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322: Is Popcorn a Healthy Snack? (plus what are lectins)

by | Oct 15, 2024 | 0 comments

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As a former popcorn super fan, I hate to say it… but popcorn is one of the worst choices for your health.

In this episode, I break down the reasons why—from inflammatory proteins to glyphosate exposure.

But don’t worry if you’re a fan of popcorn or other lectin-rich foods. I’ll also share easy strategies to reduce their negative impact. You don’t have to give up your favorite snacks entirely—there are smarter, healthier options to enjoy!

On this episode you’ll learn:

  • The shocking truth about what’s really in your bowl of popcorn (and why it’s time to kick this snack to the curb) (3:40)
  • Why 90% of this everyday food is genetically modified – and how it could be silently harming your health (5:17)
  • Why following the FDA’s advice on Roundup might be putting your health at serious risk (7:12) 
  • How just 5 ounces of fries could be as harmful as smoking 20 cigarettes (9:49)
  • What the heck sorghum is – and why you need to incorporate it into your diet( 13:44)
  • Humans are shrinking every year.. Here’s why(23:30)
  • Your favorite vegetables that could be silently wreaking havoc on your health – and why they’re far more common than you think (24:00) 
  • Why the most popular drug on the market could be blowing up your gut health like a grenade (26:50)

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166: He went lectin-free and it changed EVERYTHING (Plant Paradox vegan)

Episode Transcript:

322 Transcript

Watch on YouTube:

Dr. Gundry on Lectins – What Lectins Can do to YOUR Health | Inflammation & Leaky Gut

10 Lectin-Free Snacks You Must Try! Eat THIS not THAT EAT for a Healthier You!

Dr. Gundry’s The Plant Paradox – Lectin Theory, Explained

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About Dr. Gundry

Dr. Steven Gundry is a renowned heart surgeon and New York Times bestselling author of “The Plant Paradox” and “The Plant Paradox Cookbook.”

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