The Dr. Gundry Podcast The HEALTHIEST Pasta Alternatives - Dr. G's Quick Health Tip | EP 319.B
Sep 26, 2024
Dr. G, a health expert focusing on nutritious eating alternatives, shares thrilling insights on how to enjoy pasta without guilt. Discover tasty and lectin-free options that satisfy cravings while supporting health goals. He explores nutrient-dense varieties like millet and shirataki noodles, detailing their benefits for gut health and weight management. The conversation also touches upon sorghum and green banana pastas as high-fiber solutions, plus tips for mindful carbohydrate consumption. Don't miss the cautions about popular substitutes and how to navigate healthier choices!
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Pasta Alternatives
- Traditional wheat pasta is unhealthy due to lectins.
- Explore healthier alternatives to satisfy cravings while staying fit.
Millet: A Lectin-Free Option
- Millet, a seeded grass, is a lectin-free grain alternative.
- It's efficient to produce, using less water, which is important given increasing water scarcity.
Shirataki Noodles
- Shirataki noodles, also known as miracle or konjac noodles, are made of 97% water and 3% glucomannan fiber.
- This fiber promotes satiety and nourishes gut bacteria.