Eggs and Your Health: What You Need to Know | Dr. Neal Barnard Exam Room Live Q&A 

Great show. I am 67,a South Indian lady, and a life long egg vegetarian. In 2021, I discovered Doctor John McDougall and was amazed that he promoted starch and potatoes. Here I was eating white rice ( as most South Indians and South Asians do) and feeling guilty about it as everyone was saying rice causes diabetes. Soon I understood that I was following the McDougall diet except for the egg a day and dairy I was consuming. And of course the extra oil we Indians use in our cooking. Very soon I threw away the evil foods. How good I feel physically! I recently won the Bronze in the world TCS 10 k race.wirh a timing of 1 hour 9 mins. I do the 100 meters in 18 seconds I also coach tennis and teach piano on weekends. My 5 young grandkids are impressed. The only supplement I take is B12 Your show, Doc McDougall's show and a few other wise people are slowly making people sit up and realize that meat, eggs,fish, dairy and oils are not good for our arteries and bodies.

Thank you for reviewing my case! That is so cool! I'm still vegan and I share it with many others. I\m still feeling great and have a lot of energy on an Organic Veg diet. Thank you so much!

For those who would like to try tofu scrambles and who like that "egg-y" taste of real eggs, you can buy something called black salt or kala namak that has a higher sulfur content than regular salt. And that gives food like tofu the taste of eggs. Kala namak is used extensively in South Asian cuisines of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal as a condiment or added to chaats, chutneys, salads, fruit, raitas and many other savory snacks.

Black salt makes the tofu scramble really have that eggy taste

I recently made a great and super easy potato dish. Steamed/boiled some shredded cabbage (the bpreshredded bag stuff for ease), added dehydrated potatoes flakes and some soy milk and/or water, then seasoned with onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper (I added a small amount of nutritional yeast, but not sure if that small amout actually changed the flavor any). Hope someone else likes this. I left out the salt. But, if you eat salt, you may want to add some of that to taste.

I wished Dr. Bernard would have addressed the claims of dieticians and/or RU-vidrs who claim that cholesterol ingested via food sources (e.g. eggs) either don't or minimally impact blood serum cholesterol levels?

I'm am plant based and have been for years, but I just looked up protein for egg and potato and 100g of egg has 13g of protein.100g of potato has1.9g. So by my calcs, pound for pound, an egg has about 6x more protein. Any takers? A better example would be to compare the egg to 100g of kidney beans which contain 25g (9g when cooked, so 1 can has ~25g) of protein.

I love Dr. Barnard is the best. I love that he is so knowledgeable and level headed. He is great about showing how to be healthy without being a fanatic. He is good about not completely demonizing things.

Chucks is always energetic and Dr. Neal amazing

What an interesting conversation, Dr. Barnard is amazing!

Excellent.. preordered Dr Barnard's new book.. I keep trying this diet but its a struggle as none of my friends or family eat this way.. I am not giving up!

Once again a highly interesting video! I have just preordered the new book and I am really looking forward to it. 😍

I eat potatoes every day, they are a wonder food. I have no problems with insulin. Just ordered your new book, so excited!!

It's always a pleasure listening to Dr. Neal Bernard. I learned about the disadvantages of eating eggs and other animal products and graduated to a plant-based diet in 2006. Dr. Barnard has been one of my teachers on my vegan journey. Thanks for always sharing valuable information with the public. 🌱💚

Applaud Dr Barnard's position on protecting animal rights. Thank you! God bless!

I am amazed Dr Barnard finally admitted LDL carries cholesterol (among other things) and is not cholesterol. Before he finished the sentence though he started calling LDL cholesterol again. Bad habits are hard to break.

I would love to see the study about plants having all the amino acids. Super interesting!

chucks shirt and tie colors combo👍😇thank you both for the great information and may you both have a wonderful Christmas and a blessed new year 🙏🙏 I can't have nightshade vegetables because of my rheumatoid arthritis😱😱

I did not know potatoes were such an awesome protein source!! Thank you!

Take health back! I suffered from metabolic syndrome (obesity, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and high blood sugar). I went whole food plant based no sugar oil or salt and I lost 65 pounds, all my conditions greatly improved, my gums stopped bleeding, and erections and energy returned. I used to have an appetite that was never satisfied; whole foods cured it. I no longer use a sleep apnea machine. Finally, the food is cheap-Beans, lentils, rice, potatoes and seasonal apples. Also, I save money by not having to buy pills or visit the Doctor. I am thankful to all the vegans who suffered attacks to reveal the truth to me.

Confused! Need to see this. I like eggs. Hi Chuck and Dr. Barnard! 😊

Thanks

Who would eat 12 eggs a day? That's crazy! I am surprised he lived!

I admire all the episodes you show and teach us. I heard the potato has more protein than egg. I wonder if it is based on weight, calories or volume? When i search in he internet, I find a boiled potato (180gr)has 3 gr of protein while an egg boiled has 6 grams of protein. What is correct?

On a tofu scramble, instead of using soy sauce, sprinkle a little “black salt” on top after you have put the scramble onto your plate. The black salt tastes exactly like egg and adds a little saltiness as well.

Chuck, I really appreciated those opening puns 😂

Dr Bernard. Please do a review on Oatmeal. A Dr eric berg is saying not to eat it. Saying not heart healthy. I eat oats daily. Thanks

Tgank you !

Love this discussion! ❤ I have been wanting to be plant based but my nutritionist said I need to get my protein from animals and not plants and the protein is not the same. From this discussion it sounds like I can continue to get my protein from my plant based diet.

So many have wrong ideas about eggs out there. Eat 100% whole plants is the way to health. God bless!

2 potato egg and cheese tacos. 4 salsas. With an apple and bowl of berries.

Will Dr Barnards new book be released as an electronic book please

Thanks to you guys I’m almost there. No meat, cheese or dairy. I have to admit I still like a poached or soft boiled egg once in a while over some brown rice and veggies. I’ve been able to give up cheese and dairy, but the egg is really hard.

Moderation is the key

100g Egg - calories: 143 - protein: 13g 100g potato - calories: 75 - protein: 2.2g Or if you do it by calories... Egg (100cal) - protein: 9.1g Potato (100cal) - protein: 2.9g What am I missing here such that Dr. Barnard is saying potatoes have more protein than eggs....?

Thank you for providing us with the facts and the science Dr. Neal Bernard. I’ve asked my parents to limit or remove eggs from their diet but they continue to consume them 😢 I will continue to shower them with videos like these in hope that one day they will choose healthier alternatives 🙏🏻

21:11 what about quail eggs? How do they compare to chicken eggs nutritionally

According to information that I received from another medical chanel the cholesterol from the egg it is not getting absorbed. What is happening with that cholesterol then? Gets peeing out? What organs are effecting?

I would like to get your new book. How can I get it Dr. thank you.

I agree

I watch several homesteaders on RU-vid mainly for their gardening tips. Since I’m wfpb I don’t use their recipes but I’m amazed at the amount of eggs and especially butter that they use. I just watched one guy rendering fat for cooking. He actually said animal fat is so much healthier for you than seed oils. I had to turn it off, just could not watch anymore

I don't purchase eggs due to concern for animals, but it is very unlikely that the ancestors from which we evolved would pass up a nest of eggs they might find in the forest. However, that would probably be only an occasional treat.

Potato vs egg. What’s the amino acid profile? In terms of getting enough methionine & other essentials. Or are you saying the potato overall has more protein AND combine with/other veggies higher in the amino acids that potatoes are low ?

Very insightful!

ALWAYS RUN AWAY FROM DOGMATICS! Btw, new research shows correlation between higher cholesterol in the old age and better health/lower mortality ;). Choose your wisdom.

I’d love to attend the powerful revolution event in Washington DC. I’m having trouble finding information about it online. Any guidance you can offer here? Thanks!

Pls eggs have omega3 does potato has

Replacing eggs with a GMO canola and soy product?

Just egg is great substitute in dessert making (vegan cream pies etc)

I am celiac and have always had digestive issues. Since I’ve gone gluten free, it’s better but I’m trying to do more plant based. My issue is eating beans. I love them but I get so bloated and gassy from them…even hummus. What should I do?

Why do so many doctors say just the opposite? Its frustrating and infuriating. We never know what to do! Dr robert Lustig and dr Axe also dr Berg say eat plenty of eggs. I remain confused! How do we know the truth?

Never heard about Potato Famine, right? 😂

There was a commercial for eggs and it had a jingle, ' The incredible edible egg. My nom made eggs only once a week on Sudays. An educated consumer is the best customer. Thanks for the video.

I love you guys! But..............I just looked up the protein in eggs and in potatoes. One large egg has 6 grams of protein and a large potato has 3 grams of protein. Can you please help me with this confusion???

Are all types of saturated fat bad or is palmitic (from red meat?) the main culprit? What the maximum suggested percent from saturated fats in one's diet?

Explain the effects of the Carnivore Diet.

I’ve been Vegan for 4 years now and really love listening to chuck and guests like Dr Barnard . I do get confused and a little annoyed by misinformation especially with macros like protein . Potatoes do not have more protein than eggs , I don’t eat eggs but I don’t think incorrect information should be given it is hard enough to keep on top of all the fitness people, influencers and doctors on RU-vid as it is. I really enjoy your show but please please please let’s keep to facts . Sorry had to be said

The longer the food stays in your stomach, the longer your insulin is secreted which is the main cause of diabetes. A sugar spike isn't a real damage, it is the constant repeated secretion of insulin from meat eating that creates diabetes.

None of these people ever ate more than 2 eggs per day and none were overweight or ate any junk food, just mostly all single ingredient home cooked foods. Susannah Mushatt Jones age 116 eats bacon and eggs every day. Edna Parker age 115 eats eggs, bacon, and sausage. Gertrude Baines age 115 eats crispy bacon and chicken. Arthur Grisbrook age 100 enjoys daily mixed grill and wine. Herbert P. Douglass Olympic Medalist, age 101 favorite food, ham, spinach, macaroni, eggs, milk, Italian bread The Royal family lives to about age 100 and avoids starchy plant foods. Yukichi Chuganji age 114, He didn't like to eat vegetables, but liked to eat beef and pork. He only consumed alcohol in moderate amounts and drank milk every day. Kenny Meyer age 102 the world's oldest skydiver eats 2 eggs sunny side up every day. He was very health conscious and very fit. Dr. Bessie Delany 104 and Sadie Delany 109 every day have eggs, chicken or beef and a lot of vegetables. Dr. Ephraim Engleman age 104 eats eggs on a regular basis. Dr. Fred Kummerow age 102 eats 1 egg every day. Dr. Leila Denmark age 114 eats 1 egg per day for over 100 years. Bob Weighton age 112 enjoys 1 boiled egg per day, most meals have meat and two veg. Gardner Watts age 105 plays tennis and eats eggs. Bessie Cooper age 116 likes meat and eggs but never any junk foods. Samuel Errie Ball age 103 likes bacon, eggs and steak but also vegetables and fish. Irving Kahn age 109 likes hamburgers and salads. Ebby Halliday age 104 likes farm foods and lots of milk but never any junk food. Jennie Cascone age 100 likes eggs and fruit cups. Helen Mulligan age 103 likes Polish food, stuffed cabbage, sausage, and vegetables. Anne Lomedico age 105 likes moderate portions of meat, lentils, beans and vegetables. Morris Lensky age 101 likes meat and fish in moderation. Loretta Hodge age 102 likes salmon, chicken, pork chops, meatloaf and vegetables. Hilda Schwall Berner age 100 likes chicken, fish, kosher meat and vegetables. Barbara Brody age 102 likes meats, salads and vegetables. George Francis age 112 likes eggs and pork. Four British sisters Freda and Doris Latham, Gladys Camp, and Phyllis Friend, all née Clarke-have a combined age of 391 and are the world’s oldest siblings. They all swear by British food like eggs and toast and avoid spicy foods. Filomena Taipe Mendoza age 117, likes potatoes, goat meat, sheep milk, goat cheese and beans and never any junk foods. Jim Arrington, 90, Guinness world record oldest bodybuilder eats daily, cottage cheese, beef, chicken and fish, also has raw salads with each meal, consumes about 1 liter of olive per week and has moderate carb intake. Betty Linberg age 98, runs 5k race, eats for breakfast eggs, bacon, toast, raspberries and blueberries. Dr. Zheng Ji age 110 for breakfast he eats 1 egg, 250 ml of milk and oatmeal, and two slices of bread; for lunch, he eats meat and vegetables, with a bowl of soup before meals; dinner is mostly porridge. Guinness World record highest IQ Marilyn vos Savant 5’8” 125 lbs favorite foods are burgers, fish, vegetables, potatoes plus bread with butter. Louise Levy age 112 eats yogurt everyday for lunch. Michel Eugene Chevreul born 1786 French chemist expert on animal fats lived to age 102 and eats 2 eggs every day. Dexter Kruger age 111 likes chicken brains for longevity. Fusa Tatsumi age 116, eats three meals a day and was careful to have a healthy diet consisting of vegetables, fish and a small amount of meat. Katherine Johnson age 101, African American NASA Mathematician, a genius with 20 awards enjoyed a meal of bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and strong coffee.

If i stay on the wfpb diet for 6 or 7 months then fall off the wagon for two days then go back on wfpb for 5 months and then do it again then back on wfpb will it mess up my arteries I’m doing I’m doing wfpb for my heart and I’ve lost 47 lbs

And always the question not asked was else was he eating? Besides the eggs. A fair amount of red meat? Sausage and bacon maybe? I average 2 eggs a day, don’t eat red meat, just a bit of fish or chicken now and then mostly plants. I feel good am 69 and have lots of energy.

what's crazy is that not only does potato have more protein than egg - but I believe I saw a chart showing it has a higher bioavailability too. Potato protein has a high bioavailability

I was not aware that potatoes have more protein than eggs? What is the source of this information?

Do you have the source showing the amount of protein in a potato please? I'm a vegan struggling to get protein.

12 eggs a day is such an extreme example.

Pastured eggs (the birds live outside and eat bugs and grubs).

I was a vegetarian diet eating eggs (no cheese or butter) and my LDL cholesterol was high as hell. So I’m cutting out eggs and cutting down on nuts and olive oil and avocados and trying to see if that’ll help

Just eggs contains expressed-pressed canola oil, how is this approved on WFPB diet?

Haven't eaten an egg or some substitute for 14 years and never have misst it for a second. All I learned is that most eggs in recipes are just some unnecessary extra ingredient. Well, except for things as scrambled eggs, fried egg, etc...

Hey Dr Barnard, You are wrong to say that a medium Potato has the same amount of Protein as a medium sized egg. It's 3g(Potato) to 6g(Egg). If you're wrong about this, then how can I trust the rest of your information in this video?

So if I just eat 2 eggs a day and not 12, and just seafood for meat, will eggs be bad for me? No heart issues, a1c is 5.1, and I'm 66 years old. I also can't eat gluten and dairy, so I like my eggs. And eggs don't bloat me like potatoes.

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I would like to attend the event on March 26, however I cannot find it on the the National press site. Any suggestions?

I just looked up potatoes vs eggs in protein the egg has almost double protein. Small potatoes=3 gr. Protein egg approx. 6 -7 grams which potato has more protein than an egg? Sweet potato has only approx. 2 grams protein. Thank you

There is no data that points to the bad LDL Cholesterol being increased in eating eggs but it does increase your good Cholesterol HDL, also when you consume cholesterol from food your liver just produces less. There are many health benefits of eating around 2- 4 eggs per day

Fish, Egg, Milk is the last few blocks that people find it hard to get rid of. This "lacking" mentality is behind all these protein and nutrition myths. We do not lack anything physically. What we lack is compassion, truth, and health, which is within not without. God bless!

Is the protein in potatoes as absorbable by the body as the protein in eggs?

Potatoes have more protein than eggs…? Please provide a reputable source of this information as I cannot find one…

I just Googled egg vs potato for protein and it's not what you're saying. No wonder I've had weight problems all my life, who can we believe?

All plants may have all the amino acids but what he neglected to mention was that they have them in varying amounts. Some much lower than others!

Please, where did you take your data about proteins in eggs versus potato? I see that eggs have about 6 times proteins than potato, for 100 grams. I love your podcast! Thank you!

More protein in potato than an egg? Then why eat egg? In Nigeria potato is available all year round, cheaper than egg and more healthy, is there any need to go for eggs? I think not.

vitamin D is the only reason some have to eat eggs for me the only other option is enriched mushrooms

Yay for potatoes!❤😊

I still miss egg sometimes - like the crackle of a sunny side up, but I guess that's what rice paper's for. No one talks about this, but if I didn't brush my teeth in the morning and ate egg - my gums would start bleeding. Actually they might've bled even if I did brush my teeth and eat eggs, but if I eat carrots or greens - no problem like this! These animal products, especially dairy - put so many germs and proteins in your mouth to get cavities and all sorts of diseases (well gluten too). Clean foods like carrots and celery scrub your teeth clean. Bacteria feeds on fat, and people just don't about that - because a high amount of fat tends to be antimicrobial, but eggs are well documented to be carriers of diseases like salmonella!

Pre-ordered! Thank you for all this info on eggs. I have been a Gluten free/dairy free ovo-vegetarian for many years. You have given me the info I needed to go fully plant based Whole Foods.

Try eating 12 potatoes only for years vs 1-2 eggs a day and see what happens to your body Dr. B???

PLEASE do a show on Veganuary!!!!!!!!🍎🍏🍇🍓🥬🥦🍒❤

Agree Doc. Its what u add to stuff like potatoes thats the problem!

I will take what Bikman has so say. Egg: perfect nutrition

Dave paumbo ate whole 50 eggs a day for 5 years and then for 5 years ate about a dozen eggs. In his mod 40s he went and got his arteries checked and the doctor told him he had the clearest arteries he had ever seen for a man his age. A other guy ate 40 whole eggs a day and his cholesterol went down and he lost weight. Also people were accusing him on being on steroids. Look up the interview if you don't believe me, Vince gironda 40meggs a day interview,. I eat plenty of eggs everyday and age 50 I do have clogged arteries but I also eat sweets and other crap plus I have addiction issues and stresss. When you eat a lot of whole foods with cholesterol the body makes less cholesterol so it evens out. I,think a whole food diet with variety is the key.a bit of everything is good and your caloric intake needs to be stable for your lifestyle.

400 heartbeats a minute? Why didn't Doc address this obvious exaggeration?

Ok, I going to eat four eggs and bacon, as usual, oatmeal is for feeding pigs.

It is how you cook eggs that is the baddie. If you boil or poach them you do not destroy the lethithin they contain which counteracts the cholesterol. Another thing about eggs is the choline they contain which our brains need big time. A third point is they are so good for eye health also. I eat one or two eggs every day my blood pressure, heart rate and cholesterol are all fine.

The egg white is a regular potato, and the egg yolk is a sweet potato. Imagine if someone created a deviled egg from potato as the base and sweet potato as the yolk?

‼️One Large egg (50gr) has 6.3 gr I think that there is a confusing about protein. 100 gr potato has only 1.9 gr protein‼️

Our body needed cholesterol for vitamin d for sex health for cortisol for everything

😮 is eating just egg whites healthy?

Grass fed beef eggs bacon and fruit honey is all i eat. No oils or vegetables or seeds that are non essential and overtime poison you.

carnivore and eggs are the only way to go, i know it first hand ! no more pain !