Patricia Herrera's Vegan Weight-Loss Success Story - Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

After going vegan, California schoolteacher Patricia Herrera
lost weight, got control of her blood sugar, and lowered her cholesterol.

This Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine reverse diabetes success story is based on Dr. Neal Barnards Program for Reversing Diabetes that is shown to be three times more effective than the American Diabetes Association dietary guidelines at controlling blood sugar.

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[almaraz13]

Wow this video is very true.. and finally someone normal is showing that vegan is good for us..

[beaelliott]

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, a plant-based diet can help participants lose weight, lower blood sugar and reduce their need for medications used to treat diabetes and other health conditions. They also can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

[AlbertaBeefy]

@Rebooter381 With respect, your comment regarding carbohydrates being essential is completely untrue.

It's been known for over 100 years that carbohydrates are not essential to human physiology at all. Ketogenic diets, both extremely low and even NO carb have been used to treat diabetes, epilepsy and other conditions for decades. Entire peoples have lived without carbohydrate for thousands of years.

The science is clear, and the diets are NOT unhealthy - that's a myth.

[Rebooter381]

@LCHFinCanada We have to be careful when we say "low-carb" as carbohydrates are the building blocks of the energy we need. Carbohydrates are essential if we monitor the kinds that we eat. I have also heard about research as UninspiredGirl has said where low-carb "diets" has caused health problems. But of course, we need to do what is best for our bodies. If those who eat vegan/vegetarian find that it works for them, then they should do it.

[LCHFinCanada]

@UninspiredGirl Interesting - I've never seen such a study as you mention, in years of research. Please point me in it's direction if you can, thanks.

[UninspiredGirl]

@LCHFinCanada Actually, I have read other studies saying that low carb diets may cause other health issues and in fact a diet rich in carbohydrates in the form of whole grains may increase weight loss. I don't know if we can say this is "beliefs" because it is scientifically proven.. I think the only thing we can agree on is that all diets and lifestyles aren't going to work for every individual in the same way.

[LCHFinCanada]

@improbableworld If vegan is the only diet you've seen that helps lose weight, you've obviously not seen the dozens of studies PROVING repeatedly that low-carb diets are vastly superior to low-fat diets for weight-loss, glycemic control, cholesterol ratios and triglycerides.

The proof is in the science, and although many vegans have beliefs, the science backs low-carb for all I've mentioned. Period.

[JuliRafMardieta]

@almaraz13 - i cannot agree with you more

[improbableworld]

@spikutus Good for you!! That rocks. Being vegan is the only "diet" I've ever seen that actually helps people lose weight and keep it off. I also had a hormonal health problem that seemed chronic; as a vegan it went away.

[improbableworld]

That bean, corn, pepper, and tomato salad looks really delicious!!!

[crochet4others]

GREAT video! Thank You. And CONGRATULATIONS to you! I just started back in July - strictly juicing, and now, I'm switching to Vegan. Not only for myself and my family, but b/c to me, it is the ethical thing to do.

[bhujelbinod1]

uuuhhh yeah... has anybody heard of the Acuspeed 24 Diet (google it)? I hear some amazing talk about it and my father shed a lot of weight on it.