Boundless Life Can Smoking Cigarettes Make You Live Longer, Are The Blue Zones A Myth, Which Meat You Should Think Twice About Eating & More With Dr. Steven Gundry
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Jan 20, 2024 
Dr. Steven Gundry, a leading cardiothoracic surgeon and nutrition pioneer, shares eye-opening insights on longevity. He debunks myths about Blue Zones and discusses the surprising link between smoking and health in certain cultures. The conversation covers the importance of fermentation, sprouted foods, and specific meats in our diets. Gundry also highlights the role of unique supplements like Shilajit and spermidine in enhancing health. Tune in for a fresh perspective that challenges conventional nutrition beliefs!
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Blue Zones Diet
- Dr. Gundry challenges common Blue Zones narratives around meat consumption and longevity.
- He argues that the focus on grains and beans overlooks other dietary factors.
Okinawan Diet
- The traditional Okinawan diet, a Blue Zone, was primarily purple sweet potatoes, not rice or soy.
- They consume fermented soy (miso) and spicy greens, not tofu.
Fermented Soy
- Traditional cultures fermented soy to detoxify plant toxins like lectins.
- Fermentation allows bacteria to break down these harmful compounds.
