The Problem with Sadhguru

As long as this video ended up becoming, it took even longer to write it because I was very clear that I wanted to thread a needle between respecting a large number of people's spiritual moorings and the need to think scientifically about food.

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Table of Contents

0:00 Why you should watch this video even if you disagree with me
7:12 Do Detox cleanses work?
8:57 Is Western food lacking in water?
11:25 Drinking water during your meals (Dr Pal)
12:34 Is it OK to eat during eclipses?
14:23 Is Brinjal (eggplant) toxic?
16:46 How much raw food should you eat?
18:46 Questioning the concept of Satvic
21:56 Redefining Satvik, Rajasik and Tamasik for modern times
23:11 Veg vs Non-Veg
24:13 Summary and key takeaways

Citations
1. Study showing some results of fenugreek extract suppressing blood glucose, GHb, blood lipid levels, etc. in a dose-dependent manner https://apjcn.nhri.org.tw/server/APJC...
2. Fenugreek protects kidney function (in rats) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...
3. Hepatoxicity due to excessive coumarins (of which fenugreek is a source) - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... - it is rare, no doubt, but dosage is important, plus coumarins can also thin blood, leading to excessive bleeding and trouble clotting
4. Nasunin in Brinjal - benefits https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/....
5. Ash Gourd is not a superfood -    • Ash Gourd Juice Is Not A Superfood  
6. Drinking water during meals has no effect on digestion - https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-li....

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