The Foods I Never Eat Anymore (What I Eat Instead) - Dr. G's Quick Health Tip | EP 346.B
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Apr 10, 2025
The host shares a personal transformation from battling obesity and migraines to discovering the truth about nutrition. They challenge common misconceptions about 'healthy' foods that may actually harm your health. A focus on uric acid's negative effects reveals surprising insights, while pistachios emerge as a nutritious snack that can aid wellness. This enlightening discussion encourages a shift in dietary choices for a more effective approach to health.
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Dr. Gundry's Past Health Struggles
Dr. Gundry was once obese, had daily migraines, and wore knee braces to run, despite a seemingly healthy lifestyle.
He exercised regularly, running 30 miles a week and going to the gym daily, while following a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet.
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The Microbiome's Role in Health
Dr. Gundry's health problems stemmed from following a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet, which was considered healthy at the time.
His research on the human microbiome revealed that this dietary approach was detrimental to his health.
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The Low-Fat Diet Myth
The low-fat diet trend of the 80s and 90s was misguided, as eating fat does not necessarily make you fat.
Dr. Gundry himself fell for this misconception.
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In Unlocking the Keto Code, Dr. Gundry reveals the biological mechanism behind keto diets, focusing on a cellular process called 'mitochondrial uncoupling.' He explains that ketones are not the sole fuel source and that a very low-carb diet can lead to muscle wasting and poor cognitive health. Instead, Gundry proposes a more flexible approach, incorporating plant-based foods, ketone-generating foods like goat and sheep milk products, and timed eating schedules to achieve the benefits of ketosis without extreme carb restriction. The book is grounded in cutting-edge science and includes food lists, hacks, and new recipes, making it accessible for those who have tried and failed on traditional keto diets, as well as vegetarians and vegans.
The Energy Paradox
What to Do When Your Get-Up-and-Go Has Got Up and Gone
Steven Gundry, MD
In 'The Energy Paradox', Dr. Steven R. Gundry expands on his previous discussions of gut, microbiome, and mitochondrial health, linking immune malfunction to the mental and physical symptoms of fatigue. The book offers a fresh look at one of the top health issues plaguing Americans—fatigue—and provides tools to quiet the autoimmune battle within, which depletes energy reserves and leads to mood disorders and weight gain. Dr. Gundry includes new guidelines on increasing mitochondrial energy production, nourishing the microbiome, and lists of energy-boosting and energy-depleting foods, along with 30 new Plant Paradox-approved recipes.
Believe it or not, there was a time when my health was far from picture-perfect. I battled obesity, wrestled with daily migraines, and relied on knee braces just to run. But here's the kicker: I was hitting the gym hard, clocking in thirty miles a week, and religiously following what I thought was a healthy diet.
But it wasn't until I delved into the world of the human microbiome that I realized I had it all wrong. In this episode, I'm excited to shed light on some of the foods that were silently sabotaging my health back then.
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