I remember as a child eating fruit in season. Watermelon, plums, and picking wild raspberries. My dad would splurge once a year on a pineapple. Of course, apples, oranges, and bananas were cheaply, mass marketed, so we got plenty of those. But we really looked forward to the seasonal fruits.
I think the oranges grown today in the USA taste way sweeter today than they did 40 years ago. I won't buy them anymore. Ones from South Africa taste more natural.
A human being fills no worse vessel than his stomach. It is sufficient for a human being to eat a few mouthfuls to keep his spine straight. But if he must (fill it), then one third of food, one third for drink and one third for air Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم
All the vitamins and mineral which are in fruit are also in vegetables. Fruit is no better than vegetables, the only difference is that fruit has loads of sugar.
Not necessarily as per this video. If you are diabetic fruit is not so good for you. The same is true if you have been struggling with Insulin Resistance. And most of us who are following Dr Berg are dealing with IR. We were lied to FOR DECADES by government, by the heath care industry, our doctors, by mainstream media. They said...breakfast most important meal of the day...baloney. Eat lots of small meals with snacks between...baloney. Eat a low fat diet to lose weight...baloney. Fruits are good for you and you need a certain amount daily...not necessarily.
Changed my life, and my husband's. We discoveted IF and keto through Dr Berg over a year ago and have not looked back. We have both had significant improvement in health. Needless to say he lost more weight than me!
If only more people actually took an interest in content like this! Just came back from a visit to my dad's house and was contantly teased about my decision not to eat fruit...
it's important to remember that importing food is one reason why we have fruits year-round but also that the big supplier of it, Mexico, doesn't have great health standards so it isn't as clean and has more chemicals added to it for preservation during shipment
@@heatherb912 We should NEVER complicate things, no matter what. We work to be what? What we are searching for? To have what? Now look, we have everything we need right here, on trees, earth, rivers, etc..
@@heatherb912 what was so complicated about this video? Look, there is SUGAR in fruits. But it isn't noticeable because all of it goes to the liver. However, excess of this fruit sugar aka, Fructose, can cause insulin resistance, increase in cholesterol and formation of triglyceride , all which promote diabetes and obesity and many other sugar, heart and liver problems
Alot of fruits are low glycemic loads. Like strawberries or even oranges. I avoided eating them for years because I equated fruits with sugar, and I think it was a mistake. Fruits are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and flavanoids, and they are mostly water, not sugar.
Berries are different from regular fruits in several ways. They contain a lot less sugar and a lot more flavanoids. This is why he ended the video by advising us to stick with berries.
Thank you. Fruits have always been a puzzle to me. So many years hearing that they are good and healthy. Such a revolution in my world being from Brazil that fruits are everything. But indeed things are different. My dad used to throw the seeds of the fruits he had in the garden and they used to grow. Nowadays he throws and nothing grows anymore. Everything is dead already when we buy. Only the nusty sugar never dies. Lol
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THIS IS ALSO TRUE ABOUT MEAT. HORMONES AND ANTIBIOTICS ARE GIVEN TO ANIMALS, SO THEY PRODUCE MORE MILK, EGGS AND MEAT.
Paul L At least they’re natural hormones that are easily metabolized by the body, and not hormones derived from toxins like soy and antibiotics. The difference between industry grad and pastured animal foods is stark.
Thank you Dr. Berg for the helpful information. I quit veganism and I’m learning so much from your channel. Also, you reflect good health, other (plant based) doctors don’t look the part.
Fruits in Jamaica are seasonal, so when the season is over we see them no more until the next year. I plant my own fruit trees so that I don't buy puss in bags.
I also know that some people are 'allergic' to fructose - or malabsorbant (hope that's the right word in English, I'm Swedish and in Swedish it's spelled that way). The symptoms are about the same as for lactos intolerance. Maybe you could do a video about that, Dr Berg?
Thomas DeLauer recently did a video where he cited relatively recent research on how fructose is metabolized. Apparently it's quite tough on the liver if consumed in excess.
Thank you so much for this. A so called nutritionist I know told groups of us that fruit is great! Eat as much as you want. When I told her I didn’t like how fruit made me feel she said it was in my head🙄 I never followed her advice and I’m much better for it
@Buddy Lembeck every fruit has a different glycemic index. Overripe bananas with brown spots are higher in sugar than yellow. Sugar is sugar. The average person has to watch the sugar content in fruit. If your a triathlete have as much fruit as you want
100% of fructose does not go to the liver. It is circulated and absorbed by almost every cell without insulin. It's actually better than glucose or maltose which is why fruit is better than grains. And all those cells have the Ability to turn fructose into glucose easily. Berg should do more research on this
@@simplesimon1436 I agree. God created fruits for a reason. It is the most nutrient dense foods to consume. I drink a smoothie with different fruits ever day and an the healthiest I’ve ever been 😊
Fructose is protective if egg and or liver are included in the diet as they contain adequate choline which actually helps transport the fat from the liver.
A huge Thank You Dr. Berg for explaining this out. I was a vegetarian for practically all my life. I thought i was missing out not eating the fruits anymore. This video has cleared up some questions. ♥️
Many years ago, I was re-taught something about fruit from someone who went to "the islands" for ozone diabetes care. They told her to think differently and to consider mature plant seed pods with the seeds on the inside to be fruits.. it opens up a world of allowed fruits - like avocados, cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini etc Berries would be a different classification.. seeds on the outside (blueberries are weird here)
Exactly! I refuse to eat non seasonal foods, as that is not the way God intended it, a good example is Avocados which is spring fruits best between March and June, if it comes early as some trees are early yielders will be early Feb, so why eat avocado in November, my for Father's never ate like that, they eat what nature provided them seasonally and in varieties, no modification or doctoring. There are too many varieties for us to survive on. In moderation
100% of fructose does not go to the liver. It is circulated and absorbed by almost every cell without insulin. It's actually better than glucose or maltose which is why fruit is better than grains. And all those cells have the Ability to turn fructose into glucose easily. Berg should do more research on this
I heard kale is a very high phyto toxin which is bad. But then again all veggies have some degree of toxins. And that milk eliminates phyto toxins. So is something is bad then its good? So then fruits is good again. LOL Somethings do not make sense which means more reserch.
good points, but when you say eatting to much fruit is not "natural" in accordance with seasons - thats not true for much of the human population who live in the tropics. I think it would make more sense to just say its unhealthy rather than unnatural
I just eat what I want in moderation, I've grown used to it so I just feel satiated quickly and don't want it as much as I did and don't binge on everything. Also I don't feel deprived of food anymore. This does suit my body
Thank you Dr.Berg. I feel you are so on it! I ate watermelons and nectarines thinking it wouldn't hurt me eating a little bit of fruit. Well....I ate a lot of watermelon and afterwards, I felt so lethargic and emotionally sad. The same feeling I got with the nectarines also. I knew they were high in carbs, but hey! it's fruit! My body immediately reacted to this ingestion. I feel literally depressed and tired. I hadn't felt any of this when I eat cherries or strawberries. My whole system feels strong and normal. I can get through the day happily. It does matter how and what you put in your body. Since being on Keto, I see and feel the difference. I'm happy, I immensely enjoy my food, I can exercise, I'm more mobile and I don't feel ravenous. I'm really satiated. Your intelligence and knowledge resonates with me. You not only talk the talk, but you walk the walk too. You are giving an incredible gift of everlasting health to those who will listen and take part. I will meet you one day. I plan to come to a Keto convention that you are at so I can Thank you in person for helping me to save my health, and literally, my life. I truly, truly Thank you.
Dr. Berg I wished you were my biology teacher during school. In fact, I wish all biological or biomedical science professors teach like you do. You make understanding our complicated body easy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
You provide an excellent and balanced analysis of a broad spectrum of health related issues that many people encounter including myself.You possess the incredible ability to simplify complex medical and scientific issues that the average person can understand and apply to their personal circumstances.It is a pleasure listening to your comments and hope you continue this community service.
100% of fructose does not go to the liver. It is circulated and absorbed by almost every cell without insulin. It's actually better than glucose or maltose which is why fruit is better than grains. And all those cells have the Ability to turn fructose into glucose easily. Berg should do more research on this
This is absolutely true. I grew up in the Palatinate Forest and we still have the original wild fruits and nuts growing within it, just as it was thousands of years ago. And let me tell you, the wild apple is the size of my thumb, extremely hard and fibrous, the wild berries all get eaten by the birds and most of the hazelnuts (and to some degree the chestnuts) get hauled away by the squirrels. Not to mention we also have the european wild boar roaming and deer. The amount of animals way outnumber human population and in the end not much if any at all is left for us. Before agriculture and the neolithic era, we didn't have access to daily fruit, potatoes and nuts. Although considered paleolithic, these foods in excess (longer than 1 season) do more harm than good. The wild growing Sauerampfer (don't know english word) is to die for though, unless the rabbits find it first.
I live in a country with no seasons, so most fruits are available year round. Also they are cheap, so I eat at least 3 different kind of fruits everyday. I'm very healthy and lean, and most of the people I know that eat fruits regularly are very healthy as well. This reminds me that every video here on YT must be taken with a grain of salt.
Learn some English. Dr. Berg didn't say don't eat fruits. He said because so many people suffer from blood sugar and pre-diabetes he recommends eating mostly berries. So if you are young or not diagnosed with prediabetes, this video is not applicable to you!
@@ttbay6182 wtf dude? I'm from a "third world country" but the OP has issues with not getting context and getting defensive which tonnes of native English speakers do and in fact I'd say most native English speakers have that issue especially Americans. Please recognise your racism and get your head out of your butt hole.
Great video Berg. I don't believe in ketogenic diet but this is good info. We should go in and out of ketosis many times a year. Balance and discipline.
@@jabom99 No need to educate myself. Because Mother Earth have all answer to our suffering which provides nutrition dense foods in vegetables and fruits.
I live in the UK, but spend our holidays on the farm off the grid in Croatia. We eat only old sorts fruits and vegetables, organic and free range animal meat. Those fruits were very low in sugar, it was less sweet than carrots, but had much more flavour. I wish we could just stay there
What I want to know is: Is it ever acceptable to load up on carbs and\or sugar if I am going to climb a high mountain, or compete in some high energy sport?
@@appleslover bro you have to get what i wanted to say.I meant that,his 2 minutes of video got enough information that other people’s 10 minutes video don't have.Hope you got my point of view.piece 🤝
I live in a country in eastern Europe where the fruits are not genetically modified. I have been doing seasonal fruit cures for 25 years with very good results. I only eat seasonal fruits, This may be true for the USA or Eastern Europe.I am lucky to be able to get directly from the producers fruits that still have spots that are not perfect and have the taste of 30 years ago
badlandskid, and we didn't wear protective eye wear, helmets and limb guards! Came home with welts & bruises all over. Between the welts, chiggers and grass cuts, it's no wonder we didn't wanna bathe! My grandparents also had peaches which we had to help pick for sale...we might as well have been working in insulation! Mom made us wear long sleeve shirts...that was fun when it was 98 and no breeze! Thanks for the memories, Badlandskid.
I'm 30+, Veg and want to put on some muscul. By far i was a fruit lover but noticed that too much fruits+seating job adds to the belly fat. Please recommend good fruits as per your experience.
Dr. Berg, I remember watching a documentary on Steve Jobs and the doctor who studied his autopsy results said that he believed his pancreatic cancer to be brought on by his excessive eating of fruit, the sugar causing his pancreas to become overstimulated. Wondering what your thoughts were on this?
My Brother worked for apple plant for years in cali. He said jobs wanted employees to eat bison instead of beef. They served it there too Just throwing that out there.
@@ITILII Who is saying anything about him being technological? We were talking about his eating habits! I just found out now that he was HIV positive for some time before he died of "cancer!"
first of all I like your videos, my dad did not eat lots of sugar, our food was not refined that much back in the days and he still got it, because of stress.. refined foods, stress and many more factors can result in a bad scenario.. it is the industry and toxic environment,that is destroying our health, thank u and take care
If you're someone who is in great shape and works out a lot, fruit is an excellent snack near your workout in my opinion. That's when your body really can use the sugar. If you're a marathon+ runner especially. Easy to digest quick energy, pair it with a healthy fat and some type of low glycemic index carb to get sustained energy on those extremely long runs, so as your body runs out of the fruit sugar you just ate, it switches to the fat and complex carbs. Not ideal for weight loss though; I wouldn't recommend it to someone doing cardio to lose weight.
@@danjsilve search someone called carnivoremd on TH-cam. He thrives on fruits and eats lots everyday and avoids vegetables because of the defence chemicals. Let me know what you think about it
@@kenzieusa3356 Cheers, though at the moment I am about to embark of a 12 week plan of exercise and food plan, as I am looking to see if there is a link between fructose and high cholesterol levels as has been discovered with a few of my friends and in Tim Ferris’s book The Four Hour body.
Dr, can you allow us to contribute adding subtitles in different languages so more people can learn? I think it will reach even more people 😊 thank you for all you do!
I used to leave bad commitments as I thought you were a quack But after watching more of your videos, and fact checking You are always correct and bring up topics like this that no one has never even thought of Thank you
me, i'm on keto for about 2 years now to fix my insulin & metabolic issues & i'v never felt better. after cutting out from time to time things that makes me uncomfortable I realized i'm closer to carnivore or what they call it keto-carnivore. now after watching Dr Paul Saladino i'm preparing next year to be on carnivore-fruit diet to give a try & watch the results because i'm feeling some of things in keto that he talked about & the most thing it bothers me is muscle cramps & not maintaining electrolytes from food without supplement or powders
I’m in the same boat with you. His diet really is healthy and easy to follow. I don’t feel I’m lacking anything. The fat comes off and the muscle grows. Awesome.
Me too. We've always been told to eat fruit. In New Zealand we had a national health thing called "5 plus a day". Basically encouraging people to eat at least 5 or more fruits and veggies every day and if you didnt, then you'd probably be fat and unhealthy 😃. And I always look forward to summer for watermelon, apricots and nectarines.. yum!
I used to be a keto fanatic,but then after doing some great research and studying I switched my diet to fruit based and my body and life changed greatly for better
in other words...don't bog down your liver with too much, but the key is to balance your diet (if not on keto) and to just stick with berries in moderation (if ON keto).
I pour myself a bowl of 1/2 cup of frozen unsweetened cherries every night. BOOM thats my desert for the day. After you eat healthy for a while fruit is your JAM, real candy is crap to me now. Ill go for the fruit bowl any time.
Is it ok if I drink a smoothie 4 days / week? I'm not buying smoothies , I'm making my own using a blender and I use raspberries, avocado, kiwis, maybe one or two slices of pineapple and unsweetened almond milk. Is that ok? And I do it 4 days only when I'm at work in the morning.
No one had a love of fruit like I did. For years, i ate lots of fruit in the morning, and did fruit fasts. Now, i have IR, and am doing keto, but it's slow going with losing the belly fat! I sure do feel better though:)
There has never been an observational study that has linked increase fruit consumption with a heightened chance of diabetes. In fact all the studies I can get my hands on reveal that fruit consumption decreases the likelihood of diabetes. Could this possibly be an instance of a disconnect between the theory and observational reality?
I've noticed how ridiculously sweet bananas now are. I also remember years ago apples, grapes, oranges would go off in a week whereas now it can go past two weeks and they can still look fresh as the day bought. That can't be good 🤔.
Fresh fruits, such as berries, apples, and pears, can satisfy a child's sweet tooth while providing essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber 👉 www.drberg.com/blog/number-1-sign-that-your-kid-is-eating-too-much-sugar?srsltid=AfmBOopZfUOdPh6XyCa-ES-oCgC4ftvH0jEE-KLBL8OlTnv5zcbMXiQg
Yes, eat seasonal(3-4months), organic, in moderation, varieties. Example vitamin C sources I from fruits; Winter(kiwis) Spring (mangoes) Summer (pineapple) Autumn( citrus) There is time and season for everything.
100% of fructose does not go to the liver. It is circulated and absorbed by almost every cell without insulin. It's actually better than glucose or maltose which is why fruit is better than grains. And all those cells have the Ability to turn fructose into glucose easily. Berg should do more research on this
I have to disagree with Dr. Berg on sweeter fruit as the sweetest fruit I’ve ever had was in Jamaica. My grandparents and most of the community where they lived aged healthy and strong. They ate tons of fruit and lived healthfully until almost 100 years old. I think not all sugar has the same effect on the body. Fructose in its untouched form seems to get digested by the body much easier. The factory farms and processed food diet is what is truly the problem.
BERG, What other foods have Fructose besides fruits? because most foods have HFCS High Fructose Corn Syrup which is 55% Fructose "without the FIBER" which is 100% worse because its fructose directly slamming the liver harder, am I right? Most foods have HFCS as a sweetener but it would be nice if you made a video lesson on a list of common foods that have HFCS to avoid them.
Lol especially in 45 celcius heat like in my country this doc makes me wanna die ngl yeah but i was planning to do keto but meat has hormones , even veggies have pesticides ddt and fruitd too i have been starving idk wht to do plus i live with my family but recently found out i got PCOS AKA INSULIN RESITSNCE 😭😭 I JUST TURNED 20 AND THIS STUFF LOWKEY MAKING ME SUCIDAL NOT HEALTHY 😢😢
Fruits are here to Fatten up during Summer Time so our Ancestors would have make it through Hard and rough Winter Times 😄 there’s not longer aReason to do so, so yes Fruits in moderation and that’s it. Even though it taste good 😩
Lol, not true. Before bears hibernate for the winter they fatten themselves up by eating more salmon and especially their eggs. Not by eating more berries.
Damn it!!! Now fruit is bad for you? I've given up on alcohol, fast food, soda, meat, processed food, etc. Only left was fruits and vegetables. Now fruit is bad. WTF!!!!! So, what should I do now? Live like a f$%king rabbit?
A human being fills no worse vessel than his stomach. It is sufficient for a human being to eat a few mouthfuls to keep his spine straight. But if he must (fill it), then one third of food, one third for drink and one third for air Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم
I've watched a bunch of your videos and can't help thinking that in a way or another we seem to eat only unhealthy food. Nuts are not ok, fruit is not good, pasta is bad etc. We are left with veggies and not much else. Please, help me understand with a video on what we can eat. Thanks!
Refined sugar should be classed as a drug.
Yes i agree with you
Sugar is already a drug.
But you can't ban a titanic source of income. And addiction won't allow for regulations.
@@happysoul6436
How hard is it to type out "because"? You typed out every other word. Why would you want to look like an idiot?
@@happysoul6436 ribosomes are protein not sugar
100% protein
For the first time I've understood the difference between glucose and fructose. There is quite a lot to learn. Thanks, Dr Berg!
Me too
im not into satanic witches myself
It's basic organic chemistry..
this video doesn't explain glucose.
Glucose is the sugar the brain needs for food.
I remember as a child eating fruit in season. Watermelon, plums, and picking wild raspberries. My dad would splurge once a year on a pineapple. Of course, apples, oranges, and bananas were cheaply, mass marketed, so we got plenty of those. But we really looked forward to the seasonal fruits.
I think the oranges grown today in the USA taste way sweeter today than they did 40 years ago. I won't buy them anymore. Ones from South Africa taste more natural.
I'm start to develop fear of eating food. It's killing me. Everything is bad for you.
A human being fills no worse vessel than his stomach. It is sufficient for a human being to eat a few mouthfuls to keep his spine straight. But if he must (fill it), then one third of food, one third for drink and one third for air
Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم
Why fruit bad it is grown with inorganic silicate to preserve it
MEAT
Fruit is incredibly good for you in Moderation, it’s just not Keto-friendly.
It depends on the person really. I can eat fruit but I do it in moderation with my main focus being on berries, lemons and limes.
All the vitamins and mineral which are in fruit are also in vegetables. Fruit is no better than vegetables, the only difference is that fruit has loads of sugar.
Not necessarily as per this video. If you are diabetic fruit is not so good for you. The same is true if you have been struggling with Insulin Resistance. And most of us who are following Dr Berg are dealing with IR. We were lied to FOR DECADES by government, by the heath care industry, our doctors, by mainstream media. They said...breakfast most important meal of the day...baloney. Eat lots of small meals with snacks between...baloney. Eat a low fat diet to lose weight...baloney. Fruits are good for you and you need a certain amount daily...not necessarily.
@@dreamdiction theres nothing wrong with sugar from whole fruits. It's digestion is not even similar to refined sugar.
@@xq39 Anyone who is trying to control their calorie intake needs to avoid fruit and get all their vitamins from vegetables.
Thanks for your contribution to millions of people’s good health!
What he does is sacred
Changed my life, and my husband's. We discoveted IF and keto through Dr Berg over a year ago and have not looked back. We have both had significant improvement in health. Needless to say he lost more weight than me!
If only more people actually took an interest in content like this! Just came back from a visit to my dad's house and was contantly teased about my decision not to eat fruit...
@@zaprude more people are. 3 million subs
In nature fruit is supposed to be natural, but nowadays sometimes they are available all the time. Not to mention making them seedless as well
Yes, collect seeds whilst you can to sow next year.
It's imported where they apply antifreeze (poison) to the product when it comes from overseas. That's why you only eat fruit that is in season!
it's important to remember that importing food is one reason why we have fruits year-round but also that the big supplier of it, Mexico, doesn't have great health standards so it isn't as clean and has more chemicals added to it for preservation during shipment
@Robert Harris haha
@@MrVal024 bananas are not edible to begin with in nature
I've always thought the differences were just the minerals, vitamins and fibre, but it is more than that. Thanks Dr.Berg.
No, it's really not!
So we just need to do the basic
- Eat fruit in the season ✔
- Don't eat everything too much, including fruit ✔
- Do exercise ✔
And a thing: fruit is not for you. It's for your gut bacteria families.
Pretty much. We tend to complicate things when there's no need.
Sleep!
Lower stress
Sleep
@@heatherb912 We should NEVER complicate things, no matter what.
We work to be what?
What we are searching for?
To have what?
Now look, we have everything we need right here, on trees, earth, rivers, etc..
@@heatherb912 what was so complicated about this video? Look, there is SUGAR in fruits. But it isn't noticeable because all of it goes to the liver. However, excess of this fruit sugar aka, Fructose, can cause insulin resistance, increase in cholesterol and formation of triglyceride , all which promote diabetes and obesity and many other sugar, heart and liver problems
Alot of fruits are low glycemic loads. Like strawberries or even oranges. I avoided eating them for years because I equated fruits with sugar, and I think it was a mistake. Fruits are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and flavanoids, and they are mostly water, not sugar.
Berries are different from regular fruits in several ways. They contain a lot less sugar and a lot more flavanoids. This is why he ended the video by advising us to stick with berries.
Thank you. Fruits have always been a puzzle to me. So many years hearing that they are good and healthy. Such a revolution in my world being from Brazil that fruits are everything. But indeed things are different. My dad used to throw the seeds of the fruits he had in the garden and they used to grow. Nowadays he throws and nothing grows anymore. Everything is dead already when we buy. Only the nusty sugar never dies. Lol
THIS IS ALSO TRUE ABOUT MEAT. HORMONES AND ANTIBIOTICS ARE GIVEN TO ANIMALS, SO THEY PRODUCE MORE MILK, EGGS AND MEAT.
Not to pasture raised grass fed products. I only buy pastured animal products.
@CarlosChip Morales I only eat organic sardines.
I'm only 57 but I look 12.
@@jacobclark_137 Pasture raised has also natural occurring hormones, you're eating an animal, so it will always have tons of hormones, like estrogen
Paul L At least they’re natural hormones that are easily metabolized by the body, and not hormones derived from toxins like soy and antibiotics. The difference between industry grad and pastured animal foods is stark.
So what are we going to eat.....What are we FUCKING GOING TO EAT..... Huh?
I can't stop eating ice cold watermelon and blueberries this time of year
That sounds good I might buy watermelon today going shopping
And you'll be healthier for It!
I wish I could have watermelon but it is high on glycemic index 😭😭😭
Low glycemic index 👍. I think when you get a craving especially like the monthly it’s a better choice to stave off the bad ones
Ryan Overstreet - I’m with you!!!💯
Thank you Dr. Berg for the helpful information. I quit veganism and I’m learning so much from your channel. Also, you reflect good health, other (plant based) doctors don’t look the part.
Fruits in Jamaica are seasonal, so when the season is over we see them no more until the next year. I plant my own fruit trees so that I don't buy puss in bags.
Puss in bags?
We grow heirloom (non hybrid) black berries, raspberries and apples. All are pretty tart! We enjoy them in moderation.
I also know that some people are 'allergic' to fructose - or malabsorbant (hope that's the right word in English, I'm Swedish and in Swedish it's spelled that way). The symptoms are about the same as for lactos intolerance. Maybe you could do a video about that, Dr Berg?
Thomas DeLauer recently did a video where he cited relatively recent research on how fructose is metabolized. Apparently it's quite tough on the liver if consumed in excess.
Anything in excess is not good for you, so what's new!
@@Churbitser
except fat.
@@Mike669100 even fat is not good in excess
@@diegolucero4187 nope if u are on keto u can increase your fat to maintain a set goal wieght
@@tazboy1934 that's why I said "in excess" not something that fits in to your keto plan.
I’m not giving up my smoothie lol I put blueberries peaches and pineapple blended with coconut milk avocado kale and spinach
Zunegirl, mixing sweet fruit and veggies is a metabolic "no-no". Just a wrong combination. The best is green leafies with Granny Smith apple.
@@gracegwozdz8185 I agree with you.
@@gracegwozdz8185 why not?
Thank you so much for this. A so called nutritionist I know told groups of us that fruit is great! Eat as much as you want. When I told her I didn’t like how fruit made me feel she said it was in my head🙄 I never followed her advice and I’m much better for it
@Buddy Lembeck every fruit has a different glycemic index. Overripe bananas with brown spots are higher in sugar than yellow. Sugar is sugar. The average person has to watch the sugar content in fruit. If your a triathlete have as much fruit as you want
@Buddy Lembeck “real science and history” is too cryptic. We’re just going to disagree. Maybe take it up with Dr. Berg
@Buddy Lembeck If you are insulin resistant fruit IS bad for you.
100% of fructose does not go to the liver. It is circulated and absorbed by almost every cell without insulin. It's actually better than glucose or maltose which is why fruit is better than grains. And all those cells have the Ability to turn fructose into glucose easily. Berg should do more research on this
@@simplesimon1436 I agree. God created fruits for a reason. It is the most nutrient dense foods to consume. I drink a smoothie with different fruits ever day and an the healthiest I’ve ever been 😊
You're wonderful. Anywhere I go I tell people about keto and how it all works. You are giving a wonderful message!
Fructose is protective if egg and or liver are included in the diet as they contain adequate choline which actually helps transport the fat from the liver.
Could you please make more videos on physiology and how different kinds of foods play different roles, Thank you Dr. Berg!
A huge Thank You Dr. Berg for explaining this out. I was a vegetarian for practically all my life. I thought i was missing out not eating the fruits anymore. This video has cleared up some questions. ♥️
Do vegetarians not eat fruits? If so, I did not know that
Many years ago, I was re-taught something about fruit from someone who went to "the islands" for ozone diabetes care. They told her to think differently and to consider mature plant seed pods with the seeds on the inside to be fruits.. it opens up a world of allowed fruits - like avocados, cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini etc
Berries would be a different classification.. seeds on the outside (blueberries are weird here)
I believe fruit wouldn't be too bad if taken;
Moderately
Have a variety of them and
Organic
Thats how I like my cocaine
@@Fjerid I thought having organic fruits is leaning towards gmo free
Thelma Bukikun
Organic = Non-GMO, but non-gmo doesn't mean organic.
So organic it is.
Exactly! I refuse to eat non seasonal foods, as that is not the way God intended it, a good example is Avocados which is spring fruits best between March and June, if it comes early as some trees are early yielders will be early Feb, so why eat avocado in November, my for Father's never ate like that, they eat what nature provided them seasonally and in varieties, no modification or doctoring.
There are too many varieties for us to survive on. In moderation
@Kelly J, Organic only means that no pesticides or fertilizers were used to grow it, it has nothing to do with GMO. Most organics could still be GMO!
"I never said fruit was so healthy". Well said, and sober advice. Thank you.
Leonard Winokur Check out John Rose on you tube.
Its better than anything refined
@Buddy Lembeck The guy is out here literally pretending like your liver can't handle a banana. He's on another planet.
100% of fructose does not go to the liver. It is circulated and absorbed by almost every cell without insulin. It's actually better than glucose or maltose which is why fruit is better than grains. And all those cells have the Ability to turn fructose into glucose easily. Berg should do more research on this
yes. gutta love the know it alls that completley miss the point.
I'm left with having kale all day.
Its OK, you're not alone!
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Right? Smoothies, chips and salad.
I heard kale is a very high phyto toxin which is bad. But then again all veggies have some degree of toxins. And that milk eliminates phyto toxins. So is something is bad then its good? So then fruits is good again. LOL Somethings do not make sense which means more reserch.
@Roman City that's so funny..
We NEEDED this video. So many in Facebook do not understand this.
good points, but when you say eatting to much fruit is not "natural" in accordance with seasons - thats not true for much of the human population who live in the tropics. I think it would make more sense to just say its unhealthy rather than unnatural
This is very interesting. It's great that Dr Berg is able to condense actionable insights in under 3 mins
I just eat what I want in moderation, I've grown used to it so I just feel satiated quickly and don't want it as much as I did and don't binge on everything. Also I don't feel deprived of food anymore. This does suit my body
Thank you Dr.Berg. I feel you are so on it! I ate watermelons and nectarines thinking it wouldn't hurt me eating a little bit of fruit. Well....I ate a lot of watermelon and afterwards, I felt so lethargic and emotionally sad. The same feeling I got with the nectarines also. I knew they were high in carbs, but hey! it's fruit! My body immediately reacted to this ingestion. I feel literally depressed and tired. I hadn't felt any of this when I eat cherries or strawberries. My whole system feels strong and normal. I can get through the day happily. It does matter how and what you put in your body. Since being on Keto, I see and feel the difference. I'm happy, I immensely enjoy my food, I can exercise, I'm more mobile and I don't feel ravenous. I'm really satiated. Your intelligence and knowledge resonates with me. You not only talk the talk, but you walk the walk too. You are giving an incredible gift of everlasting health to those who will listen and take part. I will meet you one day. I plan to come to a Keto convention that you are at so I can Thank you in person for helping me to save my health, and literally, my life. I truly, truly Thank you.
i am basically a fruitarian and i would say the reason to this is not enough calories. dr berg here is missing a few points :)
Dr. Berg I wished you were my biology teacher during school. In fact, I wish all biological or biomedical science professors teach like you do. You make understanding our complicated body easy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I like the whiteboards in the videos. They really add to the videos.
I want this whiteboard, wish I knew what kind it was
He should wear glasses 👓 so he can dramatically take them off before he makes an important point..
Yeah
Dc. Can't find for how long does the páncreas produce insuline after a meal. Can you explain please. Thanks.
It depends what kind of food you eat, how much and how you combine it.
You provide an excellent and balanced analysis of a broad spectrum of health related issues that many people encounter including myself.You possess the incredible ability to simplify complex medical and scientific issues that the average person can understand and apply to their personal circumstances.It is a pleasure listening to your comments and hope you continue this community service.
Thanks, Frank!
Love the way you explain things with a board. Thank you, Dr. Berg, for your informative videos.
100% of fructose does not go to the liver. It is circulated and absorbed by almost every cell without insulin. It's actually better than glucose or maltose which is why fruit is better than grains. And all those cells have the Ability to turn fructose into glucose easily. Berg should do more research on this
This is absolutely true. I grew up in the Palatinate Forest and we still have the original wild fruits and nuts growing within it, just as it was thousands of years ago. And let me tell you, the wild apple is the size of my thumb, extremely hard and fibrous, the wild berries all get eaten by the birds and most of the hazelnuts (and to some degree the chestnuts) get hauled away by the squirrels. Not to mention we also have the european wild boar roaming and deer. The amount of animals way outnumber human population and in the end not much if any at all is left for us. Before agriculture and the neolithic era, we didn't have access to daily fruit, potatoes and nuts. Although considered paleolithic, these foods in excess (longer than 1 season) do more harm than good. The wild growing Sauerampfer (don't know english word) is to die for though, unless the rabbits find it first.
Fascinating🤯
I live in a country with no seasons, so most fruits are available year round. Also they are cheap, so I eat at least 3 different kind of fruits everyday. I'm very healthy and lean, and most of the people I know that eat fruits regularly are very healthy as well. This reminds me that every video here on YT must be taken with a grain of salt.
Learn some English. Dr. Berg didn't say don't eat fruits. He said because so many people suffer from blood sugar and pre-diabetes he recommends eating mostly berries. So if you are young or not diagnosed with prediabetes, this video is not applicable to you!
Agreed I eat fruit daily and am in great health.
Slowly u are developing a fatty liver
@@BarcaAlmighty obviously from a third world country
@@ttbay6182 wtf dude? I'm from a "third world country" but the OP has issues with not getting context and getting defensive which tonnes of native English speakers do and in fact I'd say most native English speakers have that issue especially Americans. Please recognise your racism and get your head out of your butt hole.
Great video Berg. I don't believe in ketogenic diet but this is good info. We should go in and out of ketosis many times a year. Balance and discipline.
Fruit is nature and I love it . No matter what .
Ayesha k.k .... yep 👍
Fruits are not natural. They are sugar bombs that were are designed by huge corporations.
@@jabom99 Organic fruits are natural from Mother Earth which is healthy. Not man made
@@ayadhussin6771 Educate yourself. You're clueless.
@@jabom99 No need to educate myself. Because Mother Earth have all answer to our suffering which provides nutrition dense foods in vegetables and fruits.
I'm starting keto tomorrow! Currently weigh 160lbs 5'3 and goal is 100lbs. Need to clear skin up as well. Will update you all.
Hey, what's your update?
Good luck. I was 160 lbs myself. I'm down to 120lbs but it's tough. Also you WILL plateau. I'm stuck at 120lbs for a while already. Couple months.
what about that update?
I live in the UK, but spend our holidays on the farm off the grid in Croatia. We eat only old sorts fruits and vegetables, organic and free range animal meat. Those fruits were very low in sugar, it was less sweet than carrots, but had much more flavour. I wish we could just stay there
I suffer from fatty liver disease and I’m type 2 diabetic. Plus I eat at least one apple and orange a day. I will now eat more berries. Thank you!
Dr. Berg you are a Grace from God.. Thank you so much
Amen
Now fruits is bad? I give up! 🍎 🍌 😐
Its silly when people are stuffing a mcdonalds down them in comparison to a apple lol
That’s not what Dr. Berg said.
Easy as much fruit as you want. No one has got fat from fruit.
Fruitarians are the skinniest people on earth and they also consume the most fructose...
@@nickca6104 Skinny people aren’t necessarily healthy.
Removing fructose from my diet literally saved me from my awful gallbladder/liver pain I’ve had for about a year
u quit fruit?
@@akash-fu6tshe quit everything except for meats, diary and veggies. I think that's what you can eat
What I want to know is: Is it ever acceptable to load up on carbs and\or sugar if I am going to climb a high mountain, or compete in some high energy sport?
He is so much on point that,his 2 minutes video feels like 10 minutes 😁
Glad you liked it!
@@Drberg Thank you sir for your reply.I am a medical student and like your video.They are so good.
I think you said it incorrectly
"It feels like seconds" maybe?
Because feeling it's longer indicates that it's boring hard to follow
@@appleslover bro you have to get what i wanted to say.I meant that,his 2 minutes of video got enough information that other people’s 10 minutes video don't have.Hope you got my point of view.piece 🤝
@@ejaj1783 I didn't but at first I thought you didn't like it
No problem 🤗
I live in a country in eastern Europe where the fruits are not genetically modified. I have been doing seasonal fruit cures for 25 years with very good results. I only eat seasonal fruits, This may be true for the USA or Eastern Europe.I am lucky to be able to get directly from the producers fruits that still have spots that are not perfect and have the taste of 30 years ago
What fruits are not hybridized?
Crab apples! We used to have crab apple wars in my grandparent’s orchard when we were kids. 🤣🤣🤣
badlandskid those things hurt too 🤣
badlandskid, and we didn't wear protective eye wear, helmets and limb guards! Came home with welts & bruises all over. Between the welts, chiggers and grass cuts, it's no wonder we didn't wanna bathe! My grandparents also had peaches which we had to help pick for sale...we might as well have been working in insulation! Mom made us wear long sleeve shirts...that was fun when it was 98 and no breeze! Thanks for the memories, Badlandskid.
Rob F haha... you never knew how good you had it! 👍🏼
@@badlandskid , you got that right!
badlandskid me too ! Good times. Until someone got hit in the face. 😝
Thank you for all THE HELP Dr Berg. Your videos have really helped me figure out many things about my type 2 diabetes. 🙏
I'm 30+, Veg and want to put on some muscul. By far i was a fruit lover but noticed that too much fruits+seating job adds to the belly fat.
Please recommend good fruits as per your experience.
All Killer no Filler. Gets the message across in a hugely articulated manner. Perfect. Thank you.
Thank you Dr Berg!! Excellent video!!
b vitamins, potassium and magnesium are needed to digest fruits?
You forgot vitamin D
In addition to CoFactors and CoEnzymes
Everything is in raw milk and meat and liver
Dr. Berg, I remember watching a documentary on Steve Jobs and the doctor who studied his autopsy results said that he believed his pancreatic cancer to be brought on by his excessive eating of fruit, the sugar causing his pancreas to become overstimulated. Wondering what your thoughts were on this?
My Brother worked for apple plant for years in cali. He said jobs wanted employees to eat bison instead of beef. They served it there too Just throwing that out there.
@@webbloggerandtech7634 He was a bit of an oddball!
@@DarkLady13 He wasn't a technological person, he was a salesman. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is the techie
@@ITILII Who is saying anything about him being technological? We were talking about his eating habits! I just found out now that he was HIV positive for some time before he died of "cancer!"
first of all I like your videos, my dad did not eat lots of sugar, our food was not refined that much back in the days and he still got it, because of stress.. refined foods, stress and many more factors can result in a bad scenario.. it is the industry and toxic environment,that is destroying our health, thank u and take care
In india, we get freshly crushed juices right in our presence by the shopkeeper, of course, you can opt for freshly crushed juice without added sugar.
If you're someone who is in great shape and works out a lot, fruit is an excellent snack near your workout in my opinion. That's when your body really can use the sugar. If you're a marathon+ runner especially. Easy to digest quick energy, pair it with a healthy fat and some type of low glycemic index carb to get sustained energy on those extremely long runs, so as your body runs out of the fruit sugar you just ate, it switches to the fat and complex carbs. Not ideal for weight loss though; I wouldn't recommend it to someone doing cardio to lose weight.
Any suggestion as to what would be a safe amount of fructose a day a week? Any way to quantify it? Great stuff.
You know yet?
@@kenzieusa3356 nope. I am just going to stick to a small cup of berries in Greek yoghurt for now.
@@danjsilve search someone called carnivoremd on TH-cam. He thrives on fruits and eats lots everyday and avoids vegetables because of the defence chemicals. Let me know what you think about it
@@kenzieusa3356 Cheers, though at the moment I am about to embark of a 12 week plan of exercise and food plan, as I am looking to see if there is a link between fructose and high cholesterol levels as has been discovered with a few of my friends and in Tim Ferris’s book The Four Hour body.
Dr, can you allow us to contribute adding subtitles in different languages so more people can learn? I think it will reach even more people 😊 thank you for all you do!
If you are reversing type 2 and in ketosis.. should i make myself eat a small amount of berries.. or not necessary at all.
I used to leave bad commitments as I thought you were a quack
But after watching more of your videos, and fact checking
You are always correct and bring up topics like this that no one has never even thought of
Thank you
me, i'm on keto for about 2 years now to fix my insulin & metabolic issues & i'v never felt better. after cutting out from time to time things that makes me uncomfortable I realized i'm closer to carnivore or what they call it keto-carnivore. now after watching Dr Paul Saladino i'm preparing next year to be on carnivore-fruit diet to give a try & watch the results because i'm feeling some of things in keto that he talked about & the most thing it bothers me is muscle cramps & not maintaining electrolytes from food without supplement or powders
Well, ain't a mistake, keto doesn't suit everyone so you may deal goodly with carnivore
I’m in the same boat with you. His diet really is healthy and easy to follow. I don’t feel I’m lacking anything. The fat comes off and the muscle grows. Awesome.
It’s hard to give up peaches, plums and summer fruits this time of the year......
Eat them as much as you can my friend,. Much healthier than refined sugar
Dr. Berg, you are winning the war against diabetes. Keep it up!
Hi dr Berg I was wondering why don't you talk about Black seeds (fennel flower) because they have tons of potassium ??
What about fruits that don’t taste sweet, are they still to be avoided? I refer to fruits such as beans, capsicum, tomatoes and okra.
There goes my all time favourite saying: "An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away". This is hard to hear, I love fruit!
Me too. We've always been told to eat fruit. In New Zealand we had a national health thing called "5 plus a day". Basically encouraging people to eat at least 5 or more fruits and veggies every day and if you didnt, then you'd probably be fat and unhealthy 😃. And I always look forward to summer for watermelon, apricots and nectarines.. yum!
Sugar addiction is a cruel mistress.
I used to be a keto fanatic,but then after doing some great research and studying I switched my diet to fruit based and my body and life changed greatly for better
I grow heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables
My parents told me that back in the days they used to wait for different fruit seasons! Now however you don't have to wait which is kinda strange
Good info.
in other words...don't bog down your liver with too much, but the key is to balance your diet (if not on keto) and to just stick with berries in moderation (if ON keto).
I pour myself a bowl of 1/2 cup of frozen unsweetened cherries every night. BOOM thats my desert for the day. After you eat healthy for a while fruit is your JAM, real candy is crap to me now. Ill go for the fruit bowl any time.
Same for me- I was a chocolate freak my whole life and rarely wanted fruit, now I crave a little fruit instead of junk sugar.
I've been juicing (70% veggies: 30% fruits) and I don't care what anyone says...its still much healthier that living the S.A.D.
Is it ok if I drink a smoothie 4 days / week? I'm not buying smoothies , I'm making my own using a blender and I use raspberries, avocado, kiwis, maybe one or two slices of pineapple and unsweetened almond milk. Is that ok? And I do it 4 days only when I'm at work in the morning.
No one had a love of fruit like I did. For years, i ate lots of fruit in the morning, and did fruit fasts. Now, i have IR, and am doing keto, but it's slow going with losing the belly fat! I sure do feel better though:)
There has never been an observational study that has linked increase fruit consumption with a heightened chance of diabetes. In fact all the studies I can get my hands on reveal that fruit consumption decreases the likelihood of diabetes. Could this possibly be an instance of a disconnect between the theory and observational reality?
I've noticed how ridiculously sweet bananas now are. I also remember years ago apples, grapes, oranges would go off in a week whereas now it can go past two weeks and they can still look fresh as the day bought. That can't be good 🤔.
Thanks Dr Berg for making these and keep us on the right track....the healthy one! ☝️👍🏼
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What is your recommendation or thoughts on fruits for children and teens?
Fresh fruits, such as berries, apples, and pears, can satisfy a child's sweet tooth while providing essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber 👉 www.drberg.com/blog/number-1-sign-that-your-kid-is-eating-too-much-sugar?srsltid=AfmBOopZfUOdPh6XyCa-ES-oCgC4ftvH0jEE-KLBL8OlTnv5zcbMXiQg
Thank you Doctor forexplaining why it is best to consume fresh fruits rather than juice. Now i understand better.
As a retired gp Dr Berg fascinates me. Do you have any published books? Why weren't you there to teach me in the 60'S.
Here you go:
shop.drberg.com/books
Title typo brother, great video as always 🙏
where?
Dr. Eric Berg DC It’s gone now, sneaky sneaky Dr.Berg aka Houdini 😃
So happy I subscribed to your channel. I get smarter/healthier by the day!!! So eat seasonal/organic only?
Yes, eat seasonal(3-4months), organic, in moderation, varieties. Example vitamin C sources I from fruits; Winter(kiwis)
Spring (mangoes)
Summer (pineapple)
Autumn( citrus)
There is time and season for everything.
Such a clear ‘needed info for ALL’ breakdown! Curious if can spell check the title of this vid team Dr B
100% of fructose does not go to the liver. It is circulated and absorbed by almost every cell without insulin. It's actually better than glucose or maltose which is why fruit is better than grains. And all those cells have the Ability to turn fructose into glucose easily. Berg should do more research on this
Thank you, thank you, good advise. Now a loyal listener.
Great Video Dr Berg! Can you please also do a video on the Asian Paradox - ie. If rice is so bad, why can Asians eat so much rice and stay slim?
Nobody would give that answer. But good question
He already did LOL
Fruit gives me the WORST sugar crashes!
I have to disagree with Dr. Berg on sweeter fruit as the sweetest fruit I’ve ever had was in Jamaica. My grandparents and most of the community where they lived aged healthy and strong. They ate tons of fruit and lived healthfully until almost 100 years old. I think not all sugar has the same effect on the body. Fructose in its untouched form seems to get digested by the body much easier. The factory farms and processed food diet is what is truly the problem.
BERG, What other foods have Fructose besides fruits? because most foods have HFCS High Fructose Corn Syrup which is 55% Fructose "without the FIBER" which is 100% worse because its fructose directly slamming the liver harder, am I right? Most foods have HFCS as a sweetener but it would be nice if you made a video lesson on a list of common foods that have HFCS to avoid them.
What about fruits that aren't sweet like avocados, tomatoes, squash, and peppers? What negative effects do those have when consumed?
The center of a cold, juicy, sweet, crisp watermelon is something I would gladly trade my health for.
Lol especially in 45 celcius heat like in my country this doc makes me wanna die ngl yeah but i was planning to do keto but meat has hormones , even veggies have pesticides ddt and fruitd too i have been starving idk wht to do plus i live with my family but recently found out i got PCOS AKA INSULIN RESITSNCE 😭😭 I JUST TURNED 20 AND THIS STUFF LOWKEY MAKING ME SUCIDAL NOT HEALTHY 😢😢
Fruits are here to Fatten up during Summer Time so our Ancestors would have make it through Hard and rough Winter Times 😄 there’s not longer aReason to do so, so yes Fruits in moderation and that’s it. Even though it taste good 😩
Wouldn't mind fattening you up
Lol, not true. Before bears hibernate for the winter they fatten themselves up by eating more salmon and especially their eggs. Not by eating more berries.
Cherry Blossom Check out John Rose on you tube.
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Penny Hardaway Check out John Rose on you tube
Damn it!!! Now fruit is bad for you? I've given up on alcohol, fast food, soda, meat, processed food, etc. Only left was fruits and vegetables. Now fruit is bad. WTF!!!!!
So, what should I do now? Live like a f$%king rabbit?
carrot is good for you
@@blessedhebrew9289 😆
A human being fills no worse vessel than his stomach. It is sufficient for a human being to eat a few mouthfuls to keep his spine straight. But if he must (fill it), then one third of food, one third for drink and one third for air
Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم
I've watched a bunch of your videos and can't help thinking that in a way or another we seem to eat only unhealthy food. Nuts are not ok, fruit is not good, pasta is bad etc. We are left with veggies and not much else. Please, help me understand with a video on what we can eat. Thanks!
Eat fruit first and only when fasted. Sometimes you have to refill liver glysotion. And it helps you fast longer.