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It’s crucial to not only know which foods give you nutrients but also which foods rob you of nutrients. Be sure to avoid these foods that deplete nutrients.
0:00 Introduction: Foods to avoid for a healthy body
0:13 Top foods that deplete your nutrients
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Let’s talk about the top foods that deplete nutrients. You need to be aware of both sides—foods that provide nutrients and foods that lead to nutrient deficiencies.
Limit or cut out these things that deplete you of nutrients:
1. Raw egg whites
2. Refined sugars
3. Refined grains
4. Alcohol
5. Caffeinated beverages
6. Trypsin inhibitors (soy, grains, beans, nuts, seeds, nightshades)
7. Tannins (tea)
8. Excess calcium or consuming a lot of dairy without enough leafy greens
9. Oxalates (spinach, beet greens, almonds, almond flour, chocolate, Swiss chard, grains, beans)
10. Phosphoric acid (soda)
11. Phytates (cereal)
Consuming these things can deplete you of important nutrients, including:
• Biotin
• Vitamin B1
• Zinc
• Magnesium
• Vitamin C
• Certain amino acids
• Fat-soluble vitamins
• Calcium
• Iron
• Vitamin B3
• Chromium
• Copper
• Manganese
• Vitamin D
These nutrient deficiencies can lead to a myriad of symptoms. One of the most common nutrient deficiencies is magnesium, which has a lot to do with energy production. Learn more about magnesium and energy in my other videos.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps increase your awareness of the top foods that deplete nutrients. I’ll see you in the next video.
54 responses to “The Top Foods That Have Been Robbing You of Nutrients (Vitamins & Minerals)”
Dr Berg, I appreciate your content. Love the counter to common misconception. Any thoughts on hyperthyroidism?
Look up his videos on that.
@Dr Berg Very hard times are coming. Please do a video about the cheapest, most nutritious and long lasting foods for people with very low incomes.
Chia seeds all day long.
Yep. Organic Quinoa… 1 or 2, 3 KG Bags… Highly nutritious, has all amino acids (high protein) and is really easy and fast to cook and store!
No grains, they are harder to digest and have anti nutrients. Focus on animal foods, which are the most easily digested and the most nutrient dense. Meats, animal fats, eggs, high fat (preferably raw) dairy. If you’re able to raise your own chickens or pigs (they don’t take much space, you can even raise quail for meat or eggs in an apartment), that will help with costs. I can’t afford to do this, but some people use their tax return to bulk buy beef or other meats directly from farmers. It’s far cheaper that way, when you consider the cost per pound of different cuts. Tbh, I only buy ground beef (5lb rolls of chuck from Walmart), whole chickens, pork when on sale, and Walmart eggs. I try to splurge for quality butter like Kerry gold, but really any authentic butter is better than vegetable oils.
I shop bogo’s at Publix (but have to be careful and make sure I’m actually going to save money, and that it’s something I’d buy anyways), and have a store near me that regularly has lower priced meats. Organ meats are sometimes cheaper options, and are very nutrient dense. Chicken organs are the cheapest I’ve seen, especially hearts and livers. Make broth from any bones for extra protein and minerals, and to add a depth of flavor to your dishes. Cooking from scratch will always be the cheapest option. If you choose to eat things like beans and rice, make sure to thoroughly soak them in an acidic medium (with whey, lemon juice, vinegar, etc) and/or ferment them before consumption, and to dump the soaking liquid and rinse the grains/seeds before cooking. Keep in mind that even with these measures, they will reduce the absorption of many minerals, and protein. They do provide bulk to keep you full longer, but this may not be ideal. They also tend to have heavy metals in them, so be sure to consume eggs or fish regularly for selenium.
Really look at the nutrient density of foods, and compare the prices. While beans, rice, and flour seem so much cheaper than meat, they also provide far less nourishment.
@faithofamustardseed8198 exactly! I live in Australia. If ppl complain abt they can’t afford to buy meat, offal is your go to and get creative!! And secondary cuts of meat-beef cheeks, oyster blade, chuck, ox tail etc, cheap and amazing slow cooked.
We love chicken livers and hearts fried with garlic onion Mushrooms.
Brains, kidneys…and the nutrition profile is 👌
Hi, can you talk about drinking water before and after a meal? The general process of it is well known but it would be nice if you have something new or/and interesting/uncommon things to add.
I think we all can agree that eating healthy is more complex than the Rocket Science 😂🚀
Now if I can only work out a way to not eat while still getting all the vitamins and minerals I need…
Nope, just make organic salsa. And use Organic Spirulina everyday for a constant detox while getting all nutrients needed. Problem solved.
Indeed the ballistic curve is one of the first things I coded. 🔫
If you’re going to do it optimally, I agree.
@OMNISPH3RE, that is going to leave a LOT of holes in your nutritional profile. It will not give you all the nutrients you need. …not even close.
I like making my own salsa which is delicious and nutritious plus it gets better the longer it marinates in the fridge, however it doesn’t last too long because It’s hard to resist eating it with every meal. 😅 🌿🍅🌶️🥭🎉
Thank you DR BERG!!!!!!!!!
I really appreciate the help and the amount of time you spent to get the good stuff out I been on keto for more than 5 years and I feel that I gained years back I was 245 pounds now I am 196 pounds still trying to lose the last few pounds to make it to 190😊😊 thank you thank you
Well done, keep going.
Keep up the good progress!:)
That’s fantastic! Congratulations! I would love to hear about your success! Please use this link to upload your story:
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this is interesting as many of these symptoms are tied in with gluten intolerance. So refined grains deplete as well as inflame … Makes it easier for me to stick to keto when wheat and other grains cause me so much pain and my body feels sore and fatigued every day .
Dr. Berg, you’re KING of all nutrition, your knowledge is the best in my book of all nutrition!!!! Love your content, Doc!!!!
I appreciate your comment! Thank you so much!
Exactly. I know my coffee consumption wrecked my electrolyte and vitamin levels. Only one cup a day now. It was just like drinking too much water and dying from lack of sodium. I’m on the path to recovery now and feeling good with that D3👍🏼
I love my morning coffee. Two cups. Don’t drink it during the day. About a month ago I started drinking mushroom coffee. No afternoon crash. Good benefits.
@Terry SeufertHow is the taste of mushroom coffee?
@Terry SeufertI don’t like to ruin the taste. No point. Just take lions mane and cordyceps by itself
All you need to do is offset the caffeine intake with hydration and electrolytes. A good rule of thumb is 2:1 water intake around the time of having a coffee. And for myself I take homemade sodium pills, potassium and magnesium with my water. Just a couple times a day, not with every glass. Take care.
This just happened to me when I ran out of my half caff K cups and was using regular caff K cups. Took electrolyte mix, more vit D3, and Vit B1 after my pulse rate was high and I was having alot of trouble sleeping. Last night I had the best nights sleep.
Very interesting information as always. I am deficient in biotin and my hair and nails are brittle. I love your videos thank you Dr as always. I’ve been watching you for many years and I will continue to do so as I trust your information.
I appreciate your comment! Glad you enjoy my videos!
Thankyou for doing this one. People need to be aware of these things.
Be great if you could do a part 2 – on how to prepare or take each of these foods to reduce their mineral depleting effects. Am thinking of things like boil spinnach and eat with yogurt to neutralise the oxalate. But, hey.. you’ll know this much better than I.
Keep it up Dr. Berg , you are doing a service that is beneficial, no matter who is giving you a hard time about it ! 👍
Thanks for your support!
I watch a lot of Dr. Berg’s videos and implement many of them into my dietary habits, but it’s frustrating and confusing when things are GOOD for you in one video and BAD for you in the next. 🥴
It’s just a case of not mixing those foods in the same meal.
exactly my point, maybe he wants to please all types of audience
Any time you constrain yourself to one source, you run the risk of consuming biased information or even worse content just for the sake of getting views. Broadening the information source would be the solution. Normally YT does not recommend you many new channels if you keep watching every video from a single channel. The workaround would be to directly search for a specific topic and watch other channels. Then the algorithm will start promoting those new channels to you later on even if you don’t subscribe to them.
I just commented on the same thing. He has told us to have seeds, nuts and beet greens in other videos
I’m really very confused. I thought beans or grains were good for you. 😒😔
An astute topic from you, Dr. Berg.
You cover every aspect of health.
We are all so fortunate to have you in our lives. ❤
Sharing Dr Berg notes:
Limit or cut out these things that deplete you of nutrients:
1. Raw egg whites
2. Refined sugars
3. Refined grains
4. Alcohol
5. Caffeinated beverages
6. Trypsin inhibitors (soy, grains, beans, nuts, seeds, nightshades)
7. Tannins (tea)
8. Excess calcium or consuming a lot of dairy without enough leafy greens
9. Oxalates (spinach, beet greens, almonds, almond flour, chocolate, Swiss chard, grains, beans)
10. Phosphoric acid (soda)
11. Phytates (cereal)
Consuming these things can deplete you of important nutrients, including:
• Biotin
• Vitamin B1
• Zinc
• Magnesium
• Vitamin C
• Certain amino acids
• Fat-soluble vitamins
• Calcium
• Iron
• Vitamin B3
• Chromium
• Copper
• Manganese
• Vitamin D
These nutrient deficiencies can lead to a myriad of symptoms. One of the most common nutrient deficiencies is magnesium, which has a lot to do with energy production. Learn more about magnesium and energy in my other videos
Thank you Dr Berg🐱👍🏿
Something good I learnt thanks for the sharing and caring God bless you
Nuts & seeds ? What should we eat instead
Not giving up beans! I love so many and feel better.
So basically…there’s nothing left to eat.
@sydney johnson soaking the nuts take away many oxalates. our elders always told to eat almonds soaked and then skin removed. now we know why.
This is one channel I definitely do not want to lose!
Thanks for your comment. Appreciate it!
U cover health topics from every possible angles and we’re so blessed to have u around Dr Berg 🙏
Appreciate your support!
@Dr. Eric Berg DC wait so we dont eat nuts or soya or beans…
Dr. Berg, thank you for those important informations ! It helped me a lot ! I’m on Keto and IF since July, and I’m taking your supplements.
Please keep the excellent work up !!👍👍❤
Great video Dr Berg.- I will need to watch this a few times over and make me notes. It is very important to know these things.- I just wonder if a regular balanced diet would make up for the times we eat/ drink foods/ drinks that deplete some nutriens. This was a question.- Next, I wonder if it makes sense if you were to make a video where you talk about how a one can consume a balanced diet and how to balance the foods that deplete serten nutriens by consuming a serten food in a serten timespan.
Literally my health You tube doctor for life ❤❤, i have learnt so much from you in so many years of following you 😊. I am literally obsessed even when they think they can censor you 🇧🇼