337: Dr. Gundry’s Healthy “Soda” Recipe (vanilla coke, cherry coke, rootbeer and more!)

by Dr. Steven Gundry | Feb 4, 2025 | 0 comments

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Imagine being able to enjoy your favorite flavors—ketchup, mayo, even soda—without the health risks hiding in the store-bought versions.

Sounds too good to be true? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by James Beard Award-winning chef Jimmy Schmidt, and together, we show you how to turn your kitchen into a hub for healthier, tastier alternatives.

Chef Jimmy teaches you how to recreate classic condiments with a healthy twist, and then I reveal my secrets for enjoying soda and smoothies guilt-free.

Get ready to indulge smarter and take your health to the next level!

On this episode you’ll learn:

The shocking truth about your favorite condiments—and the hidden ingredients you must avoid at all costs (2:11)
How to turn mayonnaise into a nutritional powerhouse with a simple homemade recipe (3:52)
The only salt you should be using—because the wrong kind might be messing with your thyroid! (7:05)
Why “healthy” salad dressings aren’t what they seem—and how to whip up a delicious, gut-friendly alternative at home (8:45)
The brand-new vinegar that’s 5x richer in polyphenols than anything else on the market (and why that matters for your health!) (10:20)
The olive oil used by Michelin-starred chefs—and where you can get your hands on it (12:50)
The INSANE amount of sugar lurking in ketchup—and a healthier, homemade version you’ll love (17:05)
My go-to natural sweetener that’s zero calories and feeds your gut microbiome (19:20)
The dark side of diet sodas—and how they could be silently harming your health (24:20)
Why you can’t trust those trendy “healthy” probiotic sodas—the truth might surprise you (25:18)
My viral healthy soda recipe that had the internet buzzing (and tastes amazing!) (26:20)
A must-try soda swap for root beer and cream soda lovers—packed with polyphenols for a gut-friendly twist (35:00)
How to create a flavored soda alternative that’s even better than the original (and actually good for you!) (37:30)
Why I avoid smoothies at ALL costs (they’re not as healthy as you think!) (38:55)
The only smoothie I recommend – and how you can make it right at home (42:30)

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