Forks Over Knives: The Vegan Way to Health

Dr. Neal Barnard discusses the benefits of a vegan diet in the management — and reversal — of diabetes. Carbohydrates and sugar aren’t the problem, says Dr. Barnard: rather, the accumulation of animal fat in the body’s cells is the real enemy.

Dr. Barnard says you can eat all the starches and carbs you want, as long as they’re plant-based. Talk to your doctor about Dr. Barnard’s ideas, and watch to learn more about how animal fat prevents insulin from doing its job.