Eggs, Pea Protein, Boba Tea—Healthy or NOT? (Dr. Gundry Weighs In)

This week I dive into a treasure chest of questions directly from YOU, my lovely listeners, dishing out top-notch advice and hacks for turbocharging your health and longevity with ease.

Are you on a thrilling quest for my go-to everyday food brands, or perhaps itching for an out-of-the-box way to supercharge your coffee? Is Boba tea healthy? Which is better—raw or cooked mushrooms? Is walnut oil healthy? What does it mean to ‘take two bites for your gut buddies and one bite for your tastebuds’? Why are Quest Bars on my “YES” food list when so many of them have junk ingredients?

Well, get ready, because I’m about to serve up a feast of answers that will more than satisfy your curiosity!

But that’s not all. I also let you in on my personal secret tip to boost lifespan—the very same one that I weave into my own daily routine. This tip isn’t just a game-changer—it’s a life-changer.

On this episode you’ll learn:

Why you should ditch this popular oil (and the far better options to support your longevity) (5:10)
The surprising method to make peanuts safer to eat (and why it’s ok in moderation) (7:10)
Why time-restricted eating may have different effects on women (and why you should NEVER practice it during this time) (10:00)
The SURPRISING truth about heavy metal levels in dark chocolate (and how to avoid them) 12:20
How to hack you body to improve iron absorption (14:45)
Why you should never add THIS common ingredient to your cup of coffee (20:45)
Why moisturizers are actually drying out your skin (and the surprising solution to that works WAY better) (21:20)
How to properly cook beans for optimal health benefits (and how much you should be eating for proper protein intake) (23:00)
The simple way you can boost the nutritional value of mushrooms (and why you should be eating them daily!) (25:30)
Why you should cut down on animal protein to increase lifespan (and the real amount you should be consuming) (41:15)
What you need to know about the popular boba drink (sorry!) (48:00)
The single most important ingredient you can add to your diet (and where to easily find it) (50:20)

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