The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

77. Dr. Steven Gundry: Everything You Know About Healthy Eating is a Lie!

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Jul 9, 2024
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Steven Gundry
Dr. Steven Gundry discusses the hidden dangers of lectins in everyday foods, shares the story of his health transformations and clinic setup, talks about lifestyle recommendations, explores the impact of dietary changes on health improvements, and challenges traditional beliefs in heart disease and mortality trends.
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ANECDOTE

Big Ed's Heart Disease Turnaround

  • Dr. Gundry met "Big Ed," a patient with inoperable coronary artery disease who lost 45 pounds and showed 50% clearance of blockages on a special diet.
  • Inspired by this, Dr. Gundry adopted the diet himself and experienced dramatic health improvements.
INSIGHT

Microbiome's Role in Plant Defense

  • Modern lifestyles disrupt our gut microbiome and reduce defenses against lectins in plants.
  • Broad-spectrum antibiotics and processed foods starve beneficial gut bacteria essential for health.
ADVICE

Use Fermentation to Detoxify Plants

  • Know which plants to avoid and which to eat; many harmful plants like nightshades can be detoxified by fermentation.
  • Use traditional preparation methods like fermentation to reduce plant toxins safely.
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