Dr Anna Pleet

Dr Anna Pleet

👉 Unlock Longevity with the Mediterranean Diet & Lifestyle

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We’ll begin with the most validated, evidence-based approach to healthy living known: The Mediterranean Diet & Lifestyle.

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About Me:
I'm Anna Pleet, a Medical Doctor in the USA. Living in Italy for 6 years taught me that health is a way of life, and I'm here to equip you with the tools you need to master it.
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  • @amezianloubna
    @amezianloubna7 сағат бұрын

    Thank you docteur, so interesting, but one information to adjust..you mean the occupied Palestine not I S R A E l .. because I S R A E L didn't exist decades ago.. Palestine does as its Jesus's born country. Just wanted to correct the information.

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd4 сағат бұрын

    Hm, thanks for sharing. I’m not sure what this has to do with the information in this video, but thanks for your view!

  • @Divyam56658
    @Divyam566589 сағат бұрын

    Thanks mam ❤

  • @smjow7042
    @smjow70429 сағат бұрын

    Is there a tuna salad recipe that fits well with the Mediterranean diet? Thanks

  • @athag1
    @athag110 сағат бұрын

    My strategy is simple: I don't buy fresh produce unless it says "Hello!" to me. LOL

  • @smjow7042
    @smjow704210 сағат бұрын

    I grind up walnuts and sprinkle in oatmeal or other cereal and in yogurt, fruit mixture. Sometimes I make a mixture of walnuts, almonds and raisins and eat as a snack.

  • @BXMurphy
    @BXMurphy20 сағат бұрын

    Too long by 8-9 minutes, at least.

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd14 сағат бұрын

    Thanks for your view!

  • @sadel21
    @sadel21Күн бұрын

    Guacamole for a healthy dip as well.

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd23 сағат бұрын

    Yes, absolutely true!

  • @vanillacreem816
    @vanillacreem816Күн бұрын

    That part of the video showing yogurt looked like it had chia seeds on them. Chia seeds - what a super food ❤❤ . When you were in Italy, did you find the Italians incorporating chia seeds in their cuisine? Just curious. Another great short.. thank you❤❤❤

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmdКүн бұрын

    You are correct - those are chia seeds! In Italy, they have health food stores where you can find those things certainly. Lots of Italian cooking includes nuts like pistachios, almonds or pecans I found more often than seeds. Other parts of the Mediterranean incorporate lots of sesame seed in the whole form or as tahini. So it just depends!

  • @findsharon
    @findsharonКүн бұрын

    Don't forget salsa.

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmdКүн бұрын

    Oh yes good one!!!

  • @SimpleHealth83
    @SimpleHealth83Күн бұрын

    😊😊

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmdКүн бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @sherrylechaton6924
    @sherrylechaton6924Күн бұрын

    Eating pistachios as I watch this!

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmdКүн бұрын

    Love that!!

  • @donnahall8593
    @donnahall8593Күн бұрын

    Can you make printable version of your recipes? I like to have them on hand when needed.

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmdКүн бұрын

    I am working on these! I hope to be rolling them out in the coming weeks, and not just recipes but full food guides and grocery lists :)

  • @rebeccabruening8068
    @rebeccabruening8068Күн бұрын

    I like to sprinkle chia seeds on my peanut butter toast....

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd23 сағат бұрын

    Awesome! That’s a good one

  • @tamt5846
    @tamt58462 күн бұрын

    All of these tips is exactly how I prepare for the grocery store. I did not know the “bonus” tip though. I will start doing that! Thank you!💕

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd23 сағат бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @rebeccabruening8068
    @rebeccabruening80682 күн бұрын

    Any suggestion for an avacado alternative? I'm allergic...

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd2 күн бұрын

    Great question! If you want something plant-based, hummus, nut butters, or good old olive oil will all still have that creamy texture. If you can eat dairy, ricotta is pretty spreadable and has a good bit of protein too! Then there are other tasty but slightly less healthy options like cream cheese or soft cheeses like chèvre (goat) cheese

  • @AnneMB955
    @AnneMB9552 күн бұрын

    Do they eat meat in the Mediterranean?

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd2 күн бұрын

    Sure do!

  • @rebeccabruening8068
    @rebeccabruening80682 күн бұрын

    I kove making an egg bake, lots of veggies ( i get precut veggie hash from trator joes) spinach, mushrooms, cheeses such as cheddar, colby, gyer , Gouda, parmasean/ pecarino romano, and cream....olive oil...i bake this on sunday and eat it tgrough the week. I started eating and an apple too for Fruit and fiber...should i add toast with peanut butter? I eat daves power seed bread and Costco 's real peanut butter On a qick day i will have greek yogurt, fruit, and a few cashews

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd2 күн бұрын

    Sounds great!

  • @omniaibrahim5745
    @omniaibrahim57453 күн бұрын

    Shakshoka is an Egyptian recipe. please check your facts .

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd2 күн бұрын

    According to many of your fellow viewers, they have told me it’s from Lebanon, Turkey, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Ottoman Empire, Palestine, and Jordan. So I am not sure if there is a specific origin 😅. But the great news is it’s healthy and very Mediterranean!

  • @michaelmiranda2944
    @michaelmiranda29443 күн бұрын

    Hey Dr. Anna,,,, I just found your channel and so far love it because my wife and I were toying with the idea to go Mediterranean Diet to control blood sugar ... thank YOu

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd23 сағат бұрын

    Wow I’m so glad you’re enjoying the channel content! Thanks for being here - glad to have you both!

  • @solvereadingproblemswithph9070
    @solvereadingproblemswithph90703 күн бұрын

    I'd like your opinion. What Sea Salt do you use? I use Tuscanini Coarse Mediterranean Sea Salt from Sicily (I add to my grinder). Many swear by Real Salt brand or Himalayan Pink Salt. I use to use Celtic gray course sea salt. Just wondering what you use and if you think the brand I use is okay. I buy from Amazon..

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd23 сағат бұрын

    I think they are all good! And I particularly love Real Salt. But I will often buy Italian sea salt from the Med to keep in my kitchen too.

  • @goozfrabah579
    @goozfrabah5793 күн бұрын

    Why would anyone listen to a medical doctor when you guys have very little nutrition training?

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd3 күн бұрын

    Good question, and I happen to be an atypical medical doctor, since I also have a uni degree in nutrition and dietetics

  • @goozfrabah579
    @goozfrabah5793 күн бұрын

    @@annapleetmd what would you tell someone with short bowel syndrome to eat?

  • @kram14
    @kram144 күн бұрын

    I always have a Greek salad with tomatoes, olives and cucumber in the fridge. When I need a snack...I grab a fork.

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd23 сағат бұрын

    Delicious!

  • @jandurham6231
    @jandurham62314 күн бұрын

    We add beans or chickpeas to our salads to turn them into a main dish.

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd23 сағат бұрын

    Fabulous! Isn’t it so simple?

  • @KO-lw4lo
    @KO-lw4lo4 күн бұрын

    I made a quinoa bowl yesterday with all the stuff I had to use up. It was actually pretty good.🥰 I’ll try bean dip this week. With warm weather I’m eating more snacks.

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd23 сағат бұрын

    Thats awesome, way to go!

  • @moonface79247
    @moonface792474 күн бұрын

    Did u add any seasoning to it? Salt etc ?

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd23 сағат бұрын

    Sometimes! But I will often just add some salt and cracked black pepper, or some herbs, nothing fancy

  • @yooperlooper
    @yooperlooper4 күн бұрын

    Desert should be fun, not healthy.

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd4 күн бұрын

    Exactly, healthy doesn’t mean not fun!

  • @athag1
    @athag14 күн бұрын

    A little correction: zucchini does not belong to the nightshade family.

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd4 күн бұрын

    Thank you for this! I learn so much from all of you :)

  • @ntorakapa8674
    @ntorakapa86745 күн бұрын

    please activate the Greek language as well

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd5 күн бұрын

    Done! Never knew I could do that - thank you!

  • @sml3993
    @sml39935 күн бұрын

    Thank you for this video and the abundance of information. I’ve been struggling for years going between the vegan diet and keto diet. It’s been my worst nightmare. I believe I’ve found the answer thanks to your videos. I was overthinking this entirely and I see how well balanced the Mediterranean’s way of eating is & beneficial. You’re cutting out all of the bad stuff and eating more clean. It’s also a way of living so I will remove the word diet because to me it is a lifestyle. Thanks again.

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd23 сағат бұрын

    I couldn’t have said it better myself! Thanks for being here - I’m an glad you’re getting use out of the content. It’s definitely a journey. We are here to support each other along the way

  • @marylynnblack9258
    @marylynnblack92585 күн бұрын

    Love eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms. They are SO Good !!

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd5 күн бұрын

    Right!!!! The flavors!!!

  • @mercharris5266
    @mercharris52665 күн бұрын

    If you’re new here, Dr Anna is a gem. Stick around, and you will learn a lot, like I continue to do!

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd5 күн бұрын

    Aw shucks! Thank you so much for your support - I'm thrilled the info is useful for you!

  • @Changeyourself-rk1ds
    @Changeyourself-rk1ds5 күн бұрын

    Great information mam...❤thank u

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd5 күн бұрын

    absolutely my pleasure! Thanks for tuning in :)

  • @natashalindner2059
    @natashalindner20595 күн бұрын

    I had Mediterranean mince tonight, before watching the football game and it included cherry tomatoes, red capsicum, with cucumber, red lettuce and feta in wraps this evening and I feel proud as a beginner that I can provide my family healthier food. Thanks for helping us get there.

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd5 күн бұрын

    That sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing with us :)

  • @georgepalmer5851
    @georgepalmer58515 күн бұрын

    People have moved on, its now animal protein and animal fats

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd5 күн бұрын

    Hey there! Thanks for your thoughts. Im actually not advocating for “this or that” - it’s all about both in the right balance. Plus, it’s what health research suggests. Just passing it along

  • @conniepalme5978
    @conniepalme59785 күн бұрын

    Thank you Anna. ❤

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd5 күн бұрын

    You’re so welcome!

  • @dorajuhasz4724
    @dorajuhasz47246 күн бұрын

    As a Mediterranean we eat a lot of meat and seafood....

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd6 күн бұрын

    You bet!

  • @masatosway4558
    @masatosway45586 күн бұрын

    What is your opinion of avocado oil?

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd6 күн бұрын

    It’s great! Not really flavorful so I personally don’t use it as a salad dressing, but I love it for high heat cooking. Price can be a barrier for some

  • @masatosway4558
    @masatosway45586 күн бұрын

    What about potatoes?

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd6 күн бұрын

    Good question! Potatoes are not all alike, both in the variety and the cooking method. For example, a French fry is very different than a baked potato! I think potatoes can be okay in the diet considered as a starch as opposed a vegetable. They shouldn’t replace other veggies but can definitely be a nice addition to meals.

  • @masatosway4558
    @masatosway45585 күн бұрын

    @@annapleetmd Thank you!

  • @yvettedupree3675
    @yvettedupree36756 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd6 күн бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @donnaerwin4490
    @donnaerwin44906 күн бұрын

    I normally eat bread. I don' t k ow what to buy

  • @donnaerwin4490
    @donnaerwin44906 күн бұрын

    Sprint. I am not a read eater.

  • @donnaerwin4490
    @donnaerwin44906 күн бұрын

    Recommend a bread for me

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd6 күн бұрын

    Great question!!! It depends on your taste, but any bread that has whole grains or sprouted grains are great. Some folks also love sourdough or rye too. Just check how much added sugar is in there!

  • @donnaerwin4490
    @donnaerwin44906 күн бұрын

    Eggs, avocado and something green

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd6 күн бұрын

    Fabulous!

  • @elinino5275
    @elinino52756 күн бұрын

    Dark leafy greens have oxalates, no?

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd6 күн бұрын

    This does not make them unhealthy ! It’s sad there’s so much misinformation out there on this topic. Our body has the ability to handle these compounds when eaten as part of a healthy diet. And there are many many many other important nutrients in leafy greens besides oxalates. Benefit far outweighs the risks for most folks

  • @tamt5846
    @tamt58467 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for these tips! I was going to message you recently regarding inflammation. I’ve been on the Mediterranean lifestyle for 7 months. Within the last 4 months I’ve been experiencing inflammation of different muscles. I started to wonder 🤔 if I’m eating too much of something. The foods you mentioned I eat 3 times a day. I will increase these particular foods in my meals to see if the inflammation elevates. 💕

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd7 күн бұрын

    Hi there, good question and thanks for the comment. This would definitely be something to discuss with your physician, and perhaps get some bloodwork done if you’re due for it!

  • @donnaw1306
    @donnaw13067 күн бұрын

    I love to make smoothies. I do large batches and put them in mason jars, then freeze them. I pull one out the night before and set it in the fridge so it has time to thaw out. I like to use frozen berry blend (raspberry, blueberry and strawberry), banana, a little peanut butter, avocado, oats and for liquid I will either add some type of lactose free milk or premier protein shake. After watching this video I plan to start adding some flax or chia seeds as well.

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd6 күн бұрын

    Love that freezer idea! That is so helpful when short on time ☺️ thanks for sharing with us :)

  • @conniepalme5978
    @conniepalme59787 күн бұрын

    Thank you for great teachings. Can you direct me to great Mediterranean cook book please.

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd6 күн бұрын

    You’re so welcome!! I’m thrilled you like the content. I usually refer people to The Mediterranean Dish - she has both a wonderful social media presence and a website, in addition to her physical cookbook. @TheMediterraneanDish

  • @darlenewatson4366
    @darlenewatson43667 күн бұрын

    Where can I find the recipe

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd6 күн бұрын

    I did not write it all down, but I certainly can! I’ll add to the description - thanks for the suggestion :)

  • @johnmchale6667
    @johnmchale66677 күн бұрын

    GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd6 күн бұрын

    Glad you liked it!!

  • @tamt5846
    @tamt58468 күн бұрын

    I’m guilty of oil in the water. I still do it. Yes, oil and water separate but I believe that the oil sticks to the pasta. I will continue to add it. Maybe the Italians haven’t considered trying it. 💕

  • @annapleetmd
    @annapleetmd6 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!!