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It seems like in today's modern society, people are getting fatter and sicker with each passing second. Over the past few years, there has been a large increase in sickness and autoimmune diseases around the world, and it seems like it's only getting worse from here. In this episode, I get to speak with Dr. Steven Gundry, author of the book The Plant Paradox. In this book, he covers exactly why certain foods are doing damage to our bodies, and what we can do to heal ourselves.
In this episode, Dr. Gundry and I discuss:
2:48 - Who is Dr. Gundry and how'd he get to this point? What did he learn throughout his journey and how can it be used to heal disease?
9:50 - What does 'The Plant Paradox' mean? What are lectins and how can they cause disease?
14:24 - One of Dr. Gundry's favorite success stories.
16:50 - Are all lectins really that bad? Should they always be avoided at all costs? How does your body interact with lectins?
19:55 - The current state of our microbiome and why it matters, and why one pesticide is causing so much damage to our bodies.
22:11 - How to repopulate your gut bacteria (and why you should).
24:30 - One of the many Instagram testimonials of The Plant Paradox
25:29 - Hippocrates' outlook on health and healing.
28:22 - Do you think whole wheat is healthy? If so, think again.
31:25 - How traditional cultures have been getting nutrition right in the past.
32:25 - Is white rice better than brown rice? Is there a certain type of rice you should be consuming? What does pressure cooking do to certain foods? Where can you buy pre-pressure cooked beans?
36:05 - The importance of truly understanding the statement "you are what you eat, ate", along with some amazing stories that show how true it actually is.
41:00 - How companies use loopholes to make their products seem healthier.
43:37 - Dr. Gundry's #CurrentObsession
44:32 - Dr. Gundry's final message to the listeners.
Where to find Dr. Gundry: Pick up his book 'The Plant Paradox' www.gundrymd.com YouTube Instagram Twitter
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