ago. I had the early stages of bowel cancer, type 2 diabetes, gout, high blood pressure. And a friend told me about this book he was reading. He gave it to me. And it changed my life. A year after starting the starch solution diet. Everything I was suffering from WAS GONE. After a lifetime of abusing my body with meat, dairy and processed garbage. God bless this man. We need more like him.

[@BulldogDynasty]

@@fender1000100 well done

[@knpstrr]

he works for himself, he can't be fired

[@cliffordmorris6091]

We need a revolution says Dr McDougall . The US needs another revolution to get rid of Biden and all those who blindly lead us all into hell.

[@nicoleulrich4897]

I’ve lost over 50 lbs eating this way. And people still laugh at the way I eat. Everyday i make sure I eat beans, a sweet potato and spinach. Then other foods. Brown rice, blueberries, oatmeal , other green veggies etc,

[@Martin-bk3sp]

Do you eat floured food? Like pasta or pizza?

[@Gwen-joyful-light]

That's exactly what I eat, oatmeal with frozen blue berries, sugar free syrup to sweeten, almond milk, cinnamon. Zucchini spaghetti with all kinds of peppers and onions, plant based meatballs and low salt pasta sauce, today I cooked lentil soup insta pot . You tube is great for finding vegan recipes from other vegans who make video's. I've lost 10 lbs so far in a little over a month now.

[@monokumannius4522]

Be careful of building deficiencies and insulin resistance over the coming years. You have been warned

[@Martin-bk3sp]

@@monokumannius4522 why?

[@taranhase4396]

fantastic !!

[@theveganbug2674]

I was laid off from the clinic I worked because I spent too much time educating my patients on how NOT to come see me anymore by simply changing to a plant based diet. #veganismisthefuture

[@auntyuber5127]

You were fired for expressing your opinion. I sure hope you dont have a family to provide for

[@Subtlenimbus]

You were let go because you were advocating a herbivore diet to omnivores.

[@greghelton4668]

Start your own business. Vote for Andrew Yang in the meantime.

[@auntyuber5127]

Trump 2020

[@larrymaloney877]

@@Subtlenimbus , nope, the layoff was from threatening the income of medical doctors and the hospital. They abhor any talk about a healthy plant-based diet. Their training, their livelihood is about treating, not preventing disease.

[@annegallagher8284]

Well spoken. Jolly good. I'm 75, and from your advice I need no pills and I'm preparing to walk in a 30 KM event for charity. Thanks again, for your great work, John.

[@smudge8882]

Awesome! Good for you!

[@SuperLammens]

we should start eating at mcdougall and never visit mcdonalds ever again

[@cofal79]

Well MacDonald haven't served real meat for ages, its soya based meat, its plant based... makes you wonder why they have vegetarian burgers. Shows how much you know.

[@gnbbcfrvgbf9802]

@@cofal79 shows how much you know because that i verrry false

[@cofal79]

@@gnbbcfrvgbf9802 Yeah enjoy your soy burgers...

[@fung6418]

agreed lol

[@jasonstephenson3322]

christian falch ur dumb bro

[@prettyone5165]

"People like to hear good news about their bad habits." That is brilliant and correct. People do not want to take responsibility for their own HEALTH.

[@fender1000100]

Right, it's like giving them a pass to continue down a dangerous path.

[@aie_aie_]

It's probably because their bad habits are reactions to emotional wounds... not easy to become aware of them and to change, because it requires healing from within.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Or they also like to hear bad news about good habits!

[@cam1259]

100%

[@jackson1342]

Plant-based news promotes propaganda that fish is unhealthy and actively prompts vegan junk food from subway and KFC and McDonald's so what is it is vegan about your health or the animals if it is about health then why do you make videos when a non-vegan restaurant make vegan junk food I but go all on abord when talking about unprocessed food like fish I wonder Plus The title should be why vegan doctors like to hate anything that's non-Vegan I can make a whole video about why brown rice is unhealthy because the high level of arsenic cause cancer so therefore brown rice is unhealthy what about the DHA IN Fish is better than ALA in plants and much more bioavailable I think I would rather listen to what longest living healthy Japanese are eating whole food unprocessed diets just because most vegans are less likely to smoke and drink alcohol and eat less processed food doesn't mean that vegan diets are Heather at all the fact that pesco-vegetarians had the lowest hazard ratio for all-cause mortality in the Adventist Health Study 2 despite pollution? I can see the ecological and other ethical problems with eating seafood, but doesn't epidemiology contradict the claim that a vegan diet is healthier than a pescovegetarian diet? I don't think I know better, it's just that I see some contradiction here. This study on vegans' use of saying vegan being Heather than meat-eater has clearly shown the opposite true with the fish-eater this doesn't mean vegan diets are unhealthy but not optimal as whole food plants based with some fish since this diet provides all the nutrients from plants and B12 DHA and more biologically available vitamins A and D, therefore, non-vegan diets can be slightly Heather than WFPBD Not all vegans eat this diet vegans do eat refined carbs also added vegetable oils are and mock meats are not correct to say that vegans are automatically Heather because their diet is vegan Any idea, why pesco-vegetarians had the lowest hazard ratio for all-cause mortality in the Adventist Health Study 2 despite pollution? I can see the ecological and other ethical problems with eating seafood, but doesn't epidemiology contradict the claim that a vegan diet is healthier than a pescovegetarian diet? I don't think I know better, it's just that I see some contradiction here. Thanks for your reply. The level of mercury in fresh Atlantic salmon is 220 parts per billion mercury so which means That a 3oz serving is equal to 85 grams of Salmon 220/1000000000 equal 0.00000022 grams of mercury x1000 to milligrams then it's 0.00022 milligrams x1000 to micrograms then it's 0.22 microgram x85 for 3oz serving 18.7 micrograms of mercury The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that 0.1 mcg per kg) of body weight per day is the maximum safe dose of mercury. So 18.7 mcg from fish I am weighing about 73kg that's about 161 lb So Roundabout 0.10mcg per lb so my exposure Is within the safe non-risk limit if I eat 85 grams every day which is a lot I eat about 85 grams of salmon 3 times a week so my total consumption a week is about 255grams that's equal to 9oz a week Now we have to x3 the exposure of mercury that's come at 18.7/161 = 0.116149068322981 x3 = 0.348447204968943 Roundabout 0.35 I have to 7x the safe expound limit of 0.1 x7 = 0.7 mcg per pound per week is safe to limit I only would get 0.35 which is well within the safe limit so at this level heavy metals like mercury are completely harmless to get a negative effect you need to be exposed serval times the upper safe limit so you are wrong about fish contains omega 3 and DHA that helps the brain development and lower heart disease anyways if you are still concerned about this explore it safe to eat a fish a couple of times a week the benefits of fish completely outweigh the negative so stop spending misinformation If you still are stubborn about not eating heavy metal you do know that you're exposed to heavy materials at a far higher amount from second-hand smoke brown rice has arsenic that's doesn't mean that brown rice is unhealthy like fish the benefits outweighs the drawbacks of combining fish with prominently plant-based is optimal for health 👍 I am not saying that if you don't eat fish you will be unhealthy or anything you could live as healthy Without eating animals products as well I am just trying to inform people that spending misleading information about the health effects of eating meat and fish is toxic does not help promote veganism because veganism has All to do with animals' ethics and the environment because both of these aspects are harming animals directly or indirectly While health is a personal choice nice logic very mon biased video 😂😂

[@ImGoinHAM13]

I've been plant based for 2 months and a few days and I've lost 35 pounds. Being plant based has truly helped me, I love it.

[@Mizzfm1]

Great I‘ve been plant based for three weeks now. I want lose 25 lb. what’s your meal plan?

[@ImGoinHAM13]

Fartun just whole foods , and exercise

[@KikiAndJeffreyPearl]

Congrats! Are you still at it? We have been plant based for years, it’s the best way to live a healthy life

[@janicerigsbee4129]

I’m new at this I’m obese according to my doctor. She said I should be at 135 pounds. I hope to lose weight by the end of next year.

[@KikiAndJeffreyPearl]

@@janicerigsbee4129 You can do it! When I dropped dairy and meat, I went right back to my "high school" weight and I was in early 50s. Didn't do any extra exercise

[@goldenages7089]

I watched this a month ago and I'm now eating healthy vegetarian meals. I feel great NOT eating animals. I'm saving alot of money on food. I wish I had done this years ago!

[@angelicadecastro9040]

Are you bloated yet? Do you have explosive diarrhea yet? Do you have insomnia yet? Are you mentally unstble yet. Give it 6 moths to year maybe less and you'll get the symptoms. But of course you'll blame on your self its becouse your not doung it right yet your folloelwing all the rules. Nope it's just slowly killing you.

[@MrWackydoodles]

@@angelicadecastro9040 Why are you so full of hate? Cleary it or at least was working for him, why can't you just be happy for others?

[@angelicadecastro9040]

@@MrWackydoodles I'm not happy that my species is dying! I would never be happy for that. Children are being starved by vegan parents this shit has got to stop!

[@MOLLYASMR]

Angelica Sandoval educate yourself and fast...you seem to need to go vegan more than anyone. I guarantee one day when u realize how bloated sick and lazy you are you’ll change your tune.

[@MrWackydoodles]

@@angelicadecastro9040 Do you support abortion?

[@startheangel9760]

Most doctors in the US don't even know what a healthy diet is.

[@kennymartin1244]

You're right, they don't have a clue. Important to note that all medical schools are owned and operated by, or fully sponsored by, big pharma. If "we" were all healthy, non-meat eaters, neither "we," nor the "livestock" would need all of their drugs. I say "we" because I think most people who watch these programs have already figured it out. Seemingly impossible to wake up the masses. Tradition is tough competition. I guess everyone wakes up in their own time; some earlier than others.

[@startheangel9760]

I once watched a video about Honey Boo Boo and they just gave her a diet of KFC to lose weight thinking it was healthy just because it was wrapped in bread crumbs.

[@JustinMorgan105kg]

Medical doctors as their name would indicate are trained to use "medicine." When people go to Medical (medicine) practitioners for treatment what else would they get? Dr's are not trained in medical nutrition therapy, dietitians are. And we generally, with very few exceptions, recommend people move towards a plant based diet.

[@kennymartin1244]

Yes, so true... but I was delivered from my mother's womb by a "medical doctor," as were my own children (and the vast majority of people living in the world today. Just as we are socialized into believing food is entertainment to be enjoyed (also comforter), we are socialized into believing that doctors exist to cure us, (when in actuality, if we're lucky, they merely treat symptoms. Neither of which is true. Welcome to the rabbit hole.

[@rollingwithdrum]

n that's the exact spot where " everything in moderation " BS comes in

[@Octavio516]

Glad i found out about this at 17. I try to spread the word but people are too addicted to bad food and think animal produced food is a must. Been on this lifestyle for 3 weeks now for health reasons and feel great again. I can move like i used to without going numb. I went to the cardiologist and he didnt take me serious. I told him i had numbness, chest pains, dizziness, and felt tired very easily. All he did was check my pulse and sent me home. Never been so disappointed. Glad i found this and its slowly healing me.

[@SandyCheeks63564]

Keep eating healthy! As many vegs as you can. At Least one big serving of vegs a day. Oh, and get a different Dr! What a quack. He IGNORED your chest pains? He should have his license revoked!! It often seems only the rich get good health care. But at least we can educate ourselves and get ourselves healthy. My Grandmother lived on rice n beans (and salad), and chicken stew & fish all her life--lived to 98. And walked 5 flights up every day til probably her 60's. Get a new dr now though! Healing takes time, and your symptoms sound SERIOUS. Do the meds at least for now, and keep up the veg diet, and hopefully you can get off the meds soon. Good luck!

[@JustMe-pq7je]

They only want to hear the good news about their bad habbit. I have been met by some to ridicule me indirectly. But that is because they are protective about their bad habit.

[@barbbeyer312]

Good for you Mayo! I didn't find plant based eating until i was 66. Ut i lost 45vpounds and fot off all medications. I've never felt better in my life. Enjoy the good long life you have ahead of you!😁

[@user-sq8mw3ed8n]

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[@mariechiaramonte6825]

Don’t give up.. find a good holistic nutritional doctor if you need some help!!.. the standard American diet is nothing but CRAP!!!!.. look at all the unhealthy people everywhere eating trash!!.... also watch “ EATING OUR WAY TO EXTINCTION “.. it’s very informative and will help you know where your food comes from and the consequences of its production.. I highly recommend vegan plant diet.. see what works for you.. most importantly keep educating yourself.. theres tons of great information.. I also love Dr.Zach Bush.. find like minded friends.. even one is better than none.. don’t let other people influence you to not care about seeking a healthy diet and the welfare of the earth and animals!!..keep seeking the truth.. the meat dairy industries are nothing but greedy monsters that have no concern for your well being!!!.. I LOVE nutrition!!.. best wishes!!!

[@KikiAndJeffreyPearl]

It’s Jeffrey, I have been 100% plant based for three years now. When I dropped dairy and meat, my body automatically went back to my “correct weight” it was my high school weight. We are helping people live there best lives and this is one of the pillars. We are writing a book and putting chunks up here on YT.

[@jenniferbecca3050]

Yeah well, I'm not vegan and I've lost 10lbs in 2 months from getting rid of my T4 medication, but I take iodine and a few other supplements. The weight just fell off; went from 128 to 118lbs. I don't eat shellfish or port products. I believe it has more to do with your body type and genes; not being vegan.

[@spookyvegan1402]

I love this man! He speaks the truth!!! I’m vegan & 47 and in perfect health ❤️

[@cavl894]

And how long have you been vegan?

[@cavl894]

How long have you been vegan then? How many years non stop?

[@johnbarasch1917]

How u get b12 supplements don't do good with me

[@natashahilton6566]

B12 is fortified in many foods, just do some research. I’ve been lactose intolerant my whole life, vegetarian for 4 years and vegan since March 2020. I get blood tests done to check my levels of vitamins, minerals and my nutritional status, and the results have all came back higher than the normal amount expected.

[@jamesdean9357]

what do you supplement?

[@ceciliachang4947]

I like dr Mcdougal.. he care about people and earth and animals. He is man of integrity

[@plc5]

food combining very important . with huge epidemic in China of esophagus cancer medical people took to find out why ? Without the use of computers a staff of chinese record keepers in a matter of two years figured out that the combining of two specifics food together made a chemical carcinogen that had been causing the cancer they corrected the diet and the incidence of cancer disappeared. the doctors who headed this project up I can't recall their names. But Bravo to all!

[@plc5]

food combining very important . with huge epidemic in China of esophagus cancer medical people took to find out why ? Without the use of computers a staff of chinese record keepers in a matter of two years figured out that the combining of two specifics food together made a chemical carcinogen that had been causing the cancer they corrected the diet and the incidence of cancer disappeared. the doctors who headed this project up I can't recall their names. But Bravo to all!

[@bonnies.d.1121]

What two foods?

[@PLASMA33HD]

yes he is very good my favourite is dr kapler for some reason lol

[@hyden1940]

Ridiculous statement and worthless. No more than empty babel

[@cakesinthecity]

Whoa the compilation gave me chills. Go McDougall!! I’m 7 days into starch based vegan diet, lost 6 pounds and constipation totally reversed. I just had a baby at 37 so I’m doing this for both of us!!

[@Herkimerdiamond]

This man just make me cry…. He saved my life………….

[@sustainablelivingnl773]

He is telling the truth. I know. I went from being sick to being healthy with no pills by switching to a whole food plant based diet.

[@marthawissmann8268]

Me too!

[@angelapower9570]

Same

[@plantplanetearth509]

It takes an average of three to seven times for someone to finally turn around and be convinced of an idea or theory. Keep fighting the good fight dr. Macdougal!

[@mildreddavis1684]

It takes time for the new neuropathways to form. It takes time for the subconscious to absorb the new paradigm of information [inform at ion/ion channels]

[@spirituallysafe]

Then read the gospels 7 times 🙂✝️

[@panda59043]

I've lost 70 pounds eating this way!

[@smiitta]

What did you eat please ?

[@Subtlenimbus]

What 13Gladius 2 said.

[@13gladius28]

@@Subtlenimbus T Y

[@wolfsongmoondancer1428]

Congratulations you are the biggest loser!

[@Upbeatnow]

Congrats Tom. I lost 50 pounds last year! (Dr. McDougall deserves a high 5 from me.His video's are like booster shots for my health.)

[@janek49]

What an honest man and doctor who really cares about life and the planet. Love this man.

[@jeffs4809]

I'm a non-perfectionist vegan who aspires to eat more like Dr. McDougall! Keep going Doc!

[@oritsharvit7247]

I am a teacher and i am a vegan and i never stop talking explainng your starch solution. Thank you for your honesty modesty truth and thank you for your fight!

[@elissadavis5657]

Orit Sharvit Don't ever stop fighting the good fight 💪

[@vasiliosagio3127]

gives us a rundown if what you eat thx ..b12 supplimerjt ..where do u get uour iton from

[@Academic_G]

@@vasiliosagio3127 google "plant sources iron"

[@jacksonj69]

Orit Sharvit broccoli is better then all starch sorry and kale and spinach. Rationalize it.

[@greensmoothieparty]

Legacy idea; let's start a chain of fast food restaurants called McDougall's that serve simple, inexpensive meals like rice and beans, potatoes with veggies, etc. This could be an updated version of Bernarr Macfadden's restaurants from a hundred years ago. Kickstarter perhaps? Health is Power! www.greensmoothieparty.com

[@tarasage8856]

Green SmoothieParty why arent there vegan or vegetarian as we call "fast food" restaurants. In the research ive done i think there will be a market for these type of eateries. We have a chinese restaurant in Denville, NJ its called Veggie Heaven if u want Walnut Chicken Spare Ribs general Tso u name it they have it. The taste is amazing! My non-vegan friends love it too.

[@kelleenstubblefield878]

GreenSmoothieParty love that idea. I love eating out, but it's so frustrating because there's not much real whole food plant based food I can buy

[@lenblack1462]

Loving Hut is an Asian Vegan chain. They are international.

[@janek49]

What a great idea! No rich sauces or fancy preparation and presentations, just plain unadulterated whole plant foods, simply cooked.

[@yanostropicalparadise755]

youd go brock in a month

[@d.7819]

I ate sweet potatoes and cabbage and lost so much weight. Majority of it was body fat. I only drank water, coffee and tea. No sugar. No soda and sugary beverages. Wow. Omg.

[@sharonwalters206]

I start the 28 days plant base and I felt so good I have lost 10 lb

[@babycakes8434]

Dr. McDougall is so passionate about spreading the good info. We are so lucky to live in the internet era, otherwise I would never know about him❤🎉😊

[@Taggez1]

He has a very logical approach and he's honest; he always tells the truth. I love it

[@Mollidew]

How do you know? This guy is an extremist. He knows very well humans are NOT and have never been herbivores. I really detest people like this that spew food propaganda. This guy is a loony and a well known one.

[@porkyo123]

Tovis is this guy the picture of health?

[@babushkapoponick3384]

porkyo123 no

[@twinklestar4814]

porkyo123 He wasent healthy before he started The Health Supporting diet.

[@OneWithManyThings]

porkyo123 He's not bad for fucking 70....

[@2nozella]

Thank you Dr. Mcdougall. My husband and I now eat a plant based diet. NO DAIRY, NO MEAT! We feel so much better, and I am passing the word. Sincerely, Sue

[@bonnies.d.1121]

Right on, Sue! Same here!

[@ramonaweldt6677]

Sue I have started 2020

[@Neesha242]

Riz P me tooo

[@kennykusnadi2777]

@Riz P give it a few months, the gas is a by product of the "bad" microbiomes in ur gut (the bacteria that digest meat) reacting to the beans. After a few months on going animal product free, those gi problems will subside

[@michellemichelle5202]

Riz P Because you’re fiber deficient. A lot of meat eaters are.

[@naomimay82]

I have been vegan almost two months now! Giving up dairy and meat was rough at first; it has been an adjustment learning to eat. When I felt like giving up, I watched a video about the meat and dairy industry( slaughter houses). After watching that video, I lost the desire to ever go back to eating meat!!! I bawled through the whole dang video. Now I feel sick to my stomach at the thought of eating meat. I don’t want anything to have to die in order for me to have food.

[@brandonterzic]

I been veg my whole life. I am 6'4 200lbs and am in great health. you will be fine...

[@nancyt6895]

This is a man (and physician) of integrity. It is rare to see someone so true to his or her convictions day after day and year after year.

[@joycenagy3140]

Tried Keto for about 10 days. Nearly gave myself heart failure. I've gone vegetarian the last week and I've not felt this good in awhile.

[@ah-ss7he]

Joyce Nagy any updates???

[@jjp7914]

I tried keto...i ended up in the hospital with bad graves disease flare ups and dehydration from vomiting. Never again...the starch solution has me down 30 pds since nov 1st 2019 with only 15 pds to goal weight. I will eat this way for life. 🌱

[@ramonaweldt6677]

JJ P I too went on kito and lost a few kilos in 2019 and switched on to vegan 2020 as I learn more about plants and starch solution .

[@annecaulder9495]

My son wanted to do vegetarian keto, and my fingernails were nonstop splitting. They’ve never been so short in my life. I switched to plant based, and my fingernails are growing like crazy. It’s a good indicator of nutrition for me.

[@fung6418]

same except ill still have creamer with my coffee and wont give up eggs lol

[@lilicunha6824]

The best doctor ever! He saved my life!

[@Will4fun]

I have read Dr. McDougall's books and watched his videos for over 30 years. I am just now going to follow ALL of his dietary recommendations. What amazes me is that on his website, all information is FREE. Where else can you get scientifically based information with no ties to the meat and dairy industry....and receive it with NO STRINGS attached !!!

[@ukiyuhahsuh478]

Dr. McDougall is slaying the keto diet second by second so ruthlessly, what a savage. Go doc

[@calisongbird]

lwf51 yikes

[@Hakkeholt]

@lwf51 keto is not for people sitting behind a desk all day.

[@tlyons8537]

I am on dialysis due to keto diet and Atkins...did not know it was messing up my kidneys! I am on fruits and veggies right now...blood work that shows kidney function going back to the normal levels now but I am very disappointed and hurt that I listened to the lies that they are healthy diets

[@Gemelli2906]

@@Hakkeholt I tried keto for 8 weeks only lost 3lbs. Now I'm doing the plant based diet from now on...i don't care if I lose weight. I'm a 2 year crc survivor.

[@Deron8564]

I'm the leanest I've ever been eating a starch-based diet. Used to be fat when I was eating the sugar-sweetened beverages and animal products.

[@thetruthseek7866]

Dr McDougal you have helped convert me! 2 years vegan now. And I have gotten like 5 others to go as well! Thank you for all your work. Yes you still are effective

[@justanotherindian11]

Are you stil vegan?

[@gwenmahan]

I love his passion! I was diagnosed with RA six months ago and it absolutely sucks and I hate that I’m supposedly supposed to take meds the rest of my life. I’m trying veganism in an effort to change the fate of my health 🙏🏻

[@nightcitydrive534]

Look into Dr. Arnold Ehret's mucusless diet healing system

[@ric0816]

Forget vegan diet if you want to do a favour for your health. Do the research don't get sucked in by a cult.

[@laurab3876]

Gwen, I am the CEO of a nutritional holistic stem cell corporation, I am vegan and plant based, and let me tell you this personal case. My sister was diagnosed with RA when she was 25 years old. For almost 25 years she suffered indescribably pain. She refused to listen to me regarding her diet even though this is what I do. Finally approaching her 50th bd she gave a chance and her pain subsided 80%. When she finally went plant based, she got to reverse her RA condition. Pain free now for over 2 years. Plant based is not a cult. Veganism is true love and respect of animals and vegans could eat horribly bad diets or plant based healthy diets. I am both vegan and plant based. Nothing cultish about me! You can do it!

[@laurab3876]

@@ric0816 veganism is not a diet. Vegans can eat horribly. Veganism is about the ethics of eating animals. Plant based, which includes zero animal products, is the healthiest diet and best choice to help reverse climate change.

[@gwenmahan]

Laura B thank you for sharing that story! I’ve heard similar success stories so I think it can happen for me too. And if not NBD, I’ll just try something else. All we can do is try! I don’t understand when folks have a visceral response to someone’s choice to go vegan - what ulterior motive could vegans possibly have that would define them as a cult? Lol.

[@Etta319]

He is right about how vegans look sometimes. I was at the grocery store the other day and checkout lady asked if I was a vegan. I told her yes and she said that my basket looked different because it was just real veggies and fruits. I shop in the veggies and fruits section and don’t veer elsewhere unless toiletries and what not. . Also I decided to be primarily raw vegan but I will eat a cooked meal ever blue moon or so but don’t want my nutrients cooked out. My health is impeccable because of it.

[@cesarhernandez7108]

So you wouldnt eat beans? you would have cook them, you know...

[@eironhendrix]

That is sooo hard congrats girl 👏

[@cynthiagaudino9272]

GOOD FOR YOU! 👏

[@Etta319]

@@eironhendrix thank you

[@Etta319]

@@cesarhernandez7108 no. Absolutely, you have to cook that so of course things like beans or brown rice or peas, I would cook

[@phollow174]

This guy is still my Food Hero and yes I'm not Vegan but i eat 98% starch/veggies. My health has recovered and weight slowly moving back inline with BMI. Thank you Dr. McDougall

[@VeganismUnspun]

I haven't got to the interview yet, just wanted to say the editing in the first four minutes was fantastic! It's clear that a lot of work went into this.

[@rawintuition]

Great job as always. Really high quality video and information. Thanks for all your hard work. Keep it up!

[@outkast1464]

When rastafarian communities was preaching this no meat lifestyle from since Bob Marley era no one was listening.

[@e.n.b3657]

Ya maan, plant based ... Irie..

[@clickreportifyouareacrybab5942]

This is not exclusive to Rastafarians lol. And people were doing vegan/vegetarian diets way before the "Bob Marley era".

[@angellacothrell8306]

Well said so true

[@babskilover]

Ital is vital, low-tal is fatal...

[@misst.e.a.187]

Bob Marley didn't start Rastafarianism; he observed it.

[@jackiehammerton]

I’m the cook in the family so my husband automatically eats what I eat, and I’m a non-dairy vegetarian. We eat such delicious plant-based meals (I’m convinced I’ve perfected the art of baked sweet potato fries). And we have no problem meeting all our nutritional needs through a variety of vegetables/grains/fruit. It’s effortless to play sports, remain slender despite the volume of food we eat, and have tons of energy. Our digestive health has improved, our ability to concentrate and remain focused has improved... I’m not sure why more people aren’t converting to a plant-based diet with the unbelievable benefits. We’re even saving money by eating a vegetarian diet.

[@larrymaloney877]

What is a "non-dairy vegetarian?"

[@Bearwiffa228]

@@larrymaloney877 vegetarian generally means you eat eggs and cheese/milk (dairy). So a non dairy vegetarian is essentially a vegan that sometimes eats eggs.

[@larrymaloney877]

@@Bearwiffa228 , not so! Most every vegetarian has exception allowing meat and/or dairy. For that reason, their sickness level is similar to meat-eaters. Calling yourself "vegetarian" while eating meat & dairy might soothe one's nerves but you can't fool your body. Meat & dairy causes disease. Hiding it from yourself by calling it "vegetarian" doesn't fool nature.

[@Bearwiffa228]

@@larrymaloney877 vegetarians eat meat? Interesting never heard that one.

[@Bearwiffa228]

@@larrymaloney877 I don't like labels, but I don't eat meat or dairy. Just veggies, beans, fruit, nuts&seeds(eggs on occasion). From my experience vegetarian meant no meat but sometimes dairy/eggs.

[@144Donn]

You are the MAN Dr McDougall! Keep rocking! We are behind you!

[@jeffdeneen7241]

144Donn

[@MrFooChops]

The first 4 mins of this, Ohhh Myy 👍 Nice work Klaus!

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Santa Klaus more like. Make believe. Saying that Santa Claus is at least something beneficial.

[@charlkorb2717]

I love Dr John McDougall, he is the reason i started looking at my diet in a far more responsible light, for both personal health, and environmental issues. South Africa

[@victormillward]

Dr McDougall is the only vegan doctor that the world needs to listen too. Dr McDougall will only be recognised by future generations when we longer have him in this world . Dr McDougall should be appreciated now.

[@sptz87]

I love this man. A very much needed and underrated voice.

[@evagosselin5434]

Dr mcdougal is very interesting to listen to,l wish more people would listen to him,they would be so much better off and so would the precious animals

[@tonyadrifkamswapsw7772]

@@evagosselin5434 I just found him! He was in my recommendations! I'm so happy!

[@sarahfox6375]

Why are these videos not going viral? Is it because Facebook has lost it's steam? I share these there and no one watches them. We've got to figure out how to get people to sit up and watch.

[@amandunn1]

Sarah Fox I've wondered the same thing. They are all "in on it", I never get likes or comments on anything like this I share, but someone's cat video can't get many! What a broken world! Most people just don't want to hear it and are too happy asleep right now I think.

[@JustinMorgan105kg]

If by "all in on it" you're referring to people that are seeing a video about diet and vegan in the same title and passing by because they're not interested in changing their diet then yes, they are all in on it. Nobody wants to hear bad news about their bad habits. No conspiracy theories necessary.

[@amandunn1]

Justin Morgan Facebook, twitter and many other sites are calling anything that goes against the common belief, "fake news", and are censoring what is being posted. I tried at least 5 times to post a video about the true cost of factory animal farming and finally gave up. I tried to post a generic funny cat video and that posted with one try. This isn't the first time this has happened to me.

[@HERBIVOROUSHORSE]

Sarah Fox people are ignorant and cognitively dissonant... they have been eating meat for decades, and their ancestors have been eating it for centuries, even though our physiology shows we aren't built to... show a dissonant human something that goes against their beliefs and attitudes, they bury their head in the sand...

[@ghostofachance8055]

Sarah Fox I know it seems like people don’t watch videos. Not everyone isn’t ready for this information. I think protests may be an option to just bring peoples attention to these problems.

[@26CT1520]

I love Dr John McDougall! We need more people like him on earth! This guy will save your life!

[@PInk77W1]

My dad had a severe cough for months at 79. He went to 3 specialists and was given many drugs. No improvement at all. I told him “dad every morning on an empty stomach drink raw lemon juice. He did. His cough went away after 3 days.

[@takeoffyourblinkers]

Does lemon juice come in any other form but raw?

[@crockybird3287]

@@takeoffyourblinkers yeah if you cook the lemon...

[@clickreportifyouareacrybab5942]

@@takeoffyourblinkers You would be surprised. Some people think a bottle of concentrated lemon juice would constitute "raw lemon juice". People are so detached from a healthy lifestyle and diet, you almost have to spell this out. You would think it would be obvious, but for some, it is not. I know people who still think pasteurized orange juice is good for you.

[@beautiful20106]

Soak with salt water is a solution

[@nikolaboroja5854]

Great.

[@the21program10]

I’m sicker then I’ve ever been . High blood pressure, high blood sugar, enlargement of my heart and kidneys stressed. This is my last hope

[@demetriuswilliams5620]

How's everything working out on the plant based diet for you, hope all is well.

[@fishbonesoldier4life]

Did you go on a plant based diet? How are you doing now?

[@paularodrigues275]

Good luck, I hope you get healthy soon while eating a plant based diet. 🙏

[@mobolt8090]

Did it help you?

[@malefsij8284]

Hey Shane, how are you? Did it help?

[@coris0923]

Well you changed MY world Dr. McDougal. And for that I thank you for getting up each and every day 👍 stay strong!!

[@RussFye]

I will listen to Dr. McDougall before any medical doctor! He knows what he is talking about! I am on my 6th day of following his diet. I feel more energized and have already lost 3 pounds. #veganlife #plantpowered

[@jameel4u2v]

Fruits an vegetables its simple... ppl make it sound like its difficult to be healthy.....

[@mradampalin]

What Dr McDougall said at the end was inspiring. I know he was talking about health professionals primarily but I think we can all play a part on spreading good nutrition and health. KZbin is defiantly a great place to teach this and get your message across.

[@lauralu4175]

Excellent excellent excellent, thank you Dr. McDougall. God bless you and Mary and your family.

[@turtleyaya]

McDougall is my favorite- I love his passion for the truth.

[@dano3523]

People love to hear good news about their bad habits is one of the best things I have heard. Spot on!

[@tpowell3776]

I love you Dr McDougall.....Thank you for reversing my sickness, Thank you for EDUCATING me!!

[@Taggez1]

I love Mcdougall!

[@toni4729]

How can you love that?

[@miracleshappen4483]

"So that my grandchildren will have a life too". Straight to the point! We've lived blindfolded by our own ignorance, now the truth is everywhere, why wait for someone to make changes for you. Be the change you want to see in the world, as Gandhi put it! 🤗😊😁 Together we are invincible.

[@DrTonyaBreauxShropshire]

Keep going!

[@nikolaboroja5854]

People are addicted to food. That is the worse part.

[@kevinr2261]

One of the most interesting and mostly unacknowledged things that I've heard Dr. McDougall say is; we are the only species that continues to drink milk after being weaned from our mothers, AND it's milk from a different species. If this doesn't get our attention...

[@leechurchill1965]

Yes. But cows milk is still relatively a garnish in the western diet. It is in mine. I consume a small amount of this nutrient packed food and feel stronger as a result.

[@cocobrook]

My favorite doc...changed my life 18 years ago. Thank you for this powerful message.

[@deathceol88]

Change is coming, the power of plants is the cure for human civilization, the environment, aand the saving of animal lives.

[@brendapeplow5365]

Yes change Is certainly Going to come. The bible informs me of that in the book of Daniel chapter 2: Verse. 44. And Jehovahs witnesses are out there making it known in all nations. Matthew 24: verse 14. Things Will soon be better in more ways than one

[@TheBigdan210]

Heck yea! Impossible burger baby!!!

[@jorgemunoz4986]

Ashenone88 lol this is hilarious

[@GabrielaLopez-gy1dz]

👏🏻

[@XTheCrystalBeastGuyX]

Some people can be vegan. If they want to that's fine. But the whole world will never go vegan. That's just a joke.

[@michellegrantvaughn1561]

I love this man. He has courage!!! To speak the truth. This is one of my favorite interviews with this national treasure so now I’ve subscribed to this channel. Well done both a yous!

[@darcey55]

I’ve lost 75lbs over the last 15 months eating this way. I also read Dr. Greger’s How Not to Die, so while I was losing weight I integrated a higher percentage of non-starchy vegetables. Now I still eat them but increase my starches depending on my mood. Maintaining my new ideal BMI of 21 has been easy! I was at the low end of obese before with a BMI of 31, I never thought I’d get rid of all the extra pounds or that it could be so easy, not to mention the minor health issues I had have all disappeared!

[@sandrak7587]

WOW......JUST WOW!!!!! Well done......fantastic video!!! I am going to share this on my Facebook page for all my family and friends, maybe it will open someone's eyes to Plant Based Way Of Life 💜 Thank you for such a great Video!!

[@chuckbarlow5532]

McDougall is the real deal. McDougall's starch based diet works wonders. My wife has lost 52 pounds since August when we started following his dietary advice. She no longer has high blood pressure and no longer needs the prescription medication. She hasn't had a painful gout attack either. I've lost 15 pounds and no longer need my prescription for acid reflux. I'm 67 and she's 57 and we have zero prescription meds we're taking. The average for people our age is four prescriptions each. The potato is easier medicine to swallow and much less expensive. We don't miss meat or the doctor's appointments. Thank You Dr. McDougall,

[@chuckbarlow5532]

I'm not sure ,but if you go to Dr. McDougall's site and ask on his contact page, he will likely reply personally.... I was amazed.

[@tamshealthtalkrecipes646]

yes i agree if u ever want to do a free health coaching session with me 1on1 go to my page as i just graduated as a H.C with inn nutrition- my site is tamarasfood4life.com & fill out your email & health history or email me at [e-mail]. cheers

[@bunnyoldridge948]

Sandra K

[@twinklestar4814]

" The Love Of Money Is The Root Of All Evil" A Bible verse.

[@paulsawczyc5019]

Only humans use money.

[@huriye161]

Twinkle Star I’m atheist and I love that quote.

[@brendapeplow5365]

Very true, But soon things are going to change for the better. Daniel 2:44. And what the bible teaches always comes true, in the past, In our time, and in the future.

[@asieslavidayasisomos2232]

Twinkle Star Amén!!!

[@mihalisb4600]

Keyword LOVE of it

[@marthapearcy]

We need to have more Doctors like you💕

[@meesh9141]

Thank you Dr McDoughal! May the universe give you more strength and long life to spread this honesty. I’m writing to all sorts of famous people to spread this and I’m trying to influence where I can. Hats off to you as an honest, out spoken doctor!!!

[@deniemarie5010]

I love Dr. McDougall . My husband and started over a year ago with WFPL. He's type1 diabetic, A1C is down my acid reflux is gone. We love this lifestyle.

[@kristinaleonardo9222]

I LOVED this video! Dr. mcDougall is fantastic. I’m mcDougallist, for sure and the end totally inspired me to step up my game! Thank you for the interview!!!

[@abitonphiri9833]

Ive listened to so many lectures on all sorts of different diets and i have to say this guy has by far convinced me and made so much sense compared to the majority of speakers and appears sincere. Working in a hospital myself i saw first hand how allopathic medicine does not work but just masks the symptoms, worrying.

[@kirk1007]

I was thin and the picture of health till Forty. Then I got sick. I thought it was hormones. Diagnosed with fibroids, then hashimoto's them thyroid cancer. Now developing other autoimmune diseases. ONE month ago I started VEGAN and mostly raw trying to heal. Alot better and more energy. I am not looking back

[@pedecia]

Dr. McDougall I wish you a very long life because we need you and many like you in this world! God bless you!

[@elissadavis5657]

Goosebumps..........NAILED IT!!!!!!

[@LetsDoBetterNow]

Exactly how I felt! :)

[@CathyCrothers]

Thank you Dr McDougall for all you've done. A coworker recommended me your book 20 years ago and was another springboard towards a healthier lifestyle. I found a doctor for my regular health care that is Vegan and she's my inspiration. We look at health together and have been very successful at not adding any prescriptions to my regime. They are out there, and some are listening!

[@artoljr809]

1 month of being vegan. So happy with my choice right now.

[@SuperNicoleU]

The Jewel grocery near my house has more and more organic food everyday ! I buy as much as I can to promote them too

[@mediamannaman]

The overall production of this video is very well-done, especially the editing!

[@MiriamG1988]

Watching while eating a healthy bean burrito made of whole grain tortillas, pinto beans, salsa and soyrizo* 😋

[@emilymaldonado8490]

Ooooo do you have the recipe to soyrizo?

[@driesketels805]

❤️

[@lisengel2498]

I love your very simple way of giving a very simple and clear way of doing this - its the absolute best way to start a total transformation -

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

You're changing my life Dr John and Mary,thank you so much for your hard work and wisdom.I'm losing weight and curing my arthritis.I'm telling everyone about it,and sharing it on Facebook .Love you guys!😘😘

[@lornadurrant4742]

Cathy Serafinowicz so good to hear the testimony that your weight has dropped and your arthritis is improving with the McDougall lifestyleGreat encouragement for others doing the same. have benefitted from Dt

[@bikinggal1]

"The root of all evil is the love of money!!"

[@heatherhughes5738]

Thank you Dr. McDougall! You are such a reliable resource and a breath of fresh air! Please keep helping the world help themselves.

[@alexanderhamilton8585]

Medical Insurance companies should be in favor of Americans adopting a vegan diet, because then they would have a lot of people paying monthly premiums but they wouldn't have to treat them.

[@josephplunkett3337]

Great interview, really good to hear from doctor McDougall also! What a legend

[@ZCAVS]

WTF!!! Watch the friggen video people.. HE DOESN'T ACTUALLY EAT TURKEY!!!!!! OK... FFS. Listen to what he says rather than what you project he says..

[@alb_annica]

ZCAVS well said

[@ZCAVS]

***** What part of strict vegan do you not understand

[@Gergo049]

Maybe I am stupid but I have no fucking clue what is he talking about if he is not actually eating turkey.

[@ZCAVS]

Gergo049 its pretty simple.. I am a strict vegan and if i told people i ate turkey every couple of year it would be a joke.. Get it.. He said he's a strict vegan, so why would he every 2 years eat a little bit of turkey.. He friggen wouldn't..

[@tofuanarchy5461]

LOL, dude, he doesn't eat turkey. He says the Turkey and himself suffer every thanksgiving, because Vegans sometimes make things black and white and that turns people off to even give a listen. So, if he approaches people not as a Vegan, but as a healthy 70yo man that Eats starches and plants and every other year maybe eats turkey, people may go, OH, he eats Plants and is healthy, Maybe I should eat plants more often. It's quite the tactic, but it's more about the message that he conveys. He may not even go around using this bs turkey nonsense, but he was trying to tell Vegans to stop being so condescending. I'm a Vegan and I don't say oh I'm vegan, you're not, you suck. I let people ask questions and tell them I'm vegan when they ask if they didn't at the beginning of the encounter, that way it's more about their benefit or the animals benefit or the environments benefit. Labels are a turnoff to most, simple as that.

[@barbbeyer312]

I understand this video is 6 years old. But we're not getting the message out. Dr. McDougall has the truth on his side. He has science on his side. He has my utmost respect. We need to share this video and take his advice. Do what you can, however you can. Your family's health is at risk. Thank you Dr. McDougall for standing by your beliefs and not taking the easy way out!

[@silm7902]

He is such a blessing🙏 beautiful inside and out. Thank you for all your work!

[@auntdayskitchen6315]

I love that complimation intro You should seriously send it to him so he can use it on all his videos he is such a powerful speaker

[@SaneMillennial]

I Love Dr. John McDougall! He keeps me motivated to be on a healthier diet and spread that knowledge to others!

[@linacomet]

Wonderful speech! You are an honest and fearless person. Thank you Dr. McDougall for your work and contribution. I am sorry that you are not getting all the credits and recognition you and your work deserves. But that day will come.

[@mildreddavis1684]

Just like Nikola Tesla, their days of recognition will arrive - such is the cycles of things..

[@secundusytp4517]

Dr. McDougall is firing on all cylinders in this interview. This man speaks the full truth and nothing but the truth. Other people layer their words and play to the crowd. McDougall tells it like it is every time whether people like it or not. Whether it gets him ostracized and shunned or not. His points are succinct and pin-pointedly accurate. This world would be a wonderful place with more men like him.

[@1PaulG1]

@ Klaus, you are doing such great work ... I salute you ... great channel and great interviews

[@MrFooChops]

Loved this interview so much, the only thing I disliked is that it wasnt long enough ;) P.S Klaus thanks so much for getting all these interviews out, the quality of your content is bangin, particulary lately! It just seems all those being interviewed by you have said at some point in time during the interview that the question you just asked them was a great question, its good to see you keep'n these guys on there toes there hehe

[@susanshopsabout943]

You are changing the world, good doctor. One person at a time, two for every couple. Making a difference everyday! Thank you 🥰

[@mmsutantowrites]

Super inspiring and honest doctor, telling it like it is. Keep up the good work Dr. McDougall! Great interview Klaus!

[@saltyduck9435]

Dr Mcdougal wants to help and educate....he is a nutritional warrior and MD doctor. He speaks truth......listen up he's been doing amazing plant based work for over 40yrs.

[@DrugZy123]

My god Dr. McDougall is such a BOSS!!!!

[@drryanincemd]

Great video thanks for sharing, a true pioneer and legend! Keep spreading the word on Health

[@dr.shakingmyhead4167]

WAKEUP PEOPLE IT'S 2019 SAVE YOURSELF

[@cavl894]

I thought you wanted to save the planet, shouldn't you want to die?

[@nikolaboroja5854]

This is a timeless advice.