Table of Contents:
The Starch Solution What is The Starch Solution & How to Do It!
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What I Ate Today // Starch Solution for Weight Loss
Video taken from the channel: Sarah’s Vegan
The Starch Solution: Why I Quit
Video taken from the channel: Ryan Adams Natural Weight Loss Mastery
WHAT TO EAT + WHAT TO AVOID ON THE STARCH SOLUTION | seriously rooted vegan
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Starch Solution Review (UPDATE)
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How To Lose The MOST Weight On The Starch Solution
Video taken from the channel: High Carb Hannah
What is the Starch Solution?
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The Starch Solution is a diet plan developed by John A. McDougall, MD. It is a whole-food, plant-based diet with a heavy emphasis on starches. The majority of compliant foods on The Starch Solution are complex carbohydrates that are high in starch and fiber, such as potatoes, grains, and legumes.The Starch Solution is a groundbreaking program that will help you shed pounds, improve your health, save money, and change your life. John A. McDougall, MD, has coauthored many bestselling books with his wife, Mary, and is featured in the documentary and book Forks Over Knives.
The starch solution diet is based around the concept of getting most of your daily calories from whole plant starches. These types of foods have sustained the longest living cultures around the world for hundreds of years. Basing their diets on starch have allowed them to successfully thrive. What To Eat On The Starch Solution Diet.What Is The Starch Solution?
In this video, I give an overview of the Starch Solution. How did Dr. John McDougall come to recommend a starch based diet and a summary of what the diet entails.But basically the starch solution is a vegan diet, where the majority of what you consume is starch based carbohydrates.
This means: potatoes, whole grains and legumes (beans + lentils). It is a high carb low fat/ low protein diet. It is basically.The Starch Solution (2012) is a weight loss and healthy eating diet that advises a starch-centered diet. Vegan; High-starch, very-low-fat, low protein; Low processed foods; Below is a description of the food recommendations in the diet.
What to eat | Foods to avoid | To achieve maximum weight loss. There’s a lot more in the book.The starch solution its a great book to learn how to have a healthy diet and debunks the theory that all carbohydrates make you fat. If you are a vegan you should read this If you are not a vegan but want to learn or need to learn how to eat healthy this is the book.
As many of you know I lost 35 lbs on The Starch Solution and lowered my cholesterol to 112 mg/dL. Systolic blood pressure dropped 40+ points. In the video below I walk you through the basics of getting started. Starches should be the centerpiece of your diet, followed by vegetables and a.
The Starch Solution is a starch-based approach to eating meaning the bulk of your calories should come from starches – potatoes, beans, rice, lentils, oats, corn, pasta, unrefined flours (for bread, pasta). The rest is provided by non-starchy vegetables (eg. broccoli, kale, cauliflower, spinach) and fruit (1-4 fruit per day).And creating a starch solution diet meal plan is easy since the book includes almost 100 recipes. The Starch Solution Diet Results. I’m still following the Starch Solution diet and am feeling great.
I weigh myself only once a month, so I don’t have a current weight loss number.If you want to annoy anyone on the Whole30, Paleo, or ketogenic diets, all you really have to do is dangle a French fry right in front of them, because these are eaters who are not accepting of starch.”The Starch Solution” lays out the plan for a lifestyle of delicious and satisfying eating while guiding our bodies to our ideal weight.
I especially appreciate the references to facts and studies that effectively validate this way of eating. Dr. McDougall’s website is also a.
Dr. McDougall’s Health and Medical Center PO Box 14039 Santa Rosa, CA 95402. Phone: 1-800-941-7111 Skype: +1-616-874-8155.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00AM 5:00PM (PST).Starch is a soft, white, tasteless powder that is insoluble in cold water, alcohol, or other solvents. The basic chemical formula of the starch molecule is (C 6 H 10 O 5) n. Starch is a polysaccharide comprising glucose monomers joined in α 1,4 linkages.
The simplest form of starch is the linear polymer amylose; amylopectin is the branched form.1. a white, tasteless, solid carbohydrate, (C 6 H 10 O 5) n, occurring in the form of minute granules in the seeds, tubers, and other parts of plants, and forming an important constituent of rice, corn, wheat, beans, potatoes, and many other vegetable foods.
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277 comments
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Totally agree with you here mate! It’s very hard to stick to a “diet” like “raw vegan”, “keto”, “starch solution” etc…
I know this is an old video, but I agree with you absolutely Ryan. The Starch Solution seemed to me to be wrong in these 3matters and is why I delayed so long starting WFPB way of eating.
Great vid! Thanks for mentioning that is NOT good for us! That is important.
So it’s really just good whole healthy foods in moderation…now that makes sense.������
Great video! Just staring this way of eating and I feel great and have lost 8 lbs in less than 2 weeks!
Why is the book in the beginning in reverse as if you’re looking at it in a mirror?
Very concise intro to Dr. McDougall and the Starch Solution, well done (minus the theory of evolution). I have been a Dr. Fuhrman fan for years, but I love the Starch concept. Human survival is indeed related to starch-based diets and foods. Thanks GG!
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Your videos are so well done! I enjoy them so much I had to subscribe!:) keep up the awesome job!
I came over from plant based athletes page. Awesome work! Love the videos. I love getting new ideas for meals!
I used to have a really crappy diet. I ended up doing weight watchers and lost 80 pounds. I still ate the same crap as always, just less of it. Simply eating less lead to me losing weight. Unfortunately I couldn’t keep it off and gained it all back and then some. This time around I am focusing on health first. No point in losing weight if I am not going to be healthy. My cholesterol and triglycerides are in great shape. So now I need to work on getting rid of some of this extra fat.
So yea at least for some people calories are calories. When did weight watchers I had a crap diet devoid of fruits and veggies but I still lost a boat load of weight. These days I eat plenty of veggies and I am obese. It’s all due to excessive calories. Probably all that coconut oil I have been using.
Is canned food okay to eat?Like canned black beans, corn, etc?
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I cook my oats with 1 date and a chopped apple makes it sweet so I dont need any coconut sugar and I add oatmilk or rice milk.
Of course, Ryan, when you have reached your weight loss goal, and you do not have heart disease, or diabetes, then healthy fats ( only within a whole food) and fruits can naturally be a decent part of your diet. You must be satisfied. However, Dr. McDougall is an internist trying to help people that are facing food-induced chronic diseases. Taken in that context, reversing their heart disease and diabetes requires satiation whilst eliminating the majority of fats to reverse these fat-induced diseases. No refined oil, and only a tablespoon or two of ground flax for Omega 3 is required to reverse these diseases on a whole food plant based diet focused on starches. I am enjoying your videos.
Also 1500 calories worth Whole Foods puts you at less risk for high blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease, cancer, etc. 1500 calories of processed junk or meats causes all of that and more.
When i eat a lot of fresh fruit they raised my uric acid. At the end its triger my gout. And i start to eat mostly red rice(starch) and less fruit to recover it. Till now i felt better and satisfy coz of starch.
Great video, please make more what I eat:) How is your weight loss going?
wow… perfect timing to run into your video. I have been contemplating whether to give it a shot because I struggle so much with my weight and unhealthy food. Your video was very informative. Thanks:)
I crave sugar on the mcdougal programme like processed sugar but organic BUT I CANT EAT IT like really I CRAVE IT SO MUCH i don’t understand this.. I just ate a big bowl of rice,potatoes and veggies and beans but i just crave sugar I ate few fruits but the craving is still there what is happening?
Please don’t take this the wrong way but this vid is high on what you think, and low if not zero on scientific facts. That said it doesn’t mean your own experience ought be excluded. I am confused having only just started the WFPB diet, one month. Some good and some ok and some zero results. I’m diabetic and I don’t think my blood sugars are worse but then they were pretty bad. My daily diet always includes some starch, sweet potatoes only because they didn’t feature as a shouldn’t have or should have in my early research. Since then I’ve found conflicting reports and am trying to refine what ought to be part of a whole food diet. I don’t think there’s a definitive answer, do you?
Calories are calories yes, but how certain foods make you feel is different. ☺️ That guy was ignoring the message… eat healthy foods feel healthy happy. Eat a big plate of processed candy = feel sick, tired, blah…. eat a huge smoothie of banana and dates = happy, energized and healthy ������
Dr. McDougall’s position on overt fats: nuts, seeds, avocado is that they are not necessary but to eat them in moderation and to skip them if you are obese. I stopped eating them a month ago with amazing results.
Yes. I agree with all 3 points. Dr Fuhrman is quite adamant about the benefits of nuts and seeds (and avocados), in controlled amounts. I like Dr Esselstyn when he says “if you allow people to eat nuts, they’ll have them in the glove compartment, in their pockets, etc, etc,! People go crazy with nuts! (not an exact quote!) very funny! My dad who is now passed away, had angina in his 40’s and ate the SAD, but he loved nuts and peanuts (often with chocolate on them). He lived up into his 90’s and never had any heart trouble in his old age. I credit his love of nuts for keeping his heart going for so long. Because otherwise it was diner food!
But I love that Dr Mcdougall has made the point that starch had been the basis of the huge stable civilizations over time… not high meat. (as if the poor masses could afford meat) That just rang very true to me. Over the years, i would hear people talking trash about potatoes….and i’d always think…” there is something about potatoes and starches that they haven’t discovered yet. I know that potatoes are very healthy” So i was happy to find Dr Mcdougall’s work. Thanks man, excellent video!!
I love your videos, you are very inspiring. I am motivated to start the plantbased diet and be healthy. How can I begin this lifestyle?
Thank You:)
Waste of time watching this video this guy has no idea what he’s talking about he’s not a doctor so do whatever you do for yourself mate let the people listen to the real advice
I was sooo disappointed to hear your use of profanity in your video. I just found you & was interested in your opinion
But if this language is common for you I will quite watching you & stop subscribing.
I’m really glad I stumbled across this video because there are times where I crave fats and I personally think it has to do with hormone balance. I’ll have 2-3 days of craving fats and once I’m done I don’t crave fat the rest of the month. For awhile I felt bad about eating fats but when my body wants it I have to give in or I’ll get emotional.
For what i saw in a dc mcdougall video, the mc dougall max weight loss is essentially the starch solution, but make your dish only 60 percent starch and the rest non starchy vegetables, no nuts and avocados, no bread or pasta, no fake meats that have a ton of oil, so really low fat overall. Im going to try it out, did anyone try it? Does it work, is it susteinable?
If you read the “Starch Solution,” it’ll say that the less fat you eat the more weight you will lose. If that’s your thing, then listen to your body and cut your fats as much as is comfortable. You can always fill up on carbs. As usual…Hannah FTW. <3
It’s not for weight loss!! It’s for getting your health on track!
For me the less fat I eat the less hungry I am, and the more starches I
eat, sans fat, the more satiated I am. I heard a doctor say that
processed oils affect the same neuro pathways in the brain as
marijuana… as in the munchies
Have you seen his latest “explosive” interview? He scared me to be honest… haven’t seen anyone comment on it yet from our PB community, any thoughts?
America is a well fed, under nourished country. Nutrients are the key. If you eat a ton of junk food that has no nutrients, you’re going to be hungry. This was always me. Documentaries and studies show that that a lot of the obese population is undernourished and suffering from diseases caused by nutrient deficiency. Sugar is the biggest killer, not fat. When I was younger I didn’t know that I was eating bad and yet I could never shake the weight. After going RAW (still ate meatsalmon and eggs) and adding homemade juices to my diet, I dropped so much weight I got offers to model from photographers and decided to work at an agency. I modeled for 7 years. I never looked like a healthy 18 year old until I was 24 years old (when I started my new lifestyle) and I kept that shape. I had more energy and gained tons of confidence…moved up in my job too. I did 1 or 2 week fasts every 3 or 4 months and felt amazing. I did not gain the weight back because I continued my lifestyle (plus fasting does not make you gain weight after despite what people think. Studies have been done to support this. It’s a natural part of life). Once you accept and embrace a healthy lifestyle, it’s not hard to stick to it. Telling yourself you must suffer until a certain time makes it harder because you are telling yourself you are suffering. Instead, think of a NEW you and a forever happier you. There is no magic solution to weight loss. America is doing everything wrong and we are the victims of our own society. The food industry puts so much garbage in food as well. Going raw and whole (and organic) is the only way to control the quality of food you get. We can look to Europe for our answers on how to eat and stay slim. They also have strict law on farming and what goes into foods (like banning some of the ingredients our FDA allows). So much of the processed stuff does so much damage to our hormonal balances-making us fat. In Europe they pride themselves in local, organic foods. I always add how sad I am that nobody seems interested to know how I lost so much weight and look so beautiful. I hated how I looked before. As soon as I tell them, it immediately becomes a “boring story”. They assume I was always tiny and write me off. It’s sad because I see others doing what I did (eating natural, real food) and got the same results and yet nobody wants to believe it. It’s like a crazy fad to them. I don’t think our ancestors thought it was a fad. It was natural and all they had. Processing strips nutrients and turns the food into something our bodies can’t use being the original food God gave us. It is a shame we have to pay more for the original form of something, again, that’s America. but I have saved myself from health problems. Most of my family is overweight and all have health problems. I’m still thin, healthy and happy. I’ve been to Japan, Korea, allover Europe and even Africa. I see how they look (amazing) and how they eat (natural foods, LESS/NO sugar). Americans really are the leaders in ill health, sickness, and obesity and it boils down to quality of foods. I hope this helps someone out there.
you don’t need to swear to get your point across. I think your more recent videos you don’t curse as much. I guess the younger generation is more impressed with a few swear words thrown in, but it detracts from your good message for me.
I started this a few days ago and have lost 2 kilos in 3 days so carbs don’t make you put on weight
Your skin is glowing and you can definitely tell you lost weight. You look wonderful!
I would like to know how many grams of fat a day are recommended on a low fat diet?
I had really dry skin on the Starch Solution. I added 2 DHA capsules a day (RDA) and that sorted it. We definitely need some healthy fats and I eat some walnuts and avocado (but the latter, out of season, is too expensive plus I like to eat seasonally).
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YES YOU ROCK!! FINALLY someone that encourages people to do what works for them!!! Everyone is different you just have to take time and figure out what works best for you.
How hard/easy is it to eat out on the starch solution? I know being a raw vegan it can be extremely hard if you don’t want salads every time you go out. What are some examples or ideas on how to stay starched up at a restaurant? You’re a big inspiration!
I’m a “senior” All I know is that since I started the starch-based diet, it’s the first time in years that my “poop” floats and I “GO” every day some times twice! However, I think you might be right. Chees! How to heck could nuts or avacados be bad???
hi Hannah, ANSWER ME, my question is CAN I EAT NUTS AND SEED? I normally eat my oatmeal with almond milk or coconut milk. Please help. Thanks
Why didn’t you just add Freshly Ground Flaxseed to your meals? It provides lots of fiber & it’s a precursor to Omega 3.
Really excellent video! As the other comment says, very concise intro and information. Excellent overview with no BS. Thanks!
This video has good advice, but I’m confused about the best diet plan that I need to use, only because I have never taken any. Anyone tried the Fenoboci Diet Plan? I’ve noticed several folks talk about amazing things about Fenoboci Diet Plan.
The younger yippee generation who really has no problem with weight at this time obviously you’re a beautiful young lady trying to tell us who are over 400 pounds and lost how it is forgive me I find a little hard to swallow. But you’re not the only one for some reason people like to post about weight problems I guess that’s the only thing some people can talk about and have some experience in.
I’ve lost 200 pounds over probably two years or more just changing my ideas. I like the idea being vegetarian but it sometimes does not agree with the meter that we take our blood sugar with and I haven’t found a solution to that yet
would bread be okay as a daily food?? like wraps and avocado on toast?
is starch solution a palnt based diet? is it similar to hig carb low fat diet? can you answer please. i have confusion between this guys.
Everything is great on my keto diet, except low body energy. Sluggish. I’m not sleepy. Thinking of adding sweet potato daily. Fruit not helping me. Good video, I’m new
❤ your way of eating…very similar to mine. Simple and Satisfying! ������
I love your hair. And also, this is the first video about a vegan lifestyle that didn’t brain wash me. Lol
I don’t feel as hungry eat starches when I do the raw till 4 I am starving till I eat cooked starches.
Hello Hannah since I started being a HLCF I started eating big portions of food and even sleeping at night with a big tummy. I usually copy your meals and you are taller than me and do cycling as well unlike me I just love to walk and a bit of sedentary. I eat 1600 cal and don’t get fat but I’m afraid of the effect of the starch solution lifestyle brought me of expanding the size of my tummy. That’s why I always eat in big portion size? Pls help
I can’t wait to follow this! Did you count your calories, or did you eat until you were satisfied?
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Grammar proofing before posting a public video is priceless…
Why can’t we eat much fat if it’s coming from a natural source such as coconuts, nuts, avocados, etc?
Spot on!! I Feel so much better eating starch solution over 801010 or raw till 4 too. It more satisfying, more familiar to people, cheaper and more accessible.:)
I also like how it takes less time to eat a meal, for at my school, we only get a little over a half an hour to eat and can’t eat in class. When I was eating raw, it was really hard to eat enough in such a short time period.
You are confusing Dr. McDougall’s plan for weight loss and his basic diet.
You remind me of a young Mariah Carey 😉 Nice video.. thanks for making it.
I have thought about the starch solution but I don’t think it would be a good fit for me. I just love my big smoothies. I do raw till 4 but I get about 60% of my calories from fruit and 30% from cooked foods. I am glad you and others found a good fit for you. I will have to get the book though. I can imagine doing the starch solution when I go somewhere like vacation where it can be harder getting your hands on ripe fruit for a few days. Good informative video:)
i been trying for the 3rd time today cooking potato in the oven and failed, it came out hard and took more than 45 mins:((
Hi there, I really like your channel and your videos. A lot more reasonable and balanced that information I got for Freelee’s channel, I think. I was initially thrilled at the idea that I could eat unlimited fruit carbohydrates, but it just doesn’t make sense does. I liked in one of your other videos when you mentioned, “And I don’t really have six years for the weight to come off…” LOL. So you don’t recommend reading Starch Solution of I’ve read the Mcdougall program for maximum weight loss?
Hi what do you think of honey…bees are insects not animals so could honey be vegan?
There are 354 calories in 1 pound of Potatoes (Skin, Without Salt, Boiled). It is also very helpful to nix all flours, or have them seldom.
I had navy beans that were in a can and precooked is that ok or should I only eat beans if I cook them?
i think you rock. its about how you feel right? if you wanna eat starch cuz it feels better do it, fruit? do that. everyones different, go with what you feel. Love to you Hannah! stay healthy stay happy all
I’ve been watching your videos for a while and you’ve inspired me to start a plant based food diet!!! really excited! going food shopping tomorrrrowww!!!!
Did you really just start a video with a quote from Marcus Arelius. Your awesome.
great video! i may have to try kung pao chickpeas. your hair looks gorgeous btw.
are you raw till 4 then? you said you just eat fruit for breakfast and lunch.. thats not starch solution? i am so confused haha
I can easily eat 1000+ calories of starch or fruit (smoothie form). But yeah starches are really satisfying, especially whole grains, like brown rice, or potatoes.
Restart your channel when you are 45 years old because you young kids can eat pizza hut and KFC and still be skinny
he says to avoid like the plague avocados, nuts, and seeds. That is NOT sound dietary advice! If you already eat an oil-free whole food plant based diet, why would you cut your natural sources of occasional fats and omegas? Yeah you’ll lose weight, cuz you’ll be starving yourself of natural fats while overloading on starches. do you really think this is sensible?
To me, this guy is just another insane fad diet no better than atkins, where you radically deprive yourself of something you should naturally be eating anyway. and then lose weight due to said drastic deprivation.
I’m confused..several doctors have told me to not eat white potatoes, rice, bread or corn and limit fruit..I have tried several different ways of eating and I am trying to find something that I can sustain..I have thought about just raw food..plant based.and I thought you were eating the same but now I realize more of what you are doing
So how much is starch solution and is it different than the starch solution that you spray on clothes?
I LOVE that I found you and this video. I have been vegan for almost a year. I love to say that I went vegan for the environment, but in reality I officially did it for my health and weight loss. (Don’t get me wrong I totally do it for the environment and the animals. I want to major in environmental engineering in college haha.) Anyways, it has been a crazy ride and I’ve had so many ups and downs and a messed up eating mindset. I would typically binge out on vegan whole foods and then feel bad at myself because I was “doing everything right.” My biggest binge food became peanut butter. You could probably assume that it became a trap because how calorically dense and heavy nut butters and nuts are. I recently found the high-starch and high whole carb solution on YouTube. I thought I would try it. I never really had a vegan diet label before. I would mostly just say whole-food plant based. Though, I think the high starch and carb has saved me. I don’t think it was just the high carbs, but I think that cutting out my trigger foods was the best decision for me. I’m only a week or two in, but I feel good. I finally feel light and free. I love that you advocate for finding what works for you. I also still want to incorporate some seeds so that I get healthy omegas. Luckily, it’s not appetizing to binge on chia, hemp, or flax seeds aha. I was so scared that I was never going to stop my binge eating cycle (I was never diagnosed with anything, but it felt that way). I think I am just finally in a good mindset to actually reach my health goals of being more muscular and to stop worrying about food. I love that you found what works for you! Wow this is long. I’m sorry. Hopefully this can help someone out!!
Thank you for making this video! I fell into the same trap –
I think you’re still following Dr. McDougall’s advice. Saying you quit and that you’re eating more fruit & fat is just splitting hairs. Personally, I find your title leans towards click bait. Good to hear you’re still eating WFPB. Cheers! M
Steel cut oats taste like shitI’ll stick to rolled / thanx anyway:)
It’s a shame that I can not listen to your videos with my kids around. What’s with all the F-bombs? Surely you have enough vocabulary to choose words that are not offensive to express your valuable insight.
I am doing the Dr.Kempner Rice Diet.I do use par-boiled rice,I rinse it.Do you think I can lose by eating this way? I love rice but stayed away from it because I have been on a LCHF diet for years but gained due to all the meat,fat and calories.It was so frustrating! I hope this works for me.i love your videos.
Imagine I ate 2,000, hell 4,000! Calories worth of Veggies such as Celery and say kidney beans for example. I`ll burn more than that, just by sitting because the average person (AVERAGE!) will burn more calories of such foods; say celery and etc. There are plenty more foods out there that are known as Negative calorie foods. The calorie counting is not for all. Every body is different and one diet `will not fit all, that goes for High Protein diets, High fats, being a carnivore or even a vegan. There is a diet out there that will work for each and everyone of us, you just have to discover it.
Keep up the great work Hannah:)
you are so beautiful Steph, love to see a new what I eat in a day �� you seem really happy. ������
Hello! Did you change your account name on Instagram, because I can’t find you?
Thank you for this video. We have been WFPB for 8 months but not doing starch solution your video made it very clear what needs to be changed ty!
I dont get the oil part. When you go out to eat its all cooked in oil. Also, i been putting olive oil in my salad thinking that its the healthy alternative.
Also, a well nourished body does not keep sending the hunger signal. It’s not just about filling the empty space of the stomach. So, if a person eats 1500 “empty” calories, the body will continue to send the hunger signal. That’s why under-nourished fat people continue to be hungry.
I totally totally agree with what you’ve said. Love Dr McDougal, but I went a little bit away from his teachings because of those things. If it grows out of the ground, I’m eating it if it was meant to be eaten. And I’m still listening to Dr McDougal, but I agree with you.
You know brown sugar is just sugar with some molasses in it right?
Personally I use stevia to sweeten things but a little maple in your oats is good too.
Hi..this programe is good for someone who wants to lose a few lb? Or is for people who have a large amount of weight to lose?
Thanks for sharing. I just met and went to Dr. McDougall’s lecture in Hawaii and he was super lean. I was actually surprised. I did really well having fruits in the am and then the rest of the day rice with a bit of him salt, while training for my ultra marathons..and guess what? I slimmed down, digestion was perfection and I won my first 100k running race in the mountains of Vermont and Also ended up taking 10th place in the nationals for a 50 mile race. The only hole was I feared fat at the time and I didn’t eat many veggies…I would do it adding those in from now on, bc I know better what works long term. Can’t go wrong eating whole plant foods and moving my body
I am already doing what you are doing I use the starch diet as my main stay but healthy fats are necessary for you, like avocado and of course nuts and seeds. If you look at what we were designed to eat go back to the book of Genesis. I combined a few of the experts diets and take the best out of all of them. Giving up meat and dairy was not a problem its the oil that I find hard. The Engine 2 diet is wonderful. At the end of the day it makes sense to do what is healthy and what works for you. I will keep all of the plant and fruits in my diet, it works for me. Good luck to all who are trying to regain health and lose weight.
Can you drink tea and coffe with milk and brown sugar also what drinks can you have on this diet
Biggest diet cliché
“It’s a lifestyle not a diet” lol!!
If we all learned to eat intuitively we’d listen to our bodies instead of the latest-&-greatest diet guru of the month/year/decade/century.
Sure, these ppl might be able to tell us some concepts but they don’t know our bodies like our bodies know themselves!
walking your dog for an hour is already 10 000 steps. not bad….
Totally agree on both points especially the healthy fats, these are essential for the brain as well as many other functions including absorption of vitamins into the body, what I do and is working for me is I consume a small fruit snack daily ” an orange, few dates…etc” and add one small spoon of olive oil or coconut oil to my salad.. Balance is more important than weight loss
Virgin Olive oil is not processed, it is cold pressed and monounsaturated, which is why everyone else in the world lists it as a healthy fat. Processed vegetable oil is Poly unsaturated with a gross imbalance of Omega 6 (oxidant) and Omega 3 (anti oxidant) Animal fat, the same stuff you have inside of you, as you are an animal, is a significant part of breast milk. The whole low fat diet is based on Ancel Keys Lipid Hypothesis. That advice is now 50 years old and 40 years out of date. As there has never been any evidence to show that saturated fat is linked to heart disease the ‘lipid hypothesis’ still remains an hypothesis.
I’ve come across Smoothie Shred and his wife’s program, Goodbye Lupus, because she was healed if lupus consuming greens, flax or chia seeds and lots and lots of water. This happened 13 years ago she is Dr Brooke Goldner, MD. She now helps others and often consumes 3 avocados a day. They are working hard to convince doctors like Esselstyn that all fat is not bad.
Annie. Well Done! I am so happy for you. You did your research, an I am very proud of your efforts.
Bless you.
Can you eat prepackaged carbs like Indian food in a pouch that you warm up or rice that microwaves? I have two small kids and need to be able to do this quick. What about making big batches of rice and beans on sunday to eat through the week? How long will rice stay in the fridge? Thanks!!!
How effective is Custokebon Secrets? I’ve heard several awesome things about this popular weight loss diet plan.
Eatting Raw only can be more difficult. Regular vegan works for me.
Has anyone found this in audiobook format by any chance? @High Carb Hannah
that’s not a starch diet. that’s a starch fruit and vegetable and vegetable fat diet
hi guys!! i’m very new to this so i have questions..i know oils are not good for you especially when cooked in high temperatures but is also bad even if it’s raw extra virgin olive oil? by raw i mean to put a little bit on a salad or food but not cook with it. or pure coconut oil?
Sounds interesting. I have heard of this before but never looked into it or heard any details about it until this video. I’m gonna look up more about this and maybe get the book.
I just found your channel and I’m loving it!! Thank you for sharing
omg I have been doing the binging at night thing on a really low fat macro ratio… I’m going to try this…
Hi!! When I began the starch solution I avoided all healthy plant fats as recommanded…however I lost my period, and my skin was dry as of my hair. So I began to eat them again, and it feels very good! I do believe that the book is an amazing foundation, and people should do what feels good, healthy and matches their best interests.
Hannah, I made a bariatric surgery. Can I make the starch solution diet? Will I get the full amount of protein that I need, since I cant eat to much? Thanks for your atention.
I agree. I believe it is best to stick to a whole food plant based diet no matter what your personal preference is. Tweaking the McDougall or any plant based diet to your liking is 100% better than what is making the world sick. To me it is more about what not to eat like meat, fish, dairy, eggs, and all junk food as a rule. I am only five months into this, and am feeling so much better. I am 62 years old, and have reached a point in my life of a permanent life stile for restored good health. I know that going back to my old man would kill me, or at the least would make me very ill. When I do eat something that is bad for me now my body tells me so by the real awful crappy way I feel for that day. I shouldn’t even eat vegan cheese, I’m learning. Listen to my body. What is that telling me? Hang in there every one!!!
I feel like if I ate all those potatoes I’d gain a million pounds I don’t hardly ever eat potatoes
Rice
Bread
It makes my stomach hurt ��
Thank you for the great info! I’m a pretty new vegan and I’ve been eating a lot more fruit but I definitely noticed how much more satisfied I feel after eating a starchy meal and was looking for more info…you have a new subscriber:)
best video on what to eat if you want to do a plant based diet that I’ve seen! thanks so much!
I was on a 45%p/30%c/25%f non vegan diet for 6 months and was losing weight effortlessly. I’m trying the vegan diet now cuz i wanna be vegan. Eating oatmeal, beans, lots of veggies, soya mince, fruits. I have a bmr of 1650 calories. I only walk for an hour a day. Clean the apartment a bit and I’m gaining weight like crazy. I went from 61.4 kg to 62.1 in two days and I’m eating 1600 calories. I measure my weight in the morning after going to the bathroom ( I make sure I poop everything out). I’ve been doing the same when I was doing the high protein diet. I drink a lot of water. No sugar. no salt. I don’t know what’s wrong. It’s making me very depressed. I used to be 88 kg and I don’t wanna go back to that. Someone please help
Funny how people will twist your words to justify what they’re doing 😉 Love Starch Solution! and your videos! Can’t wait to hear your update in October! <3
Hey Sarah, it’s Sarah:D Great video! I’m totally going to make that Kung pow sauce tonight. Thanks for the inspiration xo
Dr. Greger at nutritionfacts.org has a series of videos that discuss experiments that showed that eating nuts did not cause weight gain.
You cant tell me oils and or fats are bad. Even if you only mean for wait lose. Oils are full of fats, fats are the precursor to all hormones and most of the brain. With out hormones you wont lose weight efficiently nor will you produce testosterone and other important hormones to regulate and balance your body’s health
Am I mistaken or did McDougal say to add brown sugar to your oats but limit how many nuts and fruits you eat? That doesn’t seem like a scientific approach…I’m totally with you. I’m all for cutting out animal products and making starches the pillar, but why be so additionally restrictive in the diet when healthy fats and fruits are so satiating and beneficial to healthy weight maintenance?
Is everyone here skinny? I mean eating starches and nothing else for now is scary and I’m not at the pint where I can excersize.. I have weak knees…. I don’t want to start whining so I sill just ask should I just do portion control until I get back on my bike, or walk long distances… 5 lbs….. in a week? Wow but you look thin already… hanna what should I watch when you first started and did you even excersize????? Thanks y’all
This is so funny to me. People are gonna watch this or just read the title and think that starch solution is something they should “Quit”. You’re eating a whole food plant based diet and that’s great! I too follow this way of eating. But you’re eating basically a modified starch solution type of diet. I also have a handful of nuts and seeds and a couple of fruits daily AND god forbid I like to eat some refined cereal that isn’t 100% whole grain. Do i make a video and say “I QUIT STARCH SOLUTION” or just say “I MODIFIED MY DIET A BIT AND THAT’S OKAY BUT I’M STILL STARCH BASED MOSTLY”… I wonder which one would get more views. And what thumbnail should I put so that it makes the book look horrible. Dr. John McDougall never wrote the book for you. Stop treating it like a diet. It’s a concept and a lifestyle.
I’m out against any fat it becomes a bad when you roll out other foods that are perfectly healthy within balance and bounds of your condition. I add a little vegan margarine and a little sugar. But I can’t get an answer to is why the meter reads high after eating a meal of starch’s.
What bothers me is the people who say and give us advice about diabetes they don’t have it and that’s the bottom line
There is such things as healthy fats. Some people promote, nuts, seeds, avocados, and olive oil as healthy fats. People in general do not eat a few nuts and seeds. I used to eat more then a handful because they are so addicting. Furthermore, they will raise your triglyceride level up the roof that is how I found out that the healthy fats are not so healthy. I went to a private labs to get my cholesterol and triglyceride levels checked. Then I notice when I would eat nuts and seeds my heart would start to hurt. My cholesterol was at 280, my triglycerides were-200. I also do the macduggal diet too, so I eliminated all the healthy fats from my diet and did another blood test in one month. My cholesterol dropped to 150 and my triglycerides to 90 and I would no longer get any heart pain. Ryan, You should check your cholesterol and triglyceride levels to see how you are doing with your healthy fats. Dr Macduggul is not the only one who does not promote healthy fats, there is Dr. Colin Campbell and Dr. Esselstyn and Dr. Gregor. The only way you are going to find out for yourself is when you start to do some lab work on your cholesterol and triglyceride level. You can go to Dr. Macduggal website and look under fats and there a lot of studies on healthy fats. Also you can go to nutritionfacts.org, Dr Gregors website as well. There is a lot of studies on the negative effects of so called healthy fats. In other words start doing your research.
Really well done video…. thanks for this info. Just restarting my journey and binge watching your videos.
This video is definitely fantastic! It helps me recall of the time when my cousin used Custokebon Secrets to get rid of 16 lbs and enjoy being healthy again! Many people wish to lose fat, however we also require to remain healthy, which is what Custokebon Secrets given.
I don’t know why, but my mom made me drink a whole glass of oil because she said it was very healthy for me…why would she do that:/
This guy is such a hack. He takes the years of research of Dr McDougall, twists his words and then pushes his own “way” of achieving ultimate health. Lol Talk about riding someone’s coat tails ha ha! McDougall loves fruit. He pushes starch because fruit and veggies alone dont have enough calories to fully satisfy a majority of people. You supposedly read his work, so you should know that. Clickbait.
You talk too much. You totally agreed, to the letter, with everything McDougall says. So all you actually did was incessantly babble for 7+ minutes. That’s 7+ minutes of my life I’ve wasted and never get back. Thanks for nothing.
this is the first video i have watched of yours, i liked and subscribed:-)
Hanana youre the best! I am you. I need to lose like 15 pounds and I appreciate all what you have done for the vegan community. I feel very optimistic
Good Video, but you just need to take into account that your audience are different ages. Myself, I am 61, with severely clogged arteries so, I avoid all fat at all cost. If any more fat goes to my heart arteries, I am kaput! If your under 50 and don’t have heart disease, then enjoy avacodo’s and nuts, maybe a little fish. Look at your family history first to judge if anyone died of heart disease and at what age. My grandma died at 48, mom at 72, other grandma 72. I was on the way out at 60 until I found Mcdougall! Who knows, I may get to see 72 if I am good, lol!
Holy * I eat like this!!:D
I am a vegan and just happened to be eating this way, I find it when I eat this way I feel my best:D
Note: I soak nuts & seeds, legumes, also whole grains over night helps ALOT with bloating:)
I have had a real mess getting off sugar and fastfood. Eating whole grain rice and wok vegetables in olive oil. Helps a lot. Fiber; Whole grains, flax, psyllium & chia seeds and “good oils” like olive oil and sesame oil. Gets the cravings away! I guess it keeps my blood sugar levels steady. I intend to slowly reduce the oil consumption as it goes. Now I don’t get those “ups & downs” like on sugar and white pasta. Brown rice yay!
Im getting crazy at this “only eat this, only eat that” crap. Allow yourself the healthy buffet of life. Eating as much different stuff as possible is the key of getting all the little molecules your body needs.
Keep going Hanna! You truly are an inspiration:):):)
I think the fruit consumption depends on the level of exercise you do more fruit more exercise less fruit less exercise.
Do you think it is better for weight loss to eat brown rice over white rice or does it now make a difference?
Hey, you always say to eat only when you’re hungry and “listen to our body”. But I have a problem with this. For me, if I’d listen to my body, I would go days without drinking any water and I literally don’t want to eat until late at night. I can go whole day without eating anything and late at night I want to binge and eat fatty foods. So I don’t listen to my body and try to get normal breakfast in, drink at least 2l of water and have a normal lunch too..
You should have more subs your legitimately the best vegan instructional cook I’ve found
3 cups of oatmeal a day is way more filling than some nuts and avacado I’ve found. I’ve actually eaten 3 bowls of oatmeal a day for 2 weeks so I could buy a pair of shoes when I was younger. ����
this diet is amazing. You dont need to punish yourself by starving yourself. I followed this diet with sweet potato, rice and lots of veges and fruits then avoiding meats, eggs, dairies and oil. My chronic sinus symptoms are gone! Just a warning, really avoid oils of any kind. Most people fail in this doet because they use oils on their foods like in salads, etc.
The last meal looked fantastic. I am trying to make mashed potatoes in my pressure cooker.
Just don’t eat meat or anything from meat dairy cheese etc what’s the big deal ����
olive oil is good for you though, for mental health, and especially for sexual health in males. the 2nd place in the world that lives the longest consumed the highest amount of olive oil.
This honestly makes sense because most of my friends who are skinny eat a lot of starch such as rice, pasta or potatoes and eat alot of it.
You are quite funny never got so many laughs from a remix keep up the good work ������������
Great video quick question does it have to be corn pasta or can it just be regular wheat or regular pasta?
Sweet tooth is to make you scarf up all the fruits which are normally seasonal to make you put on weight to get you through the winter.
Hi Hannah! I have been vegan (via the Starch Solution you tube) for 25 days, and am wanting to lose at least 5 more lbs. That alone makes a big difference in how my clothes fit. So your sharing your diet details is SO helpful to me! TY! I will be 60 on Sunday. We’re going out to eat at a Thai restaurant, so any suggestions there? And I’d like to say something with love, so please do not be offended. I am proud of you & happy for you of your accomplishments and very thankful to have found your videos, but, Hannah, you are too pretty and caring to use the “f” word. There, I said it, but it is because I like you so very much. I’m going to show my husband your videos. It’s really hard for him on the road, but we’ve just got to figure that out. Thanks again so very much and keep your videos coming:)
you look so vibrant!
& thanks for the video! but i’ve been including more starches in my diet and i still eat around 2500-2800 kcals:( and i’m scared it’s making me gain cuz i’m not active but nothing seems to fill me? whether that be fruit or starch so idk what to doooo
My thrills to use “Yamzοkο Weebly” (Google it) weight loss plan is at all time high. My very own eating habits and also my consistency of several work outs was not modified and also change. Over a period of 30 days, I lost about 6 pounds. The tactic has let me consumed less and getting full is quicker..
Makes sense. Lots of fruits and veggies and then build from there. I’m just wondering if tabouleh is okay… I think it’s bulgar wheat.
Been on this diet since 2013. Results: normal UP without medication, lost 35 lbs, waist size from 38 to 36, results just as described by Dr. McDougall. No reason to look back.
I’m from Thailand and in my family we eat rice everyday it’s part of every meal. One thing is that people here especially those who workout (I workout everyday) believe that eating too much of it will make them gain weight or become fat so they adapt to animal protein you know they just try to cut rice and replace it with lean chicken or fish and a bit of veggies as a side dish… It’s ridiculous.
I always ate peanut butter sandwiches on wheat bread on the starch solution. Like almost every day and got down to 154 pounds starting at 184. Quite a bit of fruit too. The main thing is that we arent eating McDonald’s like most people.
I’m just starting with this style of life.. you have been a great inspiration to me, thank you!!
Read some of the peer reviewed research that compares low fat vs low carbs…none of them are really that long term beyond 12 months, but low carbs probably edges out low fat by a tiny bit in terms of biomarkers and also compliance.
The starch solution explains how the plate should look like, half starch and half veggies, especially for weight loss. Fruits as dessert. You probably did not fill your half of the plate with veggies. Starch solution does not mean ONLY potato. Is is clearly full of veggies and nutrients, you cannot miss nutrients on it. Anyway.. all the best to you!:)
I’ve been WFPB for about 4 years. I’ve lost 86 lbs and got off all 3 of my medications, eating some nuts the whole time. However for some reason though, nuts seem to make my joints flare on my right hand. No issues with avocados though. The problem is when I nix the nuts I get too hungry.
Arent soy milks bad for humans and especially men because they have phytoestrogens which mimic extra estrogen injected into your system which messes with your hormones?
I only need to eat 1-2 bananas everyday to satisfy my sweet tooth. I love the starch solution though. I’m very lean and cut but kind of built at the same time. I learned that Roman gladiators ate a similar diet. ����
Thank you i just started my journey and you are so helpful. Thank you so much!!!
Great info video!
If can’t eat butter and can’t eat oil, what do you use in replace of them?
go get your own diet then…you’re just trying to make money for yourself off of Dr. McDougall’s life work.
I totally agree. I love the starch solution. I also really love fruit and agree that we need some of the healthy fats from nuts, avocados, etc. thanks for the video
at the end of the day it is you that is eating so eat what works for you a bit of fruit,vegetables,nuts,grains,herbs… and ur good
Botanical fruits such as zucchini,squash,tomatoes etc have sweetness…a couple pieces of fruit a day adds to the wonderful variety…just your opinion.. nitpick over your own personal preferences…eating as you do is health promoting but some people are very sick…No processed oils are healthy but a few walnuts, flax, and avocado are great!
I eat sweet potatoes and oatmeal because Im a nihilist and I know eating healthy and being thin is pointless, but I wanna look good while waiting for the end.
consume sparingly if cannot avoidmeat substitutes or meat imitations made out of soy. Avoid everything that is processed and pre-packed as they may be hiding added sugar, oil and preservatives
That was really good the way you worded everything it made a lot of sense thank you!:-) <3
Love this, ‘Girl! Only thing I recommend is a BANNER (or etc) at beginning and maybe at the end recommending Dr. McDougall’s NEW BOOK “The Healthiest Diet on the Planet!” WE ♥ being Starchivores and LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr. McD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The seminar i saw from Dr McDougall, was saying lots of people have a problem with portion and moderation when it comes to healthy fats. For me that is absolutely true. I can’t put 4 walnuts on my porridge. The bag opens and i eat it all. Best to stay away for me. If you are a person that can control yourself then nuts, seeds etc are great.
I agree. Mother Nature didn’t put all that fruit here just to say no, you can’t have it. And fat is good. I agree with Healthy crazy cool. And we all have different bodies. Very overweight people should keep the fruits and fats at a minimum
Dr. McDougall says we can have up to three fruits per day. That doesn’t seem too bad?
so the ratio of vegetables to starches really does not matter does it…..although the majority of what you eat should be starches? I know some diets want you sticking to a certain ratio when it comes to this food group vs that food group. I started eating potoatoes (a week ago) but am needing more variety so I have started eating brown rice with beans.
Have you ever studied food addiction because as somebody identifies the food addict I found the starch solution free it sounds crazy but there’s too many loopholes for me so I actually had to change. Roll that’s a gremlin is flipping crazy but it helps me get control of my eating I knew that if I wasn’t going to eat green leafy vegetables I was not hungry but I could eat a potato and unsalted unbuttered no fat potato anytime I can gorge on them I overheat on them it was something that is really really hard for me I don’t like sugar and not really big into like fruits I like melons strawberries but it was too hard for me because I work so much and I want to go back to but I really like avocados I’m not really big enough to put avocados on my face so I think I might do the half an avocado to be out of control
Sugar makes you crave eating more food, because your body wants to retain the higher blood/sugar elevation, and it’s very bad for you teeth. Yes, there’s a reason for craving sweets, but in today’s world, that reason leads to obesity and rotten teeth.
Thanks for being so helpful and transparent with this video. You had a lot of starch and less vegetables and that has happened to me many times until I reset my mind again…
how much fats would you recommend for a breastfeeding mom who has some lbs to loose?
Dr. McDougall and his wife do not look very well after so many years of eating this way. Many of his “Star McDougalls” look dried out and very weak. I don’t think that diet is good for long term. Most healthy populations throughout the world do great with lots of fresh vegetables, clean carbs and protein and fruits (thinking hear how the Japanese eat). Japanese do not eat large quantities of rice. If they eat rice, it’s a very small portion and their protein and vegetable portions are typically greater than the starches. We have some Chinese friends that haven’t been in the U.S. too long. They are lean, healthy and have great skin (so my wife says). When we go to their place for dinner, the majority of the food consists of proteins (meat and seafood usually both) and tons of vegetable dishes. They DO NOT serve rice with their dinner and their potion sizes are much smaller than what Americans would typically eat. And…they eat a lot slower taking their time with their meals.
Excellent video! I concur with your three points about “The Starch Solution” completely. Keep those great videos coming—and thanks!
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a question, is there like a keto flue that goes with high starch eating, because for 2 days now iv had phateged head achy head, sore eyes and now iv got some dizziness when i get up
YES! Oh my gosh, one white potato is about 100 calories. Mashed potatoes ARE NOT fattening! It’s all the butter and milk and salt that people add to potatoes that are fattening. Literally, get some unsweetened oat milk and a block of tofu and you can eat a vat of mashed potatoes every single day.
what if u use organic cold pressed oils? I use cold pressed organic hemp oil
I ate nothing but potatoes, rice and plantains for 6 days, with no salt, sugar or oil and I lost 15 lbs.
My mile run time has greatly improved with the starch solution. I feel full and satisfied with just one big oven toasted sweet potato.
Thanks Hannah, it’s refreshing to listen to you. Healthy and Natural
You are inspiring. Thanks for sharing your story and journey of your weight loss success. I have been eating carbs again and I feel fabulous. I know that I will lose the weight soon. Keep posting. I want to get your app when it is available.
Can you still be a vegan if you don’t like very much veggies?
I always crave starches but I always thought they cause weight gain. If I could eat starches I would be extremely happy. I am going to try this I really hope it works. You look amazing.
Nice to the point helpful video Sarah, thank you. I am having trouble understanding one thing. I have his second Starch Solution book and it’s not clear to me. It seems like you can have fruits or veggies in a meal without starch. Can you have starch in a meal without having fruits and veggies in it? i.e. can you just have potatoes for a meal and nothing else? Thank you!
What about frying corn tortillas for tacos❓I use extra light organic olive oil. Do u have an alternative❓��
It would have been much better if I discovered this specific “Yamzοkο Weebly” (Google it) a couple of years back. For 15 days of using the programs, I lose 12 pounds There is certainly still need of work outs even just a couple of times a week and also the foodstuff to consume must be ideal. It showed awesome results for me. Undoubtedly, this is strongly suggested and I do hope this would work to you too because it did to me..
Oh dear fruit smoothie you recommend them? No! They are so calorie dense. Eat the damn fruit!
Starch is a man made binder for two structures that don’t go together naturally it’s bad and it’s not what human body should ingest
Dr Mcdougall is looking really rough these days, more like an 85 year old than 72. The old Okinawans who ate mostly starch and vegetables swore by their animal based broths and very small servings of fatty meat 1-3 times per week. Humans are omnivores and from what we’ve seen the Okinawans pre ww2 had the most optimal diet and lifestyle for health and longevity.
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McDougal never ruled out any whole plants or nuts and seeds…for sick and obese people who need to lose weight and improve their health quickly…his recommendations are spot on…this is not obviously true for you…
GOOD VIDEO, however I was surprised about the fact you stay clear of oil, some oil we need and I believe good sources are hemp,flax,avocado, pumpkin seed oil, and even fish oil! fish oil-free of toxins-are anti-inflammatory!
What is Custokebon Secrets and how does it work? I hear most people lost their weight with this popular fat burn methods.
NEED HELP….. since McDougall says that our bodies are ” Designed to eat starch” ANYONE please tell me what I can eat UNCOOKED?…..I must have special digestive enzymes that should allow me to eat EG Corn… Potato…. rice…Beans WITHOUT BEING FORCED TO COOK them??….. Mc Dougall is a MD so it must be OK?
I’m new to your channel. Well done! I binge watched all of Plantifulkiki’s videos from start to end and I am hooked! Smart, science based eating. Thank you for sharing this a great video to others to get them going or for a quick reminder for me��
Just something to add about brown sugarI would avoid this as well. It’s really just white sugar with added molasses. Just because it’s brown doesn’t mean it’s unrefined, it’s a common misconception.
Also, sugar isn’t really always vegan, because they process much of it with animal bone char, and don’t have to label it as such. I would stick to maple syrup, blackstrap molasses, agave, or coconut sugar.
Ok my two cents to me it’s simple if nature made it eat it what’s the problem? If man makes it don’t eat it simple.Everyone has advice and opinions including Drs. Just eat WFPB and stay away from foods made by man there now everyone has the secret.
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Good video! My personal belief is there are a few good diet eating plans like this one and 80-20 diet, and paleo or ketogenic diet. The latter is for obese or overweight people for a limited time only, then this diet in this video for maintenance. A few people have allergies and can not tolerate nightshade veggies, or some get migraines from spirulina, and Dr. Young of P.H. Miracle Diet says no to chlorella even though it is number 1 supplement in Japan and NASA is studying it for use for humans in space. The folks on paleo or ketogenic-if they live a long healthy active pain-free life (for the most part) will be proof to me my personal beliefs about above said topic!
I`ve been adhering to this amazing “Kοnοnοz yyd” (Search on Google) around Five weeks, and have dropped about ten pounds, and three inches from the waistline. This truly makes me a lot more energized on a daily basis right after I have eliminated a few of my unwanted body weight..
Love the meal ideas! I like to do my veggies in vegetable broth instead of water. A bit more flavor!
Its still astonish me just how lots of people have no idea about Fenoboci Diet Plan (just search it on google) although many people lost crazy amounts of weight using it. Thanks to my mate who told me about this. I’ve lost tons of weight.
what would you recommend if Im finding myself eating more calories, when Im eating groats, brown rice, beans, etc than on fruits… its more calorie dense tho
No entendí nada más aún así el tema me interesa. Vengo de acabar de ver un vídeo del Dr. Mcdougall y pos alguien que me ayude q traducir?.. Esto me interesa
Que hago viendo estos vídeos si apenas tengo 14? Pues esta va a ser mi carrera xdd nutrición bioquímica.
Haaaaa! “I can’t eat an avocado”. “Against the rules”. Too funny!��
You are kind of straw-manning the diet. For fruits he just recommended to limit to people that had difficulty with triglycerides initially, and then to reintroduce once they lost weight. Nuts and fats he says just to be careful because they are calorically dense
When you say starch meals lasts longer than fruit meals, it sounds like you have been eating calorie-wise larger starch meals than fruit meals. Or at least, your body is assimilating more calories from your cooked meals, than your raw. Because a meal lasts as long as the amount of calories it contain.
And it sounds like your digestion didn’t handle raw fruit well, which might make it harder for your body to use the fruit calories. Making a seemingly large meal fruit result in a small meal of fruit. I have had similar issues, getting a lot of pain from large fruit meals and little energy.
Until I began using enzymes with the meals, now I digest it well and a big smoothie has become easy to eat and lasts for hours. With a completely even blood sugar and gradual hunger build up.
I think the digestion problem, of mine, will gradually heal on a pure healthy diet.
I have a wierd question, I don’t like sweet. Can I make a savory oatmeal?
I sort of combined the Starch Solution with Dr. Greigers diet and found a nice balance.
so helpfull, clear, simple and straight to the point! THANKS XXX
Hi. Have you tried OMAD / IF /ADF? I have been, yet I keep coming back and thinking seriously of this way of eating and either doing this alone or combined with ADF and OMAD. Tell me something please: if you add oil or butter to your lowfat meal of starches, does it affect you personally? How would it make you feel? For years meat has seemed to clog me up, so I’m thinking seriously of ditching meat, along with oil.
I started the Starch Solution last month and am super excited about how it’s going! Glad to see your video:)
Other food that should be avoided are the pre-packaged vegan meals which often contain too much fat and sodium, same with the vegan desserts (cheesecakes, donuts, etc). When I went vegan 3 years ago I did it correctly and lost 30 lbs in a year, then several months ago I got caught up in the vegan junk food and desserts, also adding too many cashews and salt to my meals (gravies with soy sauce, cashew sour cream, etc) and eating way too much sugar, hence my weight loss stopped and I regained 10 lbs! Now i’m back on track and on most days doing raw til 4 again (sometimes till 5) and I could feel my pants getting looser.
Soak the steelcuts overnight with dried unsweetened fruit or berries. Then no sweeteners are needed and you’ll also have fully plump fruit in your breakfast.:-)
your face is looking slimmer! really could see a difference comparing to your old videos! keep up the good work, love your videos =)
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May I ask what is your opinion on Keto/Paleo diet? Which also boasts about energy and other health benefits, is there only a pick one or the other for lifestyle diet? Many thanks. I’m just so confused on what to do? What really is best? Or I have to experiment and figure out what works best for me, so much confusion.
I had huge success on the Starch Solution back in 2016 and I was eating similarly to you -very few non starchy veggies. The weight did come back on and I too didn’t see the connection with the lack of veggies.
I’m back on it -since Jan 1. And I’m documenting it on YouTube. I wanted to see videos of people not just in the “after” stage doing the Starch Solution (not many videos I could find and most stopped posting after a month or two). So I decided to just do it myself! ��
As such my suggested videos are now mostly diet and such. So I saw this one and vaguely remember seeing your older one. This was a great update!
Lots of love!
there is no fat in sugar.. sugar do damage to the teeth,but however,it does not make you fat..
Oh dang your hair looks great!! Powdered PB is lifeeeeeeeee.
I have a request, I was just on your Instagram and saw two salads 1.) Asian Cabbage Slaw and 2.) Southwestern Salad, I wonder if you could make the video recipes for these two salads please. I don’t know what to do with greens/vegetables/salads any more and these two salads that you made and put pictures on Instagram look so, so good. Can you please show us how to make these two? Please, please, it would mean so much for me, I would really appreciate it. I also loved this video too, very helpful too. Thank you so much.:)
If I eat fruit or fats I am fine but for some reason, if I eat them together I can’t lose at all.
Potatoes make me tired and sleepy. Boiled or steamed. Can anybody give me advice to lower the tiredness after eating them as I know potatoes are healthy. They make my skin clearer.
i’ve been eating (mostly) like that for last 4 weeks and i jog 4 times/week for about an hour and i already lost 15,5pounds… quite happy with myself.
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Hello Hannah! I am looking forward to losing 25 lbs. I have been vegan for about 3 years and I have steadily moved up the scale. This has to be the answer to the problem I have had. I sure do need a lot of breakfast ideas, I am going to see if I can get the book at the library. Thank you for all you do.
Just be careful of too much fruit.. I love it and would love to live off fruit alone but I got teeth issues and bone issues as it is nutrient deficient in many ways. Not enough minerals. I agree with you that we need fats in our dietthey make hormones. What is wrong with coconut oil? Can you explain it to me. I’m not overweight (more underweight) but am trying to heal an Autoimmune Condition and gut issues.
what about the vitamins that need fat to be taken in by the body? E, D, K and A?
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I’m very impressed with Mr. McDougall’s website, so many freebies, including the newsletter, recipes, etc. This looks very doable to me. I’m sure I read his book years ago but have requested it at my library. Thanks so much!
Trying starch solution now. You probably won’t see this comment but if I’m hungry do I just eat more oats and I’ll still lose weight? Like until I literally cannot eat anymore?
I’ve read many of the comments posted here and think that it’s the title of your video that’s throwing people off.
I have been on these fad diets and they never last. I have done a massive amount of research to prove that meat does not cause heart attacks or even strokes. Drugs, alcohol, processed food, fake butter and hydrogenated oils are to balms for it. I can give you a excessive amount of proof that the diet your on is not balanced and will eventually cause you to gain weight. It is a proven fact. Carbs cause your blood sugar to spike whither your eating whole gain or not it’s the same thing. Insulin can only last so long and we do not have a unlimited supply. The best diet for everyone is one that is balanced in both vegetables and animal fats. This is what we have eaten for thousands of years and it has b
Never changed.
I found myself over eating I got my blood sugar down better but I was blow it up and I just was hungry all the time so I’m glad to hear somebody else had the same problem it makes me happy LOL
I absolutely love your videos and you’re such an inspiration to me! Keep doing what you’re doing. ❤️
Fat is essential to good health and will keep you satisfied longer than carbs. This would not work for diabetics.
I am so curious about the starch solution. Glad you like it so much! I have tried it for short intervals but I always crave the sweet juicy fruits so end up running back to raw till 4. I love that there are two variations of a high carb vegan diet so people have no excuses not to be VEGAN, which is what matters most.
When you say that we don’t pre-digest starch food, but pre-digest fruit in a smoothie, well.. That isn’t completely correct. Do you eat your potatoes raw?
No, you cook them, right. That is pre-digestion, big time. Much more so than the mechanical work the blender does. We use a lot more energy on the starches, to pre-digest them, than on fruit. The intense prolonged heat does way more changes to the food, than the mechanical work does to the food.
Compare a 1000W of heat for 30 minutes to 600W of mechanical work for 1-2 minutes.
Makes sense right?
do not advertise the starch solution book if you are not doing it.
Duh I thought you could only use powdered peanut butter with only smoothies.
Thank you Blessings and more Blessings
+Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen Hi Sarah! I am new to the Starch Solution..and with so many vids out there..I’m trying to simplify this so that I can finally start and stop worrying about what I can/can’t eat. Is it safe to say I can eat anything that is a fruit/vegetable/grain based..and not eat any animal products, oils, animal fat, or refined sugar? Thanks for the help!
what would you recommend grilling veggies with as an oil substitute? i usually cook my sweet potatoes with olive oil but would like to not use it.
Hey wonderful people, thank you so much for watching as always!
Several questions: On Starch Solutions is acceptable to eat salt, soy, caffeinated coffee/teas, alternative milks when most have added sugar and oils? Which are the things to avoid? And does it prefer one to eat raw? Thanks for answering.
I love the videos that are showing up on my feed to watch❤️ I won’t lie I enjoy you cussing like a sailor LOL I totally love you Hannah and your videos thanks for making them old ones and new❤️
Seriously, the worst music in every video. I still like them though
What do u think about Dr. Gundry and his book..The plant Paradox?
Saying white sugar is bad but maple syrup (or any syrup) or other type of carb containing sweetener isn’t is a total fallacy. They’re all converted the same way. Sucrose is sucrose. No matter how unrefined.
Do you think someone with PCOS should do the Starch Solution?
Finally somebody’s making sense. Fruits and vegetables should be eaten and have been given to us by God. Thank you so much for pointing that out I can’t understand how John McDougall is telling people to dig in the dirt and eat beans full of sulfur and that somehow is healthier than eating fruits and vegetables. Thank you so much for pointing this out. Don’t remember the Bible saying I give you every starch and being for your food. I agree with his lectures on dairy but when I heard him talk about evolution I realized he’s a lost soul and needs Jesus Christ in his life
Question! Does anyone know if almond milk (unsweetened) is promoted on The Starch Solution diet?? I can understand all of this and know what I should be eating but is almond milk ok to have (approx 1/2 1 c a day)?
The body needs essential amino acids (Protein) and essential fatty acids (Fats) as these cannot be synthesized in the body. there are no essential carbs.
I wish I could stay on it long enough to believe in it. These foods I prefer the most, I just tend to keep drifting back to oils, meat, etc. Maybe now I’ll stick to it, being my 68th birthday. I lost 15 pounds in the last 4 weeks on ADF, and I only have about 7 more pounds I’d like to lose to be at my ideal weight but it’s seems to be coming off slow or staying the same. Would The Starch Solution help me lose these last 7 pounds I want to lose, do you think?
I don’t mean no harm, but I absolutely believe McDougal research is way more correctable than you could every be. McDougal who has been around for many decades and who has written and published in every kinda journal there is… is correct. His solution or plan is gear towards people with health issues. If you have deadly high blood pressure, yeah a handful nuts a day is a problem, a person with diabetes, yeah alot of fruit or as you have suggested a big bowl of fruit would be a problem. See. People like you who come on YouTube and all of sudden have PHD in nutrition and health really help F people up. It’s like you want to be some kinda guru. Dr. McDougal whom has helped countless amountd of people reverse illness. His studies and research is not founded on quick weightloss/ fade dieting or get rich schemes. So for you to come on YouTube talking nonsense that’s not back by nothing but opinions. He never said you must stick to the initial protocol long term. You can introduce more fruits, nuts and seeds in moderation but watch the effects. He explains the effects of each food group on the body’s systems chemically. I say, people please read his last and final book. Moreover, there is alot variety in the lifestyle, you just have to be creative. True story: My Mother who was obese, had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, was pre diabetes, had arthritis, chronic constipation,depression, lack energy and was addicted to energy drinks went from 315lb to 155lb in 2 years. She do not suffer from any of the the above mentioned issues any longer, and she is full of energy, walks 5 miles a day, does water aerobics and has created a Meet up group for active seniors. She eat a high starch diet, she has eliminated processed foods and oils. Instead she adds olives to her salads, or a few slices of avocado. She steams and bake her food and she uses brown sugar. She eats sweet desserts she make like sweet potatoes pie, bean pie and homemade sherbet. She does intermittent fasting and every season she does a 7day water fast. She make aloe vera smoothies and takes a pre and probiotic. She has reverse the clock and she looks 10 years younger. By the way, she has kept the weight off over a decade now. Mother said she lost cravings and is not fixated on food anymore because has satiation and she said she sometimes have to force herself to eat more. Lastly, each their own, do what is best for you, but don’t promote doubt or promote change in a wheel that’s not broken. Let us know when you publish in all the health journals around world or do research on somebody other than yourself with no backed data. And how old are you anyway??? Go back to school and hollow back in 20 more years. PEOPLE READ THE BOOK. NOT EVERYBODY HAVE SOUND COMPREHENISON. Here a link to McDougal’s website on nuts. https://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2009nl/nov/nuts.htm
Why so strict? The basic diet is starch rich. If you feel like something sweet, then yes, eat fruit or even sweet potato. This does not undermine the high starch approach. And if you feel like some nuts or avocado, then eat some. At times I can enjoy a good ribeye steak or a lamb curry. This is no reason for moving away from the high starch approach. For me the key is the high starch, and personally the simple white potato, and it remains the key. I can’t imagine I will ever get bored of potatoes ��.
You look like you are out of the weight loss stage and into maintenance. So you are following his plan, just not his weight loss plan. But it is all good advice and you show how it really becomes a lifestyle.
Great explanation and thoughtful content in this video. I personally do Nutritarian, like you, but incorporate a lot of Starch Solution principles, such as allowing some salt and using starch as the base to my dinner meal. Thanks!
Are cereals like Kellogg’s or Cheerios accepted? Good video.
I agree with you about the good fats but what has happened to me is I eat lots of almond butter, avacados and coconut cream…I need to limit it…I eat way too much of it
Starch solution is a great program. Dr. McDougall is my favorite!
Hey Hannah, I have been doing the Starch Solution for a couple of weeks and generally feel great although when eating out it’s really hard to avoid the fats. They are EVERYWHERE, it’s so annoying.
My question: I am having oats in the morning with a tbsp of agave nectar. Is that okay or should I try to cut down on it to improve my weight loss? I really love the sweet in the morning.:)
Okay. There’s some problems here. One. If you have heart disease, diabetes and/or are obese then yes! You need to avoid avocados, nuts, seeds! That means none. Zero. Zilch. Remember. These diseases are caused by too much fat in the diet. However, if your thin, fit and healthy then you can get away with some fatty foods occasionally. As for fruit. The fruit in the grocery stores has been genetically altered to be sugar bombs. They effect blood sugar in much the same way as candy does. Starch is a complex carbohydrate so it doesn’t raise blood sugar as badly. So if your diabetic, or hypoglycemic like me, fruit should be eaten in moderation. I have been eating mcdougalls diet 2 years. I’ve lost 45 lbs, normalized my blood sugar and dropped my cholesterol nearly 100points. YOU might do better eating more nuts and seeds, and more fruit but your also YOUNG, and fit, and healthy. You don’t have the issues yet is older people who have messed up our bodies by eating the SAD diet the last 40 years do.
Hey live, does he talk about the nutritional value of starch vs. that of fruit and veggies? Thanks!
Hey folks! Since this video is fairly old now, you can check out my more recent response to this + current stance on The Starch Solution here: https://youtu.be/qMyA32Mx0D4
The china study is about a small minority of people who are poor and have nothing else available to them. With over a billion people in their country I can only imagine how hard food is to access.
Hey Sarah! I noticed you eat differently now… no more starch based eating? Why did you change the way you ate?
I am so happy I switched, it is so filling eating more cooked starches, and I don’t cram in the food like I used to. On raw till 4 I was always hungry and eating so much food. It’s only been 3.5 weeks and I’m already losing weight and feeling so much better!