The Dr. Gundry Podcast The Worst "Healthy" Items to Buy at Costco | EP 382
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Dec 16, 2025 Navigating Costco can be tricky for health-conscious shoppers. Dried fruits and store-bought hummus are sugar-laden traps to avoid. Beware of harmful protein powders and processed snacks. Dr. Gundry critiques conventional dairy and warns against unhealthy cooking gear. He highlights safe seafood options like wild salmon and nutrient-rich snacks like in-shell nuts. The virtues of quality olive oil and the benefits of vinegar for gut health are discussed, alongside exciting produce picks like organic mushrooms and golden kiwi.
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Skip Salad Kits; Make Your Own
- Avoid prepackaged salad kits because dressings and toppings often contain seed oils, sugar, and lectin-rich ingredients.
- Buy organic arugula or spring mix and dress it yourself with extra virgin olive oil and vinegar and add olives or wild salmon.
Ditch Dried Fruit For Fresh
- Avoid dried fruit as a snack because it is a concentrated source of fructose that promotes liver fat and feeds bad gut bacteria.
- Choose fresh seasonal fruit, berries (fresh or frozen with no added sugar), or pomegranate seeds when available.
Rethink Hummus At The Store
- Avoid store-bought hummus because chickpeas are lectin-rich and most commercial hummus isn't pressure-cooked and contains seed oils.
- Use avocado/guacamole for dipping or make hummus at home using pressure-cooked chickpeas.