Hi Ellen and Dr. Barnard, I just watched your show and I have some nutritional questions. 've read alot of books on nutrition and other diets or food plans. My daughter is O Blood Type and we switched her diet to follow the higher proteins and less A type diet and she has gotten healthier. She was very sick with diahrrea and had to be taken out of the end of her 8th grade year due to weakness and fatigue, too. She has gotten strong and healthy despite Hashimotos Thyroiditis. Why is she doing better? I want to do what's best for her, so I'm seriously asking. Is the O's needs for more protein a myth, or is there validity to this? How can she follow what you recommend as an O type person?

p.s. She is allergic to wheat, oranges, white potatoes, tomatoes, peanuts, soy, . (I have 2 children like this, but the other is an A blood type.) We're a family of 5, so needless to say, mealtime advice would be sooooooooo helpful from you. I'd welcome your response!-Sheriyn from Boise

dear ellen.....

long before I had heard of dr. bernards book...

I turned 50!! yippeee for me!!!
anywho...I decided to change my eating habbits...well, i started changing the things I eat and have come up with some Very, Very, imaginitive alternitives to meat, cheese, milk,and desserts...you would not believe what i have as desserts...yum yum!!! I ALSO EAT ALLLLLLL DAY LONG.. EVERY 2 HRS. I AM STUFFING MY FACE....WHEN I AM HUNGRY..I EAT!!! I went from a size 14 to (as of today) a size 6. and I am healthy, happy and have the energy I had when I was 20...(from what i can remember...(it was the 70's)..I LOST WEIGHT AND INCHES IN 2 1/2 MONTHS!!!!....AND I AM HEALTHY!!!!!!!

alternatives to meat ?, WHY ?!
eating meat is necessary for proper brain development

he doesn't eat cheese ?
why not gain more attention by saying everything in moderation ?

Ellen, I've been eating meatless for several years now. Initially, my youngest daughter, who lives with us, became a vegetarian when she was a teen, so I waa making meals for her and slowly my husband and I began to eat the same vegetarian meals I fixed for her, except for weekends, when I would let hubby chose what meats he wanted to grill or for me to prepare. He was an avid hunter and meat-and-potatoes guy for many many years. Four years ago, I lost a kidney to cancer and after talking to my doctors discovered that my sole kidney would function better without having to deal with meat, so now it's a rare ocassion when hubby and I will eat any meat. Hubby used to also drink whole milk until about the time I lost my kidney and now will only drink 2% milk. We are a LOT healthier for not having the excessive protein and fat in our system and our quarterly check-ups with our doctor for cholestoral levels has proven it.

Ellen, THANK YOU! My whole family is vegan -- in rural Kansas, no less -- and we have been for about 7 years with NO detrimental health effects despite what our cattle ranchers, dairy farmers and US government tell us. I was so pleased to see Dr. Barnard on your show -- his PCRM was a very helpful resource as my family was "making the switch" to eating healthy/vegan. I have a suggestion for dairy farmer Steve who commented below, and for all Americans who are reluctant to think for themselves and listen to experts who have nothing to gain by speaking the truth -- read MAD COWBOY by Howard Lyman - a dairy farmer who finally saw the light and made a difficult switch to help people eat more healthily (he gave up dairy farming!). Also, anything by John Robbins is good. Hey, everyone! We have only our health-- and a healthy planet -- to gain!!! Let's do it! Thanks again, Ellen.

I've known about Dr. Barnard probably since he came on center stage in 1985. Not only does he offer sage advice re healthy diets, he has worked behind the scenes in trying to convince the big teaching hospitals to STOP USING LIVE DOGS FOR PRACTICE SURGERY. And guess what, his work is paying off and many of the prestigious teaching hospitals have found alternatives. We need more doctors of his calibre and some are found in the organization he started-PHYSICIANS FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE. God bless you Dr. Barnard and all the doctors who care about the cruel use of animals in experimentation which by and large is unecessary and cruel.

Ellen,
I really enjoyed your show today and watched the Doc closely and listened. I just recently had major back surgery and have to walk regularly to exercise my back and to keep it mobile and stretched. After watching the doctor I feel like I learned so many things and am willing to some of his advice. I don't think I can totally give meat up, but I am going to try the sugar and dairy. I will keep you in the loop to how things are going. Thanks for introducing us to "The Doc". One more thing how come everbody in the audience get free gifts???
thanks,
mc

I was beyond thrilled when I turned on the show today to see Dr. Bernard as your guest. People such as Steve E (comment below mine) are so narrow-minded they only see the almighty dollar and not the big picture. No matter what he says, the horrible effects of meat and dairy are a proven medical fact. It is not meant to offend or lessen the significance of his family, it is simply a fact. There are plenty alternatives in farming. Become an organic farmer. It is a huge growing trend and as the years go on, the demand is going to grow tremendously. I just saw a documentary of tobacco farmers on the brink of going out of business entirely. They switched their focus and now run thriving organic farms.

GO VEGAN! Do it for your health - do it for the environment - do it for the animals!

Dear ELLEN
You shows are always so interesting . and funny , Monday I really enjoy the segment with DR BARNARD, healthy habit eating , and how we can substitue meat , and cheese, in our habit eating and have a better health, I am 72 years old and I am very interested in breaking the bad and unhealthy eating , my cholesterol is a little hight, 20 lbs overweight , and suffer arthritis , I hope I can win his book and give my children and grandchildren the awarenes , how to eat healthy, and keep themselves in good health .Thanks Ellen your show is great and wishing you the best .Gisele , Philadelphia Pa

Thank you Ellen i need to eat healthy