Unveiling The Hidden Truths About Your Food Supply w/ Dr. Steven Gundry
Mar 16, 2021
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Dr. Steven Gundry, a former heart surgeon turned nutrition guru, shares his journey from the operating table to changing lives with food. He reveals the truth about the hidden dangers in our food supply and how to make healthier choices. Discover the shocking realities of the food industry, including deceptive labeling practices and ethical farming concerns. Gain insights into the importance of organic options, algae aquaculture, and the benefits of polyphenol-rich foods for overall health.
Dr. Gundry transitioned from heart surgery to nutrition, impacting lives globally.
Dr. Gundry's pioneering heart transplants with animal donors revolutionized organ transplantation.
Consumers should be vigilant of misleading labels and hidden toxins in the food supply.
Deep dives
Dr. Stephen Gundry's Transition from Heart Surgeon to Nutrition Advocate
Dr. Stephen Gundry, a renowned cardiologist who designed a device pivotal in 90% of global heart surgeries, shifted his focus from heart surgery to nutrition a decade ago. His dietary insights have gained worldwide acclaim, illustrated by his bestselling book The Plant Paradox. This shift in focus has led to a significant impact on countless lives, with communities aligning entire city plans around his nutritional principles for healthier living.
Early Life and Influence of Dr. Gundry
Growing up in a nature-centric environment, Dr. Gundry's fascination with science and biology was nurtured from a young age. His keen interest in nature, fueled by childhood experiences in the nearby forest collecting nature specimens, laid the foundation for his eventual career path. Despite his father's initial aspirations to be a doctor, familial influences guided Dr. Gundry towards his medical career.
Pioneering Heart Transplants with Animal Donor Organs
Dr. Gundry's innovative work included successful heart transplants involving animal donors, notably placing pig hearts into baboons for extended periods. Overcoming immune system challenges and rejection issues, his groundbreaking research opened new possibilities in the field of organ transplantation. This work also spurred his deeper exploration into the impact of certain dietary components, like red meat, on heart health and immune responses.
The importance of understanding meat labels
Labels like 'pasture-raised' and 'grass-fed' do not always guarantee the expected quality due to varying standards. Notably, some pasture-raised chickens are still fed grains. The speaker emphasizes the need for caution when choosing beef, lamb, and pork. Recommendations include opting for grass-fed and grass-finished products, like those offered by Bell Campo, known for ethical practices.
Concerns about glyphosate in food products
The presence of glyphosate in various food products, including oats, raises concerns about its implications on health. Even organic oat products were found to contain glyphosate due to widespread contamination. The speaker highlights the prevalence of glyphosate in crops like wheat, rye, corn, and oats, emphasizing the need for a cautious approach to food choices to avoid potential exposure.
Dr. Steven Gundry is a world-renowned cardiologist who invented a device that's used in 90% of all heart operations across the world. Yet, a little over a decade ago, Dr. Gundry decided to stop doing surgery altogether, because he felt he could save more lives with nutrition that he put on the operating table.
Since then, his nutritional philosophies have sparked a global phenomenon. He's the author of four New York Times best-selling books, including ‘The Plant Paradox’, which you've probably seen in the hands of celebrities like Kelly Clarkson and Alan Arkin (and that’s because this book just flat out works!)
So today, we're going to dive deep into the backstory of how he became one of the top heart surgeons in the world and made these diet discoveries that have now changed the lives of millions of people. So pay close attention, because this episode will change your life (plus, it might help you live a little longer too!)
You’ll discover:
When opportunity knocks... open the door! Here’s how a sudden turn of events lead Dr. Gundry to become a proficient heart surgeon… before he even got into med school (11:40)
‘You inserted a pig’s heart into a baboon?’ Full story here (34:19)
BE WARY! 9 out of 10 Americans believe whole-heartedly in the ‘purity’ of their food supply… without noticing the food industry is secretly stabbing them from the back! Here’s the real truth the food conglomerates don’t want you to know about (51:02)
The single most important type of food that should make for 90% of your diet (PLUS --- Dr. Gundry reveals the ‘heaven sent’ food that’s proven to boost your immune system, improve gut health… and even reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 90%!) (1:06:02)
Did you know there’s a hidden ‘sugar molecule’ that subtly makes red meat-eating devastatingly dangerous for you? Discover it here (47:48)
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