I just started the Sardine Fast today, I drained the oil (couldn't find them in water) then heated them up with butter. They tasted much better! I'm documenting my Carnivore journey on my TH-cam channel, trying to lose 100 pounds, I'm 15 pounds down now! Can't wait to see the results from the Sardine Fast!
Did the sardine fast and the results were great. Lost 7lbs.. I lost over 45lbs in 5 months. Went from 245lbs to 198lbs. Goal weight of 180. Ill be there soon. Thanks Dr
@@jonc2914 actually, that's about perfect for weight loss. 45/5=9 lbs per month or about 2.25 lbs per week. You really don't want to lose any faster than that.
Yep I just did it this week and really had nice results. 1-I’m calm 2- less inflammation 3- 2 comfortable bowel movements. 3 never was hungry or feeling stuffy. ps. Bile is a project I always work on and I’m going to eat sardines at least a few days a month. At 76 I love getting better.
That's amazing! It's great to hear about your positive results from incorporating sardines into your diet. Keep up the healthy habits and continue prioritizing your well-being. Age is just a number, and it's never too late to focus on improving your health!
When sardines are the only thing on the menu, you start to realize how hungry you really aren't 😂 You've inspired me to make it past 48 sardine only hours Dr Boz, just 24 hours & 1 more can to go!❤
I grew up in the 60's when junk food was just becoming popular. My family raised our own animals for meat and always had a garden. We NEVER had sweets unless it was a birthday or Christmas celebration. Didn't have a cola until I was a teen. Needless to say my Mom and step dad raised a house full of healthy active children with excellent teeth. My Mom went through a round of depression and bought a huge box of sweetened cereal to make breakfast easier for her.. I will never forget my dad's reaction. He threw the box away and said, "You're going to give these kids diabetes and rotten teeth!" He stepped his game up and made sure we had plenty of quick and easy snacks and meals, all fresh from the garden and cases of sardines. I used to think my brothers and I were deprived and treated wrong for not being allowed to eat sugar and processed foods. Now I'm convinced I had the absolute best parents ever! I'm about to do the 72 hr sardine challenge in honor of my dad.
Your father was very smart. Throwing out that sugar bomb, which is all it was, probably saved your mother from worse depression. My own mother went through a short bout of depression back in the late 1960s and her doctor told her to eat more fish and vegetables---we had our own small garden, and she loved veggies---and that really did help her a lot. She never experienced depression again right to the day of her death 17 years ago.
No sweets or junk food in our house. I did the same with my daughter. She has perfect teeth with no cavities She's very healthy and accomplished. It's been the same way for my ancestors and my grandchildren 💕🎄
Sounds fantastic. I was strict keto for a year in 2017. Lost 60 pounds that way. Nowadays I'm on two meals a day and regularly eat a can of sardines as a supplement. Marvelous food.
I have always loved sardines and usually have 3 cans in the pantry. Did my first 3 day sardine challenge and LOVED it! I feel amazing, no burping up fishy taste (my biggest fear!) and NOT hungry and NO cravings. I mixed 2 cans sardines w 1 can of anchovies; holy hell, my new fav meal❤️❤️🔥😎. Gonna eat them everyday til I can’t anymore.
That's wonderful to hear! Your experience with the 3-day sardine challenge sounds fantastic. It's great that you enjoyed the meal and didn't experience any unpleasant aftertaste. Keep enjoying your newfound favorite meal and savor the benefits!
Just finished my 72-hr sardine fast and ketones hit 2.1, which is the highest I’ve ever had! Glucose was 66. Can’t wait to see the numbers tomorrow morning. Thanks Dr. Boz!
You can buy bags of dried anchovies (just tiny fish like sardines used to make fish soup stock) in Asian stores. Add a little melted coconut oil, mix to coat, and bake until they turn a little brown. Sprinkle with salt. This is a great crunchy snack.
I'm on day 2. Someone just gave me a little of their homemade kimchi and I put just about a tablespoon on my sardines. Loved it! Someone warned me it can cause a histamine problem for some people.
brisling sardines are the smallest and the yummiest. King Oscar are pricier than others but they actually taste good. Look for two layers .That tells you how small they are.
I ❤ sardines! I also do keto-- my brother is a healrh freak and loves sardines as well! I need to kickstart back into keto after a bad nonth of being lazy plus, i work nights--so...im looking forward to kickstarting keto with sardines. Thanks for a great video!!!
I loved this! I had been doing regular fasting but I liked this eating protein. And, I liked eating the protein since I don’t want to lose muscle mass.
Just did our 1st Sardine fast. 4 1/2 days. Days 2 & 3 had identical blood glucose of 74 and Keytones 2.9! Bless you Dr Boz! It was easy. Just follow Dr Boz’s instructions.
I did 1 day of Sardines and didn’t feel well all day and did not sleep at all that night. I’m glad it’s working for some people. Back to eating meat! 🎉
They make me sick too. So does mct oil and stuff like that. Think it just means Our livers and gut are still quite weak and your right..just keeping eating meat if it works for you for now. then try again in a few months.
I don't have a gall bladder and fish oils make me really queasy with diarrhea. I have got enzyme tablets that help and will definitely take those at the start of the sardine challenge. Hopefully by the end my body will have accustomed itself to the omega 3. I do OK with all other fatty food, it's just fish oil that's my problem.
Maybe you still aren’t fat adapted. I am Doing Keto and I have conditioned my body to tolerate more (healthy) fat. The beginning was horrible but I pushed through and I feel much healthier. I haven’t done the challenge yet but I am planning on doing it soon
@@FleurLune I’m fat adapted now after 63 days Carnivore I just gag with Sardines. 😂 It’s probably just me, but I don’t want to spend my life forcing myself to eat Sardines and burping up fish all day. So gross!
I LOVE fish but was always afraid of sardines because they still have the bones. I decided to at least give them a try and I'm so glad I did! They're delicious!!
@@Billfish57 I didn't lie though, I do feel incredible after I eat sardines. Just because you think their disgusting, doesn't mean they're not good for you.
"Stinking nutritious little fish is putting it mildly. However,, I'm very inspired to try these little fish because they're truly little stinkers. I think I can learn to like and enjoying them.👍😁👍keep up the good work in all you bring to the table.!! We really need persons like you in our corner in todays world. You are truly beautiful!!
Dear Dr Boz. I am Egyptian and I was born in Alexanda. I grow up on eating Sardines in my family. I am Sardine lover. I can eat Sardine every day. I am not kidding. I like these tiny fish very much. In the season where is no fresh Sardine in the market, I usually use Sardine canes instead. Thank you for your programme. Pls. let me know about egg fasting, since i like eggs also. Thank you again waiting for your response. God bless you.
Thank you, Shaaban! It's great to hear about your love for sardines. As for egg fasting, it involves consuming primarily eggs for a specific period. Consult Dr. Boz or a qualified health professional for guidance and information on how to safely incorporate egg fasting into your routine. Blessings to you too!
I Fast but tried these or rather am trying this. I am not hungry waiting to get hungry so I can have a early in the day meal. Yes you just said it satiety. I am he bottom of insurance charts 5’7” 122 lbs 80 yrs and want to keep muscle density and strength up. Well want to bounce if I fall.
Hello, Sweet Dr Boz.....I have two hours to go on my 72 hr sardine fast. Since I'm 73 yr and never had a sardine in my mouth, it was quite an experience. I learned that the tiny little "Polar" brand were (IMO) the best. The worst were the "Wild Caught" as they were large, only three in the can and quite a challenge to choke down. The King Oscar was basically an in between those two brands. Yesterday morning my glucose was 70 and ketones high. Today my glucose was 81 and not quite as high ketones. Don't know why as I've only had one can of sardines per day. I do definately recommend your tip of not looking at the little critters. I dressed them with hot sauce and mustard and plan on incorporating a can of the "Polar" brand into my diet (prob not very often :) but with keto crackers I think they will be quite tolerable. Also I've lost 5 pounds (started at 131) but have out of town company that want to go to a beloved Chinese restaurant tomorrow so I must be very selective in my choices. None of the noodles, rice, etc but even the meat/veg dishes are loaded with sugary sauce. Guess it will be a good test to see how quickly I can return to good levels and then a few more days of sardines. Seems like there is always some "eating" festivities to participate in. ALSO could you be more specific in explanation as to how the sardine doesn't have to be sent through the lymph system but goes directly to liver via portal vein. (At least I think that's what you said). I have several friends that would benefit greatly from the fast but I've got to explain in a bit of detail for them to buy in. I've listened to you talk about this fast for 2 years before I could work up the nerve for it. I grew up in Tampa and was so tickled to see you relocate there, wish I could but living in the Ozarks is a blessing too. I was so impressed with your love and concern for your mother in "Anyway You Can", how you closed practice to study the new info on the Keto Diet. Sure pray the Lord will send us more doctors like you as it seems that most have decided to do as little as possible in our current Brave New World. Thank you so much for your encouragement and light. Blessings, p
After I was diagnosed with T1d I switched to carnivore and after that I only eat fresh sardines around 2kg per day and my blood sugar is normal and why I did that . simply fresh sardines are very tasty and they don't have fishy smell at all . I feel my over all health is much better
Wow, I bought 2 cans the other day and have been procrastinating about eating them. I bit the bullet and ate one can and they're not that bad. I didnt even need to put lemon, onions or hot sauce on them. Im confident I can do the 3 day fast now.
I trust your your videos, knowledge and recommendations. I happed to see one of your videos years ago then bought "Any Way You Cal" and it inspired me to be one of your greatest patrons, BUT !, The sardine challenge has me backed up against a wall of though, though, I'm going to tackle it with all my effort. This will be one of the greatest challenges I will tackle.
I absolutely love sardines! The Pampas brand is the best I’ve ever eaten and I buy them at Dollar Tree for only $1.25 a can. Yummy!! They are packed in brine only. No oils! I gotta make a Dollar Tree run asap!!
I love sardines almost in every way but I know few people who also do. The fryer advice is 100 accurate. But I wonder if the same applies for tuna or no.
I tried this fast. I could only stomach 3 cans the 1st day, 2 cans the 2nd day, & after that, I felt like throwing up when I thought about or even smelled sardines. The last day I ate some macadamia and pine nuts. it's all I could handle. I went from about 123 lbs down to 118, but then gained back a few in the subsequent days.
I have to admit, I struggle greatly with sardines. If I add some pepper and some sauerkraut for disguise I can just about tolerate them. I prefer mackerel. I shall just have to wait and see if I get good results.
I eat two or three cans a meal, mixing one flavoured tomato can with the other two olive-oil cans. Tasty and reduces the boredom … but with about 7g carbs
I eat 1 can of wild caught sardines and 1 can of wild caught herring 3 times a week. The herring is water packed so i pour a tablespoon of EVOO on them. Fortunately, my dad turned me onto these when I was 7 years old.
I can only only stand to eat the skinless, boneless, headless sardines in olive oil by Crown Prince that I buy at Trader Joe's. But I have to say that they are really delicious, especially with mustard.
They may be low in mercury but they swim close to the shore so they could be high in pcb's and dioxins and other industrial pollutants and also high in purines so don't have too much.
hello Dr. Boz.. I'm from Indonesia. I've been living the keto lifestyle for 8 months and I've been experiencing keto rash for that long. I felt excited after watching your video about sardine fasting and today I started sardine fasting. I have something to ask, can I add bone broth during this fast? because I saw in another video that broth can cure the inflammation I'm experiencing now... thank you for your answer
Are you supposed to ingest all of the oil too or just the sardines? Not sure if it’s an important ingredient or not. I’ve always only purchased sardines in water before. Gonna try this starting tomorrow 😬 but imma have a can today just to acquaint myself with these little fishes again. Also just subscribed! 🎉
I'm starting the sardine fast today, anyone else doing it at the mo? I will report back as I go. My Intention for doing the sardine fast is to reset my satiety signals
So, would it be okay to use these as a main source of protein every day but with like salads or incorporated into other meals with veggies? I ask because i usually stick to the same foods, I tend to go for salty and fatty and i love sardines. If its safe i could do this every day probably.
I appreciate you and your videos. My curiosity/concern is the reports I've heard of people getting metal toxicity from large amounts of fish including sardines and salmon from sushi. Are those reports erroneous?? Thx
I had a doctor a long time ago who said i had high blood pressure. I was already on a pill for it, rather than up my dosage, he asked me what I ate at work, I was working for state parks at the time and was very active. I told him generally what I ate, which included canned tuna some times. After hearing that he told me to try sardines, at least once a day. One month later he had me off my bp meds, and I even felt better in general. I try to eat at least 5 cans a week. I wish more people gave this a chance.
I'm glad to know your Dr. took you off your bp meds....as I know so many meds have side effects. Maybe sardines will calm down my nervous system a little as I have epilepsy - tho now I have a VNS implant.
My cat ate almost only sardines in tomato sauce she became 24 years old. She "hunted" well into her 20s. Just the last weeks she rapidly descended into "old age" and went to cat heaven.
@@Mike-bx4ww Be careful with artificial sweeteners. They are technically zero carb, but they can wreak havoc on the micro-gut biom. - Artificial sweetener should be viewed as "an indulgence" , not the norm.
@@DaBurghSteelers You're AbsoFuckingLutely correct about the A.S.s and when I do this I won't be doing my Sugar Free Jello or Root beer. These are the only sweets I indulge in But again You are correct 💯 😊
I live in Mediterranean and we can cook fresh sardines. All my ancestors lived past 100. My grandmother used to work until she was 98. They ate mainly fish (usually sardines) and a little of EVERYTHING else. A little meat, eggs, cheese, bread, olive oil. And they had good relationship with their community.
@@TisDana In Amorgos island, Greece. And almost in all the other islands here the situation WAS the same. But now we have supermarkets. Some of us (including me) try to follow our traditions and the results are outstanding
@@Bvsterrrrrrrrr HAHAHA!!! No, the majority of the people used to work in the fields until their 90s. Whithout the help of medicines. Just real food and good relationships. Their descendants today are full of anxiety, preservatives, and heart attacks.
This may be the most important video health conscious people can watch. I've been eating sardines since 1962 but not for health reasons. My dad and I would carry them on fishing trips because there was no preparation involved and too much time and trouble to go back to shore and eat. I love em. Got a pantry full of them as I write this. I like all flavors too. Sardines and Herring. I lived on sardines, freshwater fish, beans, coffee and ice tea and never had a weight problem, always underweight but all muscle because I did hard physical labor most of my life. Poor person and could not afford snacks, carbs and sweets. I'm 69 now and since I've retired my weight and cholesterol has been rising because I just sit here and watch your videos. Lol! Also because all my snacks are within arms distance of my computer. Prosperity is killing me. Jesus fed fish to the multitudes. That's good enough proof for me.
Sardines not in a can Dude: I was given canned Sardines forty years ago by a wife of a good friend when I suddenty turned up at his home to celebrate his family arrival from Communist VN. I enjoyed as his wife had no time to cook proper meal for me; I ate the canned Sardine and white rice then after a few hours I felt that I would collapse as there were nil any Energy left in me as my Digestive system had to digest junkie stuff, chemicals , Mercury and the cans coating of the sardines... Suddenly I was so weak and had to leave early. Lesson learnt: Eat Sardine freshly caught , not from a can with its cans coating and other preservative stuff etc... BJ
@@Longtack55 Sardines in cans are lethal: you lose your libido, erection, and floating not knowing what to do next...,? KETO diets has killed the Author/Inventor ATKIN huhuhh viz heart attack BJ
@@chavale2thank you for sharing your comment Chevelle. Seems you're basing your views on a single one-time experience from 40 years ago, I hope you'll consider Dr Boz' advice, she doesn't make any money from selling canned sardines.
@@Longtack55 oils (not proper processed oil mate as they use high heated oil for commercial reasons; colors; metal residues in the process of canned sardines...) . In a nutshell Canned foods are poisonous and drain your energy making you lose your erection huhuhhh..LIFE IS NOT WORTH LIVING WITHOUT ERECTION agreed Dude BJ
I just finished a 3 day sardine fast, ate nothing but 3 cans in the morning, and 3 cans in the afternoon. My weight went from 228 to 223. Thank you Dr.Boz!
I have been on keto for 55 days. I finished my 90 hour sardine fast yesterday. By chance i gave a blood sample just 10 minutes before the last can. and saw the result. My fasting insulin was around 14 before and now is 4.3, also fasting glucose from 95 to 73, triglycerides from 160 to 124, hdl from 39 to 42. HA1C from 5.6 to 4.8. Keto is going super. But also my total cholesterol and ldl is like a rocket. 311 and 244 respectively. Dr. Boz thank u for touching my life. Greetings from Turkey.
Congratulations, Hakan, for being successful with your diet plans .Yes, Keto works, but if you are a fatty liver, even gallstones suffering, then that would not be good for you!I Why did you do Sardines diet? What's wrong with Turkish Kebabs 😂😂😂 GREETINGS from Great Britain 🇬🇧
@Hakan Benli Grass fed? They say here (UK) Wales-Scottish-New Zealand Sheep are the best, most healthy all of them are grass fed. Also, according to national statistics they say there are more sheep in Wales then human..so we call them here for a joke Sheepshaggers 🙄 Also if you mind me asking you..May I ask you that please how old are you? You don't need to tell me your exact birth year.just roughly please. Thanks
I went to Europe with my back pack full of sardine cans and did eat only that and water for 15 days, and saved lots of $$$ in foods. That happened before Annette.
@@bebeyuku377 I love sardines from the Mediterranean, they don't glow in the dark like the ones caught around the waters off Fukushima. But seriously, Mediterranean sardines do taste heaps better than those caught and packed in Asia.
I'm on my last day of 1 week my sardine fast. I only ate 2 cans the first day feeling really hungry but after that just 1 can a day feeling fine along with drinkingmy electrolytes. I've lost 9 1/2 lbs so far! I feel great! Thank you Dr. Boz!
I read ”How to Sardine. Fast” and felt like I missed out on a life long secret everybody in the health circle knew about. Having said that, I now really want to Sardine immidiately 😂
Haha, it's never too late to join the sardine party! Enjoy discovering the benefits and flavors of incorporating sardines into your diet. Happy sardining! 😄🐟
I just found out about the sardine fast yesterday. On my way home from work I stopped and picked up everything I needed and did a trial run. Holy cow, I can't believe this is actually the first time I ate sardines and liked it.
I'm 76 year old man in Canada and have always eaten sardines regularly. Literally never get sick. And a couple of interesting unknown facts re sardines. The German army relied heavily on sardines ... called sprats in Europe... as a staple of their rations because of the high food value in a small easy to transport package/tin. And currently consumers may have noticed that sardines have not had the dramatic food price increase of other foods in the last year or so. That is because the large ocean fish... that lived on sardines... have been heavily overfished, especially by China, with the result sardine stocks have never been higher, hence the lower prices. So not only good for you but cheap.
That's fascinating! It's amazing how regularly consuming sardines has contributed to your overall health and well-being. The historical use of sardines as a staple in the German army's rations due to their high nutritional value is impressive. Additionally, the current availability and affordability of sardines due to the overfishing of larger ocean fish, which preyed on sardines, is an interesting insight. Sardines truly offer both health benefits and cost-effectiveness. Thanks for sharing this valuable information!
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I just started the Sardine Fast today, I drained the oil (couldn't find them in water) then heated them up with butter. They tasted much better! I'm documenting my Carnivore journey on my TH-cam channel, trying to lose 100 pounds, I'm 15 pounds down now! Can't wait to see the results from the Sardine Fast!
Im jumping on that too 👍
If they're an olive oil, assuming it's good olive oil would not be beneficial?
@@davidverlaney7764 I just don't like the taste or consistency, that's why I used butter
Did the sardine fast and the results were great. Lost 7lbs.. I lost over 45lbs in 5 months. Went from 245lbs to 198lbs. Goal weight of 180. Ill be there soon. Thanks Dr
5 months though? Thats kind of not good for 5 months of continuous work
@@jonc2914 actually, that's about perfect for weight loss. 45/5=9 lbs per month or about 2.25 lbs per week. You really don't want to lose any faster than that.
@@RayfordHumphrey and why is that? Your just talking out your ass
You ate only sardines for 5 months?
@@jonc2914slow and easy is the healthy way.
Since I’m prepping for a huge economic collapse, I already have a shelf full of sardines in olive oil. I may give this a go.
But you will be happy, we promise...♥
How did it go
I actually have been sitting here thinking the same thing. Dr Berry says you can live on only sardines 😮
Yep I just did it this week and really had nice results. 1-I’m calm 2- less inflammation 3- 2 comfortable bowel movements. 3 never was hungry or feeling stuffy. ps. Bile is a project I always work on and I’m going to eat sardines at least a few days a month. At 76 I love getting better.
That's amazing! It's great to hear about your positive results from incorporating sardines into your diet. Keep up the healthy habits and continue prioritizing your well-being. Age is just a number, and it's never too late to focus on improving your health!
When sardines are the only thing on the menu, you start to realize how hungry you really aren't 😂 You've inspired me to make it past 48 sardine only hours Dr Boz, just 24 hours & 1 more can to go!❤
I grew up in the 60's when junk food was just becoming popular. My family raised our own animals for meat and always had a garden. We NEVER had sweets unless it was a birthday or Christmas celebration. Didn't have a cola until I was a teen. Needless to say my Mom and step dad raised a house full of healthy active children with excellent teeth. My Mom went through a round of depression and bought a huge box of sweetened cereal to make breakfast easier for her.. I will never forget my dad's reaction. He threw the box away and said, "You're going to give these kids diabetes and rotten teeth!" He stepped his game up and made sure we had plenty of quick and easy snacks and meals, all fresh from the garden and cases of sardines. I used to think my brothers and I were deprived and treated wrong for not being allowed to eat sugar and processed foods. Now I'm convinced I had the absolute best parents ever! I'm about to do the 72 hr sardine challenge in honor of my dad.
Your father was very smart. Throwing out that sugar bomb, which is all it was, probably saved your mother from worse depression. My own mother went through a short bout of depression back in the late 1960s and her doctor told her to eat more fish and vegetables---we had our own small garden, and she loved veggies---and that really did help her a lot. She never experienced depression again right to the day of her death 17 years ago.
Your dad was a wise man ahead of his time. God bless him.
Wow. Your parents were amazing. I are SAD shit and had to spend the first decade of my adult live solving all the health problems that came from it.
No sweets or junk food in our house. I did the same with my daughter. She has perfect teeth with no cavities She's very healthy and accomplished. It's been the same way for my ancestors and my grandchildren 💕🎄
How did the 72 hour fast go? Was it worth it? I've been stuck on a plateau for months now so I am thinking of trying this.
Sounds fantastic. I was strict keto for a year in 2017. Lost 60 pounds that way. Nowadays I'm on two meals a day and regularly eat a can of sardines as a supplement. Marvelous food.
Congratulations on your success!
I have always loved sardines and usually have 3 cans in the pantry.
Did my first 3 day sardine challenge and LOVED it! I feel amazing, no burping up fishy taste (my biggest fear!) and NOT hungry and NO cravings. I mixed 2 cans sardines w 1 can of anchovies; holy hell, my new fav meal❤️❤️🔥😎. Gonna eat them everyday til I can’t anymore.
That's wonderful to hear! Your experience with the 3-day sardine challenge sounds fantastic. It's great that you enjoyed the meal and didn't experience any unpleasant aftertaste. Keep enjoying your newfound favorite meal and savor the benefits!
That's quite the oxymoron..."holy hell."
@@CovenantAgentLazarus 😂😂😂
Are you a fish lover though? Also, were they smoked? Did they have skin?
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Just finished my 72-hr sardine fast and ketones hit 2.1, which is the highest I’ve ever had! Glucose was 66. Can’t wait to see the numbers tomorrow morning. Thanks Dr. Boz!
Can I ask the brand of sardines you like best?
Awesome information, finally it’s great to see a medical professional who understands metabolic syndrome and how to fix it
Thank you
You can buy bags of dried anchovies (just tiny fish like sardines used to make fish soup stock) in Asian stores. Add a little melted coconut oil, mix to coat, and bake until they turn a little brown. Sprinkle with salt. This is a great crunchy snack.
I'm on day 2. Someone just gave me a little of their homemade kimchi and I put just about a tablespoon on my sardines. Loved it! Someone warned me it can cause a histamine problem for some people.
brisling sardines are the smallest and the yummiest. King Oscar are pricier than others but they actually taste good. Look for two layers .That tells you how small they are.
I ❤ sardines! I also do keto-- my brother is a healrh freak and loves sardines as well! I need to kickstart back into keto after a bad nonth of being lazy plus, i work nights--so...im looking forward to kickstarting keto with sardines. Thanks for a great video!!!
I loved this! I had been doing regular fasting but I liked this eating protein. And, I liked eating the protein since I don’t want to lose muscle mass.
Just did our 1st Sardine fast. 4 1/2 days. Days 2 & 3 had identical blood glucose of 74 and Keytones 2.9! Bless you Dr Boz! It was easy. Just follow Dr Boz’s instructions.
Every now and then, I love a good binge on sardines for a couple of days; now I know why! Thanks doc!!
Definietly trying this with home cooked sardines. ( steamed / cooked with pepper, lime juice, herbs)
Thank you so much. For the Sardines fast. 👍
I did 1 day of Sardines and didn’t feel well all day and did not sleep at all that night. I’m glad it’s working for some people. Back to eating meat! 🎉
They make me sick too. So does mct oil and stuff like that. Think it just means Our livers and gut are still quite weak and your right..just keeping eating meat if it works for you for now. then try again in a few months.
I don't have a gall bladder and fish oils make me really queasy with diarrhea. I have got enzyme tablets that help and will definitely take those at the start of the sardine challenge. Hopefully by the end my body will have accustomed itself to the omega 3. I do OK with all other fatty food, it's just fish oil that's my problem.
Maybe you still aren’t fat adapted. I am Doing Keto and I have conditioned my body to tolerate more (healthy) fat. The beginning was horrible but I pushed through and I feel much healthier. I haven’t done the challenge yet but I am planning on doing it soon
They make me a bit nauseous.
@@FleurLune I’m fat adapted now after 63 days Carnivore I just gag with Sardines. 😂 It’s probably just me, but I don’t want to spend my life forcing myself to eat Sardines and burping up fish all day. So gross!
I LOVE fish but was always afraid of sardines because they still have the bones. I decided to at least give them a try and I'm so glad I did! They're delicious!!
I'm not even going to lie, I've had some recently and it makes me feel incredible immediately.
If you stay away from lying, you'll feel better too.
@@Billfish57 I didn't lie though, I do feel incredible after I eat sardines. Just because you think their disgusting, doesn't mean they're not good for you.
"Stinking nutritious little fish is putting it mildly. However,, I'm very inspired to try these little fish because they're truly little stinkers. I think I can learn to like and enjoying them.👍😁👍keep up the good work in all you bring to the table.!! We really need persons like you in our corner in todays world. You are truly beautiful!!
amazon has small smoked sardines in a glass jar in olive oil...addicting! 6 jars...$30...each jar is equivalent to appx. 3 tins of sardines i think
Dear Dr Boz. I am Egyptian and I was born in Alexanda. I grow up on eating Sardines in my family. I am Sardine lover. I can eat Sardine every day. I am not kidding. I like these tiny fish very much. In the season where is no fresh Sardine in the market, I usually use Sardine canes instead. Thank you for your programme. Pls. let me know about egg fasting, since i like eggs also. Thank you again waiting for your response. God bless you.
Thank you, Shaaban! It's great to hear about your love for sardines. As for egg fasting, it involves consuming primarily eggs for a specific period. Consult Dr. Boz or a qualified health professional for guidance and information on how to safely incorporate egg fasting into your routine. Blessings to you too!
I Fast but tried these or rather am trying this. I am not hungry waiting to get hungry so I can have a early in the day meal. Yes you just said it satiety. I am he bottom of insurance charts 5’7” 122 lbs 80 yrs and want to keep muscle density and strength up. Well want to bounce if I fall.
Are your sardines in water or olive oil?
Hello, Sweet Dr Boz.....I have two hours to go on my 72 hr sardine fast. Since I'm 73 yr and never had a sardine in my mouth, it was quite an experience. I learned that the tiny little "Polar" brand were (IMO) the best. The worst were the "Wild Caught"
as they were large, only three in the can and quite a challenge to choke down. The King Oscar was basically an in between those two brands. Yesterday morning my glucose was 70 and ketones high. Today my glucose was 81 and not quite as
high ketones. Don't know why as I've only had one can of sardines per day. I do definately recommend your tip of not looking at the little critters. I dressed them with hot sauce and mustard and plan on incorporating a can of the "Polar" brand
into my diet (prob not very often :) but with keto crackers I think they will be quite tolerable. Also I've lost 5 pounds (started at 131) but
have out of town company that want to go to a beloved Chinese restaurant tomorrow so I must be very selective in my
choices. None of the noodles, rice, etc but even the meat/veg dishes are loaded with sugary sauce. Guess it will be a
good test to see how quickly I can return to good levels and then a few more days of sardines. Seems like there is always
some "eating" festivities to participate in.
ALSO could you be more specific in explanation as to how the sardine doesn't have to be sent through the lymph system
but goes directly to liver via portal vein. (At least I think that's what you said). I have several friends that would benefit greatly from the fast but I've got to explain in a bit of detail for them to buy in. I've listened to you talk about this fast for
2 years before I could work up the nerve for it. I grew up in Tampa and was so tickled to see you relocate there, wish I could
but living in the Ozarks is a blessing too. I was so impressed with your love and concern for your mother in "Anyway You Can", how you closed practice to study the new info on the Keto Diet. Sure pray the Lord will send us more doctors like you
as it seems that most have decided to do as little as possible in our current Brave New World. Thank you so much for your
encouragement and light. Blessings, p
Boring
@@mikewinston8709 Thanks! :^D
After I was diagnosed with T1d I switched to carnivore and after that I only eat fresh sardines around 2kg per day and my blood sugar is normal and why I did that . simply fresh sardines are very tasty and they don't have fishy smell at all . I feel my over all health is much better
Wow, I bought 2 cans the other day and have been procrastinating about eating them. I bit the bullet and ate one can and they're not that bad. I didnt even need to put lemon, onions or hot sauce on them. Im confident I can do the 3 day fast now.
I trust your your videos, knowledge and recommendations. I happed to see one of your videos years ago then bought "Any Way You Cal" and it inspired me to be one of your greatest patrons, BUT !, The sardine challenge has me backed up against a wall of though, though, I'm going to tackle it with all my effort. This will be one of the greatest challenges I will tackle.
I absolutely love sardines! The Pampas brand is the best I’ve ever eaten and I buy them at Dollar Tree for only $1.25 a can. Yummy!! They are packed in brine only. No oils! I gotta make a Dollar Tree run asap!!
0:53 Just don't get the Sardines in SEED Oils♥
Olive oil is also often mixed with seed oils.
I love sardines almost in every way but I know few people who also do. The fryer advice is 100 accurate. But I wonder if the same applies for tuna or no.
Lady... you are a Boss.
Long live Sardinia
I never tried sardines before I saw one of your videos. I mixed them up with anchovies. I still tried and liked them! I was surprised! Thank you🎉
I’ll pass on this one but more power to ya! ❤
I tried this fast. I could only stomach 3 cans the 1st day, 2 cans the 2nd day, & after that, I felt like throwing up when I thought about or even smelled sardines. The last day I ate some macadamia and pine nuts. it's all I could handle. I went from about 123 lbs down to 118, but then gained back a few in the subsequent days.
I have to admit, I struggle greatly with sardines. If I add some pepper and some sauerkraut for disguise I can just about tolerate them. I prefer mackerel. I shall just have to wait and see if I get good results.
I've been eating Oatmeal every morning for about a year, and 3 to 4 Cans of Sardines a Week for about 7 years.
I do it with Mackerel. Better taste and texture. More expensive, but still.
I eat two or three cans a meal, mixing one flavoured tomato can with the other two olive-oil cans. Tasty and reduces the boredom … but with about 7g carbs
There are shops in Portugal which sell only 100s of brands of tinned sardines. Some are very expensive, gourmet foods.
I eat 1 can of wild caught sardines and 1 can of wild caught herring 3 times a week. The herring is water packed so i pour a tablespoon of EVOO on them. Fortunately, my dad turned me onto these when I was 7 years old.
February 6th 2024
First day of my challenge.
Had three cans today. Two more days to go. ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Going to try this 3 days before my 48 hr water fast
I can only only stand to eat the skinless, boneless, headless sardines in olive oil by Crown Prince that I buy at Trader Joe's. But I have to say that they are really delicious, especially with mustard.
I particularly
like sardines in cans as the added arsenic gives it that special flavor....
I was raised on sardines so I love them. Thank goodness
just finished the sardine fast, luckily I like sardines but I must say I'm not feeling great at the moment although I have lost 8lbs in weight.
They may be low in mercury but they swim close to the shore so they could be high in pcb's and dioxins and other industrial pollutants and also high in purines so don't have too much.
If in spring water what do u add to get them down? Melted butter? Only ones sold are in sunflower or soyoil.
hello Dr. Boz.. I'm from Indonesia. I've been living the keto lifestyle for 8 months and I've been experiencing keto rash for that long. I felt excited after watching your video about sardine fasting and today I started sardine fasting. I have something to ask, can I add bone broth during this fast? because I saw in another video that broth can cure the inflammation I'm experiencing now... thank you for your answer
I would have no problem eating sardines. Could even do a week. I love them.
Sardines in water, Apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and garlic.
I really found my skin glows and very hydrated
When you are truly hungry, you will eat anything.
While doing alternate day fasting do you suggest to combine sardine fast on eat days?
Just add 2 tbsps of ACV to sardines and you wint burp them or cook them with onions
Are you supposed to ingest all of the oil too or just the sardines?
Not sure if it’s an important ingredient or not.
I’ve always only purchased sardines in water before.
Gonna try this starting tomorrow 😬 but imma have a can today just to acquaint myself with these little fishes again.
Also just subscribed! 🎉
Thank you Doctor, you have helped me with the information ❤❤😊
I'm starting the sardine fast today, anyone else doing it at the mo? I will report back as I go. My Intention for doing the sardine fast is to reset my satiety signals
🤔. I might have to give this a try. But to be honest I like sardines best when they're sitting on the shelf at the store. No pepper needed!
What can we do to get over histamine intolerance? Please help.
That is the biggest hurdle for those trying to do these low carb diets. Sardines, beef, fish, all high in histamine along with some veggies!
@@joen.8364 I do fine with beef. I am sick for three days if I eat canned fish, because of how high in histamine it is.
Also high in saturated fats.
Is there any reason that sardines would be better than mackerel?
Those Sardines will dance on your grave Zobbo 😂😂
I always eat bacon along with sardines! 😂
I cannot tell if this would be harder than a three day fast.
You said to drink the oil, but what about companies lying about the source of the oil? Seems like "olive oil" is usually canola/soy/etc...
Wild caught salmon capsules.
Mercury. What about arsenic lead and cadmium?
Can you do the keto lifestyle with no gallbladder. Also I love your channel and I just found you. :) Thank you for everything you do.
This is a REALLY good question. I hope we get an answer.
Do you stay in autophagy when doing a sardine fast? Sorry if you have already answered this.
What about chipotle mayo? It makes them more palatable and not same same same
I’m so glad I seen this video, I love sardines.
I’m halfway through. I’m surprised I’m not really hungry. But am waiting for the end to binge on some Tacos 🌮 😂
tell us about the arsenic in sardines
So, would it be okay to use these as a main source of protein every day but with like salads or incorporated into other meals with veggies? I ask because i usually stick to the same foods, I tend to go for salty and fatty and i love sardines. If its safe i could do this every day probably.
I can't see a reason why you couldn't do it everyday!
What alternatives can you suggest for people with fish allergies?
I saw Mackerel in a can as well. Is Mackerel as healthy as Sardines?
I appreciate you and your videos. My curiosity/concern is the reports I've heard of people getting metal toxicity from large amounts of fish including sardines and salmon from sushi. Are those reports erroneous?? Thx
Best news ever, I love sardines!
Does it matter if they are packed in sunflower oil?
What would you recommend for those of us that are allergic to sardines?
The funny thing is people eat sardines in sunflower oil which is high inflametions factor
I try to eat them 3 to 4 times a week
I like can sardines, but I wondered when they process the can, are those good stuffs got ruin? I like the can with skin and bone in it. thanks Dr. Boz
I had a doctor a long time ago who said i had high blood pressure. I was already on a pill for it, rather than up my dosage, he asked me what I ate at work, I was working for state parks at the time and was very active. I told him generally what I ate, which included canned tuna some times. After hearing that he told me to try sardines, at least once a day.
One month later he had me off my bp meds, and I even felt better in general. I try to eat at least 5 cans a week. I wish more people gave this a chance.
I'm glad to know your Dr. took you off your bp meds....as I know so many meds have side effects. Maybe sardines will calm down my nervous system a little as I have epilepsy - tho now I have a VNS implant.
Haha riiiiiight this isn't how an antihypertensive prescription works at all ...
My cat ate almost only sardines in tomato sauce she became 24 years old. She "hunted" well into her 20s. Just the last weeks she rapidly descended into "old age" and went to cat heaven.
Sorry for your loss!
I know you miss your cat but it sounds like you gave her a good life. So sorry.
The tomatoes didn't upset her?! Didn't know they were ok for cats. R.I.P. to your cat.
RIP to your baby 😢
Holy Smoke! I thought 'Kitka' was old at 17yo. She never got fat..
I completed the sardine challenge!! I did it!! 5 lbs down!
Awesome! How many cans a day did you eat?
I'm going to do this, bought 12 cans from Costco, Question: can I still have my bedtime Zero Sugar Root beer 🤔
I'm going to be doing this, bought 12 cans from Costco. Question, can I still have my Sugar Free Root beer at bedtime 🤔
@@Mike-bx4ww Be careful with artificial sweeteners. They are technically zero carb, but they can wreak havoc on the micro-gut biom.
- Artificial sweetener should be viewed as "an indulgence" , not the norm.
@@DaBurghSteelers You're AbsoFuckingLutely correct about the A.S.s and when I do this I won't be doing my Sugar Free Jello or Root beer. These are the only sweets I indulge in But again You are correct 💯 😊
I live in Mediterranean and we can cook fresh sardines. All my ancestors lived past 100. My grandmother used to work until she was 98. They ate mainly fish (usually sardines) and a little of EVERYTHING else. A little meat, eggs, cheese, bread, olive oil. And they had good relationship with their community.
How fabulous!
@@TisDana In Amorgos island, Greece. And almost in all the other islands here the situation WAS the same. But now we have supermarkets. Some of us (including me) try to follow our traditions and the results are outstanding
Thank you for sharing this. 🙏
Maybe she sold her soul? Jk
@@Bvsterrrrrrrrr HAHAHA!!! No, the majority of the people used to work in the fields until their 90s. Whithout the help of medicines. Just real food and good relationships. Their descendants today are full of anxiety, preservatives, and heart attacks.
This may be the most important video health conscious people can watch. I've been eating sardines since 1962 but not for health reasons. My dad and I would carry them on fishing trips because there was no preparation involved and too much time and trouble to go back to shore and eat. I love em. Got a pantry full of them as I write this. I like all flavors too. Sardines and Herring. I lived on sardines, freshwater fish, beans, coffee and ice tea and never had a weight problem, always underweight but all muscle because I did hard physical labor most of my life. Poor person and could not afford snacks, carbs and sweets. I'm 69 now and since I've retired my weight and cholesterol has been rising because I just sit here and watch your videos. Lol! Also because all my snacks are within arms distance of my computer. Prosperity is killing me. Jesus fed fish to the multitudes. That's good enough proof for me.
Sardines not in a can Dude: I was given canned Sardines forty years ago by a wife of a good friend when I suddenty turned up at his home to celebrate his family arrival from Communist VN. I enjoyed as his wife had no time to cook proper meal for me; I ate the canned Sardine and white rice then after a few hours I felt that I would collapse as there were nil any Energy left in me as my Digestive system had to digest junkie stuff, chemicals , Mercury and the cans coating of the sardines... Suddenly I was so weak and had to leave early. Lesson learnt: Eat Sardine freshly caught , not from a can with its cans coating and other preservative stuff etc... BJ
@@chavale2What "other preservative" is in canned sardines? The smaller the fish, the less mercury (as she said.)
@@Longtack55 Sardines in cans are lethal: you lose your libido, erection, and floating not knowing what to do next...,? KETO diets has killed the Author/Inventor ATKIN huhuhh viz heart attack BJ
@@chavale2thank you for sharing your comment Chevelle. Seems you're basing your views on a single one-time experience from 40 years ago, I hope you'll consider Dr Boz' advice, she doesn't make any money from selling canned sardines.
@@Longtack55 oils (not proper processed oil mate as they use high heated oil for commercial reasons; colors; metal residues in the process of canned sardines...) . In a nutshell Canned foods are poisonous and drain your energy making you lose your erection huhuhhh..LIFE IS NOT WORTH LIVING WITHOUT ERECTION agreed Dude BJ
😂 my cat 🐈 likes me now haha! 😸✌️
I just finished a 3 day sardine fast, ate nothing but 3 cans in the morning, and 3 cans in the afternoon. My weight went from 228 to 223. Thank you Dr.Boz!
Did you do any kind of exercise? Like walking? Or did you feel low on energy?
Only 5 lbs?
so 18 cans in total?
@@jackiestephens7289in only 3 days
@@jackiestephens7289 That's a lot in three days and seems to be at a healthy level!!
I have been on keto for 55 days. I finished my 90 hour sardine fast yesterday. By chance i gave a blood sample just 10 minutes before the last can. and saw the result. My fasting insulin was around 14 before and now is 4.3, also fasting glucose from 95 to 73, triglycerides from 160 to 124, hdl from 39 to 42. HA1C from 5.6 to 4.8. Keto is going super. But also my total cholesterol and ldl is like a rocket. 311 and 244 respectively. Dr. Boz thank u for touching my life. Greetings from Turkey.
Congratulations! Did your HA1C change from 5.6 to 4.8 in 90 hours? or in the 55 days? Greetings from Alaska
@@triciaobrien8220 55 days :)
Congratulations, Hakan, for being successful with your diet plans .Yes, Keto works, but if you are a fatty liver, even gallstones suffering, then that would not be good for you!I Why did you do Sardines diet? What's wrong with Turkish Kebabs 😂😂😂
GREETINGS from Great Britain 🇬🇧
@@Rikki-lh2mw actually finding quality grass fed meat is really hard :) but sardine is still non-farm and wild caught... izmir ❤❤
@Hakan Benli Grass fed?
They say here (UK) Wales-Scottish-New Zealand Sheep are the best, most healthy all of them are grass fed.
Also, according to national statistics they say there are more sheep in Wales then human..so we call them here for a joke Sheepshaggers 🙄
Also if you mind me asking you..May I ask you that please how old are you? You don't need to tell me your exact birth year.just roughly please. Thanks
I went to Europe with my back pack full of sardine cans and did eat only that and water for 15 days, and saved lots of $$$ in foods. That happened before Annette.
surprise surprise - here in European waters there are also sardines
@@spxram4793
They are better and healthier. Trust me.
@@bebeyuku377 I love sardines from the Mediterranean, they don't glow in the dark like the ones caught around the waters off Fukushima. But seriously, Mediterranean sardines do taste heaps better than those caught and packed in Asia.
They have on a bottle, much healthier options. But some goes to 5.99euro a bit $$$
That's resourceful and budget-friendly! Sardines can be a convenient and nutritious option while traveling.
I'm on my last day of 1 week my sardine fast. I only ate 2 cans the first day feeling really hungry but after that just 1 can a day feeling fine along with drinkingmy electrolytes. I've lost 9 1/2 lbs so far! I feel great! Thank you Dr. Boz!
I choked down one can of sardines loaded with mustard. It was the only way I could do it. I wish I could like them.
put lemon on them, it takes the edge off
I hear ya! Just can’t stand them. Dip them in dark chocolate?
Sauteed in butter!
I think I'm going to have to do that too. I can eat clams, oysters and shrimp raw but I have never been a sushi fan.
What’s wrong with ppl it’s fishhhhh you don’t have chock on it , do u eat potato chips or did you drink used to drink wine so that’s poison
I read ”How to Sardine. Fast” and felt like I missed out on a life long secret everybody in the health circle knew about. Having said that, I now really want to Sardine immidiately 😂
Haha, it's never too late to join the sardine party! Enjoy discovering the benefits and flavors of incorporating sardines into your diet. Happy sardining! 😄🐟
😂
Right OmG give me sardines now please there also very yummy
I just found out about the sardine fast yesterday. On my way home from work I stopped and picked up everything I needed and did a trial run. Holy cow, I can't believe this is actually the first time I ate sardines and liked it.
@@htownandi6263What did you add to them?😊
I'm 76 year old man in Canada and have always eaten sardines regularly. Literally never get sick. And a couple of interesting unknown facts re sardines. The German army relied heavily on sardines ... called sprats in Europe... as a staple of their rations because of the high food value in a small easy to transport package/tin. And currently consumers may have noticed that sardines have not had the dramatic food price increase of other foods in the last year or so. That is because the large ocean fish... that lived on sardines... have been heavily overfished, especially by China, with the result sardine stocks have never been higher, hence the lower prices. So not only good for you but cheap.
That's fascinating! It's amazing how regularly consuming sardines has contributed to your overall health and well-being. The historical use of sardines as a staple in the German army's rations due to their high nutritional value is impressive. Additionally, the current availability and affordability of sardines due to the overfishing of larger ocean fish, which preyed on sardines, is an interesting insight. Sardines truly offer both health benefits and cost-effectiveness. Thanks for sharing this valuable information!
Good information. I like the term "sprats" and that's what I am going to call them from now on. 😉
This is false, sprats are sprats (sprattus) and sardines are called Sardinen in german (Sardina pilchardus).
What just came to my mind- Germans also call sprats "Sardelle". So you probably mistaking Sardelle for Sardines (=
General Irwin Rommel thrived on sardines during WW2