I became a vegan a few years ago and the first thing I noticed after a couple of weeks was the change in my moods. I have lived with depression and panic attacks all my life and they just disappeared but funny enough if I fell off usually with eggs my moods returned and the more healthy I eat seeds and nuts the better I feel. great show so helpful and informative thank you

My low mood is completely gone when I do weight bearing exercises. I feel elated. An 1.5 hours walk will also take away the blues. Getting out and about and breathing deeply helps loads. I no longer have depression since I became wfpb without salt oil or sugar, stopped alcohol and stopped smoking. Now I'm top of the world and the thing that drags me down is family disfunction/disharmony. Lots of people suffering since the pandemic especially mental health and eating disorders. Wish anyone struggling all the best.

I’ve been on a plant based diet for two years. To give you some background, Im 12 year post kidney transplant. I struggled with anxiety big time after my transplant. Today with diet and exercise and some strong spiritual beliefs. I’ve turned that ship around and feel like a completely new person. No meat, vegetables and exercise did this for me. Great content here Chuck & Dr. Barnard! Thank you.🙏🤙✌️

@therhyme1

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! Congrats MrKidney and GOD bless you.

@luckymoii

2 жыл бұрын

Do you eat fish or other seafood? I thought plant based diet can eat these?

@Exodus1414KeepStill

2 жыл бұрын

@@luckymoii I actually tried shrimp after 2 years a week ago. It was good but I’m just not into it much. I think I’ll probably ad fish back into my diet sometime again but if I do it will be sparingly. Beans are my go to protein just because of the high protein and great source of fiber. I talk a lot about my diet on my KZread channel.

@valorieuribe8310

2 жыл бұрын

@@luckymoii Actually a plant-based diet does not include any fish since it is an animal. 😊

@Exodus1414KeepStill

2 жыл бұрын

@@therhyme1 hey rich! Thank you so much for your kind words my friend!🙏✌️

I can turn on and off depressive symptoms in myself with what I eat. Whole Foods Plant based combats depression and anxiety.

@leangroundbeef2322

2 жыл бұрын

wat

@leangroundbeef2322

2 жыл бұрын

@A V what..

@leangroundbeef2322

2 жыл бұрын

@A V and it’s all due to your diet, obviously, right?

@gracef244

2 жыл бұрын

Which foods did you find triggered depressive symptoms? I've only been whole food plant-based for just about 3 weeks, so I'm not feeling any major differences in my own symptoms. I'm just globally feeling better (better sleep, better digestion).

@leangroundbeef2322

2 жыл бұрын

@@gracef244 wat

When I eat WFPB, especially more in the way of raw foods, within days I am happy go lucky! 😊

@gracef244

2 жыл бұрын

That's because your cells now have all the nutients they need to create energy.

It’s absolutely true. My disposition has improved 100%. It’s incredible and I’ve only been in the plant based for a month!!!!!

@gracef244

2 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful. I've been plant based for a month now, with about 3 times where I strayed. My moods are not improving.

@Chris-kr7gg

2 жыл бұрын

@@gracef244 Candida and dysbiosis of the gut look into it, it may help.

@Chris-kr7gg

2 жыл бұрын

How's the plant based still going.

@gracef244

2 жыл бұрын

@@Chris-kr7gg really? I mean, I know about candida, (but why on earth am I not looking into that????) I'll look up that other thing. I'm so ridiculously tired it's disheartening. I keep hoping something will give me energy so I can move. It just keeps getting worse. I need to MOVE, but it's like I just can't. So TODAY I'm researching what you've suggested. Thank you

@gracef244

2 жыл бұрын

@@Chris-kr7gg I'm not sure who you're asking, but if like to say it's a perfect road, but it's not. When it is perfect, I'm much better.

As a vegan, taking choline helped me with my anxiety.

Thank you! Absolutely love you Dr Barnard. You rock!!!!

Yes, Joel Fuhrman wrote a book on this. It also has an effect on juvenile delinquency he shows.

@debbimorgon2988

2 жыл бұрын

Dr Joel Fuhrman is great. So smart has spent many years researching the scientific literature. Dr Brooke Goldner is great too. Very knowledgeable about healing diseases. Best Wishes!

Thank you Dr. Barnard

Excellent info. I recommend your show to a friend who suffers from and takes medications for depression.

❤️Very Informative Thank You So Much!❤️

Thank you so much.

Doctor Barnard ❤

Love all WFPB doctors

Very good 👍

Absolutely LOVE these podcasts....Thank you Chuck and Dr.Barnard for once again increasing our knowledge on diet and health - Love your work!

Scrambled tofu in the morning is delicious and an “injection “ of energy.

Birth control can have an effect, too. If you are on birth control, try another kind. It happened to me and a dear friend. When I changed bc I stopped crying for no reason, as did she.

@jessicaagnew1

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, my migraines decreased like 80% too! I still have anxiety pretty bad tho, I’m vegan and not on any form of birth control.

Wonderful QA! Thanks, Chuck. Thanks, Dr. Barnard !

Was watching a video, where a study was done showing that vegetarians were more depressed than meat eaters.

The good doctor, who I greatly respect, is missing something crucial. Blood sugar levels (both hyper and hypo). The brain, the largest consumer of blood glucose in the body, is greatly effected by blood sugar levels - and hence our thinking and mood fluctuates accordingly. Excess animal fats and proteins, causing pancreatic stagnation and less glucagon secretion, can cause mental/emotional issues. As can an excess of this hormone, or a lack of insulin. The remedy is to eat a clean vegan, or almost vegan diet as per the doctors guidelines.

Why am I craving cooked spinach? Love you guys.

@myrnasharif499

2 жыл бұрын

thank you, a very interesting video. helps a lot.

@stephaniesamra7960

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you are pregnant 🤰🏽 or your body requires the iron from spinach.

Love Love Love listening everyday yall come on. Thank you so much! Question if possible to get an answer after live feed. Is sugarfree redbull okay for B vitamin support also is it vegan? It says it is through my Google search.

@debrajessen7975

2 жыл бұрын

Get off of that stuff, it not healthy for you👍

@laurieanne9712

2 жыл бұрын

Read the book CAFFEINE BLUES .Caffeine will definitely get you.....

@debbimorgon2988

2 жыл бұрын

Any type of Red Bull is not good for you. Drink water and a little coffee is ok with no sugar or cream in it. I have one cup of coffee a day and I add cinnamon to it. Ceylon cinnamon is the best. Good for you and I add cocoa powder to it for a chocolate taste. Organic everything is best. The cocoa powder is good for you too. Then you can have cups of green tea to drink. Good for you. Anti cancer. Best wishes!

@annemccarron2281

8 ай бұрын

​@@laurieanne9712Dr. Daniel Amen, another renound psychiatrist, advocates giving up ALL caffeine.

Other than B12, I'd consider some vitamin D2 and iodine supplements. A lot of salts are no longer iodized and many health conscious vegans avoid adding any salt to their food. The other option for iodine is sea vegetables but then you have to worry about heavy metal contamination and many vegans have diets which don't include sea vegetables. Finally, it may be worth considering an omega 3 supplement (there is some disagreement on this so do your research).

@JohnSmith-uy7sv

2 жыл бұрын

I give myself b-12 injections for years and live in south florida and have tried vitamin D. It did nothing.

@debbimorgon2988

2 жыл бұрын

Eat chia seeds for omega 3s daily. Can include flax seeds but you need to grind them right before you use them. Can put them in smoothies. They help nutrients get into your cells. Best wishes!

@JohnSmith-uy7sv

2 жыл бұрын

@@debbimorgon2988 how do you grind flax seed powder??? 🤣🙄

@dontworrybehappy5139

2 жыл бұрын

@@debbimorgon2988 I've read some, especially older folks, can have trouble converting ALA (chia/flax) into EPA/DHA. I look forward to more research in this area.

@kelliez9991

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-uy7sv she means grind whole flax seeds to make the powder.

Great advice. Thank you both. 👌

It’s REAL! I have seen the difference

Good for you! Fir others, the opposite is true. Makaihla Peterson for instance.

gonna try the plant protein idea out and see how it goes

Flax seeds need to be bought whole not ground. Pre-ground causes them to oxidize right away. Chia seeds don’t need to be ground at all. Buy whole flax seeds and them grind them in your smoothie as you are making it or grind them in a coffee grinder and use them right away into your smoothie or what ever you are making. They sell grinders at target and Walmart and other stores. I just throw them into my smoothie as I am making it. Probably easiest to just use chia seeds to get your Omega 3s daily. Just put them in some water or juice or in some oatmeal etc

@John3_16_

2 жыл бұрын

Or you could just eat eggs/beef.

I love this podcast 🙌. It's really awesome listening to someone that has done his research. 👋 thank you Dr. 😊 it s really hard to convince my loved one to make the change but I won't give up.

@stephanies3862

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully your loved ones will be convinced when they see your awesone results. 🤞🏾

What does doctor think of sugar snap peas I asked because they are so nice to eat uncooked trait from the pack ?

Thank you for another great and informative video! I usually miss the live stream so I'm posting a question afterwards in hopes it may be addressed in a future video. I'm interested in Dr. Barnards opinion on plant based nutrition shakes; not for protein because I know they aren't needed and I am not concerned about protein, but just for general enjoyment. I occasionally have a chocolate peanut butter shake made with either Orgain or Garden of Life meal replacement powder (more of a whole nutrition powder rather than a protein powder), PB2, a banana and almond milk, just because I enjoy them. It makes me feel like I'm getting a treat and I just like them as an occasional breakfast or lunch when I'm busy or want something chocolatey. I'm curious to hear if he thinks that is ok or if they really should not be used at all. Thank you.

@twizzlewobbleberry8054

2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever made your own chocco-mouse by blending sweet potatoes, cacao (or cocoa) and sweetener of choice (I use a few rehydrated mango pieces), some people also add vanilla drops. Chill or eat immediately - it's delicious :)

How do we meet dietary needs for B3, Iron, dha, epa, tryptophan and b12 on a long term vegan diet? And is taking supplements healthier then eating salmon…, skimmed milk?

kombucha, high fiber diet and licorice root helps me

When sick or in pain, for sure we get depressed

how about celiac does it help that also if you had a jejustomy ?

I just want you to know I really appreciate these interviews and the information that y’all share. God bless you.

Thank you for all your work Dr Barnard!! And than you Chuck for your energy and presence

Very wise words dr Barnard thats why people will eat apples and bananas people don't do that effort to cut pineapple for example in pieces my Husband are one of them😉🍍🍓🍇🥑🍌

i'm vegan and my doctor said i have to much iron☺️ funny cause its said that vegans mostly have not enough of it

For people who are allergic to soy, what plant protein do you recommend?

@PhilWhelanNow

2 жыл бұрын

Other pulses, peas & beans, and/or seeds like flax, hemp, etc. Then there’s nuts.. I consume a lot of walnuts, almonds, brazils and cashews. These all have high levels of fibre as well as protein.. excellent for diverse gut biome, immunity and neurological health.

@jessicaagnew1

2 жыл бұрын

Pea protein or bean and nuts

@melodytime9189

Жыл бұрын

Also seitan is a great source of clean lean protein! 😊

I really want to see vegans consume a cup of hibiscus tea and 1/4 tsp of turmeric. 33x the antioxidants in hibiscus compared to green tea. 1/4 tsp of turmeric does everything.

@JohnSmith-uy7sv

2 жыл бұрын

I really want to see everyone get back to God and not living for this world and reading the Holy Bible, but.. what are the chances we will get what we want?

@vduback

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t you need black pepper to absorb the benefits of turmeric?

@lynlawley8903

2 жыл бұрын

I've been having turmeric, golden milk but kept forgetting the pepper, you just reminded me ,,

@megatallica091

2 жыл бұрын

Amla (dried Indian gooseberries) was shown to have the highest amount of antioxidants in the 3,000+ food/beverage study discussed by Dr Greger

@brendahulett664

2 жыл бұрын

Tks. Wld u ssy the turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp would lift depression ?

Thank you for this information! I have had leg blood clots when pregnant, bi lateral pulmonary embolisms and this past March, a blood clot from my ankle into my abdomen. This last Dr. said I had thick blood but was negative for some genetic test he did. Not one of all the doctors over the past 50 years said a word about fat in the diet increasing the viscosity of my blood. I am on Eliquis now and wonder if I change my diet drastically to plant based, low fat, how will I know how that will react with the Eliquis. Are there medical tests I can have to determine if I still need Eliquis or need a reduced dosage? How long should it take to change the viscosity of my blood? Thank you again.

@Chris-kr7gg

2 жыл бұрын

How did plant based go ?

🧡

And you're now in a deficit..he said . that makes sense about the dopamine

Dr. Barnard said that depression is a physical thing, is there a difference between depression brought on by poor nutrition vs. suffering a personal loss as in the death of a loved one?

@lunasinger8702

2 жыл бұрын

Grief and situational depression are confused with clinical depression. Grief and situational depression are normal reactions to bad situations. I know this from personal experience. That being said, a healthy diet makes Grief and situational depression easier to handle. For myself, when I am grieving or very lonely or in a bad environment, I tend to do the worst things for myself--I eat chocolate and baked goods and self-isolate and develop poor sleeping habits. I'm struggling with that now, which is why I'm watching this video.

@brendahulett664

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. At the end you described me. I was married for 30 yrs, never thought we wld divorce. I found myself in a new town v far from friends, family, support & evrrything that was familiar to me. I cant move back however, i live in South Africa & i'm a lot safer where i am. But i'm lonely, and like u comfort eating & literally hurting myself. I also tend to isolate .... vicious cycle 😕. Jst feeling like my life is pointless. And sugary junk food makes one more depressed. I'm 59 .... Hugs to u x

If a person is allergic to legumes and nuts, what’s a simple way to ensure they get enough protein being vegan?

@smudge8882

2 жыл бұрын

Seeds are a good replacement to nuts. Also, is it an allergy to all legumes or just one or two kinds? It's possible to be allergic to one, but not allergic to others.

@thaisoneon

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you asked this question and fervently hope you get an informed answer, especially to the legume question. I get deathly ill when I eat legumes - each episode more severe than the last - and am not willing to spend another night on the bathroom floor after experimenting with any I haven’t tried. I have resumed eating just enough meat to compensate for the lack of legumes in my otherwise ideal WFPB diet. I’d give the meat up gladly if I knew of a legume-free plant-based alternative.

@JohnSmith-uy7sv

2 жыл бұрын

@@thaisoneon Protein is in veggies too. I rarely ever eat legumes after 10 years of plant based and I'm still alive and healthy and all my blood work comes back normal. 😁

@thaisoneon

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-uy7sv Thanks for letting me know. I admit that I felt fine when I persevered with my WFPB, legume-less diet. But then I worried that at my age (almost 70), mistakes can be pretty punishing. Your reply encourages me greatly.

@thaisoneon

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-uy7sv sorry about that. WFPB=whole food plant-based.

What's your thought on plant based meats..like hamburgers

@annemccarron2281

9 ай бұрын

Make your own - much healthier. The store bought ones usually have Canoila oil (bad oil) and have preservatives and other chemicals.

Doc Neal Bernard is a star! And he looks 20 years younger than his age. What a great proof that plant based really is the optimal diet for human beings.

This Doc is a real product of American Value. His recommendation works. People even don't have to eat regularly, do vegan for 2 months and see.

Are vegans getting enough zinc to ward off respiratory diseases? Just worried in this day of COVID. Thx

@asldfjkalsdfjasdf

2 жыл бұрын

There are several studies that show benefits for eating a plant based diet for covid. Just like with anything else: If you do right by your health in one area it will permeate to other areas. On this channel there is a video that covers this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oGh_0rp-fraak6Q.html If you are worried supplementing is always a possibility. Just try not to overdo it - you can get into Zinc toxicity with supplementation

@laurieanne9712

2 жыл бұрын

We are. The data shows we are 73% less likely to get Covid. Even the plant based doctors were blown away.

Due to break up relationship iam v depressed

Been on the strict, "the last heart attack diet for 10 years. However I sort of fell off of it19 months ago because of sever anxiety and I have been struggling with it or depression for 5+ years or more. I was never like this until about 5 years after I started this plant based eating very strict. No nuts, no oils. Just veggies and beans and salads with mustard and applecidar vinegar. It has done nothing for my anxiety. Maybe I'm a psycho case. My thoughts really bother me and I'm 64. I've never been crazy in my life until after being on this diet. I lost a total of 135 pounds back in 2012 but gained 35 pounds the past 18 months or so and now struggle to get that off. I just eat tons of raw oatmeal which will keep the weight on. But I need the texture to satisfy my cravings. 🙄

@ellycastle4675

2 жыл бұрын

“I’ve never been crazy in my life until after being on this diet.” Do yourself a favor and listen to your body, it’s trying to tell you something. Put two and two together. You eat raw oats to satisfy cravings. Does that sound okay to you? I don’t know but maybe it’s time for you to reevaluate some things. Good luck.

@JohnSmith-uy7sv

2 жыл бұрын

@@ellycastle4675 Many people on a plant based diet. They are fine. Oh tell me great wizard, what is my problem then? 😁

@rellis1572

2 жыл бұрын

Oatmeal is the main food that set off my anxiety. I loved oatmeal but no longer consume it bc of its effect. No 1 seems to understand this but that’s ok bc I feel less anxious. I’m now trying a grain free diet to see if that will make a difference. I eat mostly WFPB

@Chris-kr7gg

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-uy7sv if your from the US the grain is awful drop it and add salads, good starches in moderation, along with poultry in the evenings and watch the change, also look into any mineral deficiencies like iodine etc.

@JohnSmith-uy7sv

2 жыл бұрын

@@Chris-kr7gg I have had all the blood work done here in South Florida. Everything always comes back normal. But I have found that omega 3's have plenty to do with depression and it has really helped me. Moderation is a stupid term. My moderation is different from everyone elses moderation. 🙄

For anyone just starting, in have been a vegan for almost two weeks now and may daily heart palps and shortness of breath desided to take a hike. My cravings also left and im a constant snacker! I have more energy, I get stuff done when usually I dont. The foods God made are not abominations but are made for us. The American standard diet however, is not! And most of it is demonic to destroy humans. Thank you Jesus!

nr 1 sighn of missery is a face thats dead locking , i se that alot in skinny vegans

I was depressing for the last 2 years despite being a hardcore WFPB enthusiast. I finally found out what was my problem. I was watching tv and getting very angry and bad mood everytime I heard the PM Trudeau speaking... I moved to USA and never had any depression symptom ever since 😅

@JohnSmith-uy7sv

2 жыл бұрын

what is wfpb?

@JohnSmith-uy7sv

2 жыл бұрын

Now you have Biden and his people. He is worse than all the others. I only watch fox news at times. They are destroying america and making it like Europe.

@daviddebilov2301

2 жыл бұрын

I did the opposite - I moved from the U.S. to Canada and went WFPB. No anxiety now!

@ItsmeCote

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-uy7sv I'll take Joe any day vs a PM that has 3 frauds under his belt

@ItsmeCote

2 жыл бұрын

@@daviddebilov2301 I feel sorry for u.

this is the opposite of keto where as they tell you to eat high fat because it doesnt trigger the insulin surge....which contributes to diabetes and weight gain. Sugar causes obesity and diabetes. fruit sugar included apparently as well as foods like rice that are high in carbs. (18 min in at this point)

@CastledarkDweller27

2 жыл бұрын

garbage. dr barnard has addressed this in his book.

Perhaps lose the word 'help' in front of depression and add 'combat'

Vegans and vegetarians are the most depressed people I know. The more animal products I eat, the better I feel.

@slickpanther06

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been vegan for 5 1/2 years. I had bouts with depression when I ate meat. It got so bad that I had to be medicated. I never had any depression once I became vegan. I would have social anxiety from time to time when I was eating vegan processed “meats” and processed sugar. But for the past month, I’ve been eating a whole foods plant based diet and no longer have occasional social anxiety and have never been happier in my life.

Refined carbs, such as pastries, pasta, and breads, are problematic causing a spike in blood sugar then a drastic drop driving people into extreme mood shifts and fatigue, rollercoaster style. I believe the American diet adopted alot of these eating habits from Europe that emphasizes refined carbs, because of the misconception that their lifestyle is more superior. They also used to smear animal fat on bread as a spread...beyond gross.

Why would I want to help depression?

@shastahill

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@JohnSmith-uy7sv

2 жыл бұрын

😂 Because you are still alive. It's not working.

Dr. Barnard, I think you're awesome and I am pretty sure I have a crush on you! Love your conversations and how you approach these topics. You are great to listen to and very kind and humble. I have told my mom to take a look at this channel because I am trying to help her to go vegan. God bless you!

I hate kale.

Is too much fiber bad for health? Can it impair the absorption of certain nutrients?

Avoid processed food. Potato chips and Coca-Cola are vegan, too. Comeon, Doc!!! You know better.

No amount of healthy eating can cure my depression from watching Western Civilization get flushed down the commode in my lifetime.

@JohnSmith-uy7sv

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is killing me to. Watching the Biden admin. destroy america and laughing all the way to the bank. They hate america. They are anti - christ

@TrojansFirst

2 жыл бұрын

You guys are the problem with your nationalism. “Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious” Oscar Wilde

Low fat plant farts are FUN!

@JohnSmith-uy7sv

2 жыл бұрын

so, you give scripture and then talk about gas. Yeah, like that works. Next you'll be talking about sex.

@lynlawley8903

2 жыл бұрын

Dried kale, and baby kale, brockolie, are much nicer and full of goodness,try those

Trying to make sweeping assumptions like “vegans are happier people” just discredits vegans. There’s far too much complexity and variation in the human brain.

@annemccarron2281

9 ай бұрын

That was just a personal observation that person expressed. I don't believe it was meant as an objective fact.

@martinlutherkingjr.5582

9 ай бұрын

@@annemccarron2281 Well, they made their personal observation public

Quack

@gmr1241

2 жыл бұрын

Cheep

Low fat plant farts are FUN!