219: The truth about chia seeds

by Dr. Steven Gundry | Sep 6, 2022 | 0 comments

You’re familiar with one of my favorite herbs – basil – wonderful for making pesto and sprucing up any salad. But, have you heard of basil SEEDS?

Not only are they lectin-free, but they’re FULL of the prebiotic fiber your gut buddies love.

And according to my guest, they’re 2 times MORE nutritious than chia seeds.

She’s Shakira Niazi – founder of Zen Basil, the first organic basil seed company in the United States.

On this episode, we discuss how you can incorporate these tiny but powerful seeds into your diet to maintain a healthy weight, smooth digestion and more!

On this episode you’ll learn:

The TRUTH about chia seeds and your health (you’ll never want to eat them again) (17:00)
Delicious and easy ways to use basil seeds for supporting your gut, brain, heart health – and more (28:00)
What we’ve forgotten about food – and how our “reengineered” taste buds are contributing to poor health (32:00)
What makes Zen Basil different from other basil seeds in terms of nutrition – and how every Zen Basil purchase helps someone in need (35:00)
What low energy and fatigue has to do with hydration – and the water enhancer that could make all the difference (45:00)
Why the healthiest plant foods are those that “struggle to survive” – and how you can get more of them into your diet (49:00)
How the label “certified organic” can be deceiving – and tips for determining whether or not your food is truly free of harmful chemicals (53:00)

This episode is sponsored by Zen Basil. However, Dr. Gundry’s opinions are his own.

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