Product: Tackling Diabetes with Dr. Neal Barnard (2009)
Rating: 5.0
Not Just For Diabetics
Don't let the title of this video stop you from viewing it if you don't have diabetes. It deserves a much wider audience. The first hour of the video is a discussion by Dr. Barnard of the benefits of a vegan diet for those with diabetes, heart disease, and weight management issues, as well as those who want to stay healthy and avoid developing any of these problems. This is not a diet in the traditional sense. You eat as much as you want of any high fiber, low fat foods. All foods fitting this description are plant based, so you are eliminating all animal products from your diet. He gives simple guidelines on how to make healthy eating choices and explains how these choices affect your health. He also gives good tips on the easiest ways to make these changes in your diet. This portion of the video has aired on PBS. The next segment is a Vegan Primer cooking class with Chef Fiore, who demonstrates the preparation of several easy and delicious vegan recipes. Be ready to take notes on this part so you can try the recipes yourself. They're excellent! The last segment of the video is a trip to the supermarket with a nutritionist, who walks you through the market explaining how to find the most nutritious foods in your local grocery store.For many years I've struggled with chronic fatigue and an extra 25 pounds that I couldn't lose. Since following Dr. Barnard's diet advice, I've been eating much more and steadily losing a pound per week, as well as having much more energy. I highly recommend this video, as well as Dr. Barnard's books.