Life At Its Best

About Walter Veith

Walter Julius Veith (1949) studied zoology at the University of Stellenbosch and obtained his doctorate from the University of Cape Town in 1979. He is an author, speaker, and scientist known for his research in the areas of evolution/creation, health and diet, and Bible prophecy. His international ministry, known as Amazing Discoveries, has affiliates in Canada, the USA, and Germany.

His primary field of interest is nutritional physiology and his research concentrates on the effect of modern animal husbandry on the incidence of disease transferral to man, as well as degenerative diseases caused by incorrect nutrition and particularly diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis and cancer. But he is also concerned about the impact of the use of antibiotics in producing a new breed of antibiotic-resistant bacteria which are causing food poisoning epidemics around the world. He was honored with the Royal Society London Grant for (RDP) the Reconstruction and Development Program to establish a research climate in post-apartheid South Africa.

301 - Life At It's Best (95min)
In this lecture, the significance of primary nutrients, carbohydrates, proteins & fats in the diet are discussed. The importance of a whole food diet & secondary plant compounds for human health are discussed together with the latest evidence for the essentiality of these compounds for perfect health. Are carbohydrates really fattening? How much protein do we need? Can one survive on the vegetarian diet? These are questions addressed in this video.

302 - Your Health Your Choice (80min)
What influences do our lifestyles choices have on our health? We are living in a quick fix society that relies heavily on drugs and stimulants to make it through the day. In this lecture, the role of drugs and common stimulants such as tea and coffee is discussed.
There is also a discussion on the role of food additives as causative factors in allergic reactions, hyperactivity, and disease.

303 - Sitting on a Time Bomb (82 min)
The animal husbandry industry has dramatically changed over the last decades. Farm animals are fed recycled animal protein feeds, manure, and etrochemical waste. In addition, a host of drugs, such as antibiotics and growth stimulants are used in industry. The consequences of these practices for human consumers are potentially devastating. In this lecture, the ramifications of antibiotics, mad cows' disease and infectious diseases are discussed and analyzed.

304 - Udderly Amazing (80min)
Are dairy products good for us? For centuries, we have been led to believe that dairy products should form an essential component of our diets.
However, it is well known that many nations are dairy-intolerant, and that even dairy-tolerant nations are subject to many allergenic responses to dairy products. New evidence implicates dairy in not only allergenic responses, but in potentially lethal diseases, such as osteoporosis, leukemia, diabetes, and many others. The latest scientific findings and their impact on our lifestyle choices are discussed.

305 - Health and Happiness (90min)
Does vegetarianism offer a viable alternative for diets rich in animal products? Is it healthy to choose a vegan lifestyle and how does one ensure adequate quantities of all essential nutrients? These issues and many other factors pertaining to a healthy lifestyle are discussed indepth in this lecture. Moreover, recipes and household tips are provided to make the transition to a vegan lifestyle not only simple but delightful.