Really appreciate that he just sounds kind, like he wants to be helpful, no condescending crap that so many people have unfortunately learned to brace for when trying to learn about health.
@@CarlosVixilcan you elaborate on this? In my opinion, he was very fair about certain controversial questions like keto and Paleo diet. He doesn’t use extreme language to either praise or condemn them, but focuses on their origins, their difficulty to adhere to, and their effects on your body.
@@wendys9500 the very first section he mentioned Americans having too much protein but that is contentious there’s some that think we need a lot more. Simply saying “research i have read…” or “I subscribe to the idea” would have made things less dogmatic in my opinion
Unfortunately, there's a lot of misinformation in this video. His discussion about the supposed dangers of a high-protein diet are especially unfounded.
@@synchronium24i also wasn’t a fan of his takes. I think he’s part of this old wave of nutrition where you’re only encouraged to cut out “bad” foods instead of focusing on improving your diet. I would’ve liked to have heard “organic may be better, but it’s more important that you’re eating veggies however you can.” It was a little too cut and dry
@@jacobjee5238the world of processed foods has changed everything. We don’t just eat Whole foods like in the past. The human diet has had tremendous change over the last century, so there are many unknowns. Natural diet was around for hundred of thousands years. Diets full of processed foods… not so much.
You should check out the podcast The Maintenance Phase. There are also some nutritionist and dietitian channels on RU-vid. If you want more of this kind of thing. I also think they should do a part 2 with him too
@@HumbleBee123just a strange little meal of "girlish" snacks. no cooking needed and usually fruit, cheese, and some grain thing. or one single cupcake it varies
Interesting how the blue zones are all near the ocean and all surrounded by nature and hives of physical activity as well. Sounds like there's more than just food to the whole longevity thing.
I'm in Colorado and everyone, outside of trashy suburbs near the big cities, is healthy. I miss the ocean, but those mountains make it super easy to get fit. Long hikes with sick views.
@@chuckleezodiac24 No rabid vegan would say they are "mostly" vegan. He advised us to eat more vegetables and to not overeat meat. That's a rabid vegan to you? Seriously. You're a goose.
Very true. Some organic food may actually use more pesticides than certain GMO foods. I do appreciate that he did allude to the fact that only some organic foods are more nutritious and that it doesn’t matter with all foods.
As an organic gardener myself, I must point out that 'pesticide' is a broad term legally. Anything that discourages, repels or kills pests is considered a pesticide. In organic agriculture we occasionally use Btk, a bacterial preparation that can kill certain caterpillars (like that of the cabbage butterfly). In conventional agriculture farmers use carbaryl, atrazine and others to accomplish the same goal. The problem is, these products also affect humans, as they tend to act on the nervous system. They also contaminate groundwater, something folks in the US corn belt have discovered. To suggest there is no real difference between conventional and organic is false. But you are free to buy whatever suits you. By the way, it has been well established, repeatedly, that washing produce does not remove a significant amount of pesticide residue. See for yourself by searching PubMed or even Google. Washing also fails to remove bacterial contamination such as salmonella or campylobacter.
It's important to state that the RDA for protein is to prevent malnutrition, not what's optimal. The scientific literature still hasn't really found any connection beetween protein and liver /kidney damage. Also, every macro gets converted to fats and protein is actually the least likely to form adipose tissue.
Yah that protein part in the video was straight up wrong. leftover protein gets turned to acid instead of fat? Huh? And since when is twice the RDI (which would be about 104g of protein IIRC) bad for anyone?
You do know protein intake depends on your activity level? 50g of protein is the minimum for "all" regardless of how much workout you do. I need to eat about 120g of protein/day to keep up with my training, so my recommended protein intake is roughly 120g. Double that would be 240g! Do you understand how painful bathroom visits would be? Protein turns acid and you can feel it in your rear. Ever over eaten at a BBQ?
> It's important to state that the RDA for protein is to prevent malnutrition, not what's optimal. thats just straight up a lie 0.8g/kg is about all you need, yes even if you go to the gym
Love the comment on girl dinner, i think its a great idea for people who have problems with preparing meals like with adhd or some physical disabilities, but instead focus on the nutritional contents of the meal!
Absolutely! I’m an AuDHD adult (autism and ADHD) and am also going through some tough times right now… my executive function is not 100 percent right now, even for me. So convenience matters!
I never knew it had a name but we eat like that a lot in my family. We are all just so busy but it really started when my kids were small. My youngest was a ridiculously picky eater and we found that he would eat better if it was little bits of things. We already eat fairly healthy but I'm always open to making more of those switches he talked about to make our girl dinner even better 😊
I think I learn more watching experts on Wired than I ever did when I was in school. Even if it’s a topic I’ve never studied or thought about, I still enjoy learning about it when I watch these videos
Typical laziness of imagination. I agree with you about school. I got so bored that I dropped out at 16. I'm old enough that the Internet didn't exist until I was in my mid 30s and now that it is available as a resource I learn several new things every day. In fact, I am notorious for immediately researching anything I don't know about. Don't rely on a single You Tube channel for learning. Get into the reading habit, any kind of books you like-you will learn. Look at other channels about things you're interested in. I like Modern TV History, Eating History, even GMM can be educational. Keep your mind active and it will stay young.
school isn't there for you to find world interesting - that part is within your own hands. School is there to prepare you for university and existence - basic knowledge. If you want to listen to cool experts watch university's lectures. Great professors with insane amount of knowledge within their speciality.
@@Kokose This is true. @Omar-wq9dz this is probably why you like the internet more than school lol. I was always that kid in the back of the class, kinda listening but absent. I would scribble and draw on my notebook but throughout my education I kinda skated by with decent grades. Then over time you realize that the internet is an infinite well of information and you can simply pick and choose what you find interesting and learn in so many ways. These videos are good because they explain it simply and well but also don't assume that you are a moron watching it and have a functioning brain and IQ.. Oh and there isn't the stress of a test later 😅
@@gminors And a lot of animals we consider to be herbivores actually sometimes eat meat when they find it, like deer. Few evolved organisms subsist on only one main source of sustenance and most herbivores and carnivores have omnivorous habits.
"Organic" is so complicated, especially for mid-integration farmers. I'm glad to say that most food on the shelves is fine, but I'm just worried about how the process is done. As it goes, "Organic is fine for the people, but we don't know about the land." But just like I don't expect every person to know about how they get they're water, I don't think they should have to think about about who is making they're food. It overall just feels like a thing people have to look up that people working in the industry already know and should have taken care of.
Just to echo other comments because I think it's so important: organic does not mean pesticide or herbicide free (it does mean antibiotic free, but there are very strict withdrawal periods following the use of antibiotics and certain medications are outright banned given the potential harm to people if accidently consumed, so this is a moot point). Some organic processes can actually be worse for the environment and soil quality, such as frequent tilling to deal with weeds for example. So it's not so cut and dry. Edited for stupid misspell
Check what your country qualifies as organic, in some places theres certifications (like the eu cerification) where it DOES mean its pesticide and herbicide free...
Another awesome specialist who prioritizes explaining complex issues/ideas with balanced opinions. He seems to really be interested in sharing knowledge and give tips and not trying to create unnecessary conflict.
12:10 He has many valid points, but I don't like this sort of reasoning. We are none of these animals, and using such an argument in favor of plant-only diets would be the same as promoting meat-only diets because "take a look at a lion".
0:21: 🥦 The best diet for health and longevity is to eat food, not too much, mostly plants. 1:04: Excess protein can be harmful as most Americans consume twice the recommended amount, and it can't be used by the body for muscle growth. 3:11: 💪 You can change your metabolism by adding muscle through resistance training, which helps burn more calories 24/7. 3:51: Eating a wide variety of wholesome, natural foods can fill you up on fewer calories compared to ultra-processed foods. 5:57: 🥦 The video discusses the concept of 'girl dinner' and suggests healthier alternatives to the typical processed foods included in it. 6:47: Suggestions for healthier alternatives include bean dip or hummus instead of processed meat, whole grain crackers instead of chips, and pairing cheese with grapes or dried fruits. 8:51: 🍎 Buying organic is more important for whole foods that are not peeled or have their surface removed. 9:35: Intermittent fasting can be a valid tactic for some people who find it more effective than portion control. 11:23: 🌱 There is no advantage in avoiding gluten for people who don't have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, and being primarily vegan can provide sufficient nutrition. 11:48: Being primarily vegan can provide sufficient nutrition, but a B12 supplement may be necessary. 12:21: The food pyramid is no longer in use. Recap by Tammy AI
Outside of genetics and external factors, it's crazy how many health issues can be avoided with JUST simple diet and exercise. If you broad stroke a lot of health studies and "trends", its always boiled down to those 2 things. Its a pretty duh thing...and yet it's hard for a lot of people (obviously there's a lot of independent factors that contribute to that)
I have awful portion control/mgmt. I fail every time… so I fast, which works effectively for me… One size doesn’t fit all; do what works for you whilst sticking to the dietary fundamentals, as beautifully explained by this absolute legend.
Try, seriously, a very short meal diary. Write down how your food makes you feel 5 minutes 30 minutes, 1 hour and 2 hour after eating. Then set portions before eating and see how it makes you feel. And nothing replaces actually experiencing that.
To be fair, portion control is BS, even the most disciplined of dieters can't maintain it for more than a few months. As long as those meals across the week contain all the necessary dietary components in a reasonable balance you're probably going to be fine. That's just how humans evolved. There's no reason for most people to eat as often as they do.
@@SmallSpoonBrigade I appreciate your PoV but I beg to differ. I had massive issues with stopping putting food in the gullet constantly, it was borderline out of control, but my self discipline is proper top tier. People that can’t control how much they eat at any one time, or like me used to eat even when not hungry, don’t have the capacity for balance, a majority are driven by extremes in personality e.g all or nothing, cold turkey etc. I have to restrict myself or I massively fall the wagon. So it’s strict & disciplined 6 days a week; once a week eat anything I crave, for me that’s Fri pm. I found a formula that works for me, I appreciate it’s not for everyone.
This is my favorite episode yet. I have so many questions about nutrition and everyone says different things, but this guy is fantastic and seems trustworthy.
@@aryore2411 I know. I was trying to get an opinion of an expert about this diet that a lot of people are trying and claiming it's good. Is that clear enough for you?
He lies constantly throughout this. Ketones convert glutamate into glutamine. That way you don't get a build up of glutamate which then can cause seizures. As for sugar your body will produce sugar in gluconeogenesis. This dude is completely lying about a ketogenic diet.
@@nathanieljohnson5908 I'm not the dietician you wish to respond to you, but the carnivore diet seems to be a legitimate option for very niche situations like many other diets that get more public traction than they should. Certain people with very specific autoimmune diseases sometimes seem to have tremendous relief in response to a carnivore diet based on my own observation, but this diet is not something everyone should be trying.
I wish I could see some references to articles, especially for protein info. The topic seems very controversial, and this is the first time I encounter someone saying that Americans have twice as much protein as recommended. Most of the content I watched so far claimed the opposite 🤔
Look up Christopher Gardener interviews on the channel ZOE. He's a nutrition researcher at Stanford. He has been involved in the studies for the actual amount of protein someone needs. And yeah protein deficiency/mal nutrition of that sort doesn't really exist in the developed world. He found that just eating normal foods through out the day leads to people (on average) getting around twice the amount of protein they actually need. Even if you're an elite athlete who needs 4k+ calories, your protein requirement will increase, but you will still double your actual needs without really trying.
I've seen claims on americans eating twice the recommendation and at the same time that most americans do not get enough protein daily. These might be just different lenses? Minimun daily protein intake for non active men is roughly 50g, so double that would be 100g. I'm relatively small, but because of my training i need about 120g protein/day to keep up with my training. So for me double would actually mean 240g protein, which would be wild. It all depends on your activity level. Without training, 120g protein intake would mess with my stomach and make me feel sick. But 50g protein with the training would just leave me tired, hungry and lethardic.
1:00 The guy should have talked more about protein. I've seen several videos with nutritionists and doctors saying the exact opposite. "People eat too little protein, there are no indications of problems eating too much protein". I'm not taking a side. It would be great if they made a concensus
It seemed like he was saying that super excessive protein intake, other than for those actively building muscle is a waste. But I think to keep the segment short and generalized, he didn't wanna introduce any numbers. But I've also seen the same, too little protein is worse for your overall health than excess.
Too little? Who? Everywhere I read about how we eat to much and specially to much meat, doctors are concerned because meat is connected to cancer, Alzheimer and heart disease.
He is saying the TLDR version of the last several decades of scientific research. If you are willing to dive into the primary research, Google.Scholar "high protein diet".
@@bighead074 I agree a 100% with you. But I don't like the oversimplification of such a controversial topic. For example how much is too much protein? For years a nutritionist told me I should never eat more than 50gr of protein. 2 years ago I meet a bariatric and he immediately told me I should eat more protein. I asked how much more 60gr? 70gr? He told me 160gr should be enough. Now I feel great and have gained a lot of muscle.
If you are inactive protein shouldn't be on your list of things to focus on. Most people are inactive in the US. If you aren't in training of any sort it's pointless to have a lot of protein.
The bit about starving and feeling euphoric or clear and then having bad constipation etc really hit me. I was obese and lost a lot of weight but i was starving.
That part got me too. I have been gaining weight steadily since my 20s even though I worked out and barely ate (as in, forgot to eat several days in a row regularly). That euphoria would hit and I'd think "yeah, I'm burning calories right, I feel healthy and great, gonna lose weight". Next time I weighed myself +2lbs. Turns out my thyroid was hypoactive and I was inadvertently starving myself bc my body wasn't sending the "normal" warning signs. Thank goodness for finally getting a job with health insurance and getting a physical.
I'm so glad to hear someone say weight and BMI aren't everything. Been below both my whole life despite all kinds of diet changes and workout routines.
He lost me when he said that evidence that plants can grow muscles is that horses and gorillas only eat plants, and they have muscles. We aren't horses and gorillas. I'm not saying that plants can't grow muscles, but that was a bad explanation.
@@agentperry8347 A dietitian needs years of schooling and registered credentials. A nutritionist is anyone who says he is - doesn't need any education or certification. It's like the difference between calling yourself a doctor versus a "health guru." Doctors and dietitians are protected titles that require accredited training. You can read "Ten Tips for Better Snacking!" in a magazine and call yourself a nutrition expert.
12:02 He says "All plant foods contain all essential amino acids" but a key detail he didn't mention is that it is in very low amounts. Comparing it to animal products such as meats and eggs which are very high and diverse in the essential amino acids. What he is saying is like saying "all foods contains salt" which is correct but not how you should think because it appears in very low amounts in certain foods and very high amounts in other foods. Eggs have often double or triple the amounts of amino acids both in diversity of each amino acid and by weight. Often times you will have to eat an absurd amount of plants and a high diversity of plants to hit the recommended daily intake of each essential amino acid as a vegan. There are extremely few vegans who even come close to hitting the recommended amounts. If you instead were to eat maybe an egg or two a day you will hit that goal with ease. I want to clarify that I think this video is great as a whole and believe most of what he says to be backed up by studies but it makes me disappointed when he leaves out crucial information to prove a point about veganism being good. OBS am not saying veganism is bad but I think you need to realize and talk about how difficult it can be to hit recommended intakes of the essential amino acids.
It also surprised me when he said that an average american eats too much protein. Now I don't know what an average american diet is, but the recommended daily amount of protein for someone who is not working out is around 0.8g/kg of body mass. For someone who is 80kg that would be 64g of protein or an equivalent of 300g of meat. If on the other hand you are working out, your daily protein intake should double that. Getting enough protein becomes stupidly difficult and basically unfeasable without supplementation. And on that topic, I first tried to supplement with vegan protein powder (I'm not vegan, simply wanted to balance out my diet a bit) but after banging my head enough regarding exactly what you said, if these plant sources have enough of all essential amino acids, I decided to simplify my life and just switched to isolated whey and I'm golden now.
Fair comment I’d say. I tried a vegan diet for a while (for health reasons rather than animal welfare, sorry) and while I know it can be a complete diet, hitting my required protein numbers every day (as a runner/cyclist) took a lot of thought and involved more food than I wanted to eat some days. I came to the conclusion that I was more likely to hit my recommended number with a small amount of good quality meat/fish/eggs at least a few times a week. As you say, this isn’t a knock against veganism, just something to be aware of if anyone is considering it as a diet
Definitely agree with this--so many vegans I know have poor nutrition. EAT BEANS, PEOPLE. Beans+rice and beans+nixtamalized corn (eg. masa and hominy) will give you a complete protein.
I loved the way he ducked the 'are all calories equal' question. Of course 1=1 but there is more to eating than calories. You can eat appropriate amounts of calories eating Twinkies and be hungry and headed down malnutrition lane. Great information in general as well.
To me, it seems like the questioner is trying to get you to say that junk food( candies cookies pies and sodas) is just as healthy as eating organic (raw vegan nuts fresh vegetables and fruits), which is simply not true.
@@GrumpyOldMan70 I agree with your first post. The question was trying to ask if a calorie is a calorie not if the food is healthy or not. Many people have a misconception that if you eat carbs ie bread, that the calories are going to somehow magically turn into fat rather than knowing that if you are in a surplus of calories you are going to gain weight. Healthy or unhealthy are completely irrelevant to the question that was asked. Just like you originally said, twinkies at the same amount as a healthy diet may keep you at the same weight but is not necessarily good. 1800 calories of twinkies is the same as 1800 calories of a balanced diet.
It's even more complicated than that because of the way calories are calculated in the first place. Many foods have parts that don't get absorbed by the time they are excreted. I'm guessing you already know how the calorie numbers on packaging are derived. So, the claimed calorie information for some foods are overstated. Our bodies don't absorb the same percentage or even exact ingredients that are "burned off" in the method used in the calorie/nutrition calculation process.
Organic produce isn't grown without pesticides, it's grown with "organic" pesticides, which are less efficient than their more modern replacements, meaning organic produce needs to be dosed with */more/* pesticide than non-organic to get the same effect.
@corethcerecedo6504 eating organic is better than eating non-organic. Eating non-organic whole grains, fruits and vegetables, is better than not eating whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Grow as much of your own food as you can if you have the privilege of space, time, and weather, and buy the best foods you can afford. None of this is an either/or decision. Food choices are a continuum and we need to make the best choices we can according to our individual circumstances. Eat real food, not too much, mostly plants.
1. Blue Zones are a misnomer, almost all of those places he mentioned (except Loma Linda CA I believe) have animal foods like dairy, fish, lamb, pork, etc as a large portion of their diets. 2. Eating a lot of protein does is not a bad thing, unless you have kidney problems or certain genetic predispositions, The human body CANNOT store protein as fat, protein is not an energy macronutrient like carbs and fats, its a nutrient macronutrient, high protein intake means increased muscle mass and higher metabolism, its good 3. Animal foods have a TON of nutrients - zinc, iron, B3, B6, B5, B12, copper, molybdenum - Plants do not have these in sufficient amounts, and, lots of plant foods have anti-nutrients that inhibit the absorption of nutrients. 4. Organic foods probably don't have necessarily more nutrients than non-organic, but you want to minimize your exposure to pesticides and herbicides as much as you can. 5. Plant foods do contain protein, but plant-based proteins LACK complete amino acid profiles - he is plain wrong there 6. He talks about making muscle with plants then lists off ANIMALS - horses, gorillas... We are humans, not animals, our metabolism and physiology are VASTLY different than that of Apes and farm animals 7. Antioxidant consumption post workout is going to be incredibly negligible in terms of recovery and muscle growth - eat enough protein and carbs and get enough sleep, also grounding. :)
Reminder to all the upset skeptics and other people questioning this guy in the comments: Nutritionist is not a legally protected title. Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist. Dietician is the legally protected title that requires proof of education/qualification. Youre watching a video with the expert labeled as a Nutritionist You should not be surprised or offended if he says something you think is wrong or misleading, he was never burdened to prove he knows what hes talking about.
Exactly. I mean, what he said about protein around 1:30 is just flat out dangerous advice imo. He's making people scared of eating too much protein. First of all, the "recommended dietary allowance" is just far too low, and that's the main problem. Protein is satiating and doesn't make you fat, quite the contrary. Boo to this guy.
@@psycholars1 Ehn, protein poisoning is a thing that exists. You will just begin dying slowly if you get more than 35% protein. the fda just gives won’t deficiency you numbers though so checks out
Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything) actually talked about the food pyramid in an episode of The G Word on Netflix. Where it talks about how it, in a nutshell, was created by the USDA to suggest ideal nutritional guidelines but ended up pushing the task on to food companies to create. Those same food companies produced grains and cereals. Well, what are you supposed to eat the most of according the food pyramid? Grains.
Best video on RU-vid! He does a great job breaking the stigma of eating healthy. No talking down and easily explains concepts. This is the internet at its best - free information that’s helping people! Thank you for posting.
@@GrainMuncher He is a doctor. But there are plently of doctors that are wrong. I mean i'm sure there's tons of doctors that will say exactly the opposite of everything that was said in this video, one of the sides has to be wrong.
Some very controversial takes about protein intake, quality of plant based proteins, and a couple of other topics. I would reccomed to anyone who'd like to listen to this man to do your own research in the first place. There have been a plethora of randomised controlled studies showing that protein intake of more than 100g is much better for you than 50g of it. There is also a consensus in scientific community on saturated fats not being that scary and bad for you, as it was thought initially. Don't take everything this man says at face value. Nutritional science is a VERY multipolar topic.
A little misleading. He portrays excess carbohydrates being only stored as glycogen, while excess protein as going solely to fat. However, if your glycogen stores are full of course those carbs are turned into fat just the same. Then, his later point on strength training is undermined as optimal muscle growth is achieved with higher dietary protein than is recommended for the average, un-trained individual. The "most Americans get x2 the protein they need" figure is for the average Joe, not someone who is training.
And the vast majority of people aren't training at a high level. Sure he could have pointed that out but he only has so much time to talk about this stuff.
There were some iffy responses, pretty much guessed he was vegan based on his responses before he confirmed it. First of all, protein intake doesn't become poisonous to the body unless you have a LOT of it. And nutritionists don't all agree on "americans consume too much protein". That's just not a founded science yet. He mentions building muscle, and without at least .5g of protein per pound of body weight, you aren't going to build efficiently at all. Animal foods, (lean meats specifically) are EXTREMELY good for you, don't pass them up if you can help it. Humans are Omnivores, our bodies are designed to get both. Cutting one out isn't ideal. Also organic is mostly a scam. And the word "processed" is the most overused word in the nutrition industry. All that word means is that something was done to the food before you ate it, even drying it out like a raison. Processed does not automatically mean chemicals were added... And besides, not all chemicals are bad for you.
Wish they would of asked why the science of nutrition is so lacking compared to the other sciences. Why don't we have more KNOWNS rather than unknowns.
12:09, horses and oxs are bad examples. they have major internal hardware to turn grass and plants and literally spend all day digesting. And then they have to eat their own cudd over and over again.
Also gorrillas grow their own protein via their gut microbiome, so, its also just major internal hardware. We cant just grow so much in our microbiome that we can start getting sufficient amounts of protein
Because this is a wired video going through frankly like 100 different pieces of information each of which would need sourcing, citing those sources properly would increase workload tenfold I'd you're interested you can always go and find sources yourself, a quick Google might do it but there's always scholarly sources out there if that's more your cup of tea This all being said I think it's also worth asking yourself why you're sceptical, not all doubt is created equal, sometimes folk doubt something because it sounds unrealistic and that's reasonable, but sometimes people doubt things because it's a truth they don't want to hear for one reason or another and if that's the case then that too is worth examining
@@TheOrca11235 it is a hilarious claim to make with zero follow up information or proof Kinda seems like he just wants to *sound* like he knows what he's talking about dispite actually knowing nothing about what he's talking about
0:21: 🥦 The best diet for health and longevity is to eat food, not too much, mostly plants. 3:11: 💪 You can change your metabolism by adding muscle through resistance training, which helps burn more calories 24/7. 5:57: 🥦 The video discusses the concept of 'girl dinner' and suggests healthier alternatives to the typical processed foods included in it. 8:51: 🍎 Buying organic is more important for whole foods that are not peeled or have their surface removed. 11:23: 🌱 There is no advantage in avoiding gluten for people who don't have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, and being primarily vegan can provide sufficient nutrition. Recap by Tammy AI
12:34 Wait what? But don't gorillas and horses have microbes in their digestive systems that are actually able to digest cellulos and turn it into amino acids? We don't have that no? So I don't quite get this comparison
Also a gorilla has the genetics to have larger muscle bellies and more muscle mass overall as a baseline. Humans on average do not. It's like saying, eat like a turtle to grow a shell. It makes no sense.
Nutritionists don't actually need to know what they are talking about. Anyone may call himself a "nutritionist" while not really knowing any of the science. It's like the nonsense he said about "organic" produce. It's simply not true.
So after the explanation of intermittent fasting and keto, it's fairly apparent that this guy doesn't even know what ketones do or why those diets are used. He mentions at 9:31 "No discernable difference" but what is he referring to? Weight loss? Is that all this video is about? There is more to nutrition than weight loss
Glucose is not a key nutrient. All I heard was a man spout confabulatory remarks and push plant based propaganda without providing any real evidence to back up his claims. According to the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine of the US National Academies of Sciences, 'The lower limit of dietary carbohydrate compatible with life apparently is zero, provided that adequate amounts of protein and fat are consumed'.
I strongly disagree with the claim that the "blue zones" are overlapped with a "mostly plants" diet. Several of those zones, for example, are Mediterranean (Ikaria, Sardinia): the diet in these places is RICH with high quality animal proteins (lots of fish and goat cheese, for example). Same with Okinawa (lots of high quality fish food).
Disagree on the part most americans eat twice the recommended amount of protein. There are tons of scientific studies and evidence that suggest that .6 - 1.2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight is needed to build muscle.
Let's stick with the actual scientific units since you started with them. 1.2 - 2.4 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight. Let's say I weigh around 80 kg, that'd be like 90 - 180 g of needed protein.
12:05 Strange argument. These animals spend most part of their day eating to do that and have a belly the size of a barrel to digest all that fiber. As a human, you need to eat about three times more plant-based food in volume to have the same amount of proteins needed.
THANK YOU! That was by far the BEST summary I have ever seen on nutrition. Clear, concise, not overly dramatic or critical, just solid and practical information. So well done!
Assuming that you don't eat that for every meal or every day, you're probably fine. I am planning to have vegan chicken, pre-made thai curry sauce, and gluten-free naan (so, highly processed stuff) for dinner if it makes you feel any better.
That can actually be a healthy meal if you adjust it a bit. Swap the bun out for whole wheat bread. The fries are potatoes at the end of the day, and have complex carbs, fiber, and some protein. The oil does have healthy fat (ideally you should go to an establishment that fries in peanut oil), tho some saturated fat is a given even with healthy oils high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat (the good fat you want most of your fat intake to be). As long as you're not eating anything else with much saturated fat for the day, you're fine.
I had a short rib for dinner tonight. I'm eating seedless green grapes right now, but I did have some candy too. And in my freezer I have a rolled rump roast, along with a whole bunch of 1-pound pkgs of ground beef. It's what is left of the quarter-cow I bought back in February. 245 pounds of beef.
The main reason I won’t buy organic is because it has become a smug signifier of soccer moms that they’re better than us. But we’ll also never feed the world with organic.
Organic foods promote better soil health in farms which means farms can continue to produce food for decades and decades. Because of modern conventual practices with potent herbicides/pesticides, farms often go out of business very quickly because they have destroyed their land completely rendering it unable to grow any kind of food. The toxic chemicals completely destroy the microbiome that produces and upkeeps fertile soil. This is a big issue in poor countries because farms that grow food for export suddenly cannot produce anymore, leading to broke farmers , villages, and hungry people. Also the toxic chemicals poison waterways leading to health crises and ruin land that grows food for the locals. So buying organic is important not just for your own health but for the health of the farms and the people who depend on the water that runs through that land.
Thank you for this video. I'm a life-long vegetarian, or since I was 10 and am now 78. I do take B12 and recently, creatine, and go to the gym almost every day. My sons are always after me about getting more protein, and I do pay attention to it.
@@llamawalrushybrid lol imagine still eating corn flakes. ill let you google "kellog cornflakes history" and view any of the articles. brotha you are clueless!
I agree with a lot but there are some inaccurate claims. For example, organic produce contains pesticides as well. They just happen to be organic. The data is yet to show it to be better or worse in regard to health outcomes.
Reminder to all the upset skeptics and other people questioning this guy in the comments: Nutritionist is not a legally protected title. Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist. Dietician is the legally protected title that requires proof of education/qualification. Youre watching a video with the expert labeled as a Nutritionist You should not be surprised or offended if he says something you think is wrong or misleading, he was never burdened to prove he knows what hes talking about.
Those “blue zones” actually eat a lot of meat, not just vegan food. Animal meat like Grassfed beef, organs, pasture raised eggs, have unique nutrients vegan foods don’t have. Only meat has CoQ10, creatine, choline, etc. It’s the most nutrient dense food on the planet AND the most bioavailable. And the average American doesn’t nearly enough protein, but way too many processed carbs and sugar.
@@mesCheerios Unfortunately, cheese burgers and chicken nuggets are thrown in with Grassfed beef and pasture raised eggs as animal protien. Nutritionally they have very little in common.
What are his sources for his protein claims? I've heard many nutrition "experts" claim the opposite. Excess protein will be converted and stored just like any other excess energy source. Not a big deal
Thank you for the fasting clarification. I have an issue with portion control and it’s helped much more than focusing on it throughout the day. Because I know have a “time limit” I don’t rush to jam food into my face but when I watch the clock and know my window is closing or before I even start, it allows me to be more conscious about what I am about to eat
Correction 1. - Excess Protein can be used by the body to produce glucose and therefore can be stored. Correction 2. - the Bluezones are somewhat of a „hoaks“ e.g the okinawas documented diet was right after the war so there was not much animals left and the people ate mostly plants e.g purple sweetpotato (easy to grow and rich in calories ), but before the war there were more pigs than people on the island.
How on earth is "a horse can just eat plants, therefore a human can just eat plants" an argument? Would you agree that because a lion only eats meat, therefore a human could survive eating nothing but meat? The idea that a consummate herbivore can "build big strong muscles" eating nothing but plants and therefore a human omniviore can do the same is utterly asinine.
Dietitan here, one of his statements is incorrect. 1. Micronutrients are nutrients needed in small amounts (i.e micrograms). Micronutrients are nutrients needed in larger amounts (i.e grams). Doesn't have to do with the size of the molecule.
12:00 So how much grass do you recommend eating for muscle? Since you are saying that the Ox gains so much muscle eating meat? There is so much wrong with that analogy!
I was very disappointed to hear this nutritionist continue the myth that organic food does not use herbicides or pesticides. Organic absolutely does use these chemicals - they are just also natural chemicals instead of artificial ones.
Not an expert nor is english my first language. But I'd say that nutrietionists do the science behind with all the biochemical interactions, so the theory. While a dietician applies those insights to people's lives and help to improve their diet. But they are closely related and probably have more overlap in their training.
@@yarion4774I’m a dietitian and we definitely do learn the biochemical, physiological, psychological and social impacts of food. We have quite extensive theory and placements. The difference is that dietitians are regulated and held to a code of ethics as we provide medical nutrition therapy. It’s why we all have our own insurance. Nutritionists don’t have to do a regulated degree, they don’t even have to study to call themselves that, and they aren’t *supposed* to give medical nutrition therapy advice, yet some do.
Dieticians have a degree. nutritionists just go get a certification. You can be a nutritionist in 3 months, with only 3 months of education, depending on your course. Dieticians have been college educated for years.
Yes. They're called OMRI-listed products. OMRI stands for Organic Materials Review Institute. Some materials are benign, and some are not. It's important to evaluate each material on a case-by-case basis.
In some cases, organic farms use _more_ pesticides than non-organic farms do because the pesticides that are allowed in organic farming tend to be weaker ones
"Organic" agriculture uses more land, more water, and is more damaging to the environment than conventional. Even if the "+20% nutrients" claim were true. That's not worth +100% price.
All calories get stored as fat if there is too much. Protein is also more thermogenic than Carbs or Fat, so you burn more energy when digesting/processing them.
@@Oliver-zm2ho is not just because they are bigger, their large intestine is almost twice as large and their cecum is also bigger, this allows them to ferment cellulose (though they eat 5-8 hours a day to get enough nutrients). I think our digestive system is prepared to eat meat and plants in a certain proportion, so that is the healthiest diet, not only meat, not only plants.
Yay for the celiac disease shoutout! Most people seem to think that either a) gluten is the devil and should be avoided by everyone or b) eating gluten-free is a fad and no one really has to avoid gluten. Thank you for offering some eduction on the subject.
I appreciate his words on the gluten-free fad. Ever since so many people tried to go gluten free, there have been vitamin and mineral deficiencies like magnesium and iron in 20-30 year olds that are more often only seen in 70+.
It’s also interesting, since that gluten fad began there, a 2015 Nielsen survey of 30,000 adults in 60 countries worldwide found that 21% of individuals surveyed rated gluten-free as a “very important” attribute when making food purchasing decisions. There have been a lot of studies where people with self-reported gluten sensitivity, were given either real gluten or placebo - and ‘oddly’ enough, a whole lot of those in the placebo control group reported bloating and all the other symptoms that these anti-gluten fads claim any amount of gluten does to your body. It was really interesting and fascinating to see how they actually managed to ‘trick’ their own body and mind into displaying symptoms, because they thought they were given gluten - which only goes to show how powerful placebo - or ‘nocebo’ - can actually be in some cases.
Gluten free foods tend to be a bit more processed and I agree with that but mineral deficiencies? Never heard of that. I have celiac and I have been eating gluten free for years.
@@andreew1488 A lot of grains contain such minerals, so people who decided to be gluten free needlessly did not do so under their doctor's advice, and thus didn't seek (or know about) the mineral-rich foods to turn to instead.
"Your body can't naturally produce sugar?" Are you a nutritionist? The liver converts protein into glucose. It seems like you might be influenced by biases, relying on outdated information, or possibly have a vested interest in making unfounded claims about the ketogenic diet. I see on your comments a lack of understanding regarding the role of hormones in weight management."
Ketogenic diets do not starve the brain, gluconeogenesis makes enough for the brain, as it has done for hundreds of thousands of years when carbs were scarce
Why not? It is possible to see single atoms with a powerful enough microscope. Either way, that is not what it means to be micro- vs macro-nutrient in the first place. Wired's "nutritionist" is wrong on a lot of things here.
Or, you do your own research? for god's sake, didn't you go to school and university? You should be able to do a simple research regarding artificial sweeteners. Just read a few research paper in reputable science Journals and you get your answer. You should not rely on random people to spoon feed you information 🙄
@@lilied1 Have you ever heard the Aristotle quote, “It is the mark of an educated mind to entertain a thought, without accepting it”? There’s nothing wrong with hearing different opinions. I’m surprised you would assume that I’m basing all my knowledge on artificial sweeteners on this guy. Btw, this isn’t just some random dude, a licensed nutritionist is definitely a credible source.
Just a small correction... Not everyone uses intermittent fasting just as a method for weight loss, it has other benefits, like slowing down aging process and reducing inflammation via autophagy...
there was a lot of inaccuracies in this and i suspected some sort of bias. of course, they eventually admitted to being vegan and it made sense the way they were answering
I lost it at the horse and gorilla comparison. Is this guy joking? Both animals have an entirely different digestive system. This makes me question his overall competence and the legitimacy of the other information.
Definitely bring this guy back. He was really informative and did a great job with making the information easy to understand. If I had a chance, I'd like to ask him if coconuts and their products - like coconut oil - are any good for you, because of the large quantity of saturated fats.
Coconut oil is not the best option because of its high saturated fat content. Oils such as canola oil or olive oil have higher amounts of unsaturated fats.
Keto, "starves the brain of a key nutrient". How is carbs a key nutrient? Keto curbs hunger, avoids insulin spikes, and runs the brain on ketones which is like diesel fuel. It is an amazing tool to use intermittently (few months) to jump start weight loss. It has helped many people with a lot of health/diet issues. So far no one is dead because of the diet.
