Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago
Dr Klaper, a popular vegan doctor, appears in Netflix and PBS documentaries like What the Health to explain how we can avoid the stunning rise of diseases like Crohn's, Colitis, and diabetes. He joins me to explain how these diseases gain a foothold in children and what to do about it.
Resources mentioned:
Doctor Klaper's popular TEDx talk, The Most Powerful Strategy for Healing People and the Planet: youtu.be/_TokqrtFfi8
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: pcrm.org
Forks Over Knives: forksoverknives.com
Dr. Klaper's website: doctorklaper.com
Sense and Nonsense in Nutrition: vimeo.com/ondemand/nutrition
Missing Microbes: How the Overuse of Antibiotics Is Fueling Our Modern Plagues: amazon.com/dp/0805098100/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_H3EFFbZYR7QZW Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Response to TED's disclaimer that his talk is not based on verified science
3:38 - Talks about his published books from the 80s
4:23 - Question about childhood onset diseases
13:55 - Responds to microbiologist's insight about Autism and Parkinson's. Also, pushback for advocating plant-based eating.
21:22 - What has changed in medicine in the 40 years you've been plant-based?
26:44 - Commentary on Crohn's disease and disease reversal
28:11 - What message about nutrition would you give moms of young children?
34:36 - His speaking tour of medical schools. Online education options for medical professionals.
36:45 - Family practice doctor asks: How can a doctor help their patients actually make diet changes?
42:18 - 4-year-old asks about green smoothies
47:38 - Response to criticism of What The Health: are vegan doctors biased?
50:44 - Reasons why some people say they don't feel well eating vegan
59:38 - 10-year-old asks about Dr. Klaper's favorite treat!
Dr Klaper, a popular vegan doctor, appears in Netflix and PBS documentaries like What the Health to explain how we can avoid the stunning rise of diseases like Crohn's, Colitis, and diabetes. He joins me to explain how these diseases gain a foothold in children and what to do about it.
Resources mentioned:
Doctor Klaper's popular TEDx talk, The Most Powerful Strategy for Healing People and the Planet: youtu.be/_TokqrtFfi8
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: pcrm.org
Forks Over Knives: forksoverknives.com
Dr. Klaper's website: doctorklaper.com
Sense and Nonsense in Nutrition: vimeo.com/ondemand/nutrition
Missing Microbes: How the Overuse of Antibiotics Is Fueling Our Modern Plagues: amazon.com/dp/0805098100/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_H3EFFbZYR7QZW Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Response to TED's disclaimer that his talk is not based on verified science
3:38 - Talks about his published books from the 80s
4:23 - Question about childhood onset diseases
13:55 - Responds to microbiologist's insight about Autism and Parkinson's. Also, pushback for advocating plant-based eating.
21:22 - What has changed in medicine in the 40 years you've been plant-based?
26:44 - Commentary on Crohn's disease and disease reversal
28:11 - What message about nutrition would you give moms of young children?
34:36 - His speaking tour of medical schools. Online education options for medical professionals.
36:45 - Family practice doctor asks: How can a doctor help their patients actually make diet changes?
42:18 - 4-year-old asks about green smoothies
47:38 - Response to criticism of What The Health: are vegan doctors biased?
50:44 - Reasons why some people say they don't feel well eating vegan
59:38 - 10-year-old asks about Dr. Klaper's favorite treat!
