Dr. Gundry Podcast

059: Dr. Gundry explains: Why You’re Eating Too Much Protein

Dr. Steven Gundry | September 30, 2019

059: Dr. Gundry explains: Why You’re Eating Too Much Protein

by Dr. Steven Gundry | Sep 30, 2019

These days, it seems like there’s a new diet every week — and most of them have one thing in common: Lots and lots of protein.

But is all that protein necessary — or even healthy?

On this episode of The Dr. Gundry Podcast, I’m going to debunk a few of the biggest myths about protein, tell you the one protein you should always avoid, and explain why a vegetarian diet may be the healthiest diet out there — EVEN if you want to build big muscles.

I’m also going to tell you about one lectin-containing food you should add to your diet today (yes, really!).

So tune in — you won’t want to miss this one.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How much protein your body really needs every day (the answer will surprise you) (1:30)
Why the creator of the Atkins diet gained so much weight and why the Atkins diet can have the same effect on YOU (8:30)
The real reason the “meat-only” carnivore diet works (hint: It’s NOT protein) (10:00)
A surprising “hidden danger” in red meat that can actually harm your brain (11:30)
Why the world’s “superolds” all share this 1 thing in common (and it’s not their diet) (12:45)
The 1 weird thing that happens when older people stop eating so much protein (15:00)
The truth about “grass fed” beef (prepare to be SHOCKED) (20:15)
How to get the benefits of cutting calories WITHOUT cutting calories every day (21:30)
What my “cheat day” actually looks like (22:50)
One super source of healthy plant protein and my favorite “on-the-go” protein snack (25:00)
My favorite source of protein and how it can “turn on” your longevity genes (it even contains lectins!) (26:50)
The “salad solution” for meeting all your body’s protein needs (28:00)
The “buggy” benefits of intermittent fasting (plus: The dangers of fasting too long) (32:45)