The School of Greatness

991 Live Longer and Hack Your Health w/Dr. Steven Gundry

Aug 10, 2020
Dr. Steven Gundry, a renowned health and nutrition expert and former cardiac surgeon, dives deep into unconventional dietary insights. He discusses the benefits of obscure foods that can reverse aging and critiques the risks associated with over-the-counter medications. Gundry emphasizes the importance of a healthy gut microbiome for immunity and energy production. He also highlights how lifestyle choices from Blue Zones can inspire longevity and well-being, providing listeners with practical tips to enhance their health and happiness.
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ADVICE

Dietary Diversity

  • Eat 200 different plant species yearly for optimal nutrition, like hunter-gatherers.
  • Supplement if this diverse, organic intake isn't feasible in modern life.
INSIGHT

Body's Resilience

  • Dr. Gundry performed nine re-operations on one heart patient's arteries.
  • This highlighted the body's inherent resilience and external factors hindering health.
ANECDOTE

Lectins in Pasta

  • A listener incorrectly claimed lectins disappear from pasta after cooking.
  • Dr. Gundry clarified that gluten, present in pasta, is a lectin unaffected by heat.
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