I had Meniere's disease for 20 years and could not have any salt. After an operation to correct it the doctor said I could have salt. I don't like salt and will avoid it when ever possible. I am 80 and don't seem to have any ill effects from no salt.
Love the Dr. Lisle talk and perspective! I'm a perfectionist, but trying to achieve perfectionism on WFPB has just given me a head FULL of wisdom that keeps me spinning my wheels. Striving to be 90+%, as you said, and to have less bad days, as Lisle said--great advice! I tried SOS free for 14 days a few years back and I remember being so down in the dumps the whole time. I literally cried at the dinner table in front of my husband and small children as I attempted to eat SOS free hashbrowns. I didn't lose ANY weight in that 14 days! A few months after that, I decided to lighten up and try to be WFPBNO as much as possible, but I still used some salt and maple syrup. That's when I lost 11 lbs in 5 weeks! And I didn't lose my mind! Kudos to people who can do without salt and sugar, but to those who can't, try not to get lost in the details.
Very well said Dillon! You have a great way of condensing ideas and getting to the point. One thing Dr Ornish says that his data shows is “the more changes people make to the strict diet the better health outcomes they have.” So let’s all keep making positive changes over time and reep the benefits of better health!
Thank you Rob! You suggested I put this clip up so I did! Worked perfectly considering I was so busy this week. Great quote from Dr. Ornish. His book is one of my favorites for sure, and I couldn't agree more about his take on making incremental changes, you get out what you put in.
Thank you so much for this video Dillon. I was starting to feel really guilty because I still have a tiny bit of salt sprinkled on my food before I eat it and I still have 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of sugar in my black coffee (I have maybe 2 coffees a day but more likely only one) but now I feel so much better and happier with what I'm doing.
Thanks for the conversation. I saw the vegsource video and was super surprised by it. I have never been salt-free completely but very reduced. It's so good to Ponder these things and make the best choice for one's individual needs.
Thank you Dillon for all you do..Been wfpb for 1 yr and 4 months lost 22 lbs fell off the wagon a few times because of food additions..and still struggling believe it or not but am a work in progress. It's difficult hanging around with my 4 grandchildren, cookies, ice cream, chips, etc.. . At 71 yrs old I only take 1 medication for thyroid off bp meds too. You are spot on talking about the family/friend pressures whom are not wfpb thinking I have it all wrong when it comes to eating?..really? Not!! Keep up the good work thanks again!
You're so wonderfully inspiring. I'm oil & sugar free but haven't found enough compelling evidence to go salt free yet. Congrats on your cheese sauce success.
You’re awesome, Dillon!!! I was prescribed SOS free and all spices to reset my taste buds by my late GI doctor. It did help me to reset my taste buds and make me more sensitive to flavors. Now after my cancer surgery that i got no tongue, i actually cannot stand sugar. I can eat fruits no problem but any added sugar tastes super sweet to me. Since i can no longer taste bitterness, 70% cacao dark chocolate tasted too sweet for me. Even black coffee & matcha green tea tasted sweet to me but just there. The good news is i’m rubbing off to my daughter to usually takes her tea & coffee w/ lots of sugar, now also felt that they’re too sweet. Thanks for discussing this thing. It inspires me to make my own condiments just so i can control the amount of salt.
You've posted so many delicious oil free cooking lessons, that I really don't miss it at all! What I really have to stay away from is added sugar. When I start to include it into my diet I quickly develop a craving for it. I've gotten my salt level so low, that what I think is salty enough, others often think doesn't have enough salt.
Another great video, Dillon! Yes, living an oilfree WFPB lifestyle is always my goal. But there are times when it is difficult to do, especially when traveling in Europe without your own kitchen. If impossible, and the train rolls off the rails, make sure you just get right back on! I love the idea of keeping those difficult days down to a minimum. The goal is to continue to strive for as many good days as possible!
Yes...I’m trying to do the 90% during this transition period and I would be so so happy....and then continue to work on the balance...I realize that this can be so doable, and I sure would not want to beat myself up and lose what I had just accomplished! So, once again Dillon, thank you for this wonderful info and encouragement ...I appreciate you!
Thanks Dillon. And to the person asking the question. I saw the topic posted, have heard talks on this before and figured I could skip it. Am glad I didn't. There is always a new insight shared, or in this case for me, inspiration in what you said on how to deal with addictive foods, as it's a constant challenge for many of us.
Great video. I have researched salt extensively, even to the point of visiting the ancient (1,000 yr old) salt manufacturing marshes in Guerande, France. It is an essential element for our bodies to make our bodily fluids, all of which are salty (tears, sweat, blood, etc). Low salt = low blood pressure incl conditions such as POTS. It's really important in any discussion of salt to recognise the difference between natural sea or rock salt, which contains 80-90 minerals and trace elements, and processed table salt, which has all the good stuff stripped out - including potassium, magnesium and other minerals which actually reduce blood pressure, thus offsetting the BP-raising effects of the sodium. I am an advocate of using small quantities of natural salt, either rock salt (mined from ancient sea salts crystallised into rock salt layers in the earth) or sea salt from low-pollution areas. Of course it should go without saying that a diet high in processed and junk food has huge quantities of processed salt already, so natural salt containing all its 80-90 beneficial nutrients is most helpful as part of a natural, plant-based diet free of processed junk.
I fully agree. If I don't have enough salt I start to become low energy, dehydrated, etc. I have even gone as far as taking solé. It makes me feel so vital!
I totally agree with all you say. I have followed Dr McDougall for the last 6 years and because he is an expert on MS which I have I believe in him and he actually saved my life by adopting a whole food starch based diet. I like to sprinkle Celtic sea salt on my potatoes but don’t use any on other vegetables. Potatoes taste so much better with a little salt. Of course it’s not needed on sweet potatoes. My BP is normal and my MS has not deteriorated since I became a starchivore even though I use salt.
My takeaway is “the fastest way to reverse heart disease or chronic illness is to go fully SOS”. This is for me...but it isn’t easy, so I’m allowing a transition period a little bit....best to stay on while streamlining, then to not do at all.
"Eat whole food without oil, and you're gonna be in really really good shape." I think that is the main thing to remember. Life is simply too short to obsess over minutiae, and forego eating better than we have ever done before. Personally, I use miso in my cooking, which I believe research has indicated as having at least a neutral impact on blood pressure (I'm pretty sure Dr. Greger has a video on this).
I am SO anxious to receive my cheese sauce mix!!!! Just KNOW it will be fantastic! Congrats on so many orders....on the salt issue, I actually just watched a piece of one of Dr. McDougall's lectures specifically on salt. I tend to lean towards a tiny bit of salt for my husband and he tries to go completely vegan plant-based. I intermittently add a bit of salt to plain pasta, which is one of my go-to foods. Other than that, we don't eat it. Everyone is different and I'm glad to see that you are so open to that diversity in people. As you know, there are plenty of folks who allow no deviation from their particular way of thinking. Love your videos as usual!
So love this video because it speaks to my questions and concerns from when I first watched FOK. Then started drilling down and read Dr. Greger, Dr. Esselstyn, etc and didn't know what to do about salt, alcohol, coffee, etc because they all say different things. For me, it's easier if they all said the same thing, so it causes me to be a bit anxious and confused. Have my plan which is working and so appreciate that you covered this topic. Thank you!
I can attest to the importance of salt. Care should be taken with elimination of salt in diets. I’ve become seriously ill resulting in trips to the ER due to hyponatremia (low salt). Salt is a necessary mineral in our diet. There are natural salts that can be added to our diets that can help such as tomatoes. I’ve become familiar with the signs of low levels. I’m very happy you’ve included this episode, because believe it or not hyponatremia can result in death.
For me, I cut out salt mainly because the bread was too good with it. I overeat bread, but another tactic is to also eat more calorie dilute foods like adding the mashed pinto beans, tomatoes and onions with cayenne pepper. Another reason I remove salt is just to see how low I can get my blood pressure. I was on the cusp of borderline, being at around 115/75 but also some readings above 120/80 sometimes. The reversal of heart disease takes time and never ends, so I think as that happens the blood pressure will come down more and more. I agree salt is a minor factor for most people so that it's good to use for most people. I may add it later as I cut back bread more. Also, I agree too little sodium is bad, but the lower value is pretty low. Carrots get me some extra sodium naturally in it. Thanks for the video.
Love your channel! I’m new to all of this and after reading Fuhrman, was very discouraged that I could go from SAD to eating his way. This is more easy to accomplish and I love watching your recipes. I can’t wait to try them! Think I’ll try your homemade cheese sauce first.
Yes, me too. And I think I have Lyme. There is a salt C protocol to help Lyme sufferers. It seems to work. My blood pressure is always around 100/60 (usually less), so I don’t have a HBP problem. I do see that salt increases my appetite, but I’m thin so I’m not concerned about that either. I could be wrong but I think I may be better off with salt than without it. I also make fermented veggies. Need salt for that.
I work in construction, run three days a week in the morning, go to the gym for five times a week in the morning, and I don't have any added salt in my diet. When you first start cutting salt, you have a temporary period of hyponatremia because your body is adjusting, your body is still putting out salt in your urine because it's used to a high salt diet. But eventually, your body will learn to hold on to electrolyte like salt and it won't even come out through your sweat urine or it'll come out in small amount
I just watched that very video yesterday after starting this journey 6 months ago with the Dr. Gregor mindset. I was shaking my head and getting uncomfortable listening to the salt is ok theory wondering if this journey was going to be like all the others where you never get the whole truth. I was discouraged. Then this morning what pops up but your salt intake video. Thank you for grounding me again, I can do this!!
Sadly, I'm one of those addictive personality types, but happy to say that salt is not one of my triggers although I did get use to adding excessive salt which I am not cutting down on.
Gentle friendly reminder for anyone on Lithium. Don’t cut out all salt, I ended up really unwell (repeated pre-syncope, one time it had me on the floor for two hours). Now I just sprinkle a little on every meal at the table and it’s fine.
I so agree - Not one doctor is 100% correct. Each doctor is reversing a horrible illness/disease and those people should eat accordingly. I don't cook with salt, but will sprinkle salt on a few dishes. I know that if I salt liberally, I'll only want more. I'm not overweight, don't have diabetes or heart disease, so I do what's best for me and my body. When I first became vegan, I didn't use salt at all. I've allowed myself to be careful, but not perfect. Not everyone can be 100% perfect and perfection is not attainable anyway! If we tune into our bodies, we will be successful. Vegan is not a short-term diet, but a lifetime journey. Thanks for common sense videos and discussions. Janet
John McDougall does believe we need salt as he explains in one of his talks that it’s not the salt that’s the problem it’s what the salt is in . I believe this to be so over years of looking into this . What I have learned is that salt does not cause a problem as long as Magnesium is present . After the sodium does it’s job the magnesium takes it out of the system. The only salt that I know of that has not had the Magnesium removed is Celtic sea salt . The one I use is slightly brown and damp . I think the oil is the real problem . I know many people including myself that has been told by doctors after a blood test that they are low in sodium . Who knows ??????
Dr Ann Kulze posted a study this week that excess sodium leads to decreased immune function. Another reason to wean off the table salt and avoid processed foods.
I was one who was trying to do the perfect diet but also keep carbs low, I always heard eating a baked potato was the same as a piece of bday cake ( sugar). Somehow your videos gave me permission to revisit McDougalls thinking and I’m glad I did. I’m full, healthier, and it tastes good.
My doctor said everyone disagrees on salt. She said everyone can agree on oil, sugar and junk food, but nothing else. But she’s a vegan, so at least, she understands how I’m eating now.
There is nothing to disagree on. If you eat a lot of salt it will cause problems such as hypertension which is why most of the older American population is on blood pressure meds for life. There is nothing to disagree on.
Very good information; although, I am curious about miso. Dr. Gregor and some of the other doctor's say miso is okay because of the study done on miso and the effects on blood pressure. They say you can use miso instead of salt and not worry about the effects on bp. My question is: does the salt in miso effect you in other ways, such as stomach cancer or your heart or other health conditions risks, etc.? If you have the answer or a link to one of the docs talking about any affects of miso, please let me know. Much thanks :)
@@WellYourWorld Thank you. I am currently 31-days into the SOS-free style of eating; although, I am not specifically worried about major health problems currently, I have always had a problem with salt. So breaking that habit has been freeing and I am worried I might lean too much on miso to replace the salt I miss and I don't want to increase my risk of either heart or cancer issues. My most current concern is the bloat that is associated with salt--I have gotten rid of at least 10 pounds of water with the SOS-free lifestyle and I don't wanna gain it back. If you do hear any other information on miso please let me know. Thanks again, I love and appreciate you channel very much :):):) Renee
One day we really should make a list of all the little things that get argued about, that makes people throw up their hands and quit or not even start. From salt to sugar to organic vs non organic to how much fruit is too much fruit to gluten to soy to the best potato to the best legume to the best vegetable to macronutrient ratios to the word vegan to the phrase whole food and plant based to supplements to ....wait i didn't mean to make that list now.
As anything in life, you need to test it out. I feel that Mcdougall is more realistic in terms of actual practicality. He's been at this for 50 years now, at least or 40. He's probably seen people have fainting episodes because their blood pressure was too low. He even says in his books that if you have hypertension issues, then it's best not to use salt. Even the Esselsetyn's say this. They say salt is optional. Caldwell Esselstyn talks about nuts, and how he is weary of most nut claims, but says walnuts are fine, unless you have a severe heart condition. So it seems that these doctors have only seen the results from years of helping patients. Science is done in a lab. It takes lots of money to have a huge widespread study for very long periods of time. All I can say, is talk to your doctor, and test shit out. If not having salt works for you, and you're not dead, then keep going. It seems to be a simple answer: salt is fine for people who are not at high risk of heart failure.
Sandra Carli I have never heard water depletes minerals when cooking. Do you have any info you can point me to? A quick check shows drinking too much water, can cause a person to lose minerals because you are flushing your body. Also, filtered water may not always be ideal because we filter out the necessary minerals. However, I do not believe that making a pot of soup will cook out the minerals.
@@The_Red_Pill__ Well, after cooking you are left with 'pot liquor'. The water is green and contains some of the minerals of the plants. Other than that, I could find this little scientific proof. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2081985
This is the 5% thing I am talking about. If all you eat is plants, then losing a little bit of nutrients in cooking matter does not matter. You do not need to worry about getting 99.999% of every last little bit of nutrient you can out of the food. Tomorrow, you're just going to eat more nutrient dense food, and you will never be deficient of nutrients. If your goal is to get your best bang for the nutrient buck, well then you are going to be working a whole lot harder, and the point of my channel and work is to show how easy it can be.
@@WellYourWorld I just meant that since one part leaks into the water, the taste is less stronger so we feel the need to add salt. For example a fresh tomato and a cooked tomato are totally different in taste. I don't need any salt with a fresh tomato, but I do feel the need to add some salt to my marinara sauce.
Hi What about someone like me who craves salt and has extremely low blood pressure naturally (last measurement 68 over 42) yes I feel like I am going to pass out and not good drs are always telling me to eat more salt, what is the answer? Oh not overweight either 87lbs any advice gratefully received
I think a Salt free diet is unhealthy no oil is very healthy but the salt free no hmm / a little salt helps regulate your blood pressure etc + food taste better with salt.
The healthiest people on the planet do perfectly well with no added salt. It may not be your personal preference to do it that way, but it's perfectly healthy for the vast majority of people. Sure there are some rare exceptions where people don't do well, but that is not the message here.
I had Meniere's disease for 20 years and could not have any salt. After an operation to correct it the doctor said I could have salt. I don't like salt and will avoid it when ever possible. I am 80 and don't seem to have any ill effects from no salt.
Thank you for sharing! Sounds like you are doing great!
Love the Dr. Lisle talk and perspective! I'm a perfectionist, but trying to achieve perfectionism on WFPB has just given me a head FULL of wisdom that keeps me spinning my wheels. Striving to be 90+%, as you said, and to have less bad days, as Lisle said--great advice! I tried SOS free for 14 days a few years back and I remember being so down in the dumps the whole time. I literally cried at the dinner table in front of my husband and small children as I attempted to eat SOS free hashbrowns. I didn't lose ANY weight in that 14 days! A few months after that, I decided to lighten up and try to be WFPBNO as much as possible, but I still used some salt and maple syrup. That's when I lost 11 lbs in 5 weeks! And I didn't lose my mind! Kudos to people who can do without salt and sugar, but to those who can't, try not to get lost in the details.
This was perfect Katie, thank you for sharing and for always supporting me!
so well said and very true....perfection isn’t the goal. Awesome video!!
Salt always makes me crave sweet food! And makes me uncomfortably thirsty. Loved this video!
Very well said Dillon! You have a great way of condensing ideas and getting to the point. One thing Dr Ornish says that his data shows is “the more changes people make to the strict diet the better health outcomes they have.” So let’s all keep making positive changes over time and reep the benefits of better health!
Thank you Rob! You suggested I put this clip up so I did! Worked perfectly considering I was so busy this week. Great quote from Dr. Ornish. His book is one of my favorites for sure, and I couldn't agree more about his take on making incremental changes, you get out what you put in.
Thank you so much for this video Dillon. I was starting to feel really guilty because I still have a tiny bit of salt sprinkled on my food before I eat it and I still have 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of sugar in my black coffee (I have maybe 2 coffees a day but more likely only one) but now I feel so much better and happier with what I'm doing.
Thanks for the conversation. I saw the vegsource video and was super surprised by it. I have never been salt-free completely but very reduced. It's so good to Ponder these things and make the best choice for one's individual needs.
Thank you Stephani! I think Dr. McDougall is very reduced as well.
Thank you Dillon for all you do..Been wfpb for 1 yr and 4 months lost 22 lbs fell off the wagon a few times because of food additions..and still struggling believe it or not but am a work in progress. It's difficult hanging around with my 4 grandchildren, cookies, ice cream, chips, etc..
. At 71 yrs old I only take 1 medication for thyroid off bp meds too. You are spot on talking about the family/friend pressures whom are not wfpb thinking I have it all wrong when it comes to eating?..really? Not!! Keep up the good work thanks again!
You're so wonderfully inspiring. I'm oil & sugar free but haven't found enough compelling evidence to go salt free yet. Congrats on your cheese sauce success.
Thank you!!
@@WellYourWorld I'm the same way.
You’re awesome, Dillon!!! I was prescribed SOS free and all spices to reset my taste buds by my late GI doctor. It did help me to reset my taste buds and make me more sensitive to flavors. Now after my cancer surgery that i got no tongue, i actually cannot stand sugar. I can eat fruits no problem but any added sugar tastes super sweet to me. Since i can no longer taste bitterness, 70% cacao dark chocolate tasted too sweet for me. Even black coffee & matcha green tea tasted sweet to me but just there. The good news is i’m rubbing off to my daughter to usually takes her tea & coffee w/ lots of sugar, now also felt that they’re too sweet. Thanks for discussing this thing. It inspires me to make my own condiments just so i can control the amount of salt.
Thank you Ima!
You've posted so many delicious oil free cooking lessons, that I really don't miss it at all! What I really have to stay away from is added sugar. When I start to include it into my diet I quickly develop a craving for it. I've gotten my salt level so low, that what I think is salty enough, others often think doesn't have enough salt.
I hear you there Janis! Sounds like you are being honest with yourself on sugar, and that is great!
You're a good guy, Dillon. Always encouraging...
Thank you Donya!
Another great video, Dillon! Yes, living an oilfree WFPB lifestyle is always my goal. But there are times when it is difficult to do, especially when traveling in Europe without your own kitchen. If impossible, and the train rolls off the rails, make sure you just get right back on! I love the idea of keeping those difficult days down to a minimum. The goal is to continue to strive for as many good days as possible!
Yes...I’m trying to do the 90% during this transition period and I would be so so happy....and then continue to work on the balance...I realize that this can be so doable, and I sure would not want to beat myself up and lose what I had just accomplished!
So, once again Dillon, thank you for this wonderful info and encouragement ...I appreciate you!
Beautifully said Sandra! Yes stay on course even if it means 90% instead of 100%. That is a pretty amazing place to be!
I was watching this particular McDougall video earlier today, what a coincidence. Thanks for your imput on this topic!
Thank you! I appreciate the support!
Thanks Dillon. And to the person asking the question. I saw the topic posted, have heard talks on this before and figured I could skip it. Am glad I didn't. There is always a new insight shared, or in this case for me, inspiration in what you said on how to deal with addictive foods, as it's a constant challenge for many of us.
Thank you! Glad you liked the video!
Great video. I have researched salt extensively, even to the point of visiting the ancient (1,000 yr old) salt manufacturing marshes in Guerande, France. It is an essential element for our bodies to make our bodily fluids, all of which are salty (tears, sweat, blood, etc). Low salt = low blood pressure incl conditions such as POTS. It's really important in any discussion of salt to recognise the difference between natural sea or rock salt, which contains 80-90 minerals and trace elements, and processed table salt, which has all the good stuff stripped out - including potassium, magnesium and other minerals which actually reduce blood pressure, thus offsetting the BP-raising effects of the sodium. I am an advocate of using small quantities of natural salt, either rock salt (mined from ancient sea salts crystallised into rock salt layers in the earth) or sea salt from low-pollution areas. Of course it should go without saying that a diet high in processed and junk food has huge quantities of processed salt already, so natural salt containing all its 80-90 beneficial nutrients is most helpful as part of a natural, plant-based diet free of processed junk.
I fully agree. If I don't have enough salt I start to become low energy, dehydrated, etc. I have even gone as far as taking solé. It makes me feel so vital!
I totally agree with all you say. I have followed Dr McDougall for the last 6 years and because he is an expert on MS which I have I believe in him and he actually saved my life by adopting a whole food starch based diet. I like to sprinkle Celtic sea salt on my potatoes but don’t use any on other vegetables. Potatoes taste so much better with a little salt. Of course it’s not needed on sweet potatoes. My BP is normal and my MS has not deteriorated since I became a starchivore even though I use salt.
My takeaway is “the fastest way to reverse heart disease or chronic illness is to go fully SOS”. This is for me...but it isn’t easy, so I’m allowing a transition period a little bit....best to stay on while streamlining, then to not do at all.
Exactly! Perfectly said! Keep it up Christine!
"Eat whole food without oil, and you're gonna be in really really good shape." I think that is the main thing to remember. Life is simply too short to obsess over minutiae, and forego eating better than we have ever done before. Personally, I use miso in my cooking, which I believe research has indicated as having at least a neutral impact on blood pressure (I'm pretty sure Dr. Greger has a video on this).
I’m with you Chad, thank you!
I am SO anxious to receive my cheese sauce mix!!!! Just KNOW it will be fantastic! Congrats on so many orders....on the salt issue, I actually just watched a piece of one of Dr. McDougall's lectures specifically on salt. I tend to lean towards a tiny bit of salt for my husband and he tries to go completely vegan plant-based. I intermittently add a bit of salt to plain pasta, which is one of my go-to foods. Other than that, we don't eat it. Everyone is different and I'm glad to see that you are so open to that diversity in people. As you know, there are plenty of folks who allow no deviation from their particular way of thinking. Love your videos as usual!
Exactly. I have a bit of a different approach...perhaps a slightly different audience as well. Thank you Kristi!
You are such an asset to people who want to be healthier.
That is very nice of you to say, thank you!
I use salt sparingly but I have no health problems so far! I will continue to use until I have some health issues! I love how real you are!
So love this video because it speaks to my questions and concerns from when I first watched FOK. Then started drilling down and read Dr. Greger, Dr. Esselstyn, etc and didn't know what to do about salt, alcohol, coffee, etc because they all say different things. For me, it's easier if they all said the same thing, so it causes me to be a bit anxious and confused. Have my plan which is working and so appreciate that you covered this topic. Thank you!
That’s great Misty! Thank you!
Ahhh...you know where home is! Thanks for vid and for keeping it real.
XOXOXO
I can attest to the importance of salt. Care should be taken with elimination of salt in diets. I’ve become seriously ill resulting in trips to the ER due to hyponatremia (low salt). Salt is a necessary mineral in our diet. There are natural salts that can be added to our diets that can help such as tomatoes. I’ve become familiar with the signs of low levels. I’m very happy you’ve included this episode, because believe it or not hyponatremia can result in death.
For me, I cut out salt mainly because the bread was too good with it. I overeat bread, but another tactic is to also eat more calorie dilute foods like adding the mashed pinto beans, tomatoes and onions with cayenne pepper. Another reason I remove salt is just to see how low I can get my blood pressure. I was on the cusp of borderline, being at around 115/75 but also some readings above 120/80 sometimes. The reversal of heart disease takes time and never ends, so I think as that happens the blood pressure will come down more and more. I agree salt is a minor factor for most people so that it's good to use for most people. I may add it later as I cut back bread more.
Also, I agree too little sodium is bad, but the lower value is pretty low. Carrots get me some extra sodium naturally in it.
Thanks for the video.
Thank you Joe. “The reversal of heart disease takes time and never ends.” Exactly.
Love your channel! I’m new to all of this and after reading Fuhrman, was very discouraged that I could go from SAD to eating his way. This is more easy to accomplish and I love watching your recipes. I can’t wait to try them! Think I’ll try your homemade cheese sauce first.
Hope you love it! Glad you found us
I love salt. My body reacts negatively to the table salt but not sea salt. I use miso as a salt substitute too.
Yes I too enjoy miso from time to time, thank you Robin!
Yes, me too. And I think I have Lyme. There is a salt C protocol to help Lyme sufferers. It seems to work. My blood pressure is always around 100/60 (usually less), so I don’t have a HBP problem. I do see that salt increases my appetite, but I’m thin so I’m not concerned about that either. I could be wrong but I think I may be better off with salt than without it.
I also make fermented veggies. Need salt for that.
I work in construction, run three days a week in the morning, go to the gym for five times a week in the morning, and I don't have any added salt in my diet. When you first start cutting salt, you have a temporary period of hyponatremia because your body is adjusting, your body is still putting out salt in your urine because it's used to a high salt diet. But eventually, your body will learn to hold on to electrolyte like salt and it won't even come out through your sweat urine or it'll come out in small amount
I just watched that very video yesterday after starting this journey 6 months ago with the Dr. Gregor mindset. I was shaking my head and getting uncomfortable listening to the salt is ok theory wondering if this journey was going to be like all the others where you never get the whole truth. I was discouraged. Then this morning what pops up but your salt intake video. Thank you for grounding me again, I can do this!!
Sadly, I'm one of those addictive personality types, but happy to say that salt is not one of my triggers although I did get use to adding excessive salt which I am not cutting down on.
Thank you
Gentle friendly reminder for anyone on Lithium. Don’t cut out all salt, I ended up really unwell (repeated pre-syncope, one time it had me on the floor for two hours). Now I just sprinkle a little on every meal at the table and it’s fine.
I should add, that I was told that I was the healthiest person in the hospital when my blood work came back :)
Thank you!
Flippin' perfectly put man... thank you for your spot on philosophy Dillon
Thank you!
I so agree - Not one doctor is 100% correct. Each doctor is reversing a horrible illness/disease and those people should eat accordingly. I don't cook with salt, but will sprinkle salt on a few dishes. I know that if I salt liberally, I'll only want more. I'm not overweight, don't have diabetes or heart disease, so I do what's best for me and my body. When I first became vegan, I didn't use salt at all. I've allowed myself to be careful, but not perfect. Not everyone can be 100% perfect and perfection is not attainable anyway! If we tune into our bodies, we will be successful. Vegan is not a short-term diet, but a lifetime journey. Thanks for common sense videos and discussions. Janet
Janet, I always love reading your comments! Thank you for the support. You sum it up perfectly XOXO
VoteGreen 🙋♀️ Hi there, salt and sugar are that way with me too. The more I eat the more I want. I’m getting better at not getting started. 😊
Very good explanation on the different practices the different doctors practice and why. 👍👍👍👍
Thank you Bruceann!
Great video Dillon! I still like a little sprinkle of salt ;)
Thanks for all you do!
Thank you Laura!
Very well done. So much good information. Really helpful. Thanks Dillon.
Are you seriously the most decent person on RUclips? I think maybe you could be 💜
John McDougall does believe we need salt as he explains in one of his talks that it’s not the salt that’s the problem it’s what the salt is in . I believe this to be so over years of looking into this . What I have learned is that salt does not cause a problem as long as Magnesium is present . After the sodium does it’s job the magnesium takes it out of the system. The only salt that I know of that has not had the Magnesium removed is Celtic sea salt . The one I use is slightly brown and damp . I think the oil is the real problem . I know many people including myself that has been told by doctors after a blood test that they are low in sodium . Who knows ??????
Dr Ann Kulze posted a study this week that excess sodium leads to decreased immune function. Another reason to wean off the table salt and avoid processed foods.
I'm so excited about the successful launch of the cheese sauce! Congratulations Dillon!
Thank you Ben!! I appreciate you being a part of it. Your support and feedback has been a great gift.
Thank you so much for sharing, I am only 4 months . Eating Vegan 🌱 Plantbased Whole Foods .
Thank you! Keep at it Diana!
Great video. Thank you
You would love the book, “Bright Line Eating". Addiction eating.
Thanks Dillon..!
Do you know what happened to Nick? I just realized he hasnt posted in his channel for a year or appeared on yours as well.
A piece of toast with Marmite is my only venture into salt. The one special occasion that keeps eating fun.
I’ve never had it.
Love your heart Dillon!
I was one who was trying to do the perfect diet but also keep carbs low, I always heard eating a baked potato was the same as a piece of bday cake ( sugar). Somehow your videos gave me permission to revisit McDougalls thinking and I’m glad I did. I’m full, healthier, and it tastes good.
Thank you so much Debbie! I am glad to hear you are doing better on McDougall!
Excellent video and excellent talk about salt!
Thank you Diana!
My doctor said everyone disagrees on salt. She said everyone can agree on oil, sugar and junk food, but nothing else. But she’s a vegan, so at least, she understands how I’m eating now.
There is nothing to disagree on. If you eat a lot of salt it will cause problems such as hypertension which is why most of the older American population is on blood pressure meds for life. There is nothing to disagree on.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on real organic maple syrup ... !
very good ,thank you!
Very good information; although, I am curious about miso. Dr. Gregor and some of the other doctor's say miso is okay because of the study done on miso and the effects on blood pressure. They say you can use miso instead of salt and not worry about the effects on bp. My question is: does the salt in miso effect you in other ways, such as stomach cancer or your heart or other health conditions risks, etc.? If you have the answer or a link to one of the docs talking about any affects of miso, please let me know. Much thanks :)
Unfortunately I don’t have the answer but my guess is that miso is ok as a small use condiment.
@@WellYourWorld Thank you. I am currently 31-days into the SOS-free style of eating; although, I am not specifically worried about major health problems currently, I have always had a problem with salt. So breaking that habit has been freeing and I am worried I might lean too much on miso to replace the salt I miss and I don't want to increase my risk of either heart or cancer issues. My most current concern is the bloat that is associated with salt--I have gotten rid of at least 10 pounds of water with the SOS-free lifestyle and I don't wanna gain it back. If you do hear any other information on miso please let me know. Thanks again, I love and appreciate you channel very much :):):) Renee
One day we really should make a list of all the little things that get argued about, that makes people throw up their hands and quit or not even start. From salt to sugar to organic vs non organic to how much fruit is too much fruit to gluten to soy to the best potato to the best legume to the best vegetable to macronutrient ratios to the word vegan to the phrase whole food and plant based to supplements to ....wait i didn't mean to make that list now.
As anything in life, you need to test it out. I feel that Mcdougall is more realistic in terms of actual practicality. He's been at this for 50 years now, at least or 40. He's probably seen people have fainting episodes because their blood pressure was too low. He even says in his books that if you have hypertension issues, then it's best not to use salt. Even the Esselsetyn's say this. They say salt is optional. Caldwell Esselstyn talks about nuts, and how he is weary of most nut claims, but says walnuts are fine, unless you have a severe heart condition. So it seems that these doctors have only seen the results from years of helping patients. Science is done in a lab. It takes lots of money to have a huge widespread study for very long periods of time. All I can say, is talk to your doctor, and test shit out. If not having salt works for you, and you're not dead, then keep going. It seems to be a simple answer: salt is fine for people who are not at high risk of heart failure.
In my view, the salt problem arises when cooking food, especially in water because water depletes the food of
some minerals.
Sandra Carli I have never heard water depletes minerals when cooking. Do you have any info you can point me to?
A quick check shows drinking too much water, can cause a person to lose minerals because you are flushing your body. Also, filtered water may not always be ideal because we filter out the necessary minerals.
However, I do not believe that making a pot of soup will cook out the minerals.
@@The_Red_Pill__ Well, after cooking you are left with 'pot liquor'. The water is green and contains some of the minerals of the plants. Other than that, I could find this little scientific proof.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2081985
This is the 5% thing I am talking about. If all you eat is plants, then losing a little bit of nutrients in cooking matter does not matter. You do not need to worry about getting 99.999% of every last little bit of nutrient you can out of the food. Tomorrow, you're just going to eat more nutrient dense food, and you will never be deficient of nutrients. If your goal is to get your best bang for the nutrient buck, well then you are going to be working a whole lot harder, and the point of my channel and work is to show how easy it can be.
@@WellYourWorld I just meant that since one part leaks into the water, the taste is less stronger so we feel the need to add salt. For example a fresh tomato and a cooked tomato are totally different in taste. I don't need any salt with a fresh tomato, but I do feel the need to add some salt to my marinara sauce.
Oh sure ya nothing wrong with that. I get you. Sounds good
Such good advice! How old are you ?😬
33......I don't want to grow up......thank you!
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What about someone like me who craves salt and has extremely low blood pressure naturally (last measurement 68 over 42) yes I feel like I am going to pass out and not good drs are always telling me to eat more salt, what is the answer? Oh not overweight either 87lbs any advice gratefully received
I would recommend speaking directly with a plant based doctor. I’m not able to make medical recommendations.
Yeah, I need salt because my blood pressure so low.
No you should need any more than 1000mgs and that you can get from the plants !
The science is clear: Salt is terrible. Only very small amounts of added salt (if any) are needed.
I think a Salt free diet is unhealthy no oil is very healthy but the salt free no hmm / a little salt helps regulate your blood pressure etc + food taste better with salt.
The healthiest people on the planet do perfectly well with no added salt. It may not be your personal preference to do it that way, but it's perfectly healthy for the vast majority of people. Sure there are some rare exceptions where people don't do well, but that is not the message here.
Good for them...@@WellYourWorld
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