The Dr. Gundry Podcast Gut-Friendly Soda Swaps, Miracle Okra & Sorghum Secrets | EP 366
Aug 26, 2025
Discover the viral trend of healthy Coke and learn sugar-free recipes to satisfy your soda cravings. Explore a slime-free okra dish that's perfect for gut health and uncover the wonders of sorghum, a nutrient-rich grain with environmental perks. Delve into cooking techniques that elevate okra's appeal while busting myths about its nutrition. Plus, find out how aged balsamic vinegar can transform your homemade beverages into gut-friendly delights!
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Soda Harms Beyond Calories
- Both sugary and diet sodas harm health through acids, phosphates, and artificial sweeteners that disrupt metabolism and the gut microbiome.
- Diet sodas can be as bad or worse than regular sodas despite zero calories.
Childhood Demo Of Soda Dissolving Teeth
- Dr. Gundry recalls a chemistry professor dissolving a tooth in soda to show phosphates rot teeth and bones.
- He uses this childhood memory to warn that soda phosphates contribute to osteoporosis and tooth decay.
Use Aged Balsamic And Allulose Carefully
- Use aged balsamic vinegar sparingly (start with about a tablespoon) because bacteria in fermentation remove most grape sugars.
- Add allulose if needed to adjust sweetness while keeping calories and glycemic impact low.