The Dr. Gundry Podcast Healthiest Berries, Olive Oils and Teas (Polyphenol Day Edition) | EP 359
Jul 8, 2025
Celebrate National Polyphenol Day with a deep dive into the transformative power of polyphenols! Discover the best berry contenders, including blackberries and raspberries, and how they boost heart and gut health. Learn why seasonal fruit matters and the impacts of genetically modified varieties. Explore the skin-soothing benefits of pomegranates and currants, and grasp the significance of quality olive oil for overall wellness. Plus, enjoy an engaging blind taste test of exquisite olive oils!
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Polyphenols Boost Gut & Brain Health
- Polyphenols are powerful plant compounds that go beyond antioxidants as prebiotic foods for your gut microbiome.
- Increasing polyphenol intake improves gut diversity, brain health, and overall longevity.
Choose Seasonal, Local Berries
- Prioritize eating seasonal, local dark berries like blackberries and raspberries for their low sugar and high polyphenol content.
- Avoid out-of-season fruit loaded with sugar as modern breeding targets sweetness, which promotes fat storage.
Best Berries for Polyphenols
- Add blackberries, raspberries, black/red currants, and aronia berries to your diet for their strong polyphenol benefits.
- Consume these berries in moderation to avoid negative lipid effects and buy them fresh and local when possible.
