Forks Over Knives inspired my husband and me to adopt a plant-based diet, and we successfully reversed all of our health conditions including RA, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Also, we effortlessly lost 30 pounds each! We’ve never looked back.
Hi hamm5fam. Ironic your handle starts with “ham”! Congrats. And what is so cool is that what you accomplished is common not rare. Way to go. Thanks for watching and subscribing
That's so great! What do you cook? That's a huge issue for me, plus I am a picky eater. I am not a great cook as it is. Were there any websites or books that helped you with cooking plant based dishes?
@@JustRaine97 two cookbooks by Dr. Michael Greger How Not To Die and How Not To DIET. Try them from your library. There's some recipes on his website to try if that's quicker and easier. At the beginning it's a big task as like anything new it seems tough but try doing one meal time like breakfast. I've had the same breakfast of jumbo oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, ginger, fruit (blueberries etc) for years now and never get bored. I progressed by adding cooked soya beans that I blended with dates, prunes, water and added to the oats. I ordered whole grains online and replaced the rice with these wholegrains. Try soups and salads. Try eating beans and lentils to every meal. Cook big piles of your favourite vegetables. Add garlic, herbs, spices, vinegar and lemon as flavours instead of salt (stock). Taste bud cells change over 21 days so reclaim your taste for natural beautiful flavours of plants. There's lots of recipes online but choose without oil, salt and sugar if possible. Good luck. Its a journey but it's worth it. For you and your family.
@@JustRaine97 I am a mediocre cook, but something I made for a friend of mine that is cheap is a banana bread without sugar or wheat (unfortunately still has some calories though). You heat up a cup of almond milk and mix with a nongmo oatmeal (3/4 cup) add one egg, and a mashed banana. Add one tsp of bkg soda and a tsp of cocoa and bake for a hour. The amount of sweetness depends on how ripe the banana is.
Heads up we have been vegan for 15 years. My husband who is a lot older than me, is 76 and mountain bikes 3 times a week and plays golf twice a week. I can’t keep up with him! You will find me hiking on many days. We both feel absolutely fantastic , energetic and clear headed. Thank you for this show and recommendations!!!!!! If people take their lives seriously, they will watch these movies and be thankful for the added years of energy and health they gain. We started out veg for our health, but now stay vegan for the planet and all living beings on our planet.
I'm 30 yrs vegan, not needed the services of a doctor in 20 yrs, not even during the pandemic, with the exception of a triathlon cycling accident resulting in broken bones. Plenty of energy I'll be 60 next year. Calisthenics daily 4 sets of pullups x10, dips x20 or 100+ pushups, plenty of cycling & swimming. Retired from triathlon. All of my immediate family suffered from early onset chronic disease, including MS, Parkinson's, Coronary Heart disease, cancer.... to name a few.... Just such a travesty!!
I can't recommend the WFPBD enough. My LDL went from 426 to 50 in 12 weeks. My total Cholesterol went from 388 to 143 also in 12 weeks. My Cardiologist and I were shocked. He said, keep doing what your doing. The most challenging thing to do is reading all of the food labels before placing it in the grocery cart but, it's well worth the time.
Awesome testimony! It's unfortunate that your doc just said to keep doing what you're doing, instead of actually getting interested to learn more! So many doctors are doing this with patients now compared to 10, 20 years ago, now that the research on the efficacy of WFPB has skyrocketed! Hopefully by now you've shared with him all of this! I'm a future doc myself and so blessed to have been learning all of this even before medical school- from these documentaries, the various doctors like Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Brooke Goldner, Dr. Saray Stancic, etc. I've been coaching patients/clients in the last few years to transition to WFPB + other lifestyle changes, and I've seen similar testimonies to yours, which are awesome and inspiring! If you don't mind I'll share your testimony with them, in our next meeting :)
Forks Over Knives has changed/saved so many lives! The “Fork” in the title refers to diet, over the “Knives” referring to the surgeon’s scalpel, saw, etc.
I really appreciate hearing your take on moving toward a plant based diet. It's helpful to hear how medical professionals are approaching what to eat, especially when there is so much conflicting information about various diets. Many thanks!
Good video. As a type2 diabetic, I’ve moved mostly to a plant based diet but not totally. I’m with Dr. Zalzal. I’ve successfully removed refined foods and sugar from my diet and my A1C is down to 5.8% from 6.9% and I’ve lost 21 lbs. I did increase my aerobic activity and that has helped tremendously. I also do Intermittent Fasting 16:8. I read the Forks over Knives article. My main beef (sorry for the pun) with the article is as a diabetic you still have to watch that certain fruits and starchy veggies so as not spike your blood but otherwise, a good article. Good food for thought (sorry I can’t help myself). I love to cook so I have control over what goes into my food. We rarely go out to eat. I have moved to plant-based milk and cut down on meat consumption which has lowered my cholesterol. If you are a diabetic I would say to continue to do your research on foods, check the glycemic index and glycemic loads and keep a journal. That has helped me because I can revisit what is working or not working. As my favorite chef ends his posts, Happy Cooking 🧑🍳
Totally apropos!! I have just started moving towards a plant based diet. At 69 years old I’ve started getting a pot belly and my blood pressure has gone up, so your video was perfectly timed for me. Thanks!!
My husband and I made the switch to Whole Food Plant Based in June 2011. We’ve never looked back. I had been an ovo-lacto vegetarian for 10 years or so before, which made the transition somewhat easier. At 75 and 82, we are healthy and happy on this way of life. The test numbers look good, and neither of us has weight issues. I survived two cancer episodes in my early 50’s, and I’m convinced that WFPB living has kept me from another recurrence. (Dr. Thomas Campbell has some very compelling data on that subject in THE CHINA STUDY.) I highly recommend Forks Over Knives - will have to find the other video. Thanks for posting this!
I'm so glad I found you two. I really enjoy your videos. I have been almost exclusively whole food plant based for 4 years now and feel great. I am lucky that I'm retired and have the time to make all my own food. One thing I find difficult is going to eat at other people's houses and they are the total opposite of plant based. Sometimes I take a dish to share just so I know I'll have something to eat. Please keep the videos coming and the messages about healthy eating.
The first book I read when we got the “Safer from home” suggestion on March 17, 2020 was “How not to Diet”. In the 2 years since I have followed a plant based diet I have lost 55 lbs so far. I very rarely eat animal products, but lots of veggies, beans and grains (thank goodness for my Instapot). Thank you for additional info.
@@KJSvitko Thanks, yes, I have followed him since I read the book. His science has changed my life. I was vegetarian for about 7 years in the past but didn't lose weight and didn't feel that great. The difference is the whole food part. I have not gone completely vegan, but definitely WFPB, 99% of the time. My sister deep sea fishes as a hobby, and well, fish that fresh is hard to pass up, but that is only about 4 times a year.
Forks over knives was one of the requirements our rheumatologist had us watch when we first visited him. The info does stay in your mind even if you don't change everything about your foods
Your comment is interesting in that your rheumatologist advised this video. As many physicians as I see and have seen, it feels as if it just about prescriptions to mask the issue, not a cure. I rarely experience a physician that talks about cures, much less advocate a healthy diet. As Dr. Zalzal states we are our own advocates.
@@MR-pr8tp Yep we sure are. We have a very caring Rheumatologist. He is a compassionate Dr. We watched the film and kept up a big part of it but it just go too expensive to keep up for us. Food prices are off the chart..But we make a conscious effort in what or how much we eat. I hope you get your care you deserve and not just pills..
@@toryberch My rheumatoid arthritis and osteo arthritis were crippling to the point of me being unable to dress myself, or get up out of bed, or even stand up from the toilet. I was on potent anti-inflammatories. When I ditched all animal products - and I mean all - and also oil, junk food and heavily processed food, the pain just left over a period of about ten days to a fortnight. A few twinges here and there, but nothing compared to what I was suffering. Natural plant food is generally much cheaper than meat. Oats, simple garden salads with a handful of olives or some avocado, big fresh fruit salads - only two or three different fruits needed, and big plates of steamed or dry roasted or even microwaved veggies, with a nice plant based gravy, are all simple, cheap and easy. Potatoes are wonderful without grease (use your blender to make some natural sauces) and low in calories. Rice, corn, beans, whole grains, and lentils are all much cheaper. Nuts are more expensive, but you only need a small handful of those. And eat from a wide variety of foods to ensure you get everything you need. A B12 supplement very occasionally should be enough as B12 recycles - but it's important to ensure growing kids get the supplement regularly. OR eat water lentil or duckweed, which has recently been found to contain B12. Anyway, just letting you know that even though it seems like hard work, a change of diet actually worked miracles for me and others, and you won't realise how great it is until you try for at least a couple of weeks (with no cheats). I still have terrible pain from fibromyalgia. The food doesn't help that at all, but then there is an emotional factor to that, according to researchers, and that damage may not be able to be undone. I'm still so much better of with just that than all three, I promise. And NO SIDE EFFECTS if it works for you. Best wishes. 🙂
@@xymonau2468 Wow Xymo Nau, thank you for sending such a wonderful list of suggestions! I will copy this and keep. I'll have to look up water lentil and duckweed as I've never heard of them. I need all the B vitamins I can get for my Parkinson's and neuropathy. I know all too well about Fibro. I had the worst flare in 10 yrs recently due to a 45 min MRI..First time I've ever had that happen. I'm 57 and I'm worried how much longer I can deal with that kind of pain. All the more reason to get on a better eating plan Woot Woot 👏😀
Thank you for helping to give me a little push towards plant based foods. It is the not knowing where to begin and what products are best and eating a balanced diet. It is a little intimidating. Change is in the wind I am moving forward.
@@KJSvitko Thank you Ken I am aware that it is a new law de style. What I am referring to is not diet in terms of weight loss but ensuring I have all I need to ensure I am taking in the nutrients I need. It is a learning curve.
I believe forks over knives refers to eating healthy to improve your health rather than having to go under the knife. Didn't read previous comments sorry if it's already been mentioned. The 2 documentaries are very good, alot of great information
Enjoyed as I attempt to eat plant based but unfortunately revert back to my old ways. Perhaps I will make it completely this next attempt. Would like to see more about how eating can help our health, and whether vitamins are necessary.. By the way, Forks over Knives I believe means, forks over knives meaning the surgical knife. More plants mean less health issues, thus less surgery. Great video as always. Thanks!
I’m so glad I found you. I have medical care, but having cancer spoiled me because while I was getting my surgery and chemo, I had so much support and information. Now that I’m over the cancer, I’m back to scheduling my PCP (first opening next September). I get it, but you can reach a lot of us. I send your videos to my family.
I really love you two docs and your information, thank you. I have been through a range of eating from full on vegan to flexitarian to now back to vegan, but I can’t say I’m vegan because my new car has leather seats and steering wheel… I couldn’t eat anything animal based from the age of 8 when out on a family picnic I saw a truck load of sheep and lambs and innocently asked where were they going? My darling dad said ‘oh they’re just off on a picnic too’. My 7 years older big brother cherished the moment to tell me that where did I think lamb chops and roast lamb came from? Thank you forever Michael. It was all out war in our very English household for a couple of years until my mum gave up trying to make me eat meat, and that was the end of it. Michael however blamed my vegetarianism on why I developed Type 1 Diabetes!! I ended up in Australia, the land of plentiful and endless red meat and have been rubbished for a couple of decades now. I just smile and tell them that my blood pressure is 110/75, cholesterol is 2.1, my HbA1c is 6.1 and ask how they’re doing on the handful of heart, blood pressure and all of the other meds they swallow daily? I never get into any kind of conversation about animals and farm chemicals as it’s caused a huge amount of trouble with my youngest son who owns a massive property (cattle farm) out in the middle of Australia. I’m happy to let it be and let people find out for themselves if that’s what they choose. Sorry for rambling on, I came here to get info on my 14 week old TKR! Sitting here with my beloved Mr IceMan machine doing his stuff before bedtime.
Hi Diorella. Good for you! Congrats on great numbers and yes you can use the term whole food plant based instead of vegan. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thanks so much for your wonderful advice (and humor) doctors! I watched “What the Health” a while ago and will watch “Forks and Knives”. Blessings from Miami, FL 🌹🌹
About 20 years ago I stopped eating meat. And slowly slowly, I noticed that also milk cheese and butter makes me feel tired and heavy. So I reduced also my consume of milk products. I feel much better now and my digestion is nearly perfect. 😃
Watched both of those docs on Netflix and the forks over knives is a old source of information that does help to understand more. What I also watched is the factory farms and wow , are they eye openers. I worked on a chicken farm in the late 70’s and really didn’t get to see the end of life for those birds. I do look forward to you docs doing an episode on foods to stay clear of that are not good for people with arthritis. I have a question I’d like you to investigate and give a talk about, and that is what are the risks involved with a person who is getting a knee replacement and they have osteoporosis. What happens with the plan to replace the damaged knee joint etc. thanks again you two.
Hi Dogs. Many of our patients have osteoporosis and it is not really an issue. We will do a video on foods to avoid for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I am a life-long 70+ yrs vegetarian with spells of veganism. When I was a teen, tried a beef burger, once and once a Reuben sandwich. When in rehab following foot surgery had 3 bites of braised cabbage thinking it would be suitable but had a nasty taste in mouth nearly 4 days. Discovered head kitchen boss went on vaca. He came to see me having arrived back the day prior...I was waiting to get checked out! If I don't cook it or someone I trust, won't touch it, thank you very much. No more dead animals. As a kid, had allergy to milk. Will eat perhaps 2 or 3 eggs per month.
Thanks for this video. I also loved those two documentaries. Would be great if you could do a video on your favourite books to help people who want to go plant based.
My husband went vegetarian to my shock as he swore for years he would never stop eating meat. It helped to a degree but the problem is that he eats lots of plant based meats which the doctors who went vegan after researching it say the plant based meats are like vegan junk foods. Because my doctor wanted my cholesterol reduced I had gone vegan for a very short while, about a month and was eating lentils, beans , salads etc and a couple months before that was eating pretty close to vegan, and my cholesterol went down 79 points in that short amount of time. I believe what you said about making informed and wise choices even with vegan foods etc. But if you do it right it can save your life in so many cases!!!
I was vegetarian at 65, became vegan at 70, then whole food plant based at 72 for 3 months so far. Did this after reading Caldwell Esseylsen's Reversing Heart Disease. I have lost 24 lbs with 75 to go. Only taking vitamins d and b12 with advil for arthritis. Hoping to go off Advil when the weight is off. I now look at food as medicine.
Thank-you for this. Useful information for sure. Thanks for posting so often. Always looking for when you guys post. Still think you guys should start a reality show! You,guys are so entertaining. Or maybe do tic toks😀.
Young people get it. Older people see the world as it was in the past and project that forward. Interesting that the older doc is more rigid in how he looks at eating healthy and its impact on the environment and the climate. Glad to see you bring up this topic. It is about a healthy diet, respect for animals and nature, the impact on the environment and Climate Change. Young people all around the world are demonstrating and trying to get their voices heard. Older politicians do not recognize the urgency and are slow to act. Entrenched industries dominate the conversation with their advertising dollars and donations to politicians.
Hi Kenz. We are essentially the same age. But we would say there are young people who don’t care and old people who do. It really varies. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Love your videos and I really like the idea of a flexible diet minimizing meat but still having some. I also love the idea of the doctors cooking and personally helping their patients. So when can I expect you guys to visit me in New Jersey?
❤️ Love you two…fabulous channel! Plant Based since April 2019. Forks Over Knives AND WHAT THE HEALTH…Both excellent. TLKR 1/17/22 very minimal bruising…relatively easy go of it…feel my diet had a lot to do with it. Dr Kenneth Schmidt Ortho Arizona…my hero ! 73 years young…ZERO PRESCRIPTION MEDS. 😳…honest !
I saw the Forks over knives Doc. Very interesting. I'll have to check out the other one thanks for letting me know. The science indeed does point us in more of a plant based direction for optimal health. Also as you indicate on the other side of the equation there is a section of the populace experiencing relief when on a carnivore diet. Thanks for sharing the brief talk on this subject. I'm wondering how both diets have affected golf scores. Is there a clear cut victor amongst you two? LOL.
I'm a retired pharmacist and our family became vegetarian about 20 years ago. I got tired of dispensing meds for heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes all day long, realizing that many of these disease states are preventable. It's interesting that people seem to believe you can't get the nutrients needed without meat. It's disheartening to watch people basically eat themselves to disease and death. We really need to educate our children and change our eating habits. I always suggest that people begin by adding 2 days a week that are meat free. Slowly increase the number of meat free days. Eating WHOLE foods is the key...Thanks for sharing this information.
doctors shopping and cooking for with their patients may be a bit much...but since we normally wait up to an hour in their office to see them...perhaps a salad bar in the waiting room would be reasonable?
I was vegan until my colon went crazy and decided it was not going to tolerate fruit or veg at all. I was LCHF until I had my appendix out and then my gallbladder was taken out too. I would love to go back to vegan hopefully soon as the weight just dropped off and stayed off and I felt so good. Bonus I could eat huge amounts of food. I miss that. Try whole food plant based with minimal oil and maybe minimal meat and watch how great you will feel. Can't wait for the anti inflamatory video guy. Thanks for all your great work.
Scalpels are the knives in “Forks Over Knives.” Meaning seemed to be choose diet over surgery. Original book cover featured hand holding dinner fork upright with horizontal scalpel pictured below the title. Apparently this was too subtle and later covers just showed the dinner fork.
Hello there docs . I was watching y'alls video eating steak & rice so half plant based . probably the wrong kind of plant base.But with my LARS ( LOWER ANTERIOR RESECTION SYNDROME ) from side effects my cancer surgery . Have to watch what I eat most vegetables don't agree with me now. I hate that because I love them. I cut collard greens with poultry shears while cooking them. Then I don't need to cut them with a knife lol . I Grow a lot of vegetables that way I know what is put on them the growing process . my winter garden doesn't get sprayed with anything. Certified organic pesticide is the only way to go to be safe. Good video y'all have a marvelous weekend🥦🥬🥒🥕🥑🍆🫐🍌🥝🍉👍 .
Hi Kubota. Sorry to hear that and yes sometimes modifications are necessary especially if you have absorption issues etc. all the best to you and have a great weekend as well. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Seeing as my dad would have lived longer had he had proper care, I am very grateful that he lived to 94, and most of his family lived well into their 90-100 by living the "real life" good foods, manage the indulgencies. I will really consider changing my diet. Thanks for this great info.
I'm so glad I found you two😊 good stuff here. So I am moving away from eating animal products in hopes to get my cholesterol down. I recently discovered vegan butter and was so excited however after watching this video I'm now wondering if that is considered "processed" and should I not eat it?
Hi 33 Summers. Fair question. In general probably best to limit stuff like that and even added oil when cooking but everything in moderation is probably ok if the majority of your intake is whole foods. Best of luck! Thanks for watching and subscribing
My husband was worried as his PSA was up and his dad had prostrate cancer, his doc said cut out the dairy due hormones, we have, it's almond milk and easy for me to do less meat 🍖 I cut out shell fish long ago.... There's now a class action suit against the meat industry here in Quebec for price fixing, what a surprise! 🎠
Hi Docs-So my father lived to be 94 and was still very active and generally healthy overall until he fell and broke his hip at 92. He grew up in a large family on a farm and has eaten (IMO) fairly unhealthy his entire life. He loved buttermilk, cornbread, fried chicken wings, hamburgers...you get the picture. He developed high bp at a late age and it was well controlled with 2 meds. I, on the other hand eat very healthy comparatively and I exercise regularly yet I have had BP since I was in my early 20's. I've been on meds since 30, gradually increasing doses and am now (at 52) taking 3 BP medications and still it is a constant battle. I cannot tolerate sodium and have to be very careful of how much and what I eat. Obviously it varies from one person to the next but curious what your thoughts are on this. I feel sure that I would be dead within a year if I followed my dad's diet.
It's the bell curve. Some people will live to a ripe old age whilst others die very young. Most of us are in the middle age ranges. I hope you find improvements for yourself.
I always thought the meaning behind “Forks over Knives “ was that if you pick smart choices with your fork, you won’t be going “under the knife” having heart surgery.
Other than medications, I've been vegetarian my whole life, and then went vegan for a while when dealing with really bad digestive issues when I had to go on an elimination diet. I'm trying a bovine based supplement for a genetic issue, and very slowly working up to the dosage that's suggested because I've had issues with animal products before. I had tried things, but I know fish specifically has made me sick. Navigating digestive issues while trying to get the right amount of protein has been hard, but thankfully I found a great local startup that makes really good plant based protein shakes, and my mom found some good recipes for how to cook tofu in ways that taste really good. It was hard to go off of gluten because we'd cook gluten for protein before and now I get sick even if I have soy sauce that isn't gluten free. It's been a big change, but I'm glad I have a trained dietitian that supports me, and helps me learn more. My favourite vegan and gluten free protein is lentil pasta. It has a similar texture to wheat, and a lot more protein. I've tried a lot of new things, and found some great products and recipes.
I like this! Personaly I would like to add that "Food Choices" is a great documentary if you want to know more about WFPB. But I definitely like the 2 films you are talking about! Thanks
Hi Docs… I really want to go plant based but I’m all about taste and texture. Do these products taste like let’s say a burger or is it a hit n miss? Thanks Docs!
Hi JS. It really depends. Plant based eating is all about the flavours and the spices. It is delicious. Some of the meat alternatives definitely taste like meat. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hi Drs, thank you for great info. I am wondering if a plant-based diet is good for diabetics and if the high carb in the diet raises blood sugar level. Some diabetics became carnivores and were successful in lowering their blood sugar level to a non-diabetic level. Since I stopped eating oatmeal, rice, bread, and pasta, I have been able to maintain an a1c of lower than 5.7. I would welcome your opinion. I sometimes just don’t want to eat meat when think about their sources.
Hi E L. Yes some diabetics do have success with sugar control with keto or carnivore type diets but a plant based diet that is made of whole foods and monitors the starches can certainly be successful. Grains need to be whole grains. Limit sugar and processed foods. It would be worth sitting down with a nutritionist for sure. And watch these movies. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I watched Forks Over Knives on July 31st and went whole food plant based the next day. It took my a while to get 100% plant based. I thought I could slowly weed out dairy, eggs, and fish - but then I watched What The Health the following weekend and realized dairy was just as bad as red meat and processed meat. What I noticed pretty quickly - about 10 days into eating this - the inflammation in my body was drastically reduced, included a reduction in bloating. I FELT thinner even though I had only lost about 8 lbs in 10 days. I still have a hard time with veggies, but I continue to work on that. BTW, I've lost 30 pounds since August of 2020 and I really don't exercise. I take walks - that's about it.
Another eye opener but older documentary is "fat, sick and nearly dead". Believe it is an Amazon Prime doc. Re-watched this doc and is really interesting. Amazing that a 400 lb guy was committed and how he improved upon his life, even mentally. Highly suggested.
Brought my LDL down by 25%, my total cholesterol by 24%, and my triglycerides by 39% after going vegan. BTW- there ARE vegan "chicken wings"- I think you're in Canada, so you can get them at Superstore. They "might" be made by Gardein, who makes incredible stuff including breaded "fish" that you would swear is the real thing. Their "turkey" cutlets are amazing also.
Yeah, but then you are getting into highly processed foods. Sometimes I think you’re better off eating a little turkey or chicken than some imitation, highly processed substitute.
I don’t have to comment, but I’m gonna. What a long strange trip I’ve had as a vegetarian and vegan. Every physician I’ve had tried to talk me out of veganism. I was plant-based for ethical reasons (to feel morally superior, jk) for animal welfare and the environment. As a middle aged woman I’ve added back some animal protein and dairy after a LIFETIME of veganism and vegetarianism. I’ve gained weight in the process but feel more cognitively sharp. Dairy is really bad for me, but butter & cheese, am I right??! I think every body has different nutritional needs. One thing is for certain: the meat processing industry is abhorrent. I think history will look back on those practices as shockingly barbaric. Doctors, you said to give our opinions in the comments. I appreciate your videos and you helped me get through hip replacement surgery in 2021. 🌷
Thanks for sharing RT. It can be tough. Dairy is really not good for anyone. What species drinks the baby formula of another species? Only humans. But yes cheese and ice cream and butter are well loved by many. Glad we could help with the hip! Thanks for watching and subscribing
This is so encouraging that our medical professionals are beginning to educate us on this vital topic. I was just wondering when more will be said about the ethics of modern animal agriculture. Maybe this is not the right forum for it and it sure triggers a lot of people. Just so distressing what we are doing to ourselves and to sentient beings when it is not necessary for our health or the planet or the animals.
Will the documentaries give recipes for grilled steaks or hamburgers???!😝😂 I do watch my veggie intake, little dairy, prefer foul and seafood. Sugar at my age needs monitoring luckily, I don't like sweets. Sodas are horrible at any age! Steer clear of fast foods! Interestingly, Japan is now, incorporating vegetarian and Vegan options on their restaurant menus. Tourist complained, they listened. Healthy, in moderation, will always win the race.
Thank you! I believe in eating plant-based. It IS hard to do, but I think most of us know it’s healthier. I try to keep it simple. I try not to look at food as reward. Not saying it’s easy … but here’s the thing for me: EVEN WHILE EATING PLANT-BASED, I STILL BATTLE HIGH LDL, SO I REALLY CAN’T AFFORD NOT TO BE PLANT-BASED.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Very interesting. I’m like Dr. Z. I do eat some meat but as I get older I’m looking for healthier food and I am trying to stay away from sugar. Boy there’s sugar in everything that’s package. Ugh. Anyway Drs, I am going to watch the videos as suggested with an open mind and see. Thxs Docs. ❤️🤗🇨🇦
Hi Kara. The evidence for soy for being a problem for people with thyroid issues is pretty weak. Maybe just reasonable amounts. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hello guys. Some of my favorite doctors. Did you ever hear of Susan Powers? She had a channel on TV and I remember hearing her say "Fat turns into fat" and that was the day I tried my best to stop eating fat. After awhile I learned some fats are essential to maintain a healthy diet or way of living. I am really looking into a AIP. I really don't eat meat but I do eat Buffalo hamburgers and a lean piece of Chicken every week. I have changed what I eat but would really like to stop eating meat. Do you have any suggestions for the AIP diet. Would love to hear your thoughts about it. Thank you for sharing and enjoy your weekend🥰❣🐰🐇🐣🐤🐥🍇🍉🍓🥦
Hi Marie. It is similar to paleo diets but they eliminate a whole bunch of foods and then slowly reintroduce them and see if they cause symptoms and if they do you keep them out of your diet. Whole grains and complex carbs are fine as are nuts and seeds. Whole food plant based is simple and successful. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you for the info. I know with MS you are not supposed to eat anything processed and it is hard sometimes but I try and have a good diet and get my sleep and exercise. My neurologist wasn't to keen on it but I wanted to try something new. You two are so informative about alot of things and I really enjoy all your videos. I also love the fact that you get back to each and every comment. You need not have to respond to this comment. Thank you for all that you do. Much respect
So speaking of statins, how long should a person be on statins? Just a little background. I had one stent put in almost 6 years ago and have been taking 80mg of atorvastatin for just as long. I had a pacer implant and two catheter ablations a year ago.
Watch the movie or read the book Sacred Cow for a contrary opinion, plus there are many informative debunkings of both the movies you mentioned, lots of errors in both
Yes Ralph they are not perfect. What is not debatable is that eating a plant based diet is better for you. Lots of people are looking for good news about their bad habits - it simply doesn’t exist. Not negotiable. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs of course it's debatable. Meat is way more nutrient dense than plants and the nutrients in meat are way more bioavailable to humans. Have you read Sacred Cow? It is very comprehensive with lots of references. One main problem with plant-based nowadays is a lot of the products are filled with toxic seed oils and refined carbs and sugars - those are the ingredients that are causing modern health problems, not meat which humans have been eating for hundreds of thousands of years with no problem. It makes no sense to blame modern health problems on an ancient food like meat.
I've watched forks over knives, but the documentary that convinced me to try the vegetarian diet was "The Game Changers", available on Netflix. You can't deny the science!
I find it interesting how research is conducted and published in peer reviewed journals with little to no effective elimination of "biased" or what used to be called conflict of interest sources. Sort of like politicians who regurlar state that political contributions to their campaign funds do not affect how they vote or otherwise perform their civic duties.
Hi Greg. So more recently authors do have to disclose their financial interests as well as potential conflicts when publishing. It is a problem for sure. Thanks for watching and
I was vegan for yonks and found it socially difficult - my advice would be to go vegan quietly. It freaks lots of people out and they'll avoid you for meals etc. Now I'm vegan at home but more flexible when out. One thing that worried me was a doctor who said women need haem iron and there's no synthetic equivalent. Would he have meant just during womens' reproductive years?? Terrific chat guys. PS I've just eaten the most delicious vegan hot cross bun lol
Hi Alison. Yes no one cares what you eat until you are vegan. Then everyone cares. You can get adequate iron on a vegan diet. You do not need heme iron. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hi Allison, I was vegan during my last pregnancy and my iron levels were great. My levels were actually better than when I was pregnant and eating meat.
Gave up all the bad carbs and lost 120 lbs. , and now you’re suggesting I don’t eat roast duck 🦆, escargot 🐌, lamb 🐑 chops, or oysters 🦪 with my veggies🥕🥦and berries?😟😮💨😩😑 I can’t picture this 78 year old French woman exclaiming, “Bon appétit” over endless plates of kale 🥬 and cauliflower ☁️.🤦🏼♀️ Love you both with deep respect, but I need to enjoy what life has to offer to the fullest with what time I have left.
Btw Since my 120 lbs weight loss, I am no longer pre-diabetic. No longer take statins or blood pressure meds. My A1C is 4.9, and my BMI and blood work are all good. Another reason I do not want to switch to plant based is, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” And it ain’t broke!🤗😄🤸🏼
If I think about how we as a family ate 25 yrs ago compared to now, we definitely eat more raw veggies. A lot more actually. Still not willing to abandon my occasional strip loin though.
Try the watching film The Game Changers. Will blow your socks off. The canary down the mine... also known as erectile dysfunction is your clues about your heart. If heart disease can start in childhood then this film is a must watch for all.
I have been doing a lot of reading on veggies. I always thought I could eat lots of fruit instead and I'm finding out (NAFLD was just diagnosed with). So now I'm trying to heal my liver. Looks like alkaline veggies is the way to go (?). Can you please do a video about alkalinity, waters and veggies. Thank you
Hi M. Yes fruits and veggies are very important. Most of the literature doesn’t support trying to eat an alkaline diet as our bodies are so adept at keeping our body pH so tightly regulated that the pH of your food doesn’t really matter. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I need to do this but I honestly wouldn't know what to cook! I am a picky eater and most vegan dishes in cook books don't look good. I seemed to be reduced to salads everyday because the vegan food/dishes taste awful. I tried quite a few in Whole Foods, really expensive and nasty. And most of this vegan packaged food seems to be just as processed as everything else. I need some plant based cooking classes to help me figure out what I like and how to prepare food for taste and health.
Yes 727. Not processed. Maybe start with veggie fajitas. Then a veggie bowl with quinoa, grilled veggies, some avacado, salsa. Lots of options. Thanks for watching and subscribing
A humorous take on this subject…one always remembers this more than a more serious view…had to laugh at “forky & “chocolate covered asparagus” though…much as I love chocolate,don’t think the asparagus would do it for me..I have my limits..thanks Docs
I am not trying to discourage anyone from eating more plant-based. But I do have something for all of you to think about: WHAT are we going to do about all of those cows?!?!? 🐄
Forks Over Knives, chosing what goes on your fork over having to go under the knife in YOUR surgery to fix their heart problems. Keep your diet unprocessed so you know what is going into your body.
The book Fast Food Nation written in the 90s as well as moral beliefs changed my lifestyle. Dr. Zahlzel sounds like something my dad would've said. Lol
There are companion books that go with these movies that are well worth reading and also these movies are following in the footsteps of the best book ever written on the subject. The China Study. If you are interested in the subject it is a must-read.
Interesting topic gentlemen. I am curious so I will watch but I am a tough sell especially since I have a strong desire for a juicy steak. Thanks guys!
Enjoy your steak @Carl, cut the carbs and “healthy whole grains” since all carbs break down into sugar. Manufactured foods , seed oils and sugars are what’s hardening the arteries and cause inflammation. Plant foods require supplements whole foods do not.
Forks Over Knives inspired my husband and me to adopt a plant-based diet, and we successfully reversed all of our health conditions including RA, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Also, we effortlessly lost 30 pounds each! We’ve never looked back.
Hi hamm5fam. Ironic your handle starts with “ham”! Congrats. And what is so cool is that what you accomplished is common not rare. Way to go. Thanks for watching and subscribing
That's so great! What do you cook? That's a huge issue for me, plus I am a picky eater. I am not a great cook as it is. Were there any websites or books that helped you with cooking plant based dishes?
@@JustRaine97 two cookbooks by Dr. Michael Greger How Not To Die and How Not To DIET. Try them from your library. There's some recipes on his website to try if that's quicker and easier. At the beginning it's a big task as like anything new it seems tough but try doing one meal time like breakfast. I've had the same breakfast of jumbo oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, ginger, fruit (blueberries etc) for years now and never get bored. I progressed by adding cooked soya beans that I blended with dates, prunes, water and added to the oats. I ordered whole grains online and replaced the rice with these wholegrains. Try soups and salads. Try eating beans and lentils to every meal. Cook big piles of your favourite vegetables. Add garlic, herbs, spices, vinegar and lemon as flavours instead of salt (stock). Taste bud cells change over 21 days so reclaim your taste for natural beautiful flavours of plants. There's lots of recipes online but choose without oil, salt and sugar if possible. Good luck. Its a journey but it's worth it. For you and your family.
@@JustRaine97 There are so many plant based cooking channels on youtube, but being plant based in a healthy way is very easy.
@@JustRaine97 I am a mediocre cook, but something I made for a friend of mine that is cheap is a banana bread without sugar or wheat (unfortunately still has some calories though). You heat up a cup of almond milk and mix with a nongmo oatmeal (3/4 cup) add one egg, and a mashed banana. Add one tsp of bkg soda and a tsp of cocoa and bake for a hour. The amount of sweetness depends on how ripe the banana is.
Heads up we have been vegan for 15 years. My husband who is a lot older than me, is 76 and mountain bikes 3 times a week and plays golf twice a week. I can’t keep up with him! You will find me hiking on many days. We both feel absolutely fantastic , energetic and clear headed. Thank you for this show and recommendations!!!!!! If people take their lives seriously, they will watch these movies and be thankful for the added years of energy and health they gain. We started out veg for our health, but now stay vegan for the planet and all living beings on our planet.
For sure EatPlantsDaily. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I'm 30 yrs vegan, not needed the services of a doctor in 20 yrs, not even during the pandemic, with the exception of a triathlon cycling accident resulting in broken bones. Plenty of energy I'll be 60 next year. Calisthenics daily 4 sets of pullups x10, dips x20 or 100+ pushups, plenty of cycling & swimming. Retired from triathlon. All of my immediate family suffered from early onset chronic disease, including MS, Parkinson's, Coronary Heart disease, cancer.... to name a few.... Just such a travesty!!
I can't recommend the WFPBD enough. My LDL went from 426 to 50 in 12 weeks. My total Cholesterol went from 388 to 143 also in 12 weeks. My Cardiologist and I were shocked. He said, keep doing what your doing. The most challenging thing to do is reading all of the food labels before placing it in the grocery cart but, it's well worth the time.
Nice work Lone Wolf!! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Awesome testimony! It's unfortunate that your doc just said to keep doing what you're doing, instead of actually getting interested to learn more! So many doctors are doing this with patients now compared to 10, 20 years ago, now that the research on the efficacy of WFPB has skyrocketed! Hopefully by now you've shared with him all of this! I'm a future doc myself and so blessed to have been learning all of this even before medical school- from these documentaries, the various doctors like Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Brooke Goldner, Dr. Saray Stancic, etc. I've been coaching patients/clients in the last few years to transition to WFPB + other lifestyle changes, and I've seen similar testimonies to yours, which are awesome and inspiring! If you don't mind I'll share your testimony with them, in our next meeting :)
Forks Over Knives has changed/saved so many lives! The “Fork” in the title refers to diet, over the “Knives” referring to the surgeon’s scalpel, saw, etc.
Yes Rachel we know that now! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Plant based for about a year. Definitely reduced arthritis pain, but I still need to refine things. Looking forward to your inflammatory food video.
Glad it is going well Megan. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I really appreciate hearing your take on moving toward a plant based diet. It's helpful to hear how medical professionals are approaching what to eat, especially when there is so much conflicting information about various diets. Many thanks!
Very welcome MSN. It is obviously one of the if not the most important contributor to our health. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Totally agree with plant based. Please tell me how to find a doctor that is agreeable to eating plant based. Love your show. Teach me more!
Good video. As a type2 diabetic, I’ve moved mostly to a plant based diet but not totally. I’m with Dr. Zalzal. I’ve successfully removed refined foods and sugar from my diet and my A1C is down to 5.8% from 6.9% and I’ve lost 21 lbs. I did increase my aerobic
activity and that has helped tremendously. I also do Intermittent Fasting 16:8. I read the Forks over Knives article. My main beef (sorry for the pun) with the article is as a diabetic you still have to watch that certain fruits and starchy veggies so as not spike your blood but otherwise, a good article. Good food for thought (sorry I can’t help myself). I love to cook so I have control over what goes into my food. We rarely go out to eat. I have moved to plant-based milk and cut down on meat consumption which has lowered my cholesterol. If you are a diabetic I would say to continue to do your research on foods, check the glycemic index and glycemic loads and keep a journal. That has helped me because I can revisit what is working or not working. As my favorite chef ends his posts, Happy Cooking 🧑🍳
Thanks for sharing Isabel. Certainly learning what causes your spikes can help. Congrats on your success this far! Thanks for watching and subscribing
You two are really great to watch. Instead of the typical doctors you are down to earth. Real people. Thank you.
Doing our best Dennis. We are just two normal guys. Thanks for watching and subscribing
The "knives" reference in "Forks Over Knives" actually refers to a surgeon's knife meaning food verses medical surgery intervention. 😊
Yes Marcy. We know that now. Interesting as so many medical problems actually don’t need surgery. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs Well, it was primarily referring to bypass surgery.
I used to think it meant forks for salads over knives (for steak and meat); but really loved forks over knives and what the health was a nice addition
Totally apropos!! I have just started moving towards a plant based diet. At 69 years old I’ve started getting a pot belly and my blood pressure has gone up, so your video was perfectly timed for me. Thanks!!
Good luck x7j4. Thanks for watching and subscribing
My husband and I made the switch to Whole Food Plant Based in June 2011. We’ve never looked back. I had been an ovo-lacto vegetarian for 10 years or so before, which made the transition somewhat easier. At 75 and 82, we are healthy and happy on this way of life. The test numbers look good, and neither of us has weight issues. I survived two cancer episodes in my early 50’s, and I’m convinced that WFPB living has kept me from another recurrence. (Dr. Thomas Campbell has some very compelling data on that subject in THE CHINA STUDY.) I highly recommend Forks Over Knives - will have to find the other video. Thanks for posting this!
Hi Kathleen. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I'm so glad I found you two. I really enjoy your videos. I have been almost exclusively whole food plant based for 4 years now and feel great. I am lucky that I'm retired and have the time to make all my own food. One thing I find difficult is going to eat at other people's houses and they are the total opposite of plant based. Sometimes I take a dish to share just so I know I'll have something to eat. Please keep the videos coming and the messages about healthy eating.
Very cool coppermine7. Thanks for watching and subscribing
The first book I read when we got the “Safer from home” suggestion on March 17, 2020 was “How not to Diet”. In the 2 years since I have followed a plant based diet I have lost 55 lbs so far. I very rarely eat animal products, but lots of veggies, beans and grains (thank goodness for my Instapot). Thank you for additional info.
Very welcome Chris. That is awesome. Congrats. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Dr. Greiger is great ! ! ! ! He has a channel called Nutrition Facts.
@@KJSvitko Thanks, yes, I have followed him since I read the book. His science has changed my life. I was vegetarian for about 7 years in the past but didn't lose weight and didn't feel that great. The difference is the whole food part. I have not gone completely vegan, but definitely WFPB, 99% of the time. My sister deep sea fishes as a hobby, and well, fish that fresh is hard to pass up, but that is only about 4 times a year.
Forks over knives was one of the requirements our rheumatologist had us watch when we first visited him. The info does stay in your mind even if you don't change everything about your foods
For sure Tory. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Your comment is interesting in that your rheumatologist advised this video. As many physicians as I see and have seen, it feels as if it just about prescriptions to mask the issue, not a cure. I rarely experience a physician that talks about cures, much less advocate a healthy diet. As Dr. Zalzal states we are our own advocates.
@@MR-pr8tp Yep we sure are. We have a very caring Rheumatologist. He is a compassionate Dr. We watched the film and kept up a big part of it but it just go too expensive to keep up for us. Food prices are off the chart..But we make a conscious effort in what or how much we eat. I hope you get your care you deserve and not just pills..
@@toryberch My rheumatoid arthritis and osteo arthritis were crippling to the point of me being unable to dress myself, or get up out of bed, or even stand up from the toilet. I was on potent anti-inflammatories. When I ditched all animal products - and I mean all - and also oil, junk food and heavily processed food, the pain just left over a period of about ten days to a fortnight. A few twinges here and there, but nothing compared to what I was suffering. Natural plant food is generally much cheaper than meat. Oats, simple garden salads with a handful of olives or some avocado, big fresh fruit salads - only two or three different fruits needed, and big plates of steamed or dry roasted or even microwaved veggies, with a nice plant based gravy, are all simple, cheap and easy. Potatoes are wonderful without grease (use your blender to make some natural sauces) and low in calories. Rice, corn, beans, whole grains, and lentils are all much cheaper. Nuts are more expensive, but you only need a small handful of those. And eat from a wide variety of foods to ensure you get everything you need. A B12 supplement very occasionally should be enough as B12 recycles - but it's important to ensure growing kids get the supplement regularly. OR eat water lentil or duckweed, which has recently been found to contain B12. Anyway, just letting you know that even though it seems like hard work, a change of diet actually worked miracles for me and others, and you won't realise how great it is until you try for at least a couple of weeks (with no cheats). I still have terrible pain from fibromyalgia. The food doesn't help that at all, but then there is an emotional factor to that, according to researchers, and that damage may not be able to be undone. I'm still so much better of with just that than all three, I promise. And NO SIDE EFFECTS if it works for you. Best wishes. 🙂
@@xymonau2468 Wow Xymo Nau, thank you for sending such a wonderful list of suggestions! I will copy this and keep.
I'll have to look up water lentil and duckweed as I've never heard of them.
I need all the B vitamins I can get for my Parkinson's and neuropathy. I know all too well about Fibro. I had the worst flare in 10 yrs recently due to a 45 min MRI..First time I've ever had that happen. I'm 57 and I'm worried how much longer I can deal with that kind of pain. All the more reason to get on a better eating plan Woot Woot 👏😀
The knives in "Forks Over Knives" are scalpels. That is, eat good food instead of getting heart surgery.
Yep --- it is missed by some people.
Yes Todd. We heard that. Thanks. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you for helping to give me a little push towards plant based foods. It is the not knowing where to begin and what products are best and eating a balanced diet. It is a little intimidating. Change is in the wind I am moving forward.
For sure Debbie. Slow and steady. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Check out a few of the documentaries and it will help guide you into a healthier life style.'
It is NOT a diet but a way to live better and healthier.
@@KJSvitko Thank you Ken I am aware that it is a new law de style. What I am referring to is not diet in terms of weight loss but ensuring I have all I need to ensure I am taking in the nutrients I need. It is a learning curve.
I believe forks over knives refers to eating healthy to improve your health rather than having to go under the knife. Didn't read previous comments sorry if it's already been mentioned.
The 2 documentaries are very good, alot of great information
Yes Jess you are correct. That wouldn’t have been as funny though 😁. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Enjoyed as I attempt to eat plant based but unfortunately revert back to my old ways. Perhaps I will make it completely this next attempt. Would like to see more about how eating can help our health, and whether vitamins are necessary.. By the way, Forks over Knives I believe means, forks over knives meaning the surgical knife. More plants mean less health issues, thus less surgery. Great video as always. Thanks!
Hi Margie. Interesting. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I’m so glad I found you. I have medical care, but having cancer spoiled me because while I was getting my surgery and chemo, I had so much support and information. Now that I’m over the cancer, I’m back to scheduling my PCP (first opening next September). I get it, but you can reach a lot of us. I send your videos to my family.
Glad you are doing well dtishman. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Eating wholefood plants has helped me suppress my rheumatoid arthritis. Really appreciate your review.
Yes it’s amazing
I really love you two docs and your information, thank you. I have been through a range of eating from full on vegan to flexitarian to now back to vegan, but I can’t say I’m vegan because my new car has leather seats and steering wheel… I couldn’t eat anything animal based from the age of 8 when out on a family picnic I saw a truck load of sheep and lambs and innocently asked where were they going? My darling dad said ‘oh they’re just off on a picnic too’. My 7 years older big brother cherished the moment to tell me that where did I think lamb chops and roast lamb came from? Thank you forever Michael. It was all out war in our very English household for a couple of years until my mum gave up trying to make me eat meat, and that was the end of it. Michael however blamed my vegetarianism on why I developed Type 1 Diabetes!! I ended up in Australia, the land of plentiful and endless red meat and have been rubbished for a couple of decades now. I just smile and tell them that my blood pressure is 110/75, cholesterol is 2.1, my HbA1c is 6.1 and ask how they’re doing on the handful of heart, blood pressure and all of the other meds they swallow daily? I never get into any kind of conversation about animals and farm chemicals as it’s caused a huge amount of trouble with my youngest son who owns a massive property (cattle farm) out in the middle of Australia. I’m happy to let it be and let people find out for themselves if that’s what they choose. Sorry for rambling on, I came here to get info on my 14 week old TKR! Sitting here with my beloved Mr IceMan machine doing his stuff before bedtime.
Hi Diorella. Good for you! Congrats on great numbers and yes you can use the term whole food plant based instead of vegan. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thanks so much for your wonderful advice (and humor) doctors! I watched “What the Health” a while ago and will watch “Forks and Knives”. Blessings from Miami, FL 🌹🌹
Very welcome Jackie. We want your Miami weather!! Thanks for watching and subscribing
About 20 years ago I stopped eating meat. And slowly slowly, I noticed that also milk cheese and butter makes me feel tired and heavy. So I reduced also my consume of milk products. I feel much better now and my digestion is nearly perfect. 😃
I've been on a 'no meat' diet for many years, You got it, will watch. Will not harm any animal, don't need to! thnx
Well said Burt. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Watched both of those docs on Netflix and the forks over knives is a old source of information that does help to understand more. What I also watched is the factory farms and wow , are they eye openers. I worked on a chicken farm in the late 70’s and really didn’t get to see the end of life for those birds. I do look forward to you docs doing an episode on foods to stay clear of that are not good for people with arthritis. I have a question I’d like you to investigate and give a talk about, and that is what are the risks involved with a person who is getting a knee replacement and they have osteoporosis. What happens with the plan to replace the damaged knee joint etc. thanks again you two.
Hi Dogs. Many of our patients have osteoporosis and it is not really an issue. We will do a video on foods to avoid for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing
That’s me a Flexitarian? I do like my chicken but mostly plant based.
Thanks Docs! Your videos are great!
Nice work Darlene. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs your welcome!
Love you both, looking forward to a vid. to reduce inflammation. Keep up the good work---from a proud Canadian. I love my Stryker hips!!
Yay Donna! Thanks for watching and subscribing 🇨🇦
I am a life-long 70+ yrs vegetarian with spells of veganism.
When I was a teen, tried a beef burger, once and once a Reuben sandwich. When in rehab following foot surgery had 3 bites of braised cabbage thinking it would be suitable but had a nasty taste in mouth nearly 4 days. Discovered head kitchen boss went on vaca. He came to see me having arrived back the day prior...I was waiting to get checked out!
If I don't cook it or someone I trust, won't touch it, thank you very much. No more dead animals.
As a kid, had allergy to milk. Will eat perhaps 2 or 3 eggs per month.
Nice Kate. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you Doctors.
You have changed my life; especially Dr. Zalzal saying " You are responsible for your own health".
I respect you two very much.
You are very welcome Keith. So glad that we can help. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thanks for this video. I also loved those two documentaries. Would be great if you could do a video on your favourite books to help people who want to go plant based.
Hi Susan. That is on our list of videos to do. Great suggestion. Thanks for watching and subscribing
“You are what you eat”. Eat healthy! Lifestyle is an important part of the conversation with your physician.
For sure Bella. Thanks for watching and subscribing
My husband went vegetarian to my shock as he swore for years he would never stop eating meat. It helped to a degree but the problem is that he eats lots of plant based meats which the doctors who went vegan after researching it say the plant based meats are like vegan junk foods. Because my doctor wanted my cholesterol reduced I had gone vegan for a very short while, about a month and was eating lentils, beans , salads etc and a couple months before that was eating pretty close to vegan, and my cholesterol went down 79 points in that short amount of time. I believe what you said about making informed and wise choices even with vegan foods etc. But if you do it right it can save your life in so many cases!!!
Yes happy comfort. Best to try whole food plant based and try to limit the processed stuff. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I was vegetarian at 65, became vegan at 70, then whole food plant based at 72 for 3 months so far. Did this after reading Caldwell Esseylsen's Reversing Heart Disease. I have lost 24 lbs with 75 to go. Only taking vitamins d and b12 with advil for arthritis. Hoping to go off Advil when the weight is off. I now look at food as medicine.
That is awesome chris and your story is common. Thanks for watching and subscribing
very much enjoy movie recommendations, keep them coming. thanks!
Thank-you for this. Useful information for sure. Thanks for posting so often. Always looking for when you guys post. Still think you guys should start a reality show! You,guys are so entertaining. Or maybe do tic toks😀.
Hi Mel. We would love to have a show. Not sure Tik Tok is our thing. See what happens! Thanks for watching and subscribing
So informative!!! Thanks for putting it out there and helping us!!!! Will watch both!
Welcome Cindy. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Young people get it. Older people see the world as it was in the past and project that forward.
Interesting that the older doc is more rigid in how he looks at eating healthy and its impact on the environment and the climate. Glad to see you bring up this topic. It is about a healthy diet, respect for animals and nature, the impact on the environment and Climate Change. Young people all around the world are demonstrating and trying to get their voices heard. Older politicians do not recognize the urgency and are slow to act. Entrenched industries dominate the conversation with their advertising dollars and donations to politicians.
Hi Kenz. We are essentially the same age. But we would say there are young people who don’t care and old people who do. It really varies. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Love your videos and I really like the idea of a flexible diet minimizing meat but still having some. I also love the idea of the doctors cooking and personally helping their patients. So when can I expect you guys to visit me in New Jersey?
Hi David. Book it!
❤️ Love you two…fabulous channel! Plant Based since April 2019. Forks Over Knives AND WHAT THE HEALTH…Both excellent. TLKR 1/17/22 very minimal bruising…relatively easy go of it…feel my diet had a lot to do with it. Dr Kenneth Schmidt Ortho Arizona…my hero ! 73 years young…ZERO PRESCRIPTION MEDS. 😳…honest !
That is awesome Lulu’s mom. Keep up the good work!! Thanks for watching and subscribing
I saw the Forks over knives Doc. Very interesting. I'll have to check out the other one thanks for letting me know.
The science indeed does point us in more of a plant based direction for optimal health. Also as you indicate on the other side of the equation there is a section of the populace experiencing relief when on a carnivore diet.
Thanks for sharing the brief talk on this subject.
I'm wondering how both diets have affected golf scores. Is there a clear cut victor amongst you two? LOL.
Ha BW. That’s funny. We would say it has not lowered our handicaps at all. 😁. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I'm a retired pharmacist and our family became vegetarian about 20 years ago. I got tired of dispensing meds for heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes all day long, realizing that many of these disease states are preventable. It's interesting that people seem to believe you can't get the nutrients needed without meat. It's disheartening to watch people basically eat themselves to disease and death. We really need to educate our children and change our eating habits. I always suggest that people begin by adding 2 days a week that are meat free. Slowly increase the number of meat free days. Eating WHOLE foods is the key...Thanks for sharing this information.
Couldn’t agree more Brenda. Thanks for watching and subscribing
The reviews were helpful and interesting, thanks.
Very welcome Yvonne. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I do not eat BRKFT or lunch but do eat dinners of salads 3-4 Time a wk and other days fish or some meat .
Nice work Mustang. Thanks for watching and subscribing
doctors shopping and cooking for with their patients may be a bit much...but since we normally wait up to an hour in their office to see them...perhaps a salad bar in the waiting room would be reasonable?
Hi harry that is awesome! Yes and a tv streaming Talking With Docs. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I was vegan until my colon went crazy and decided it was not going to tolerate fruit or veg at all. I was LCHF until I had my appendix out and then my gallbladder was taken out too. I would love to go back to vegan hopefully soon as the weight just dropped off and stayed off and I felt so good. Bonus I could eat huge amounts of food. I miss that. Try whole food plant based with minimal oil and maybe minimal meat and watch how great you will feel. Can't wait for the anti inflamatory video guy. Thanks for all your great work.
Very welcome cdn0987. Sorry to hear you had some trouble. Best of luck going forward. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Scalpels are the knives in “Forks Over Knives.” Meaning seemed to be choose diet over surgery. Original book cover featured hand holding dinner fork upright with horizontal scalpel pictured below the title. Apparently this was too subtle and later covers just showed the dinner fork.
We have learned that. Thanks Happy. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hello there docs . I was watching y'alls video eating steak & rice so half plant based . probably the wrong kind of plant base.But with my LARS ( LOWER ANTERIOR RESECTION SYNDROME ) from side effects my cancer surgery . Have to watch what I eat most vegetables don't agree with me now. I hate that because I love them. I cut collard greens with poultry shears while cooking them. Then I don't need to cut them with a knife lol . I Grow a lot of vegetables that way I know what is put on them the growing process . my winter garden doesn't get sprayed with anything. Certified organic pesticide is the only way to go to be safe. Good video y'all have a marvelous weekend🥦🥬🥒🥕🥑🍆🫐🍌🥝🍉👍 .
Hi Kubota. Sorry to hear that and yes sometimes modifications are necessary especially if you have absorption issues etc. all the best to you and have a great weekend as well. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Seeing as my dad would have lived longer had he had proper care, I am very grateful that he lived to 94, and most of his family lived well into their 90-100 by living the "real life" good foods, manage the indulgencies. I will really consider changing my diet. Thanks for this great info.
Very welcome
Thanks for the vid. Inclining towards plant based diet is a no brainer. Good info. BTW. Where can I get one of those skull caps? 👍
Ha ddt1. Most stores online sell them with scrubs etc. thanks for watching and subscribing
I'm so glad I found you two😊 good stuff here. So I am moving away from eating animal products in hopes to get my cholesterol down. I recently discovered vegan butter and was so excited however after watching this video I'm now wondering if that is considered "processed" and should I not eat it?
Hi 33 Summers. Fair question. In general probably best to limit stuff like that and even added oil when cooking but everything in moderation is probably ok if the majority of your intake is whole foods. Best of luck! Thanks for watching and subscribing
If you still want fat olive oil is the best but the fat you eat is the fat you wear.
@@julejustjule exactly! Ppl need to watch the saturated fat from coconut oil hidden in many foods plant based and animal based.
My husband was worried as his PSA was up and his dad had prostrate cancer, his doc said cut out the dairy due hormones, we have, it's almond milk and easy for me to do less meat 🍖 I cut out shell fish long ago.... There's now a class action suit against the meat industry here in Quebec for price fixing, what a surprise! 🎠
@@julejustjule Buy Portuguese olive oil, best around!
Hi Docs-So my father lived to be 94 and was still very active and generally healthy overall until he fell and broke his hip at 92. He grew up in a large family on a farm and has eaten (IMO) fairly unhealthy his entire life. He loved buttermilk, cornbread, fried chicken wings, hamburgers...you get the picture. He developed high bp at a late age and it was well controlled with 2 meds. I, on the other hand eat very healthy comparatively and I exercise regularly yet I have had BP since I was in my early 20's. I've been on meds since 30, gradually increasing doses and am now (at 52) taking 3 BP medications and still it is a constant battle. I cannot tolerate sodium and have to be very careful of how much and what I eat. Obviously it varies from one person to the next but curious what your thoughts are on this. I feel sure that I would be dead within a year if I followed my dad's diet.
Hi Trix. Yes everyone is different and if enough people eat poorly some of them will do well. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs Oh, I love that point! I'm going to borrow it.
Active people seem to be able to get away with more food "sins". Activity is vital.
It's the bell curve. Some people will live to a ripe old age whilst others die very young. Most of us are in the middle age ranges. I hope you find improvements for yourself.
I always thought the meaning behind “Forks over Knives “ was that if you pick smart choices with your fork, you won’t be going “under the knife” having heart surgery.
You are correct Pam. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Other than medications, I've been vegetarian my whole life, and then went vegan for a while when dealing with really bad digestive issues when I had to go on an elimination diet. I'm trying a bovine based supplement for a genetic issue, and very slowly working up to the dosage that's suggested because I've had issues with animal products before. I had tried things, but I know fish specifically has made me sick. Navigating digestive issues while trying to get the right amount of protein has been hard, but thankfully I found a great local startup that makes really good plant based protein shakes, and my mom found some good recipes for how to cook tofu in ways that taste really good. It was hard to go off of gluten because we'd cook gluten for protein before and now I get sick even if I have soy sauce that isn't gluten free. It's been a big change, but I'm glad I have a trained dietitian that supports me, and helps me learn more.
My favourite vegan and gluten free protein is lentil pasta. It has a similar texture to wheat, and a lot more protein. I've tried a lot of new things, and found some great products and recipes.
Very nice JLBee. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I like this! Personaly I would like to add that "Food Choices" is a great documentary if you want to know more about WFPB. But I definitely like the 2 films you are talking about! Thanks
Yes Peter great film. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hi Docs… I really want to go plant based but I’m all about taste and texture. Do these products taste like let’s say a burger or is it a hit n miss?
Thanks Docs!
Hi JS. It really depends. Plant based eating is all about the flavours and the spices. It is delicious. Some of the meat alternatives definitely taste like meat. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Love forked over knives! More plants are great! Yes Whole Foods! No SOS: salt, oil, sugar totally agree with you!!!!! Thanks!!!!
Very welcome Jody! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Excellent video ! Don't forget - when you come to a fork in the road, take it. (Yogi Berra)
Ha chad. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hi Drs, thank you for great info. I am wondering if a plant-based diet is good for diabetics and if the high carb in the diet raises blood sugar level. Some diabetics became carnivores and were successful in lowering their blood sugar level to a non-diabetic level. Since I stopped eating oatmeal, rice, bread, and pasta, I have been able to maintain an a1c of lower than 5.7. I would welcome your opinion. I sometimes just don’t want to eat meat when think about their sources.
Hi E L. Yes some diabetics do have success with sugar control with keto or carnivore type diets but a plant based diet that is made of whole foods and monitors the starches can certainly be successful. Grains need to be whole grains. Limit sugar and processed foods. It would be worth sitting down with a nutritionist for sure. And watch these movies. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Great segment!
Glad you liked it Valerie! Thanks for watching and subscribing
I watched Forks Over Knives on July 31st and went whole food plant based the next day. It took my a while to get 100% plant based. I thought I could slowly weed out dairy, eggs, and fish - but then I watched What The Health the following weekend and realized dairy was just as bad as red meat and processed meat.
What I noticed pretty quickly - about 10 days into eating this - the inflammation in my body was drastically reduced, included a reduction in bloating. I FELT thinner even though I had only lost about 8 lbs in 10 days.
I still have a hard time with veggies, but I continue to work on that.
BTW, I've lost 30 pounds since August of 2020 and I really don't exercise. I take walks - that's about it.
Amazing Julie! Your results are common. The weight slowly falls off and people simply feel way better. Congrats. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Another eye opener but older documentary is "fat, sick and nearly dead". Believe it is an Amazon Prime doc. Re-watched this doc and is really interesting. Amazing that a 400 lb guy was committed and how he improved upon his life, even mentally. Highly suggested.
Nice Margie. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Brought my LDL down by 25%, my total cholesterol by 24%, and my triglycerides by 39% after going vegan. BTW- there ARE vegan "chicken wings"- I think you're in Canada, so you can get them at Superstore. They "might" be made by Gardein, who makes incredible stuff including breaded "fish" that you would swear is the real thing. Their "turkey" cutlets are amazing also.
Yeah, but then you are getting into highly processed foods. Sometimes I think you’re better off eating a little turkey or chicken than some imitation, highly processed substitute.
Yes WhatWould we are aware. The meat alternatives can be highly processed but an option for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I don’t have to comment, but I’m gonna. What a long strange trip I’ve had as a vegetarian and vegan. Every physician I’ve had tried to talk me out of veganism. I was plant-based for ethical reasons (to feel morally superior, jk) for animal welfare and the environment. As a middle aged woman I’ve added back some animal protein and dairy after a LIFETIME of veganism and vegetarianism. I’ve gained weight in the process but feel more cognitively sharp. Dairy is really bad for me, but butter & cheese, am I right??! I think every body has different nutritional needs. One thing is for certain: the meat processing industry is abhorrent. I think history will look back on those practices as shockingly barbaric. Doctors, you said to give our opinions in the comments. I appreciate your videos and you helped me get through hip replacement surgery in 2021. 🌷
Thanks for sharing RT. It can be tough. Dairy is really not good for anyone. What species drinks the baby formula of another species? Only humans. But yes cheese and ice cream and butter are well loved by many. Glad we could help with the hip! Thanks for watching and subscribing
I’ve watched “What the Health” a few years ago… it really was very interesting…
For sure Dorothy. Thanks for watching and subscribing
very Good video thank you somuch🙏
Very welcome NIMASHA. Thanks for watching and subscribing
This is so encouraging that our medical professionals are beginning to educate us on this vital topic.
I was just wondering when more will be said about the ethics of modern animal agriculture. Maybe this is not the right forum for it and it sure triggers a lot of people. Just so distressing what we are doing to ourselves and to sentient beings when it is not necessary for our health or the planet or the animals.
We would agree John. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Will the documentaries give recipes for grilled steaks or hamburgers???!😝😂 I do watch my veggie intake, little dairy, prefer foul and seafood. Sugar at my age needs monitoring luckily, I don't like sweets. Sodas are horrible at any age! Steer clear of fast foods! Interestingly, Japan is now, incorporating vegetarian and Vegan options on their restaurant menus. Tourist complained, they listened. Healthy, in moderation, will always win the race.
Agreed Denise! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you! I believe in eating plant-based. It IS hard to do, but I think most of us know it’s healthier.
I try to keep it simple.
I try not to look at food as reward.
Not saying it’s easy … but here’s the thing for me: EVEN WHILE EATING PLANT-BASED, I STILL BATTLE HIGH LDL, SO I REALLY CAN’T AFFORD NOT TO BE PLANT-BASED.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Best of luck to you Jabo. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Very interesting. I’m like Dr. Z. I do eat some meat but as I get older I’m looking for healthier food and I am trying to stay away from sugar. Boy there’s sugar in everything that’s package. Ugh. Anyway Drs, I am going to watch the videos as suggested with an open mind and see. Thxs Docs. ❤️🤗🇨🇦
Good luck Mandy! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Love this channel. These docs are just what I needed. Great mix of fact a d humor.
Doing our best June. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I eat fish and yogurt and eggs .... rest of my intake is WFPB....thoughts on soy drs? Especially for someone with hashimoto’s....
Hi Kara. The evidence for soy for being a problem for people with thyroid issues is pretty weak. Maybe just reasonable amounts. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Great video! Thank you, Docs!
Very welcome Elisa. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Great video and topic - thank you!
Very welcome Belle. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you for sharing.
Very welcome T. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hello guys. Some of my favorite doctors. Did you ever hear of Susan Powers? She had a channel on TV and I remember hearing her say "Fat turns into fat" and that was the day I tried my best to stop eating fat. After awhile I learned some fats are essential to maintain a healthy diet or way of living. I am really looking into a AIP. I really don't eat meat but I do eat Buffalo hamburgers and a lean piece of Chicken every week. I have changed what I eat but would really like to stop eating meat. Do you have any suggestions for the AIP diet. Would love to hear your thoughts about it. Thank you for sharing and enjoy your weekend🥰❣🐰🐇🐣🐤🐥🍇🍉🍓🥦
Hi Marie. It is similar to paleo diets but they eliminate a whole bunch of foods and then slowly reintroduce them and see if they cause symptoms and if they do you keep them out of your diet. Whole grains and complex carbs are fine as are nuts and seeds. Whole food plant based is simple and successful. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you for the info. I know with MS you are not supposed to eat anything processed and it is hard sometimes but I try and have a good diet and get my sleep and exercise. My neurologist wasn't to keen on it but I wanted to try something new. You two are so informative about alot of things and I really enjoy all your videos. I also love the fact that you get back to each and every comment. You need not have to respond to this comment. Thank you for all that you do. Much respect
So speaking of statins, how long should a person be on statins? Just a little background. I had one stent put in almost 6 years ago and have been taking 80mg of atorvastatin for just as long. I had a pacer implant and two catheter ablations a year ago.
Hi Keith. This will be a discussion for your cardiologist but possibly for life. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Watch the movie or read the book Sacred Cow for a contrary opinion, plus there are many informative debunkings of both the movies you mentioned, lots of errors in both
Yes Ralph they are not perfect. What is not debatable is that eating a plant based diet is better for you. Lots of people are looking for good news about their bad habits - it simply doesn’t exist. Not negotiable. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs of course it's debatable. Meat is way more nutrient dense than plants and the nutrients in meat are way more bioavailable to humans. Have you read Sacred Cow? It is very comprehensive with lots of references. One main problem with plant-based nowadays is a lot of the products are filled with toxic seed oils and refined carbs and sugars - those are the ingredients that are causing modern health problems, not meat which humans have been eating for hundreds of thousands of years with no problem. It makes no sense to blame modern health problems on an ancient food like meat.
No lashing out, veggies are awesome but seriously a good rare steak is Nirvana.
Ha Diane. Used to love a rare steak. No more. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I've watched forks over knives, but the documentary that convinced me to try the vegetarian diet was "The Game Changers", available on Netflix. You can't deny the science!
Hi Darrell. We have that listed in the others fo consider in the description. Quite good for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I find it interesting how research is conducted and published in peer reviewed journals with little to no effective elimination of "biased" or what used to be called conflict of interest sources. Sort of like politicians who regurlar state that political contributions to their campaign funds do not affect how they vote or otherwise perform their civic duties.
Hi Greg. So more recently authors do have to disclose their financial interests as well as potential conflicts when publishing. It is a problem for sure. Thanks for watching and
Thank you so much
Very welcome Christina. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I was vegan for yonks and found it socially difficult - my advice would be to go vegan quietly. It freaks lots of people out and they'll avoid you for meals etc. Now I'm vegan at home but more flexible when out. One thing that worried me was a doctor who said women need haem iron and there's no synthetic equivalent. Would he have meant just during womens' reproductive years?? Terrific chat guys. PS I've just eaten the most delicious vegan hot cross bun lol
Hi Alison. Yes no one cares what you eat until you are vegan. Then everyone cares. You can get adequate iron on a vegan diet. You do not need heme iron. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hi Allison, I was vegan during my last pregnancy and my iron levels were great. My levels were actually better than when I was pregnant and eating meat.
Gave up all the bad carbs and lost 120 lbs. , and now you’re suggesting I don’t eat roast duck 🦆, escargot 🐌, lamb 🐑 chops, or oysters 🦪 with my veggies🥕🥦and berries?😟😮💨😩😑
I can’t picture this 78 year old French woman exclaiming, “Bon appétit” over endless plates of kale 🥬 and cauliflower ☁️.🤦🏼♀️
Love you both with deep respect, but I need to enjoy what life has to offer to the fullest with what time I have left.
Do what you’ve got to do Michele. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Btw
Since my 120 lbs weight loss, I am no longer pre-diabetic. No longer take statins or blood pressure meds. My A1C is 4.9, and my BMI and blood work are all good.
Another reason I do not want to switch to plant based is, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” And it ain’t broke!🤗😄🤸🏼
J
If I think about how we as a family ate 25 yrs ago compared to now, we definitely eat more raw veggies. A lot more actually. Still not willing to abandon my occasional strip loin though.
Not an uncommon sentiment Zanzibar. More is better than none. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I thought the knives in Forks Over Knives referred to scalpels used in surgery - that you might not need if you improve your diet.
Yes Katie you are correct! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Try the watching film The Game Changers. Will blow your socks off. The canary down the mine... also known as erectile dysfunction is your clues about your heart. If heart disease can start in childhood then this film is a must watch for all.
Hi Skippy. Yes have seen it. Good film. A bit sensational but gets the point across. Thanks for watching and subscribing
What The Health documentary
Changed my life.
It sure can Luvlabso. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hello sir, I have completed 4 months of acl and meniscus surgery, but there is still swelling in my knee. Is this normal or not??
This is common. It should subside in 6-12 months. If getting worse see your surgeon. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs thanks sir for replying me🙏🙏
I have been doing a lot of reading on veggies. I always thought I could eat lots of fruit instead and I'm finding out (NAFLD was just diagnosed with). So now I'm trying to heal my liver. Looks like alkaline veggies is the way to go (?). Can you please do a video about alkalinity, waters and veggies. Thank you
Hi M. Yes fruits and veggies are very important. Most of the literature doesn’t support trying to eat an alkaline diet as our bodies are so adept at keeping our body pH so tightly regulated that the pH of your food doesn’t really matter. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Very interesting! I’m mostly a vegetarian eater then meat, but I eat fish and I seafood. Thanks for sharing!
Very welcome Alida. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I need to do this but I honestly wouldn't know what to cook! I am a picky eater and most vegan dishes in cook books don't look good. I seemed to be reduced to salads everyday because the vegan food/dishes taste awful. I tried quite a few in Whole Foods, really expensive and nasty. And most of this vegan packaged food seems to be just as processed as everything else. I need some plant based cooking classes to help me figure out what I like and how to prepare food for taste and health.
Yes 727. Not processed. Maybe start with veggie fajitas. Then a veggie bowl with quinoa, grilled veggies, some avacado, salsa. Lots of options. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs Great ideas. Thanks for your great content.
A humorous take on this subject…one always remembers this more than a more serious view…had to laugh at “forky & “chocolate covered asparagus” though…much as I love chocolate,don’t think the asparagus would do it for me..I have my limits..thanks Docs
Very welcome Linda. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you > i now understand more
Glad to hear it Bel. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I am not trying to discourage anyone from eating more plant-based. But I do have something for all of you to think about: WHAT are we going to do about all of those cows?!?!? 🐄
That's funny. 8 billion people will take care of them
Forks Over Knives, chosing what goes on your fork over having to go under the knife in YOUR surgery to fix their heart problems. Keep your diet unprocessed so you know what is going into your body.
Yes Dawn! Thanks for watching and subscribing
The book Fast Food Nation written in the 90s as well as moral beliefs changed my lifestyle. Dr. Zahlzel sounds like something my dad would've said. Lol
Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and subscribing
There are companion books that go with these movies that are well worth reading and also these movies are following in the footsteps of the best book ever written on the subject. The China Study. If you are interested in the subject it is a must-read.
Yes anil the China Study wqs landmark research but a pretty difficult read. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Interesting topic gentlemen. I am curious so I will watch but I am a tough sell especially since I have a strong desire for a juicy steak. Thanks guys!
Yes many do Carl! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Enjoy your steak @Carl, cut the carbs and “healthy whole grains” since all carbs break down into sugar. Manufactured foods , seed oils and sugars are what’s hardening the arteries and cause inflammation. Plant foods require supplements whole foods do not.
Life is too short to worry about whether or not to eat meat.
You could make it shorter?
That’s funny Freedom Forever. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hi Hanover. It’s all about being healthy throughout your life. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs ,
Countless billions of people have lived long, healthy and *happy* lives while eating meat.
@@Hanover-ek4jy ,
A friend of mine was a devoted vegan and he died at 43. Being a vegetarian is not a guarantee for longevity.