Problems Being A Vegetarian – Dr. Berg on Downsides of Vegetarian Diets

Is a vegetarian diet actually healthy? 

Timestamps 
0:06 Are vegetables bad?
0:19 Problems being a vegetarian #1 
1:00 Problems being a vegetarian #2
2:27 Problems being a vegetarian #3

In this video, we’re going to talk about the vegetarian diet and problems being a vegetarian. 

I’m not against vegetables. I eat more vegetables than most vegetarians. However, I do think some people can run into some problems being a vegetarian. 

Problems being a vegetarian:

1. Grainatarian 
Many vegetarians don’t eat a lot of vegetables. They consume a lot of grains instead. They also consume a lot of artificial meats, which are also unhealthy. There are ways to do a vegetarian diet healthily, but that means consuming a lot of vegetables. 

2. Adrenal/Diabetic/Catabolic 
If you have problems with your adrenals, or you have diabetes, your body may be in a catabolic state. Being in a catabolic state means your body is breaking down its own protein. A vegetarian diet may make the symptoms of this issue worse. Getting protein as a vegetarian can be more difficult. 

3. Definition of food
We eat food for nutrition. It can be more difficult to get the nutrition you need from a vegetarian diet. The goal of food is to get nutrients. So whatever diet you choose, it should be a diet that provides you with nutrients. 

There are problems with being a vegetarian, but some of these problems can be avoided by being careful and doing a lot of research. 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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[annmartin]

I was vegetarian for quite a few years but still was not at optimum health. I kept going until my 40s where there was just some issues I could not ignore anymore. So I decided to balance it all off. There are still some things I will not eat, but since adding back meat protein in small amounts throughout the week, I have noticed a huge difference and I feel 💯 better that now I can add exercise to the mix and I have noticed a great improvement in my all round health.

[Eccentricbehaviour]

Vegetarians eat eggs and cheese, do you mean dangers of being a vegan? There is a difference...

[keshwin]

Dr, please explain how the Okinawan's, the Sardians, the Ikiarians and the Seventh day Adventist in Loma Linda California to name a few have the most centenarians and are the healthiest people on earth? They are on a 95% to a 100% vegetarian diet. We don't dispute your qualifications. But we can't ignore the 100 year old vegetarians.

[CycleCruza]

My g-ma is 91 years old and eats everything on a pig and has her entire life along with eating a boat load of sweets, meanwhile, vegans Robin Gibb and Steve Jobs died in their 50's with cancer.  One key thing my g-ma did was eat in moderation, never ate huge meals and was never overweight in her life. MODERATION is the keep. Eat a diet with vegetables, fruits and some meat along with exercising regularly and you will be just fine.

[biswaruprana]

A proper vegan diet helped me loose weight by almost 10kgs over a 1 year period. I feel so much better.

[thedarkknightkzn]

My ancestors where vegetarians and lived over 90. I was born a meat eater. Vegan for 2 years. Best choice I have made.

[upnogod]

I'm vegan an I'll take all of the advice I can... the gist of what this doctor is saying is that you need to take good care of your nutrition, a balanced diet is needed even if the source of your nutrients is vegetable.
Pretty much is what I do.

[jakeseth]

i have been vegetarian for two years now and i m feeling so peaceful  and lot more energetic. The point is "being vegetarian" simply  means not to kill animals or human. Cruelty can not be justified. it gives birth to violence which is happening now everywhere, take a look around your neighborhood.

[onesandzeroes]

It depends on how you define vegetarian. Dr Berg seems to be talking about vegans. If you're a regular "lacto-ovo-vegetarian", you get all the proteins and stuff from dairy.

[nensi]

I have been following a high protein diet (atkins/keto) for a long time and as a result I became dependent on laxatives because I wasnt getting enough fiber. I also gained all my weight back because I had carb binge episodes ... Now I have started eating like a vegetarian (mostly veg, nuts, fruits...eggs) and I am not constipated and bloated anymore...and feel so much better. I prefer a plant based diet than the keto option.

[MattThomasUD]

Vegetarian is a broad statement now a days, but traditionally we consume dairy and eggs and have zero issues getting protein. Video directed more towards vegans I guess, plenty of vegan protein sources as well though, just typically have to consume more carbs to get them.

[YouTubeExplore]

Yes being a vegan or vegetarian is difficult. I still feel hungry eating only vegetables and tired. Sometimes eating a lot of lettuce doesn't make me feel good.

[caole]

Great words💕💕💕 I know when I became a vegetarian in 1990 I did wing it. I read up on it with the minimal information. I am so grateful for the last ten years or a little more. It has made me do better in a practical way. It really is a balancing act!!

[jessicaintex]

I healed on vegan diet, but due to stress events I had to learn how to overcome the effects of stress. These videos are helpful in understanding the biology of the human body.

[malikalovesauce]

Most patients in the hospitals I’ve worked at have been meat eaters. I have yet to take care of a vegan/vegetarian patient. Let that sink in 🤔

[kerrywatson]

Absolutely true. I am an occasional chicken and fish eater but I haven't eaten red meat in 28 years. I do like veges and eggs but I had ALOT of rice, pasta, bread, and legumes. Ive not suffered with much weight gain but many dental problems 😬

[sarahs]

I've worked with several vegans over the years and what really concerns me is that they seem angry and their emotions are extreme. It makes me wonder if there are deficiencies. I also notice the vegans commenting on vids display similar hostility and rigidity. No one likes factory farming, no one wants animals to suffer, but then again it has become clear that many do not do well on a grain/veg based diet. Many vegans seem to be unhinged emotionally which is troubling if you are considering the lifestyle change. It makes you wonder how healthy are these individuals who have been vegan and yet seem so on edge? I'm beginning to think many are deficient and don't realize that they are feeling so angry because of their deficiencies! I want to be vegan, but in all honesty the vegan community, along with vegans i have personally known, give me pause as I consider the lifestyle. It also concerns me that many long-term vegans become sick as a result of deficiencies. Many long-term vegans actually end up including fish in their diet due to poor health. I'm considering veganism, but the vegans themselves and the deficiencies are quite a deterrent. I've been transitioning for two months and yet I don't feel very good, where other diets I have noticed improvement right away.

[Natyfly]

I am a vegan, i eat little fruit lots of vegetables and greens, a few beans for protein and I have never been in a better shape in my whole life

[TheRoarWithin]

There are definitely ways to be unhealthy on a vegetarian diet, and you can end up lowering your metabolism. Most vegetarians have ethics in mind, and some look beyond their own health to do their bit for animals and not supporting cruel factory farming and slaughterhouses. I have adrenal issues... so it's tricky, but for me I'm not comfortable paying for a dead animal I'd not want to have murdered, or I wouldn't be able to kill myself. I eat fish and am deciding whether I'll still eat chicken/turkey... but I'm not eating cow... pig.... lamb.... because I just couldn't kill one. There are some people (such as DurianRider) in the vegetarian/vegan community that say they used to have chronic fatigue, adrenal and thyroid issues... Yet, on the diets they are on now... they are feeling well enough to compete in athletic competition and stuff.

I don't know. It's so hard to know what's true and false. I convinced myself I needed to eat meat, but I just can't face it anymore after seeing all the horrible videos that are imprinted into my memory.
If anyone wants to check out my channel, I log my progress with all of this.

[juliad]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. I've been miserable every time I've gone vegan. My hair is been getting thinner and thinner, I've been losing unbelievable muscle mass and tone. I'm exhausted and have always gained weight on a vegan diet, regardless of how many times vegan gurus have told me it was supposed to reverse diabetes, on a vegan diet I actually became pre-diabetic and then in the low numbers of diabetes. So I'm back on a low-carb diet and the weight is coming off and I feel and look so much better.