374: Craving Sugar All the Time? Here’s What Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You

by Dr. Steven Gundry | Oct 21, 2025 | 0 comments

I know you care about your health—and your family’s.

I applaud you.

But even with the best intentions, ‘healthy’ choices can quietly sabotage you.

I see it all the time: sky-high inflammation markers in patients who swear they eat clean.

That’s why I felt it urgent to discuss this topic: Seemingly harmless foods your body turns straight into sugar—and why sugar is enemy number one for a happy, healthy microbiome.

I also set the record straight on fiber and reveal the real story on pumpkin seeds.

Plus, I share simple, proven steps to break a sweet-tooth habit for good— tested by yours truly, a former one big bag of peanut M&Ms in one sitting guy.

On this episode, you’ll learn:

What food marketers don’t want you to know about “heart-healthy” whole grains (3:11)
How to spot fake fiber foods that leave you bloated and tired (9:00)
The BEST type of fiber to curb food cravings (and the fiber that will actually do the opposite) (11:50)
“Super seeds” that are secretly sabotaging your gut health (and seeds to eat instead) (22:55)
“Health foods that actually turn to sugar inside your body (47:00)
The science behind artificial sweeteners and your cravings (52:49)
Four simple, science-backed steps to kick a sugar addiction for good — without feeling deprived, fatigued, or hangry (1:01:00)

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