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Bro, I have gotten so much benefit from your videos. So glad to have found your channel. As I was watching this video today, I was seriously saying to myself, “I wish this guy was my family doctor”… I know you’re not a doctor, but you and I both know you’re a hell of a lot smarter than most doctors
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@@mothermakeup7481 Don't worry, alot of us can't even afford their products WITH a discount - I skip right over the ads & I have to make my own electrolytes
A common excuse of why some people don't eat healthy is the cost. So, you can look at quitting alcohol as a way to pay for eating healthy. The same goes for cigarettes.
Having consumed alcohol daily for about 45 years at the level of at least a bottle of wine/six pack of beer/half a bottle of spirit (not all of them, just one of them) or more every day, I became sober at the start of the year. Over the years I’ve had a small break or two, but in general I’ve been a solid drinker for all of my life. I now sleep much better and are starting to see a number of other benefits in my statistics. I don’t miss its affect, but I do miss the taste and social connections. This year I will be dry for the whole 12 months
I stopped for several months and began having vivid dreams every night. Might just be that I was remembering them, mostly as I woke up. I believe it was due to better more productive sleep.
Good job.... Just keep going... I quit just over 7 years ago and don't miss it at all... It has helped my progress with everything and I'd never be at the point I'm at now and making my videos if I had continued. I kind of got over it after 3 social occasions going out with no drinks and then refocussed onto other things... Stick with it, you won't regret it :)
You need to correct margarine. Thomas said margarine that is "pure hydrogenated fat." I'm not even sure you can buy this type of margarine anymore since trans fats are banned in the US (
clean and sober for 36 years. Congratulations on everyones sobriety. I'm 80 yo and no meds at all. Ive recently started carnivores' lifestyle and fasting 16/8 . I'm sleeping better. Reduced inflammation. Brain fog gone. Just wish I'd stated sooner. TY ALL SO MUCH. BLESSINGS TO ALL WHO READ THIS. ❤😊
My son attended a private school that taught kids with learning disabilities. They were very strict about what foods they could bring to school. No cheetos, doritos,fruit roll ups, oreos, animal crackers, goldfish, cheezits and many others because of red 40. There were some others certain blue and yellow dye as well. There were extensive studies showing neurological problems in kids after consumption . This was 25 years ago yet the USDA still allows it in our foods
I quit alcohol at the beginning of the year. 3 weeks ago, I removed all sugar from my diet. Doing that for a solid month. No bread, no pasta, no rice, and no starch. Nothing but meat and vegetables. I do drink tea and coffee, but now I don't add sugar or cream. Hardest thing I've ever done.
Wow! Congratulations! You did exactly what I am still attempting to do with what you're eating. I quit alcohol 11 months ago and keep falling back into cookies and crackers... Any tip you could give me? 🙏
@misi3360 This sounds crazy but, my relationship with Jesus got better, and it has pushed me to be a better person. Inside and out. Depression from being overwhelmed, overworked, and living alone screwed my health and habits. My social life is dead too. The good Lord pulled me out of that funk, and I can't stop this wave of winning. It starts a snowball effect of good feelings, positivity, and no excuses. Right now I feel like I can accomplish anything. I wish you the best of luck on succeeding in your future goals.
Get a good conical burr grinder and grind your coffee right before brewing. A tiny pinch of salt and your coffee is next level. Baratza makes great grinders.
Arsenic and cyanide occurs naturally in foods too..that doesn't mean I'm going to chase it down and consume more of it Most people would correctly say..they don't consume arsenic and cyanide But there are some time waters who would disagree
@michaelo2522 I am guessing you are responding to me. There isn't high levels of arsenic in foods. However if you eat any food with fish sauce or soy sauce or yeast extract or tomato or certain cheeses or anchovies you are getting a significant quantity of MSG not some tiny little trace which is unavoidable. So other than those strict carnivore diet people who don't eat cheese or any sauces you are likely to consume significant quantities of MSG on occasion.
I skimmed through a book called 'alcohol explained ' and it definitely changed my opinion about drinking it. How your body reacts to attempt to counteract the consumption of it is very interesting.
Started my keto journey again last week. After watching your videos, I’ve now realized how bad of a keto diet I was on in college. I feel tons better and have such great mental clarity already. Thank you for all the info you put into your content!
3 months of zero alcohol has increased my strength and decreased my body fat , nothing else changed. I was already eating healthy and exercising frequently. Quitting drinking beer on the weekends had a bigger impact than I thought it would.
Good job.... Just keep going... I quit just over 7 years ago and don't miss it at all... It has helped my progress with everything and I'd never be at the point I'm at now and making my videos if I had continued. I kind of got over it after 3 social occasions going out with no drinks and then refocussed onto other things... Stick with it, you won't regret it :)
Right on Thomas! I've been into health, fitness and nutrition for over 3 decades, have watched you probably the longest, and your explanation of problematic foods and or supplements is spot on. With my current age and state of physiology I've moved into the longevity area of my lifestyle. You're expert interviews with cutting-edge influencer's has been eye opening at times. Most of the stuff you talk about, I've already implemented into my routine, but the red dye thing, has shed some insight into some of my families children's instabilities. This goes along way my friend!! Keep up the great content 👍 👏 👌.
Modern fries, are all in seed oils... They used to be made, in beef tallow...I just made stew in crockpot..the fat smelled like old school fries 🍟 I think in n out, still uses beef tallow though
Not sure if this will be seen or not, but I have to thank Thomas for the wealth of knowledge and information he's given out. Since I started listening to his channel roughly 3 months ago, I've gained so much knowledge about health, foods, exercise and a bunch of other stuff. I've also lost 30lbs in the process as I've made some real life changes with my overall health and body. Again I say, Thank you thank you, thank you!
He makes it sound like he's been eating margarine & just won't do it anymore lol But I did quit using that spray butter stuff that I used for wayy too many years. It was so convenient & tasted good tho
I decided to give up drinking since Jan 2023 not because of a problem but as of a direct result of the literature. I can't tell you the backlash I have recieved from so called friends on my decision. The stangest and most idiotic comment was, " what are you doing? do you think you are better than us now?" seriously!!! For me it is like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders where I did not have to have a drink because it was " the social thing to do"
Replace your pudding cups with avocado mash cups from Costco in the refrigerated section. Has the consistency of pudding, keto friendly, organic and delicious.
This was a good video. I heard years ago from a butcher in a grocery store how bad Tilapia was and I never touched it from that day forward. It’s gross. You definitely taught me something new about the pudding, will be re-evaluating that option of food.
Or..save it for special holidays ON THAT HOLIDAY try to stay away from CORN SYRUP if..you get a soda, Find one which uses CANE SUGAR only Just drink water Not ICE WATER Cool water stays down longer It's best to get a steal bottle Flask type Stanley, Stanley dupe, hydroflask, etc
Good stuff! I could never just cut out MSG though. LOVE Japanese food and just don’t see a reason to give it up. On the flip side though, I haven’t really experienced it doing anything bad to me 🤷🏻♂️
Industrial seed oils consist mostly of linoleic acid. It has been shown to oxidize in the body (and oxidize LDL in the process) and not just in a deep fryer or sitting in the open for weeks. Industrial seed oils are already partly oxidized due to high temperature processing. This is why chemical agents are used to remove the stench. Residual amounts of these agents and solvents (e.g. hexane) used to extract the seed oils are contained in every bottle of "vegetable oil". There is also a substantial variance in the amount based on different production batches and from different companies. If you are going to exclude MSG, then it does not make sense to not exclude industrial seed oils. If you have a choice and still feel compelled to use a "vegetable oil", then choose extra virgin olive oil. At least it is not semi-oxidized and contaminated with residual toxins.
At the advice of a counselor I was seeing for anxiety , I cut out all additives and dyes . Within 2 days my overall nervousness lowered quite a bit . Granted a lot of those items also have very high sodium levels . Occasionally I have something with additives , like a canned soup , and I feel it soon after. My heart starts pounding and I get agitated . The tricky part though is I was raised on foods like pot pies, frozen pizzas, and Hamburger Helper . So there's that comfort food appeal . So sometimes I mock up my own healthier versions of them .
My grandma just passed two months ago, at 96. She has been drinking her whole life. Passed with a strong mind. I understand how bad it can be but many a people for centuries have drank and just kept on just fine. Diet is a huge part of things and I think alcohol mixed with poor lifestyles can be mega catalysts.
I’m guessing because it’s fun, helps to be social, and makes you feel great in the moment. It’s amazing to eliminate it if you can, but let’s be honest, you’re sober ass is not having as much fun as the drunk on the dance floor grinding against the principal at a high school dance that he somehow snuck into
I completely agree on the alcohol. Its been almost 4 years since I've touched it. A lot of people I talk to say they have it sometimes or a few drinks a week. I just can't do that. I know what it used to lead to. I've managed to substitute it with much healthier habits and try to live the life I was meant to live. Thank you for the information. It has helped me for over five years now. 🙏
I have a drink around once every 4-6 weeks, I've never had a traditional hangover but I often don't feel right for a couple of days after. It's getting to a place where I'll likely be giving it up as well.
Thank You Thomas. YOU NAILED IT. I've known about these issues for a long time. The one about Tilapia makes sense too. A local butcher 20 yrs ago when I was seeking fresh shrimp informed me to eat wild and why. He said farmed shrimp are grown and fed under chicken cages where the shrimp eat the chicken poop. YUCK !!
Another very informative video. Yes some of my favorites are on the list and have to do some replacing. What about air frying fries, less oil, still a calorie bomb?
Agree with everything but once every couple of months I LOVE getting absolutely trashed and dancing my face off with some friends at a concert 😂 Even the hangover the next day is fun - I just watch TV, turn my phone off, and eat some Pho. It's a great break from my usually hectic crazy life. I wouldn't want to do that more frequently though. The novelty of it keeps the experience really fresh, and at the end of the day I care SO much more about my daily responsibilities and fitness than the feeling of alcohol. Find the balance you need to live a great life - everyone's different!
you are right. everyone is unique. when i used to get trashed, the next day i'd go out to my organic garden and work like a dog. two hours later the hangover was magically gone.
The problem with MSG is that I think they hide it on labels as something else. It's not listed directly so that you know. My L&P worstechire sauce is pretty decent but says "natural flavors" - well what are those exactly?
Interesting with the polysorbates. As a chemist, polysorbates (are coming from petrol byproducts) are very strong emulsifiers (I actually even avoiding it is skincare) while lecithin was the first emulsifier ever made, can be made from corn/eggs etc.
There's nothing wrong with MSG as a substance, it's just the way we use it in cooking is way over portioned as compared to anything natural. You sprinkle MSG in cooking which is the same amount of umami as 5-10 kg of tomatoes. You'd have to eat dishes with tomato sauce for a week just to consume that much msg...
Hi Thomas, thanks for all your great content! I recently watched your protein breakdown video, which was great. I was curious if you had any thoughts on fermented plant-based protein, particularly rice. The SunWarrior Classic is a straight rice protein, but it's fermented brown rice-wondering if that has any lessening effect on potential gluten cross-reactions. Or if you had any commentary on the fermentation they use in some of their other blends (I think I saw fermented pea too). Thanks man!
I don't eat any of these. Including any processed foods. Whole food here, thanks to you when I started my healthy lifestyle 5 years ago. I truly believe you helped save my life ❤
Awesome info ,thank you . Please do a vedio for daily exercise routain to cover the whole body to prevent muscles lost and keeping mobility for elderly people over 55 years old . And can they work the whole body with less sets ,can they work upper cheast and second day flat cheast for example
I had a terrible bout of gastritis a while back and that has totally changed my thinking. I'm now all about a healthy gut lining and microbiome, and alcohol was one of the first things to go. I was surprised how much better my skin started to look once I gave it up! Thanks for sharing all this, it's incredibly important info.
I'm in no way advocating Mcdonald's fries, but, on average, a Mcdonalds is more likely to rotate its oils out with fresh oils more frequently - both out of sheer necessity (volume of sales) and presence of a management structure/system operators. While even a well maintained Mcdonalds might have oil you deem as grossly unhealthy, there is a tier of fryer oil below that which exists in poorly run restaurants, places struggling to make money, and small unsupervised kitchens with crews that don't care. More places than you can imagine are keeping the same reheated oils for more than a few days, more like weeks plus, to the degree that your food is being cooked in a vat of carcinogen. If I had to guess, I'd say the predominance of health issues from deep frying come from oil practices that exceed negligence, yet go unseen, and are not part of "studies" while all the focus is directed at easy targets like McDs which has a turnover of product that would keep it from falling into this category.
I tend to agree with this analysis, and have thought the same for quite a while. However, i also think that on average, this factor has been somewhat averaged out -- meaning, fried foods using best practices probably aren't as bad as we think they are, because the foods made with bad practices have "skewed the average" so to speak. So although really stale & reheated oil _is_ really bad, in infrequent enough consumption, our body probably has a lot of capability to properly handle enough... It's more about the regular repeated consumption that really overwhelms the system and starts causing all the damage
Easy pudding: mix stevia sweetened vanilla or chocolate whey powder into full fat greek yoghurt. Let it sit long enough for the yoghurt to absorb the whey powder, or put it in the fridge overnight. No thickener needed. An easy way to wean kids off the other stuff. Makes a decent sweet dip too.
If I want pudding, I make individual baked custards: eggs, milk, sweetener (I like honey) and vanilla, with a little nutmeg on top. Great warm or cold; it’s what I grew up with.
👍🤩💝I agree. I love french fries but make them as healthily as I can - I eliminated all things McDs 20 years ago. I rarely drink wine but sometimes I do drink red wine.
Beetroot is very healthy and makes a beautiful red color in foods. Alcohol is not good, but neither is birthday cake and I enjoy them both on occasion. It's about finding balance.
Yeah, I'm a lot less concerned about this one, since it exists naturally in most savory umami flavors. Maybe processed MSG causes some people problems.
I’m definitely someone who is hypersensitive to large amounts of MSG. If I eat at an Asian restaurant I become violently sick to death. Their notorious for using copious amounts of MSG in their food
I agree with all of these except maybe MSG. I see MSG as a double-edged sword. I don't see the harm in putting MSG on my steak to enhance it and then even want it more. Yes, avoid it at all costs in garbage food, but if you know that what you're eating is good, then I am all for it. But hey, that's just me.
@@allenbrost9564It enhances flavor (subjective) for me and makes us want more (objectively), which is a good thing if you want to get more nutrition and calories in. Win, win for me.
MSG will cause high blood pressure. People who comsume a lot of it have a higher risk of stroke and heart attack. Your body has a hard time maintaining your blood pressure when there is such a great flux caused by chemical compounds like MSG. Its not good for you and its addictive. Steer clear of MSG.
There are a number of non-transfat non-hydrogenated fat margarines made with olive or avocado oil. There exist better alternatives to the worst type (which is banned in many jurisdictions due transfat bans).
Thomas DeLauer's video on the seven foods he'll never eat again highlights his commitment to health and well-being, grounded in a mix of solid scientific evidence and personal health philosophy. Here are the key takeaways: 1. **Avoidance of Artificial Fats**: DeLauer strongly advises against consuming margarine and shortening due to their trans fat content, which is linked to inflammation and metabolic issues. 2. **Emulsifiers as Gut Health Enemies**: Products like instant pudding that contain emulsifiers such as polysorbate 80 and 20 are avoided because of their potential to harm the gut barrier, affecting overall health. 3. **MSG's Undesirable Effects**: Despite its common usage to enhance flavor, MSG is avoided due to its association with overeating and potential neurotoxic effects, along with personal adverse reactions. 4. **Risks in Fast Food**: Specifically targeting McDonald's french fries, DeLauer highlights the dangers of acrylamide and unhealthy cooking oils, pointing out the broader issues of caloric density and carcinogenic risk in fast foods. 5. **Alcohol's Negative Impact on Health**: Citing research on alcohol's link to increased visceral fat and impaired metabolic functions, DeLauer has eliminated alcohol from his diet, underscoring its lack of benefits. 6. **Artificial Colors and Child Behavior**: The avoidance of Red Dye 40 is based on studies suggesting it can lead to hyperactivity and attention issues in children, raising concerns about its impact on adults. 7. **Concerns Over Farm-Raised Fish**: Specifically, farm-raised tilapia is avoided due to potential contaminants and unethical feeding practices in some countries, highlighting a preference for more naturally sourced proteins.
So I'm not seeing polysorbate 80 or 20 in the ingredients list of jello pudding mix/ fat free-sugar free. Am I missing something? Was this an old ingredient? DO I still need to be concerned about this product? (We use it in our homemade ice cream.) Thanks for your response.
@@TheGlowingOnee Texans, WW2 vets (Orville Hudson lived pasted 112 enjoying a double shot of liquor every night well driving stick shift and not in a nursing home) many others.... need further proof check out the regions around Spain, Italy, and japan, they drink and smoke but their diets and activity are on point, Sardana and Okinawa are blue zones and Ibiza is half-way to being a blue zone as well (Ibiza for cryin out loud, yet they have a large amount of elderly folk as well that enjoy they're wine and liquor as well as natural tobacco)
Acrylamide forms with any starchy food cooked at high temp. The freshness of the potato or the type of oil doesn't matter. That being said, your version would be better than McDonald's because it would be less oxidized oil and free of preservatives.
@@ARTofTY-TV From my past research I dont think Acrylamide in Moderate consumption is a big deal. I dont think there's a proven link to it and cancer for humans.
Some of these I have never eaten and don’t intend to. But, MSG…OMG!! I also have a negative reaction to MSG…sleepless nights, tingling/heat sensation, brain fog. Fast food French fries were a tough one but haven’t had any for 2.5 years. The longer you go, the easier it gets. I won’t say never to alcohol but I go months without where I used to have 4-6 drinks per week. Great video! Thanks for all the extra info you give backing up your remarks.
The rats may have gotten sodium poisoning by the 4g/kg Mono-Sodium-Glutamate (MSG). Equivalent to 100 grams of table salt eaten by an adult 75 kg human.
MSG is fine. It's a powerful tool in the kitchen. Can take home cooking up a notch if used correctly. Ofc feeding a massive amount to a rat would cause issues. Just like feeding a massive amount of anything to a rat would cause some toxicity
No alcohol issues with me I'm just not willing to give up my Friday night 1 shot of Vodka w Fresca and fresh lemon as it's the only vice I have and I enjoy it. I do respect Thomas point of view and appreciate the facts provided along with all his other info/facts and opinions he shares and NO WAY am I unsubscribing for giving his opinion. I've learned so much from him and my respect to you Sir is earned and well deserved! If I ever see you in public I would happily shake your hand and say thank you.
In the UK margarine isn't hydrogenated, it uses a process called Interesterification instead... I still prefer butter, but margarine over here wont kill you.
I am highly sensitive to Red-40. I break out in facial swelling, itching and hives. I can handle trace amounts, but a serving of Jelly Belly's is enough to cause it. So if I trigger it, I walk around disfigured for a few days and anti-histamines don't counter it at all.
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Warning to keto friends, polysorbate 60 is often added to coconut milk. Read your labels 🏷. Watch out for Xanthan in your keto treats, too. Not the best stuff for the gut.
What temperature is too high for frying foods? I like to fry eggplant from time to time. And baking/roasting veg... usually 400*. What's the cut off temp?
So I'm in my bubble bath watching your video think'n Thomas is 110% Correct while drinking a tequila on ice and remembering the little Debbie nutty bar I had for lunch... I need help! 😂..... Truly Enjoy your channel! Thanks for the help Brother!!.
Are there some brands/types of margarine that are okay? I don’t know if you have it in the US, but in Canada, we have a brand called Becel, which has a heart logo and and their slogan is litterally “Becel takes your health to heart”. The one that I have in my fridge has 1 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat, 2 g of polyunsaturated fat, and 4.5 g of monounsaturated fat. What do you think about it ? What do you recommend to replace margarine ? Is real animal butter really healthier ? (I generally don’t like the taste of that…) What about ghee ? Or vegan butter ?
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Bro, I have gotten so much benefit from your videos. So glad to have found your channel. As I was watching this video today, I was seriously saying to myself, “I wish this guy was my family doctor”… I know you’re not a doctor, but you and I both know you’re a hell of a lot smarter than most doctors
🤣You think people will unsub for saying alcohol is bad while saying seed oils are okay? 🤣I think you got the two backwards.
seen some vids from dudes spouting what seems garbage about food like spinach and beets. Summay about oxylates. You done anything on this?
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@@mothermakeup7481 Don't worry, alot of us can't even afford their products WITH a discount - I skip right over the ads & I have to make my own electrolytes
I’m 10 days sober and hearing what you had to say about alcohol is encouraging me to keep going.
Well done, stay strong :)
👏👏Huzzahh!!! You've got this! 👊🔥💛
A common excuse of why some people don't eat healthy is the cost. So, you can look at quitting alcohol as a way to pay for eating healthy. The same goes for cigarettes.
Yellowish orange dye too affected my kids too like Mac and cheese oh my gosh
Keep going you'll be saving $$$ and your health
Having consumed alcohol daily for about 45 years at the level of at least a bottle of wine/six pack of beer/half a bottle of spirit (not all of them, just one of them) or more every day, I became sober at the start of the year. Over the years I’ve had a small break or two, but in general I’ve been a solid drinker for all of my life. I now sleep much better and are starting to see a number of other benefits in my statistics. I don’t miss its affect, but I do miss the taste and social connections. This year I will be dry for the whole 12 months
Congratulations!
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I stopped for several months and began having vivid dreams every night. Might just be that I was remembering them, mostly as I woke up. I believe it was due to better more productive sleep.
Good job.... Just keep going... I quit just over 7 years ago and don't miss it at all... It has helped my progress with everything and I'd never be at the point I'm at now and making my videos if I had continued. I kind of got over it after 3 social occasions going out with no drinks and then refocussed onto other things... Stick with it, you won't regret it :)
Well done, thats the way!
1. Margarine
2. Instant pudding/pudding cups
3. MSG
4. French Fries
5. Alcohol
6. Red40
7. Tilapia (farm raised)
Hero 🦸
You need to correct margarine. Thomas said margarine that is "pure hydrogenated fat." I'm not even sure you can buy this type of margarine anymore since trans fats are banned in the US (
McDonald’s/fastfood fries specifically
@@jakubchrobry3701we all make mistakes
Thank you
clean and sober for 36 years. Congratulations on everyones sobriety. I'm 80 yo and no meds at all. Ive recently started carnivores' lifestyle and fasting 16/8 . I'm sleeping better. Reduced inflammation. Brain fog gone. Just wish I'd stated sooner. TY ALL SO MUCH. BLESSINGS TO ALL WHO READ THIS. ❤😊
My son attended a private school that taught kids with learning disabilities. They were very strict about what foods they could bring to school. No cheetos, doritos,fruit roll ups, oreos, animal crackers, goldfish, cheezits and many others because of red 40. There were some others certain blue and yellow dye as well. There were extensive studies showing neurological problems in kids after consumption . This was 25 years ago yet the USDA still allows it in our foods
Aldi's cerials use vegetables for coloring the cereal!
I quit alcohol at the beginning of the year. 3 weeks ago, I removed all sugar from my diet. Doing that for a solid month. No bread, no pasta, no rice, and no starch. Nothing but meat and vegetables. I do drink tea and coffee, but now I don't add sugar or cream. Hardest thing I've ever done.
You will have the body if a machine soon...keep at it ..I have done this many times and it made me into a healthy assed human ..
I am proud of you
Wow! Congratulations! You did exactly what I am still attempting to do with what you're eating. I quit alcohol 11 months ago and keep falling back into cookies and crackers... Any tip you could give me? 🙏
@misi3360 This sounds crazy but, my relationship with Jesus got better, and it has pushed me to be a better person. Inside and out.
Depression from being overwhelmed, overworked, and living alone screwed my health and habits. My social life is dead too. The good Lord pulled me out of that funk, and I can't stop this wave of winning. It starts a snowball effect of good feelings, positivity, and no excuses.
Right now I feel like I can accomplish anything. I wish you the best of luck on succeeding in your future goals.
Get a good conical burr grinder and grind your coffee right before brewing. A tiny pinch of salt and your coffee is next level. Baratza makes great grinders.
at 64 years of age, all 7 of these things are at least 4 decades in my rearview mirror.....but I still appreciate the sharing of this info
Curious about how you avoid MSG? You do know it's naturally occurring in many foods.
@@annoyedaussie3942 Esp since it's hidden in listings like "natural flavors"
Arsenic and cyanide occurs naturally in foods too..that doesn't mean I'm going to chase it down and consume more of it
Most people would correctly say..they don't consume arsenic and cyanide
But there are some time waters who would disagree
@michaelo2522 I am guessing you are responding to me. There isn't high levels of arsenic in foods. However if you eat any food with fish sauce or soy sauce or yeast extract or tomato or certain cheeses or anchovies you are getting a significant quantity of MSG not some tiny little trace which is unavoidable. So other than those strict carnivore diet people who don't eat cheese or any sauces you are likely to consume significant quantities of MSG on occasion.
@@annoyedaussie3942 There is a difference between naturally occurring monosodium glutamate and lab MSG.
I skimmed through a book called 'alcohol explained ' and it definitely changed my opinion about drinking it. How your body reacts to attempt to counteract the consumption of it is very interesting.
Bottom line, it’s a poison. ☠️
Started my keto journey again last week. After watching your videos, I’ve now realized how bad of a keto diet I was on in college. I feel tons better and have such great mental clarity already. Thank you for all the info you put into your content!
3 months of zero alcohol has increased my strength and decreased my body fat , nothing else changed. I was already eating healthy and exercising frequently. Quitting drinking beer on the weekends had a bigger impact than I thought it would.
Good job.... Just keep going... I quit just over 7 years ago and don't miss it at all... It has helped my progress with everything and I'd never be at the point I'm at now and making my videos if I had continued. I kind of got over it after 3 social occasions going out with no drinks and then refocussed onto other things... Stick with it, you won't regret it :)
Not all emulsifiers are bad, mustard is the emulsifier in vinegar and oil salad dressing.
At 4:18….. “I’m just pudding it out there…” Classic. 😂
still waiting for that Thomas DeLauer comedy channel
Haha ...The "chips" are stacked against them 😂 (the fries)
Right on Thomas! I've been into health, fitness and nutrition for over 3 decades, have watched you probably the longest, and your explanation of problematic foods and or supplements is spot on. With my current age and state of physiology I've moved into the longevity area of my lifestyle. You're expert interviews with cutting-edge influencer's has been eye opening at times. Most of the stuff you talk about, I've already implemented into my routine, but the red dye thing, has shed some insight into some of my families children's instabilities. This goes along way my friend!! Keep up the great content 👍 👏 👌.
1. Margarine/shortening
2. Instant pudding cups
3. MSG
4. McDonald’s French fries
5. Alcohol
6. Red Dye 40
7. Tilapia
@@tims9434 just added the last one
Thank you
Modern fries, are all in seed oils...
They used to be made, in beef tallow...I just made stew in crockpot..the fat smelled like old school fries 🍟
I think in n out, still uses beef tallow though
You're a saint 😅
Problem is MSG is in just about EVERYTHING.
Great, now I have to stop smoking french fries.
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Man … I love tater tots
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If you coat them in olive oil and cook them in a air fryer they're still safe to smoke 🚬
Do you have a video for which ingredients are the worst found in whey protein/protein powder. What should we look out for when buying?
I avoid powders with trans fats. Also, some can be surprisingly high in sodium.
Not sure if this will be seen or not, but I have to thank Thomas for the wealth of knowledge and information he's given out. Since I started listening to his channel roughly 3 months ago, I've gained so much knowledge about health, foods, exercise and a bunch of other stuff. I've also lost 30lbs in the process as I've made some real life changes with my overall health and body. Again I say, Thank you thank you, thank you!
Excellent list! Well explained. Thanks!
He makes it sound like he's been eating margarine & just won't do it anymore lol But I did quit using that spray butter stuff that I used for wayy too many years. It was so convenient & tasted good tho
I decided to give up drinking since Jan 2023 not because of a problem but as of a direct result of the literature. I can't tell you the backlash I have recieved from so called friends on my decision. The stangest and most idiotic comment was, " what are you doing? do you think you are better than us now?" seriously!!! For me it is like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders where I did not have to have a drink because it was " the social thing to do"
This is classic...definition of "friends"..people who care about you. Those people aren't friends, they are drinking buddies.
You find out who your real friends are when you give up the booze.
They feel guilty about their lack of self-control so they try to tear you down
Seriously I don’t drink and that makes it really hard to make friends cause it seems that’s what about 90% of people want to do when going out. 😞
Another amazing video, thanks so much for doing the research and sharing your knowledge Thomas.
Good list. Another one I've heard about being really bad is microwave popcorn. The inside lining of the bag leaks chemicals onto the popcorn. Not good
Replace your pudding cups with avocado mash cups from Costco in the refrigerated section. Has the consistency of pudding, keto friendly, organic and delicious.
Blend frozen bananas with your favorite frozen fruit!
This was a good video. I heard years ago from a butcher in a grocery store how bad Tilapia was and I never touched it from that day forward. It’s gross. You definitely taught me something new about the pudding, will be re-evaluating that option of food.
One thing i dont really eat again is candy. Nothing to gain out of it
Or..save it for special holidays
ON THAT HOLIDAY
try to stay away from
CORN SYRUP
if..you get a soda,
Find one which uses
CANE SUGAR only
Just drink water
Not ICE WATER
Cool water stays down longer
It's best to get a steal bottle
Flask type
Stanley, Stanley dupe, hydroflask, etc
Yes, there is something you will gain ..... dopamine 😊
@@kathleenking47cane sugar is not better! It is still sugar; the root of so many illnesses.
That is true sugar is evil, butvshe did say on on a special holiday
100% dark chocolate unsweetened is the only “candy” i will eat
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on these foods. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
great information...Thank you! I agree with you.
Good stuff! I could never just cut out MSG though. LOVE Japanese food and just don’t see a reason to give it up.
On the flip side though, I haven’t really experienced it doing anything bad to me 🤷🏻♂️
Industrial seed oils consist mostly of linoleic acid. It has been shown to oxidize in the body (and oxidize LDL in the process) and not just in a deep fryer or sitting in the open for weeks. Industrial seed oils are already partly oxidized due to high temperature processing. This is why chemical agents are used to remove the stench. Residual amounts of these agents and solvents (e.g. hexane) used to extract the seed oils are contained in every bottle of "vegetable oil". There is also a substantial variance in the amount based on different production batches and from different companies. If you are going to exclude MSG, then it does not make sense to not exclude industrial seed oils. If you have a choice and still feel compelled to use a "vegetable oil", then choose extra virgin olive oil. At least it is not semi-oxidized and contaminated with residual toxins.
At the advice of a counselor I was seeing for anxiety , I cut out all additives and dyes . Within 2 days my overall nervousness lowered quite a bit . Granted a lot of those items also have very high sodium levels . Occasionally I have something with additives , like a canned soup , and I feel it soon after. My heart starts pounding and I get agitated . The tricky part though is I was raised on foods like pot pies, frozen pizzas, and Hamburger Helper . So there's that comfort food appeal . So sometimes I mock up my own healthier versions of them .
My grandma just passed two months ago, at 96. She has been drinking her whole life. Passed with a strong mind. I understand how bad it can be but many a people for centuries have drank and just kept on just fine. Diet is a huge part of things and I think alcohol mixed with poor lifestyles can be mega catalysts.
Genetics play more of a role than diet, exercise, etc.
It’s more why put a poison in your body to start with. Sure, some people have survived Heroin addiction too but odds are against most.
I’m guessing because it’s fun, helps to be social, and makes you feel great in the moment. It’s amazing to eliminate it if you can, but let’s be honest, you’re sober ass is not having as much fun as the drunk on the dance floor grinding against the principal at a high school dance that he somehow snuck into
@@shady7bc What a totally idiotic comment
I completely agree on the alcohol. Its been almost 4 years since I've touched it. A lot of people I talk to say they have it sometimes or a few drinks a week. I just can't do that. I know what it used to lead to. I've managed to substitute it with much healthier habits and try to live the life I was meant to live. Thank you for the information. It has helped me for over five years now. 🙏
Nice one... I completely agree and have found the same with these choices...
I have a drink around once every 4-6 weeks, I've never had a traditional hangover but I often don't feel right for a couple of days after. It's getting to a place where I'll likely be giving it up as well.
Thank You Thomas. YOU NAILED IT. I've known about these issues for a long time. The one about Tilapia makes sense too. A local butcher 20 yrs ago when I was seeking fresh shrimp informed me to eat wild and why. He said farmed shrimp are grown and fed under chicken cages where the shrimp eat the chicken poop. YUCK !!
Some of these should just outright be banned, how come Margarine is still a thing?
Because they want us to be sick
Where there's money to be made, there's still a thing.
Capitalism and corrupt FDA
@@tioswift3676 Corporatism and corrupt FDA... and a whole lot of 3 letter agencies.
It's actually making a come back due to promotion of 'plant based' spreads and other such crap
Agreed...
I don't eat any of these. But drink wine sometimes 😊
Same as ur mother
Me too
Watch out after 20-30 years 😳😉
The best thing you will give up
@@mamabakstis6882 for what?
Another very informative video. Yes some of my favorites are on the list and have to do some replacing. What about air frying fries, less oil, still a calorie bomb?
Agree with everything but once every couple of months I LOVE getting absolutely trashed and dancing my face off with some friends at a concert 😂 Even the hangover the next day is fun - I just watch TV, turn my phone off, and eat some Pho. It's a great break from my usually hectic crazy life.
I wouldn't want to do that more frequently though. The novelty of it keeps the experience really fresh, and at the end of the day I care SO much more about my daily responsibilities and fitness than the feeling of alcohol.
Find the balance you need to live a great life - everyone's different!
you are right. everyone is unique. when i used to get trashed, the next day i'd go out to my organic garden and work like a dog. two hours later the hangover was magically gone.
What an idiot
Thank you Thomas-ALWAYS-for your honesty! I value your opinion❤
The problem with MSG is that I think they hide it on labels as something else. It's not listed directly so that you know. My L&P worstechire sauce is pretty decent but says "natural flavors" - well what are those exactly?
Interesting with the polysorbates. As a chemist, polysorbates (are coming from petrol byproducts) are very strong emulsifiers (I actually even avoiding it is skincare) while lecithin was the first emulsifier ever made, can be made from corn/eggs etc.
As always, entertaining and deeply informative. Thomas da man.
Red dye was an issue as early as the 1970's. Specifically excluded on the Feingold Diet. My brother was extremely sensitive to it.
There's nothing wrong with MSG as a substance, it's just the way we use it in cooking is way over portioned as compared to anything natural. You sprinkle MSG in cooking which is the same amount of umami as 5-10 kg of tomatoes. You'd have to eat dishes with tomato sauce for a week just to consume that much msg...
I agree. When I eat at Asian restaurants that use copious amounts of MSG I become violently ill
Hi Thomas, thanks for all your great content!
I recently watched your protein breakdown video, which was great.
I was curious if you had any thoughts on fermented plant-based protein, particularly rice. The SunWarrior Classic is a straight rice protein, but it's fermented brown rice-wondering if that has any lessening effect on potential gluten cross-reactions. Or if you had any commentary on the fermentation they use in some of their other blends (I think I saw fermented pea too). Thanks man!
Great list!
I love the comments team that help out the people that want to get to the point.😁
I don't eat any of these. Including any processed foods. Whole food here, thanks to you when I started my healthy lifestyle 5 years ago. I truly believe you helped save my life ❤
Dear Thomas this is off topic but how is your wife doing? I've been praying for her and all of you. ❣️
I may have a taste of wine every once in a while. But everything else I definitely agree. One million percent which you on.
Maltodextrin and aspartame is in sugar free pudding mix by jello.
Awesome info, thanks
Thanks for the informative video. It was interesting to hear what to avoid eating.
Awesome info ,thank you . Please do a vedio for daily exercise routain to cover the whole body to prevent muscles lost and keeping mobility for elderly people over 55 years old . And can they work the whole body with less sets ,can they work upper cheast and second day flat cheast for example
I’m female 63, walking and lift heavy things
I have a video on this about how to do all of that at home with dumbbells :)
I had a terrible bout of gastritis a while back and that has totally changed my thinking. I'm now all about a healthy gut lining and microbiome, and alcohol was one of the first things to go. I was surprised how much better my skin started to look once I gave it up! Thanks for sharing all this, it's incredibly important info.
I'm in no way advocating Mcdonald's fries, but, on average, a Mcdonalds is more likely to rotate its oils out with fresh oils more frequently - both out of sheer necessity (volume of sales) and presence of a management structure/system operators. While even a well maintained Mcdonalds might have oil you deem as grossly unhealthy, there is a tier of fryer oil below that which exists in poorly run restaurants, places struggling to make money, and small unsupervised kitchens with crews that don't care. More places than you can imagine are keeping the same reheated oils for more than a few days, more like weeks plus, to the degree that your food is being cooked in a vat of carcinogen. If I had to guess, I'd say the predominance of health issues from deep frying come from oil practices that exceed negligence, yet go unseen, and are not part of "studies" while all the focus is directed at easy targets like McDs which has a turnover of product that would keep it from falling into this category.
I tend to agree with this analysis, and have thought the same for quite a while.
However, i also think that on average, this factor has been somewhat averaged out -- meaning, fried foods using best practices probably aren't as bad as we think they are, because the foods made with bad practices have "skewed the average" so to speak. So although really stale & reheated oil _is_ really bad, in infrequent enough consumption, our body probably has a lot of capability to properly handle enough... It's more about the regular repeated consumption that really overwhelms the system and starts causing all the damage
I dont touch them since bill gates had is hands on them everything he touches is poison
Easy pudding: mix stevia sweetened vanilla or chocolate whey powder into full fat greek yoghurt. Let it sit long enough for the yoghurt to absorb the whey powder, or put it in the fridge overnight. No thickener needed. An easy way to wean kids off the other stuff. Makes a decent sweet dip too.
Love this idea!! Will have to try it. Thanks!!!
"I'm just pudding this out there" and "the chips are stacked against" the fries 😂
Popcorn and fries, over chips
Most are potato POWDER
I caught that one too 😏
Poor Pringles, the chips are stacked even more.
🤣🤣🤣
If I want pudding, I make individual baked custards: eggs, milk, sweetener (I like honey) and vanilla, with a little nutmeg on top. Great warm or cold; it’s what I grew up with.
Tilapia or Poop Fish, as it's more commonly known
Just don't eat anything from that country, period.
👍🤩💝I agree.
I love french fries but make them as healthily as I can - I eliminated all things McDs 20 years ago. I rarely drink wine but sometimes I do drink red wine.
Beetroot is very healthy and makes a beautiful red color in foods. Alcohol is not good, but neither is birthday cake and I enjoy them both on occasion. It's about finding balance.
You are the man. You are a sweet man. Thank you for your info.❤️❤️❤️
MSG naturally occurs in many foods such as tomatoes and cheeses.
Yeah, I'm a lot less concerned about this one, since it exists naturally in most savory umami flavors. Maybe processed MSG causes some people problems.
@@dreimann Definitely, really no different than salt, too much of anything is bad.
I’m definitely someone who is hypersensitive to large amounts of MSG. If I eat at an Asian restaurant I become violently sick to death. Their notorious for using copious amounts of MSG in their food
Great info thank you for sharing
I agree with all of these except maybe MSG. I see MSG as a double-edged sword. I don't see the harm in putting MSG on my steak to enhance it and then even want it more. Yes, avoid it at all costs in garbage food, but if you know that what you're eating is good, then I am all for it. But hey, that's just me.
How does msg on a steak enhance it??? Just avoid the garbage
@@allenbrost9564It enhances flavor (subjective) for me and makes us want more (objectively), which is a good thing if you want to get more nutrition and calories in. Win, win for me.
@@allenbrost9564 it's like using msg's "evil" side against itself... Get addicted to healthy food instead of junk food
MSG will cause high blood pressure. People who comsume a lot of it have a higher risk of stroke and heart attack. Your body has a hard time maintaining your blood pressure when there is such a great flux caused by chemical compounds like MSG. Its not good for you and its addictive. Steer clear of MSG.
MSG naturally exists in many foods to begin with.
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There are a number of non-transfat non-hydrogenated fat margarines made with olive or avocado oil. There exist better alternatives to the worst type (which is banned in many jurisdictions due transfat bans).
Great video!!! Thank you Thomas.
I drink wine on weekends, I agree with all the rest
Alcohol for me too on most weekends, at least once. Also don't buy into all the fear of Tilapia.
I used to drink wine on the weekend. My problem was it was two bottles of wine each session…..
Alcohol is a mycotoxin
a glass of wine with dinner is fine. its when you drink the whole bottle lol
Same but beer. It is too good to totally leave out.
Air fried potatoes coated with a little olive oil, surprisingly good. Try it!
Thomas, please make a video telling us what we can eat. Probably be 5 minutes long😊
Red meat. Ken Berry says beef, bacon, butter, eggs, liver, & sardines. Perfect food. Excellent nutrition.
Can you do a video about salt substitutes (salts with less sodium or none at all) for people who have high blood pressure, please ?
Thomas DeLauer's video on the seven foods he'll never eat again highlights his commitment to health and well-being, grounded in a mix of solid scientific evidence and personal health philosophy. Here are the key takeaways:
1. **Avoidance of Artificial Fats**: DeLauer strongly advises against consuming margarine and shortening due to their trans fat content, which is linked to inflammation and metabolic issues.
2. **Emulsifiers as Gut Health Enemies**: Products like instant pudding that contain emulsifiers such as polysorbate 80 and 20 are avoided because of their potential to harm the gut barrier, affecting overall health.
3. **MSG's Undesirable Effects**: Despite its common usage to enhance flavor, MSG is avoided due to its association with overeating and potential neurotoxic effects, along with personal adverse reactions.
4. **Risks in Fast Food**: Specifically targeting McDonald's french fries, DeLauer highlights the dangers of acrylamide and unhealthy cooking oils, pointing out the broader issues of caloric density and carcinogenic risk in fast foods.
5. **Alcohol's Negative Impact on Health**: Citing research on alcohol's link to increased visceral fat and impaired metabolic functions, DeLauer has eliminated alcohol from his diet, underscoring its lack of benefits.
6. **Artificial Colors and Child Behavior**: The avoidance of Red Dye 40 is based on studies suggesting it can lead to hyperactivity and attention issues in children, raising concerns about its impact on adults.
7. **Concerns Over Farm-Raised Fish**: Specifically, farm-raised tilapia is avoided due to potential contaminants and unethical feeding practices in some countries, highlighting a preference for more naturally sourced proteins.
I was keto/low carb for the past 5 years, and when I cycled off and ate some regular candy and wheat based products I was in physical pain.
I think the list could be a lot, lot longer.
So I'm not seeing polysorbate 80 or 20 in the ingredients list of jello pudding mix/ fat free-sugar free. Am I missing something? Was this an old ingredient? DO I still need to be concerned about this product? (We use it in our homemade ice cream.) Thanks for your response.
Would agree with everything except the booze, plenty of folks living well over 100 that enjoy their liqour, but moderation is key
Where’s your proof?
Alcohol is a mycotoxin
@@TheGlowingOnee Texans, WW2 vets (Orville Hudson lived pasted 112 enjoying a double shot of liquor every night well driving stick shift and not in a nursing home) many others.... need further proof check out the regions around Spain, Italy, and japan, they drink and smoke but their diets and activity are on point, Sardana and Okinawa are blue zones and Ibiza is half-way to being a blue zone as well (Ibiza for cryin out loud, yet they have a large amount of elderly folk as well that enjoy they're wine and liquor as well as natural tobacco)
@@TheGlowingOneeMediterranean diet
17:30 sold me. I agree wholeheartedly
I would love a video on healthy foods for children.
I appreciate your talk on alcohol, Red Dye 40 & especially Farm Raised Tilapia 🤢 🤮 21:06
How about Fresh cut Potatoes made into Fries baked in small amount of either Extra Virgin Olive oil/ Organic Coconut oil?
He listed *McDonald's* french fries, not french fries in general.
Acrylamide forms with any starchy food cooked at high temp. The freshness of the potato or the type of oil doesn't matter. That being said, your version would be better than McDonald's because it would be less oxidized oil and free of preservatives.
@@ARTofTY-TV From my past research I dont think Acrylamide in Moderate consumption is a big deal. I dont think there's a proven link to it and cancer for humans.
@@ARTofTY-TVWhen I study new things, my brain craves fried potatoes and dark chocolate. I listen to my body.
what if u baked them?? that's usually how I do them but I don't eat carbs enough anyway
Some of these I have never eaten and don’t intend to. But, MSG…OMG!! I also have a negative reaction to MSG…sleepless nights, tingling/heat sensation, brain fog. Fast food French fries were a tough one but haven’t had any for 2.5 years. The longer you go, the easier it gets. I won’t say never to alcohol but I go months without where I used to have 4-6 drinks per week. Great video! Thanks for all the extra info you give backing up your remarks.
The rats may have gotten sodium poisoning by the 4g/kg Mono-Sodium-Glutamate (MSG). Equivalent to 100 grams of table salt eaten by an adult 75 kg human.
Exactly this. The dosage is the issue. Western fear of MSG is insane. It's just salt made from seaweed rather than rock salt.
Also, between a quarter and a third of wheat protein is glutamic acid, the amino acid part of MSG.
MSG is fine. It's a powerful tool in the kitchen. Can take home cooking up a notch if used correctly.
Ofc feeding a massive amount to a rat would cause issues. Just like feeding a massive amount of anything to a rat would cause some toxicity
You can get margarine with little or no trans fat just to be clear. I would still not use it as I don’t eat seed oils.
Ready for some beer battered tilapia?
No alcohol issues with me I'm just not willing to give up my Friday night 1 shot of Vodka w Fresca and fresh lemon as it's the only vice I have and I enjoy it. I do respect Thomas point of view and appreciate the facts provided along with all his other info/facts and opinions he shares and NO WAY am I unsubscribing for giving his opinion. I've learned so much from him and my respect to you Sir is earned and well deserved! If I ever see you in public I would happily shake your hand and say thank you.
In the UK margarine isn't hydrogenated, it uses a process called Interesterification instead... I still prefer butter, but margarine over here wont kill you.
I am highly sensitive to Red-40. I break out in facial swelling, itching and hives. I can handle trace amounts, but a serving of Jelly Belly's is enough to cause it. So if I trigger it, I walk around disfigured for a few days and anti-histamines don't counter it at all.
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Always a catch burns me up too! 🔥
I love MSG on salads, helps me eat better
You missed the one benefit of alcohol. You sing better. 😂
It also makes the opposite sex more attractive.
Or you think you do 😎.
Warning to keto friends, polysorbate 60 is often added to coconut milk. Read your labels 🏷. Watch out for Xanthan in your keto treats, too. Not the best stuff for the gut.
What temperature is too high for frying foods? I like to fry eggplant from time to time. And baking/roasting veg... usually 400*. What's the cut off temp?
So I'm in my bubble bath watching your video think'n Thomas is 110% Correct while drinking a tequila on ice and remembering the little Debbie nutty bar I had for lunch...
I need help! 😂..... Truly Enjoy your channel! Thanks for the help Brother!!.
Thanks!
Are there some brands/types of margarine that are okay? I don’t know if you have it in the US, but in Canada, we have a brand called Becel, which has a heart logo and and their slogan is litterally “Becel takes your health to heart”. The one that I have in my fridge has 1 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat, 2 g of polyunsaturated fat, and 4.5 g of monounsaturated fat. What do you think about it ?
What do you recommend to replace margarine ? Is real animal butter really healthier ? (I generally don’t like the taste of that…) What about ghee ? Or vegan butter ?
kudos on your anti-alcohol stance! I agree 100% - alcohol is corporate poison
❤❤Good VIDEO! Thanks for Sharing ❤
I agree with everything you said. I won't eat any farm raised fish or crustaceans no matter where they are sourced from.