Fermenting Meat to Beat Neu5Gc: The Science Behind Chef Jimmy Schmidt’s Healthiest Meat
What if I told you there’s a way to enjoy meat without worrying about your long-term health?
In this episode, I sit down with a very special guest—Chef Jimmy Schmidt. He’s a James Beard Award-winning chef, the creative mind behind some of our Gundry MD bars, and an expert at crafting delicious, lectin-free gourmet meals.
But here’s what’s truly remarkable: Chef Schmidt has pioneered a method to neutralize a life-shortening sugar molecule found in meats like beef, pork, and lamb—one that could be silently sabotaging your health.
Tune in to learn how you can enjoy meat without guilt, and hear his tips for creating mouthwatering, health-friendly meals.
On this episode you’ll learn:
- The sugar molecule in red meat linked to inflammation, cancer, and heart disease (6:20)
- How one chef removed this harmful molecule to make red meat safer than ever (9:00)
- The groundbreaking method that removes harmful compounds from meat—and the mistakes that make them worse (13:05)
- My favorite beef products are the cleanest and healthiest—free of antibiotics, lectins, gluten, and hormones (13:53)
- The truth about “healthy” labels on meat products—and what to actually look for (15:00)
- The surprising connection between meat and gut health (and how to improve both) (26:25)
- The secret to making hot dogs, brisket, and burgers guilt-free (29:00)
- Two meats that are naturally free of harmful compounds and safe to enjoy (37:00)
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Episode Transcript:
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Dr. Steven Gundry is a renowned heart surgeon and New York Times bestselling author of “The Plant Paradox” and “The Plant Paradox Cookbook.”