362: Ice Cream, Beer, and Pickles: Are these HEALTHY? (surprise inside)

by Dr. Steven Gundry | Jul 29, 2025 | 0 comments

Ah, ice cream. It’s what summers are made of — melty cones, sticky fingers, and that first sweet bite on a hot day.

And sure, ice cream isn’t exactly on my “Yes” food list in general… but I’ve got some good news. Thanks to people getting smarter about creating foods that love you back, there are actually some better-for-you options out there — and I’ll share what to look for.

We’ll also talk about another beloved indulgence: beer. I’ll break down how it affects your gut and immune system, and which types might be easier on your body than others.

And finally, let’s settle the debate between pickled and fermented foods. If gut health is your goal — and if you’re listening to this podcast, I know it is — understanding the difference is key.

On this episode, you’ll learn:

All about the harmful ingredients behind your favorite ice cream brands (4:00)
How Greek yogurt bars stack up against ice cream—and whether they’re really a better choice for your waistline (7:33)
The truth about the viral cottage cheese trend—and if it’s actually doing your gut any favors (9:33)
How a high-protein diet could be sabotaging your health goals (14:00)
Which ice cream brands I do approve of—and how you can indulge without the guilt (15:00)
What the science says about beer, belly fat, and your long-term health (21:39)
Exactly what happens to your body when you give up beer—even for a short time (24:37)
The real difference between pickling and fermentation you NEED to know (31:10)
Simple tricks for reading food labels to ensure you’re getting real fermented foods (36:17)

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