The Dr. Gundry Podcast
Are There HEALTHY Potato Chips? (Plus, Best Milk Alternatives and Mushrooms) | EP 290
Feb 20, 2024
Discover the best snacks that are both delicious and healthy, including lectin-free options like chia and pomegranate seeds. Learn about the misconceptions surrounding seemingly healthy snack choices like potato chips and popcorn. Dive into the world of milk alternatives, explore the benefits of pea protein in nut milks, and find out why walnuts might be a better choice than almond, oat, and soy milk. Unveil the immune-boosting wonders of mushrooms, including shiitake mushrooms rich in vitamins, while exploring the benefits of varieties like shataki, Lion's Mane, and turkey tail.
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Quick takeaways
- Be cautious of hidden sugars and high carb content in snack alternatives marketed as healthy. Consider lectin-free nut mixes and basil seeds as substitutes.
- Choose milk alternatives wisely, avoiding inflammatory proteins and high sugar content. Opt for unsweetened versions like walnut or coconut milk.
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Lectin-Free Snacks: Eat This, Not That
This podcast episode discusses the best snacks to eat and the ones that are marketed as healthy but are not. For example, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are loaded with lectins, while chia seed chips are high in simple carbohydrates. It is important to be aware of hidden sugars and high carbohydrate content in seemingly healthy snack alternatives like granola bars and flavored yogurts. The episode also provides alternative options such as lectin-free nut mixes, macadamia nut hummus, and basil seeds as a substitute for chia seeds.
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