Foods for Protecting the Body & Mind: Dr. Neal Barnard

Murdock Mind, Body, Spirit Series: Featuring clinical researcher, author, and health advocate Dr. Neal Barnard, M.D. Dr. Barnard is the founding president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and an adjunct associate professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is the author of fifteen books, including best-selling titles Power Foods for the Brain, 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart, and Dr. Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes.

This conversation was recorded Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at the Aspen Institute in Aspen, Colorado.

The Murdock Mind, Body, Spirit Series reflects the founding principles of the Aspen Institute – a commitment to nurturing the ‘whole’ individual – by bringing a range of experts, innovators, and leaders to Aspen to discuss their research and share the latest revelations about the link between mindfulness, physical activity, and emotional well-being. The Murdock Series will introduce new speakers and audiences to enhance the Institute’s broader mission. The series is generously underwritten by Gina and Jerry Murdock.

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[MT-dhtr]

I’m Japanese and definitely we eat rice every day but in a small portion. I think in America, the portion is too big. One salad for Americans are for family of four. The balance is the key to your health as well as walking. This is one of the best seminar. Thank you.

[serenaally]

46:15 he’s right, my tastes did change when i went vegan. I didn’t like vegetables or fruits too much before but now i love and crave them. Best decision ive ever made for my health!

[Cezar]

A true professional. Not selling anything.

And a great sense of humor. Wish you the best.

[PlantifulKiki]

This information completely transformed my life and my families life in under a year!! I was able to reverse all my health issues and lose 40 lbs in the process! thank you for all you do

[monymissp]

I just felt with lots of hope & peace when he said "Genes are not destiny" God bless him!!!

[ziolove]

Inspiring, brilliant. Dr Barnard is one of the giants in this field and I so appreciate all his work and his commitment to spreading the word. Thank you, Dr Barnard. Thank you, Aspen Institute.

[dereseperkins-lucien]

Dr. Barnard is amazing. His passion for helping others is so inspiring. Not to sound shallow, but Dr. Barnard looks like an adorable version of Robert Redford.

[vistagraphsnet]

Today, March 2, 2018, I am celebrating my first year anniversary as a vegan. One year ago I was 235 pounds with a bmi of 37 (obese). I had diabettes and high blood pressure for which I was taking drugs. On the last day in February 2017 I watched Forks over Knives, a documentary on how our food is produced and how harmful it is. The next day I went to an all-you-can-eat restaurant (golden coral) and ate every vegetable or whole food I saw. During the next 60 days I lost 33 pounds, stopped all medications as my blood glucose was normal as was my blood presssure .I had stopped eating all animal products - beef, chicken, eggs, diary, fish, butter etc.etc. I did stop losing weight but saw in retrospect that I was still eating processed (packaged) foods which I cut out and lost another 22 pounds in the following two months. I had gone from 235 to 170 - a whopping 65 pounds. It had been a decade or longer since I was below 200 pounds. I am 77 years of age.
As I live alone in the Oregon outback in an off-grid home I built myself I used videos like this as my support group. There are at least a dozen doctors posting videos that recommend a plant based "diet" and cutting out processed foods because they are loaded with addictive substances like salt, sugar and oils. At every meal I would go to youtube and select another of these videos as my support group. (Google plant based doctors - Neal Barnard, John, McDougall,  Michael Gregor, Michael Klaper, Joel Fuhrman, Dean Ornish, Kim Williams, T. Colin Campbell, Caldwel Esselstyn, Alan Goldhammer, Doug Lisle, Matt Kedernan, Alona Pulde, Thomas Campbell, Garth Davis, Pam Popper, and so  many more. 
Today, I have actually modified my eating habit by including a two day water only fast once every week which gives my body a chance to heal itself. What the Doctor of all doctors wrote: "Let food be thy medicine" is so true (Thanks Dr Hippocrates.) Another important message can be found at abolishchildsexabuse.com Thanks for reading.

[CaptainManic]

NB you're one of the greatest heroes I've ever encountered. You and your colleagues are the ultimate modern day Super Hero in a corrupt, polluted, greedy world.

Thank you so much for your work.

[DanielJamesPerforms]

Dr. Neal Barnard... This guy is going to change me and my familie's lives.

[navid]

He has quickly become one of my favorite public speakers. Love Dr Barnard 👏🏼

[balanceiseverything]

I could listen to Dr Barnard all day, every day he is so inspiring

[johnw.]

I always enjoy listening to Dr. Barnard speak. His delivery is as good as the information he gives.

[johnthompson]

What a gentle giant of a man. Entertaining & educational. Thank you & pcrm for all the good you in the world. Watching this in Brussels. Peace, love & health to all..

[rimacoates]

He is one of the best role models for health and wellness. Watch and learn people! Love listening and watching his talks.

[grazianabarsocchi]

I have been supporting PCRM for years, Dr Barnard is one of the best doctors in the world!

[jacobalpa]

Food is a source of life. The whole human life depends on food; what is taken in keep a person up. Dr Barnard has the wealth of knowledge to impart and this video really worth watching and digest.

[joliemiranda]

I'm watching in 2021, and I'm completely blown Thank you so much Dr. Neal Barnard. You're indeed a blessing to this generation. Bless you 🙏💖

[skysky]

This is a very critical study .. It should be taught in every school starting at early age ...Nutritional healing ....

[n.gebbie]

Finally a Dr. Who acknowledges Nutrition as the best medicine.