First I got prostate cancer while on Keto 5 years ago...then heart disease two years ago. Went on a whole food plant-based two years ago. Angina went in 3 months and everything just got better and better on this diet. Thank you Dr Fuhrman for the science-based logic that my doctor lacks.
I am type2 I do not want to take medication for the rest of my life. I know several people that have lived a unpleasant life taking type2 meds. I do not know of many vegans who do not take type2 meds. I wish there would be more concern type2 persons?? I have lost 60 lbs and omitted blood pressure meds. A1c 5.2 5.3 at the highest.eating carbs and less fat got me to Not stopping my elevated a1c. No doctor could address this. If I have less years to live I will be happy without the Meds.
Jenna, I am sure you realize how fortunate you are to have a father who is one of the most important people in nutrition in the world!! I wish you both a long healthy centenarian life, and I am doing all I can to be right there with you!!
I learn something new from every one of Dr. Fuhrman’s videos. This time I learned that it is better to eat nuts and seeds WITH meals than separately as a snack. I am already having walnuts (and flax seeds) with my whole grain breakfast. Now I will have my almonds and pumpkin seeds with my sprout sandwich for dinner or with my fresh cooked beans for lunch. Or both! Thank you, Dr. Fuhrman!!
I add nuts and seeds to my daily salad consisting of veggies topped with small slices of fruit (nectarines, strawberries,mangos). So filling and yummy. 😋 I never worry about gaining any weight as I only eat when hungry and don’t overstuff myself.
It was such a great feeling when I realized my palate was changing to desire healthier foods. It takes a little while but it’s worth it and your microbiome will reward you.
I can listen to Dr. Fuhrman for hours. He is such a brilliant Doctor, and his daughter Jenna is like the frosting on the cake. They work so well together! Not sure if this is the right place to make a request. But I thought it would be very interesting if Jenna did a video with her dad to discuss some of his opinions regarding the recent popular research and practices of anti aging David Sinclair and Bryan Johnson?
Thank you for your plant based program and public service message. I am a long term vegan in the over 60's group and will adjust my diet based on your recommendations for the "older" plant based crowd. And, thank you for your message on what is lacking in vegan diets in the what's the right amount of protein video. I hear you loud and clear!
Soak & blanch off skins of nuts to remove potential toxicities.. and as Dr Fuhrman points out no more than 3oz of nuts & seeds at a meal. Like deficiencies, excesses disrupt our delicate homeostasis balance according to our individual body constitution.
My little trick so that I don't overeat nuts and seeds, I do measure them out in the morning 1.5oz. I do not eat them on their own, only in with a salad or dressing, etcetera this works for me 😍because I am one who would definitely just keep eating handful after handful LOL also this has helped me to know how much the proper amount looks like.
Love this video. I do eat nuts and seeds on a daily basis along with my fruits and veggies. Out of all the WFPB videos I’ve watched, his common sense approach makes the most sense. I first purchased his program on PBS and since then have purchased some of his other products. He’s the real deal. 😊
Great conversation 😃 thank you both for this informative, well researched father and daughter podcast 🥰 Dr. Fuhrman is always so up to date with the scientific research and gives sound advice 🙏🏻
Would Dr Fuhrman advise against eating fat free, plain Greek yogurt? If you remove the fat and added sugar, is there still something unhealthy about yogurt?
Hello Jenna, Great podcast! Question, would the percentage ratio of protein, carbohydrates and fats for the nutritarian be the same if a person is losing weight as well ?
I take one DHA/EPA algae vegan omega 3 in addition to Walnuts, Flax, Hemp, and Chia seeds daily. I figured if a large percentage of the brain and the retina are made of DHA omega 3 it's best to reinforce the chemistry.
PLEASE HELP. I need knowledge that I cannot get from my non-plant-based cardiologist. Dr. Fuhrman, a year and a half ago I had two cardiac stents put in for 2 89% blockages. I was not and have never been overweight. I followed a fairly healthy, vegan diet, but since then have adopted your Nutritarian way of life. I am a 56 yr old female. My question is, can my blockages be reversed with having the stents? it is all very confusing to me, and I don’t know where to turn. Please help!
Hi @sharongenco3716, I'm so sorry you're going through this confusing and scary time. It must be really frustrating not getting the guidance you need from your cardiologist. Please know that you're doing all the right things by adopting a nutritarian lifestyle - that's a huge step in the right direction! While I can't give you medical advice, I want to reassure you that our bodies have an amazing capacity to heal. Stents or no stents, a nutrient-packed, plant-based diet can absolutely help stabilize and even reverse plaque buildup over time. My advice? Keep eating all those delicious, whole plant foods to give your body the tools it needs to repair itself. And don't be afraid to advocate for yourself - try to find a cardiologist who really gets the power of lifestyle changes. They're out there! Most of all, be kind to yourself and celebrate the positive changes you're making. You've got this, and there's a whole community here cheering you on. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey!
Thank you for your very kind reply. I appreciate your encouragement. If it’s possible for you to answer one more question, I’m on 5 mg of Rosuvastatin every other day which I did advocate to get down to because it was making me feel awful. My LDL is 57 on this dosage, and 87 when I was off it. I wanted a chance to continue to lower my LDL‘s but my cardiologist insisted I needed to be on a statin. I’d very much appreciate your opinion. Thank you.
I believe you have cardiac genetics. My cardiologist told me unfortunately can’t remove plaque from arteries just with cholesterol med you stop make more plaque I really don’t know
Dr Furhrman, I have done your vegan diet to a t and only end up with high blood sugar. Believe me, I’ve tried it with exact proportions and still come up with pre-diabetes. What says you about that?
Thank you for all these videos, they are so helpful, Dr. Fuhrman you are very knowledgeable....I am curious about peanuts? They are not nuts, but I would like Dr. Fuhrman's opinion
Thank you for your question about peanuts. While they are not true nuts, peanuts can still be a part of a healthy diet when consumed in moderation. They provide plant-based protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. However, it's important to be mindful of potential aflatoxin contamination, allergies, and calorie content. In a nutritarian diet, peanuts can be included, but other nuts and seeds like walnuts, almonds, and flaxseeds are often prioritized for their nutrient profiles.
What are your thoughts about chocolate vs. cocoa powder in regards to saturated fats and lipid levels in the body? Chocolate has cocoa butter in it which I imagine raises cholesterol due to saturated fats. Cocoa powder has a smaller amount of saturated fat. Which one would you recommend?
So what does 1.5 ounces of nuts and seeds look like? With each of our three meals, how much should we include? ie is it a tablespoon of whole or ground seeds? Or a 1/8 cup of chopped walnuts? Or maybe 4 walnut halves??
There is so much polarity about what’s the optimum human nutrition. All these diet gurus are missing the elephant in the room “STRESS”/emotional trauma. Trauma can predispose you to addictions (food, couch, etc). So address that first. Not the diet. Eat what your ancestors ate. If your ancestors ate an omnivore diet then eat an omnivore diet. If your ancestors ate WFPB diet eat that. If you’re insulin resistant and a carb restricted diet or keto worked keep at it. Stress causes gut dysbiosis, blood sugar issues, autoimmunity and heart disease and cancers. Manage stress, eat a real food omnivore diet and avoid food groups that you’re sensitive. No processed foods, alcohol,etc. Don’t eat animal food if you firmly believe and feel you shouldn’t. That would cause stress. Any internal conflict can stress you. Eat We are all unique and listen to your body. Lastly, avoid a lot of RUclips videos about diets. Instead take time to practice mindfulness and connecting with family and friends.
Lately, nuts and seeds (mostly seeds) are the cornerstone of my plant based diet. I make a large blender full of seed milk daily (mostly hemp but I mix in other nuts and seeds and sea moss). It keeps me so satiated and well nourished, has greatly reduced my appetite too. This is better than snacking on nuts as it's not as tempting to binge or overeat. I also eat fruits veggies beans greens n grains but nuts and seeds are my bedrock.😂
Dr. Atkins had a history of heart disease and he was overweight. Dr. William Li on RUclips said one of his patients was an FDA inspector who said processed meats sit in vats for weeks filled with preservatives and chemicals.
When it comes to consuming nuts and seeds, raw or minimally processed options are generally preferred over roasted or heavily processed varieties. Here's why: 1. Raw nuts and seeds retain more of their natural nutrients, as the heating process used in roasting can potentially damage or reduce the bioavailability of some vitamins and minerals. 2. Roasted nuts and seeds often have added oils, salt, or other flavorings, which can increase their calorie content and introduce unwanted additives. 3. Some roasting methods may expose nuts and seeds to high temperatures that can lead to the formation of harmful compounds, such as acrylamide, which has been linked to potential health risks. However, if you prefer the taste of roasted nuts and seeds, opt for dry-roasted varieties without added oils or salt. Alternatively, you can roast them yourself at home using a lower temperature to minimize potential nutrient loss and the formation of harmful compounds. In summary, when I recommend incorporating nuts and seeds into your diet, I generally suggest choosing raw or minimally processed options. If you do consume roasted varieties, be mindful of the roasting method and any added ingredients. As always, moderation is key, as nuts and seeds are calorie-dense foods.
Dr Fuhrman I really appreciate what you have done.Thank you ,but I really need your help for my wife for blood pressure. Doctors give here some medication that gives her very bud affect. What is your advice. Thank you.
Can you please make some recommendations about what to eat while travelling, since I have a nine day trip coming up. I am trying very hard to follow a plant based diet.
I would love to see Dr Fuhrman have a discussion on this topic with a long term raw vegan like as Dr.Doug Graham, who says that the optimal fat consumption should be somewhere in the range of 10 to 15%. He is 70 and by the looks of it seems to be thriving following a 80:10:10 (Carbs:fats:proteins) macronutrient ratio
how do you address weight loss problems on a vegan diet? after all, how many legumes one can actually eat without side effects? going for even more carbs also doesn't sound like a good idea. nuts and seeds have their limitations, plus vegan sources have much lower bio availability. can something be done?
Hello Dr Fuhrman another great video. I pretty much follow a plant-based diet between yours and Dr McDougalls. Do you agree or disagree with the McDougall diet? If so why or why not?
I just measure my nuts and seeds . Really believe you Dr.Fuhrman about the nuts and seeds. I know some other sos Dr's that do not recommend nuts and seeds. But you have the proof and makes sense.
At first, I DO have to pay attention to amounts. After years of overeating, this is the answer. Eventually I will just know. But for now, I'm learning to eat according to my bodies REAL needs.
Does anyone else get heart pains when they eat fats though? I get pains when i have more than a tablespoons,ounce of peanuts,coconut, nut butter a day. Wondering if i am just one who cant proess the fats and should just give them up?
Processed food manufacturers need to hear from consumers that less added sugar, oil and salt is wanted in their food products. Why is there so much added sugar in everything, even bread. That's just crazy Email, text, tweet or phone your favorite producer of poison and let them know consumers want less salt, oils and sugars in their products. Let their customer service department know that all the extra added salt, oil and sugar is not necessary or desired and is causing health issues.
Here’s the answer. A lot of processed food products DO HAVE a “low salt” “low sugar” or “low fat” version. But you know what? They taste like eating cardboard, so customers don’t buy them. The only way processed foods can compete for taste against REAL food is by throwing in all that crap to confuse your taste buds. I call those products “frankenfoods” - foods stitched together with a little of this and a little of that. REAL food is what grows out of the ground or on a tree. Don’t bother thinking about how to make junk food healthier. After all, it’s JUNK food! Think about giving up that garbage and eating only REAL food! What a concept.
@@flyshacker You are what you eat. Your diet impacts your health. Lower stress, reduce obesity, get enough sleep and more exercise are key to a healthy life. Obesity in children and adults is rising across the world. Fast food and sugary drinks including fruit juices are contributing to the problem of poor health and obesity. Eat a healthy plant based diet and exercise regularly. Reduce or ELIMINATE cows milk, eggs, cheese and meat. Eat more salad greens, beans, fruit and vegetables. Eliminate fast food, snacks like cookies, cakes, chips, and sugary drinks and juices. Every adult and child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly. Regular exercise will help you sleep better. Yoga is a great stress reducer. Obesity is all too common today. Get off the couch. Get off the phone, ipad or video game. A variety of stretching and other exercises help with increased mobility. Ride to work, ride to school, ride for fun. Every city should be a bicycle city. Speak up for bicycles in your community
I will have one or two teaspoons of sugar in coffee on occasion. You can have a little sugar in your tea, coffee of cocoa everyday and it won't hurt you.
Thank you for these awesome talks! Love the father-daughter format. I’m a couple months away from my 11 year anniversary of starting ETL. Thank you Dr. Fuhrman! Your program has worked beautifully for me. I’m 64, have kept off the 60+ pounds I initially lost and am living an active life with running, spinning, yoga and hiking in nature. My mental health improved surprisingly and I became a better musician too- don’t ask me why. I know science is the reason, but it feels like magic the way ldl drops, high blood pressure is gone, and pre-diabetes is gone too. I have all your books except the diabetes one. The cookbooks are great too. I encourage everyone to give the nutritarian program a try. You’ll be so happy that you did!
Early on in my Natural Hygiene journey it was the cherimoya seeds & skins that were the real toxins. Worst mistake ever happened when I drank a smoothie with cheimoya seeds & all. As a result I could barely hold my head up to the point where I had to call poison control center. Turns out there are many edible fruits that contain toxic pits or skins. For example durian pits are said to be toxic.
12:54 EPA/DHA are NOT “fish oil” - all mammals and certain fish convert ALA to these. Its incorrect to define them as fish oil. The true source for fish is algae. Keto carb restriction is 20-50 grams NOT 20-30%. Need to provide sources and disclose that you sell EPA/DHA supplements.
If you look at some of Mediterranean Blue Zones of longevity like Ikaria or Sardinia, they live on olive oil and Bernando LaPalo also known as the Valley Man used to advocate olive oil among his top healthy foods and he managed to live to 114. If I could live to at least 100 with olive oil, I wouldn't mind any of these "studies" whether it's good for you or bad.
Hi @jennifergilchrist5597. Thank you for your question. While the nutritarian diet, which emphasizes nutrient-dense plant foods and limits processed foods and animal products, can support liver health, it is unlikely to reverse advanced liver diseases like cirrhosis. There is evidence to suggest that plant-based diets may have a beneficial impact on liver health and cirrhosis: 1. A new study found that liver patients with cirrhosis saw benefits after going meatless for just one meal. Even small dietary changes, like occasionally having a meal without meat, could benefit the liver by lowering harmful ammonia levels in patients with cirrhosis. Check this article: news.vcu.edu/article/2024/05/new-study-shows-liver-patients-see-benefits-after-going-meatless-for-one-meal 2. Higher adherence to plant-based diets has been associated with lower risks of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) (PMID: 30578029) Some plant-based diets have been suggested to have a beneficial impact on liver disease risk. 3. A recent study found that diets rich in plant-based foods are associated with lower risks of NAFLD, while the prospective evidence regarding other chronic liver diseases is limited (PMID: 36817573) While these studies suggest that plant-based diets may have a positive effect on liver health and potentially slow the progression of liver diseases like cirrhosis, it is important to note that advanced stages of cirrhosis are generally considered irreversible. Consultation with a qualified healthcare professional is essential for personalized medical advice and treatment plans based on an individual's specific condition and circumstances.
3:25 -- Animal fats *do not* come into the blood stream instantly when eating them. MCT fats will get into your blood stream quickly but the MCT fats are the exception. This is very misleading info presented here...
Zink in good amounts and cheap you find in wheat germs and in nuts. No need for expensive supplements. B12 is the one that you need to supplement if you don’t eat meat on a regular basis.
I have a very handsome son. Is Jenna in a committed relationship? Haha. Just having a laugh. Although I do in fact have a very handsome Jewish son... I follow a plant-dominant, whole-foods diet with great outcomes, thanks to Dr. Fuhrman, Dr. Greger, Dr. Ornish, and others. My split of macros is 40% carbs (mostly legumes, veggies and fruits), 20% protein (mostly from legumes, pea protein, and a few weekly servings of herring, mackerel, or sardines), and 40% fat (mostly from nuts/seeds and avocados). Best regards
So at 69 my bone and muscule is increaseing, big list of ailments gone away, all health markers from dire to optimal. No meds, no illness, no common cold in 4 years. Vegitable, fruit, fiber, seed oils, sugar, carb intake zero. Carnivour diet.
This is anacdotal but a raw vegan man who was a guest on okraw claimed he ran into problems going too high on he nuts and seeds. I think he'd been vegan for like 20 years or something. Also Charlotte Gerson claims all the fats we need are in the fruit and vegetables. That avocado was too high in fats and made tumours grow.
I understand protein is good in later age. But can you speak more fore people with kidney disease and protein.and how much is ok for your kidney but all the rest of your body.
Why is the anonymous abuse of animals for food okay with the great majority of people? Obviously a rhetorical question, and with the obvious key word in plain sight. People are going to pleasure their taste buds on mutilated carcass whether you give them the green light to do so or not. It's that green light that causes my respect for you to flat line.
You mention always what we must not eat. But if someone follow what you say he will die of hunger. Its easy if you do not eat you have not any diseases. Imagine if you are dead! You solved all your problems!
LeBron James, spends $ 800 k on his health and testing his body yearly ❤. Bryan Johnson Blueprint spends $ 1.5 mil. Every year , Tom Brady TB12, spends $ 500K Dave Pascoe is at $ 35k. Last I heard . Jeff Bezos spends $1.2 mil. GET MY POINT ?. ❤ Eyes mind heart and soul wide open. NO FEAR. Ai has arrived ❤ !
The studies he mentions are "meat based" which means that eating a pepperoni pizza fits into that. Using these studies is disingenuous at best and intentionally misleading at worse.
Interesting.... If saturated fat is bad why does the body convert excess sugar to fat in the liver? And that fat is palmatic acid a saturated fat. What are the exact mechanisms that saturated fat causes heart disease? Exactly! This guy needs to go back to school.
That’s a nice straw man argument. Excess sugar does have a negative effect, yeah we all agree on that. The fact that excess sugar has a negative effect does not mean too much saturated fat is fine.
@anabolicamaranth7140 Actually, you're evading the question. What is the exact mechanism which saturated fat causes heart disease? Good luck trying to find the answer.
@anabolicamaranth7140 That's a brilliant argument. So if we don't know the mechanism, how do you know it's bad for us? Go look up association vs causation and learn something. You might also want to brush up on observational studies.
Just the appearance of Dr. Furman tells me that plant-based diets do not optimize health. Compare and contrast him with Dr. Ken Berry doctor, Anthony Chaffee and Dr. Shawn Baker and see for yourself.
those guys are vulnerable to heart attack and disease, they are what you call youtube grifters with a big ego. They don't want to help anyone but themselves.
Help production of protein, release hormones and help dilation of blood vessels ❤ ( L - Arginine ! ). ❤. Eyes mind heart and soul wide open. NO FEAR. Don't die, we are coming. See you in 2500.
Dr Furman has to come around to see the carnivore diet is best… I had his book and was vegetarian for over 35 years.. I couldn’t understand why I would go through a period of time and have zero energy… I ate a large salad every day… now I’m leaning toward the carnivore diet… I believe animal protein and fats are the best way to get energy… I hadn’t had red meat for 35 years but I can see now we have been lied to… Dr Fuhrman needs to stop lying to people..
First I got prostate cancer while on Keto 5 years ago...then heart disease two years ago. Went on a whole food plant-based two years ago. Angina went in 3 months and everything just got better and better on this diet. Thank you Dr Fuhrman for the science-based logic that my doctor lacks.
Dan.Boz
Another good source for information is nutritionfacts with Dr Greger.
Had basil skin cancer warts all over my face and thanks to the diet all those went away and now yiu cant even tell they were there.
Currently binging on doctor Furmans videos! Everytime I re-watch one multiple times, I learn something I missed the 1st time
Me too 🙌🏾
I am type2 I do not want to take medication for the rest of my life. I know several people that have lived a unpleasant life taking type2 meds. I do not know of many vegans who do not take type2 meds. I wish there would be more concern type2 persons?? I have lost 60 lbs and omitted blood pressure meds. A1c 5.2 5.3 at the highest.eating carbs and less fat got me to Not stopping my elevated a1c. No doctor could address this. If I have less years to live I will be happy without the Meds.
Then you are misinformed...
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Did she say, :I don't want to get old"? @ 9:45
Jenna, I am sure you realize how fortunate you are to have a father who is one of the most important people in nutrition in the world!! I wish you both a long healthy centenarian life, and I am doing all I can to be right there with you!!
Thank you!!!
I learn something new from every one of Dr. Fuhrman’s videos. This time I learned that it is better to eat nuts and seeds WITH meals than separately as a snack. I am already having walnuts (and flax seeds) with my whole grain breakfast. Now I will have my almonds and pumpkin seeds with my sprout sandwich for dinner or with my fresh cooked beans for lunch. Or both! Thank you, Dr. Fuhrman!!
I agree, you just gave me some good ideas as well, thanks
I add nuts and seeds to my daily salad consisting of veggies topped with small slices of fruit (nectarines, strawberries,mangos). So filling and yummy. 😋 I never worry about gaining any weight as I only eat when hungry and don’t overstuff myself.
It was such a great feeling when I realized my palate was changing to desire healthier foods. It takes a little while but it’s worth it and your microbiome will reward you.
I can listen to Dr. Fuhrman for hours. He is such a brilliant Doctor, and his daughter Jenna is like the frosting on the cake. They work so well together! Not sure if this is the right place to make a request. But I thought it would be very interesting if Jenna did a video with her dad to discuss some of his opinions regarding the recent popular research and practices of anti aging David Sinclair and Bryan Johnson?
So happy you enjoy it! Great idea for a future episode.
Thank you for your plant based program and public service message. I am a long term vegan in the over 60's group and will adjust my diet based on your recommendations for the "older" plant based crowd. And, thank you for your message on what is lacking in vegan diets in the what's the right amount of protein video. I hear you loud and clear!
Fuhrman is really brilliant.
Do we need to be concerned about the antinutrients in plant food, especially in nuts and seeds, such as cyanide in flaxseeds or oxalate in almonds?
Soak & blanch off skins of nuts to remove potential toxicities.. and as Dr Fuhrman points out no more than 3oz of nuts & seeds at a meal. Like deficiencies, excesses disrupt our delicate homeostasis balance according to our individual body constitution.
My little trick so that I don't overeat nuts and seeds, I do measure them out in the morning 1.5oz. I do not eat them on their own, only in with a salad or dressing, etcetera this works for me 😍because I am one who would definitely just keep eating handful after handful LOL also this has helped me to know how much the proper amount looks like.
Love this video. I do eat nuts and seeds on a daily basis along with my fruits and veggies. Out of all the WFPB videos I’ve watched, his common sense approach makes the most sense. I first purchased his program on PBS and since then have purchased some of his other products. He’s the real deal. 😊
Great conversation 😃 thank you both for this informative, well researched father and daughter podcast 🥰 Dr. Fuhrman is always so up to date with the scientific research and gives sound advice 🙏🏻
You guys have such a sweet rapport❤! Thank you for the podcast.
Thank you two for helping us get and stay healthy
You are so on point Dr furhmam, love listening to you
Would Dr Fuhrman advise against eating fat free, plain Greek yogurt? If you remove the fat and added sugar, is there still something unhealthy about yogurt?
Good question.
Always enjoy podcast with Dr Fuhrman and his Daughter. Very informative. 🎉🎉
Very inspiring and optimistic for health!
Hello Jenna,
Great podcast!
Question, would the percentage ratio of protein, carbohydrates and fats for the nutritarian be the same if a person is losing weight as well ?
Excellent episode! Thanks.
Did she say, :I don't want to get old"? @ 9:45
I take one DHA/EPA algae vegan omega 3 in addition to Walnuts, Flax, Hemp, and Chia seeds daily. I figured if a large percentage of the brain and the retina are made of DHA omega 3 it's best to reinforce the chemistry.
This was a great talk, so informative. Thank you! ❤
Loved this subject, learned some new gems!!
PLEASE HELP. I need knowledge that I cannot get from my non-plant-based cardiologist. Dr. Fuhrman, a year and a half ago I had two cardiac stents put in for 2 89% blockages. I was not and have never been overweight. I followed a fairly healthy, vegan diet, but since then have adopted your Nutritarian way of life. I am a 56 yr old female.
My question is, can my blockages be reversed with having the stents? it is all very confusing to me, and I don’t know where to turn. Please help!
Hi @sharongenco3716, I'm so sorry you're going through this confusing and scary time. It must be really frustrating not getting the guidance you need from your cardiologist. Please know that you're doing all the right things by adopting a nutritarian lifestyle - that's a huge step in the right direction!
While I can't give you medical advice, I want to reassure you that our bodies have an amazing capacity to heal. Stents or no stents, a nutrient-packed, plant-based diet can absolutely help stabilize and even reverse plaque buildup over time.
My advice? Keep eating all those delicious, whole plant foods to give your body the tools it needs to repair itself. And don't be afraid to advocate for yourself - try to find a cardiologist who really gets the power of lifestyle changes. They're out there!
Most of all, be kind to yourself and celebrate the positive changes you're making. You've got this, and there's a whole community here cheering you on. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey!
Thank you for your very kind reply. I appreciate your encouragement. If it’s possible for you to answer one more question, I’m on 5 mg of Rosuvastatin every other day which I did advocate to get down to because it was making me feel awful. My LDL is 57 on this dosage, and 87 when I was off it. I wanted a chance to continue to lower my LDL‘s but my cardiologist insisted I needed to be on a statin. I’d very much appreciate your opinion. Thank you.
Look up Dr Caldwell Esselstyn cardiologist.
@@cayala1959 Thank you, I will.
Appreciate it.
I believe you have cardiac genetics. My cardiologist told me unfortunately can’t remove plaque from arteries just with cholesterol med you stop make more plaque I really don’t know
Dr Furhrman, I have done your vegan diet to a t and only end up with high blood sugar. Believe me, I’ve tried it with exact proportions and still come up with pre-diabetes. What says you about that?
Check your pancreas!
@@cayala1959 what does that mean?
Thank you for all these videos, they are so helpful, Dr. Fuhrman you are very knowledgeable....I am curious about peanuts? They are not nuts, but I would like Dr. Fuhrman's opinion
Thank you for your question about peanuts. While they are not true nuts, peanuts can still be a part of a healthy diet when consumed in moderation. They provide plant-based protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. However, it's important to be mindful of potential aflatoxin contamination, allergies, and calorie content. In a nutritarian diet, peanuts can be included, but other nuts and seeds like walnuts, almonds, and flaxseeds are often prioritized for their nutrient profiles.
@@drfuhrman aww, thank you so much for the answer!💚
What are your thoughts about chocolate vs. cocoa powder in regards to saturated fats and lipid levels in the body? Chocolate has cocoa butter in it which I imagine raises cholesterol due to saturated fats. Cocoa powder has a smaller amount of saturated fat. Which one would you recommend?
So what does 1.5 ounces of nuts and seeds look like? With each of our three meals, how much should we include? ie is it a tablespoon of whole or ground seeds? Or a 1/8 cup of chopped walnuts? Or maybe 4 walnut halves??
There is so much polarity about what’s the optimum human nutrition. All these diet gurus are missing the elephant in the room “STRESS”/emotional trauma. Trauma can predispose you to addictions (food, couch, etc). So address that first. Not the diet.
Eat what your ancestors ate. If your ancestors ate an omnivore diet then eat an omnivore diet. If your ancestors ate WFPB diet eat that. If you’re insulin resistant and a carb restricted diet or keto worked keep at it.
Stress causes gut dysbiosis, blood sugar issues, autoimmunity and heart disease and cancers.
Manage stress, eat a real food omnivore diet and avoid food groups that you’re sensitive. No processed foods, alcohol,etc.
Don’t eat animal food if you firmly believe and feel you shouldn’t. That would cause stress. Any internal conflict can stress you. Eat
We are all unique and listen to your body.
Lastly, avoid a lot of RUclips videos about diets.
Instead take time to practice mindfulness and connecting with family and friends.
Does Dr Fuhrman suggest eating Organic beans due to glyphosate in conventional beans?
Loved the cauliflower cheese❤. It was very tasty, smooth, and creamy. Thank you.
Lately, nuts and seeds (mostly seeds) are the cornerstone of my plant based diet. I make a large blender full of seed milk daily (mostly hemp but I mix in other nuts and seeds and sea moss). It keeps me so satiated and well nourished, has greatly reduced my appetite too. This is better than snacking on nuts as it's not as tempting to binge or overeat. I also eat fruits veggies beans greens n grains but nuts and seeds are my bedrock.😂
Thank for this wonderful show Dr Furhman and your sweet daughter ❤❤🎉🎉😊
Dr. Atkins had a history of heart disease and he was overweight. Dr. William Li on RUclips said one of his patients was an FDA inspector who said processed meats sit in vats for weeks filled with preservatives and chemicals.
Hi @dr.fuhrman is baked or roasted nuts ok? Or when you speak about nuts and seeds do you mean raw?
You can always just use a dehydrator.
When it comes to consuming nuts and seeds, raw or minimally processed options are generally preferred over roasted or heavily processed varieties. Here's why:
1. Raw nuts and seeds retain more of their natural nutrients, as the heating process used in roasting can potentially damage or reduce the bioavailability of some vitamins and minerals.
2. Roasted nuts and seeds often have added oils, salt, or other flavorings, which can increase their calorie content and introduce unwanted additives.
3. Some roasting methods may expose nuts and seeds to high temperatures that can lead to the formation of harmful compounds, such as acrylamide, which has been linked to potential health risks.
However, if you prefer the taste of roasted nuts and seeds, opt for dry-roasted varieties without added oils or salt. Alternatively, you can roast them yourself at home using a lower temperature to minimize potential nutrient loss and the formation of harmful compounds.
In summary, when I recommend incorporating nuts and seeds into your diet, I generally suggest choosing raw or minimally processed options. If you do consume roasted varieties, be mindful of the roasting method and any added ingredients. As always, moderation is key, as nuts and seeds are calorie-dense foods.
If avocados are a good fat, is avocado oil a good oil?
Dr Fuhrman, you should do videos in Spanish, there’s a lot of Latin people following you. Great information 🙏
Dr Fuhrman I really appreciate what you have done.Thank you ,but I really need your help for my wife for blood pressure. Doctors give here some medication that gives her very bud affect. What is your advice. Thank you.
Can you please make some recommendations about what to eat while travelling, since I have a nine day trip coming up.
I am trying very hard to follow a plant based diet.
I would love to see Dr Fuhrman have a discussion on this topic with a long term raw vegan like as Dr.Doug Graham, who says that the optimal fat consumption should be somewhere in the range of 10 to 15%.
He is 70 and by the looks of it seems to be thriving following a 80:10:10 (Carbs:fats:proteins) macronutrient ratio
I tried both but thrive much better on nutritarian personally
how do you address weight loss problems on a vegan diet? after all, how many legumes one can actually eat without side effects? going for even more carbs also doesn't sound like a good idea. nuts and seeds have their limitations, plus vegan sources have much lower bio availability. can something be done?
Hello Dr Fuhrman another great video. I pretty much follow a plant-based diet between yours and Dr McDougalls. Do you agree or disagree with the McDougall diet? If so why or why not?
I just measure my nuts and seeds . Really believe you Dr.Fuhrman about the nuts and seeds. I know some other sos Dr's that do not recommend nuts and seeds. But you have the proof and makes sense.
Seed and nut milk (home made) is a game changer. Delicious and very satisfying. People who avoid them are missing out!!
Outstanding
Love that sense of humor 😊
Thank you for the great information.❤
At first, I DO have to pay attention to amounts. After years of overeating, this is the answer. Eventually I will just know. But for now, I'm learning to eat according to my bodies REAL needs.
Does anyone else get heart pains when they eat fats though? I get pains when i have more than a tablespoons,ounce of peanuts,coconut, nut butter a day. Wondering if i am just one who cant proess the fats and should just give them up?
Processed food manufacturers need to hear from consumers that less added sugar, oil and salt is wanted in their food products.
Why is there so much added sugar in everything, even bread. That's just crazy
Email, text, tweet or phone your favorite producer of poison and let them know consumers want less salt, oils and sugars in their products.
Let their customer service department know that all the extra added salt, oil and sugar is not necessary or desired and is causing health issues.
Brilliant idea.
Here’s the answer. A lot of processed food products DO HAVE a “low salt” “low sugar” or “low fat” version. But you know what? They taste like eating cardboard, so customers don’t buy them. The only way processed foods can compete for taste against REAL food is by throwing in all that crap to confuse your taste buds. I call those products “frankenfoods” - foods stitched together with a little of this and a little of that. REAL food is what grows out of the ground or on a tree. Don’t bother thinking about how to make junk food healthier. After all, it’s JUNK food! Think about giving up that garbage and eating only REAL food! What a concept.
@@flyshacker You are what you eat. Your diet impacts your health.
Lower stress, reduce obesity, get enough sleep and more exercise are key to a healthy life.
Obesity in children and adults is rising across the world.
Fast food and sugary drinks including fruit juices are contributing to the problem of poor health and obesity.
Eat a healthy plant based diet and exercise regularly.
Reduce or ELIMINATE cows milk, eggs, cheese and meat. Eat more salad greens, beans, fruit and vegetables. Eliminate fast food, snacks like cookies, cakes, chips, and sugary drinks and juices.
Every adult and child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly.
Regular exercise will help you sleep better. Yoga is a great stress reducer.
Obesity is all too common today. Get off the couch. Get off the phone, ipad or video game.
A variety of stretching and other exercises help with increased mobility.
Ride to work, ride to school, ride for fun.
Every city should be a bicycle city.
Speak up for bicycles in your community
@@KJSvitko 100% !! Now you’re talking !! 👍
I always say “vote with your money”! It’s a vote that cannot be changed and is not ignored. Especially if enough of us refuse to buy the crap.
I will have one or two teaspoons of sugar in coffee on occasion. You can have a little sugar in your tea, coffee of cocoa everyday and it won't hurt you.
Great show! Answered so many of my questions❤ do you ever do a one on one consult to tweak things???
Thank you for these awesome talks! Love the father-daughter format. I’m a couple months away from my 11 year anniversary of starting ETL. Thank you Dr. Fuhrman! Your program has worked beautifully for me. I’m 64, have kept off the 60+ pounds I initially lost and am living an active life with running, spinning, yoga and hiking in nature. My mental health improved surprisingly and I became a better musician too- don’t ask me why. I know science is the reason, but it feels like magic the way ldl drops, high blood pressure is gone, and pre-diabetes is gone too. I have all your books except the diabetes one. The cookbooks are great too. I encourage everyone to give the nutritarian program a try. You’ll be so happy that you did!
Thanks for sharing your story and encouraging others to give this powerful approach a try. Keep up the great work
@catherinekasmer9905
Does a yone know what causes and what can heal rosacea? It suddenly appeared on my face and no one seens to know the answers.thank you. Vimala storey❤
I had some success with an astaxanthin supplement
Great conversation! Thank you. In my view only fried nuts and seed makes you eat more and more. Natural ones are more satiating..
Early on in my Natural Hygiene journey it was the cherimoya seeds & skins that were the real toxins. Worst mistake ever happened when I drank a smoothie with cheimoya seeds & all. As a result I could barely hold my head up to the point where I had to call poison control center. Turns out there are many edible fruits that contain toxic pits or skins. For example durian pits are said to be toxic.
12:54 EPA/DHA are NOT “fish oil” - all mammals and certain fish convert ALA to these. Its incorrect to define them as fish oil. The true source for fish is algae. Keto carb restriction is 20-50 grams NOT 20-30%. Need to provide sources and disclose that you sell EPA/DHA supplements.
If you look at some of Mediterranean Blue Zones of longevity like Ikaria or Sardinia, they live on olive oil and Bernando LaPalo also known as the Valley Man used to advocate olive oil among his top healthy foods and he managed to live to 114. If I could live to at least 100 with olive oil, I wouldn't mind any of these "studies" whether it's good for you or bad.
Dr F, can the nutritarian diet reverse cirrhosis?
Hi @jennifergilchrist5597. Thank you for your question.
While the nutritarian diet, which emphasizes nutrient-dense plant foods and limits processed foods and animal products, can support liver health, it is unlikely to reverse advanced liver diseases like cirrhosis.
There is evidence to suggest that plant-based diets may have a beneficial impact on liver health and cirrhosis:
1. A new study found that liver patients with cirrhosis saw benefits after going meatless for just one meal. Even small dietary changes, like occasionally having a meal without meat, could benefit the liver by lowering harmful ammonia levels in patients with cirrhosis.
Check this article: news.vcu.edu/article/2024/05/new-study-shows-liver-patients-see-benefits-after-going-meatless-for-one-meal
2. Higher adherence to plant-based diets has been associated with lower risks of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) (PMID: 30578029) Some plant-based diets have been suggested to have a beneficial impact on liver disease risk.
3. A recent study found that diets rich in plant-based foods are associated with lower risks of NAFLD, while the prospective evidence regarding other chronic liver diseases is limited (PMID: 36817573)
While these studies suggest that plant-based diets may have a positive effect on liver health and potentially slow the progression of liver diseases like cirrhosis, it is important to note that advanced stages of cirrhosis are generally considered irreversible. Consultation with a qualified healthcare professional is essential for personalized medical advice and treatment plans based on an individual's specific condition and circumstances.
Why does the men with prostate cancer die from heart attacks?
3:25 -- Animal fats *do not* come into the blood stream instantly when eating them. MCT fats will get into your blood stream quickly but the MCT fats are the exception. This is very misleading info presented here...
Nuts and seeds
No heart disease
I Love that.
About kidney deases?
Zink in good amounts and cheap you find in wheat germs and in nuts. No need for expensive supplements. B12 is the one that you need to supplement if you don’t eat meat on a regular basis.
NUTRITARIAN EN ESPAÑOL. Exists?
UK biobank study suggest omega 3 pills leads to increase heart attack risk in healthy adults? Dr please respond
The best!
Sorry, but I have some nut allergies, but I can eat cashews. So I'm gonna keep eating the cashews!
For some the detriment of fat is that then you can't eat "infinite" carbs.
Two gorgeous people ❤
I was eating nuts and seeds daily and ended up with oxalate problem.
I have a very handsome son. Is Jenna in a committed relationship? Haha. Just having a laugh. Although I do in fact have a very handsome Jewish son... I follow a plant-dominant, whole-foods diet with great outcomes, thanks to Dr. Fuhrman, Dr. Greger, Dr. Ornish, and others. My split of macros is 40% carbs (mostly legumes, veggies and fruits), 20% protein (mostly from legumes, pea protein, and a few weekly servings of herring, mackerel, or sardines), and 40% fat (mostly from nuts/seeds and avocados). Best regards
This is SO awesome!!! Thank you for helping that whale!!
I went high fat vegan NEVER FELT BETTER!
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For the algorithm
So at 69 my bone and muscule is increaseing, big list of ailments gone away, all health markers from dire to optimal. No meds, no illness, no common cold in 4 years. Vegitable, fruit, fiber, seed oils, sugar, carb intake zero. Carnivour diet.
Watch your kidney function!
I got same result on WFPB and longer life I think
The only thing I want to add to the optimal and ideal fat intake is that Dr Fuhrman's daughter is beautiful .
You can literally get ALA from broccoli and other vegetables. So why supplement? Why does he not mention this?
This is anacdotal but a raw vegan man who was a guest on okraw claimed he ran into problems going too high on he nuts and seeds. I think he'd been vegan for like 20 years or something. Also Charlotte Gerson claims all the fats we need are in the fruit and vegetables. That avocado was too high in fats and made tumours grow.
She herself did eat flax oil on salad and small amounts of avocado. She was talking about sick people healing and they only get the flax
I understand protein is good in later age. But can you speak more fore people with kidney disease and protein.and how much is ok for your kidney but all the rest of your body.
You will get full before you eat too much protein! Eat meat, start away from processed food!
Why is the anonymous abuse of animals for food okay with the great majority of people? Obviously a rhetorical question, and with the obvious key word in plain sight. People are going to pleasure their taste buds on mutilated carcass whether you give them the green light to do so or not. It's that green light that causes my respect for you to flat line.
Eggs and animal fats are nutitious and healthy when consumed without processed carbs and sugar
Eat raw nuts and seeds without salt and oil.
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Umens
PEMT , a major component of all human cell membranes ❤ ! Eyes mind heart and soul wide open. NO FEAR. Don't die ❤
You mention always what we must not eat.
But if someone follow what you say he will die of hunger.
Its easy if you do not eat you have not any diseases.
Imagine if you are dead!
You solved all your problems!
Her voice 😢
LeBron James, spends $ 800 k on his health and testing his body yearly ❤. Bryan Johnson Blueprint spends $ 1.5 mil. Every year , Tom Brady TB12, spends $ 500K Dave Pascoe is at $ 35k. Last I heard . Jeff Bezos spends $1.2 mil. GET MY POINT ?. ❤ Eyes mind heart and soul wide open. NO FEAR. Ai has arrived ❤ !
Fuhrman, Greger, Campbell and Barnard say yay to fat.
Mcdougall, Essylsten, Ornish and Peter Rogers say nay to fat.
You can looks at the research on nuts and seeds at my blog here, under references: www.drfuhrman.com/blog/141/nuts-and-seeds-help-keep-disease-away
They say yes to a very limited amount of seeds.
The studies he mentions are "meat based" which means that eating a pepperoni pizza fits into that. Using these studies is disingenuous at best and intentionally misleading at worse.
I conquered it ! ❤ with ( HIS -A-DINE ! ).
The SUN of God is the BASES of ALL life , without it we ALL die ! ❤ . We are all electric light beings ❤!
Interesting.... If saturated fat is bad why does the body convert excess sugar to fat in the liver? And that fat is palmatic acid a saturated fat. What are the exact mechanisms that saturated fat causes heart disease? Exactly! This guy needs to go back to school.
That’s a nice straw man argument. Excess sugar does have a negative effect, yeah we all agree on that. The fact that excess sugar has a negative effect does not mean too much saturated fat is fine.
@anabolicamaranth7140 Actually, you're evading the question. What is the exact mechanism which saturated fat causes heart disease? Good luck trying to find the answer.
Too much sat fat blocks ldl receptors in liver raising serum cholesterol a proven mechanism in artherscelos.
@@blsenterprise1 If we don’t know for sure exactly what the mechanism is I guess then it must be good for us and we can eat as much of it as we want.
@anabolicamaranth7140 That's a brilliant argument. So if we don't know the mechanism, how do you know it's bad for us? Go look up association vs causation and learn something. You might also want to brush up on observational studies.
Lower your iron in your system raise your copper ❤.
Just the appearance of Dr. Furman tells me that plant-based diets do not optimize health. Compare and contrast him with Dr. Ken Berry doctor, Anthony Chaffee and Dr. Shawn Baker and see for yourself.
Need to watch documentary movie "The Game Changer"
He is at least 13 years older than those gentlemen. Time will tell
those guys are vulnerable to heart attack and disease, they are what you call youtube grifters with a big ego. They don't want to help anyone but themselves.
Help production of protein, release hormones and help dilation of blood vessels ❤ ( L - Arginine ! ). ❤. Eyes mind heart and soul wide open. NO FEAR. Don't die, we are coming. See you in 2500.
My biomarkers said , look at your MTHFR GENE mutation ? ❤. Ai ! NOT any doctor 😢!
Dr Furman has to come around to see the carnivore diet is best… I had his book and was vegetarian for over 35 years.. I couldn’t understand why I would go through a period of time and have zero energy… I ate a large salad every day… now I’m leaning toward the carnivore diet… I believe animal protein and fats are the best way to get energy… I hadn’t had red meat for 35 years but I can see now we have been lied to… Dr Fuhrman needs to stop lying to people..
oh no you are brainwashed by the carnivore 'industry' they are doing what tobacco did
People listen to this guy and are misinformed... 😂
You are not well informed, Dr Furman has been learning and studying his whole life, long time!
@@brendawood6712 and he is this stupid? What does that make you who follows him? 🤔