The Dr. Gundry Podcast

For decades, we’ve been told that brown rice is the healthier option. But what if that advice is wrong? In this episode, I dive into the surprising science behind rice, including how different varieties affect blood sugar, gut health, and inflammation. I’ll also share the results of a personal experiment I conducted that completely changed the way I think about rice.
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Potatoes may seem harmless, but many varieties belong to the nightshade family, and that can spell trouble for your gut and immune system. In this episode, I explain what nightshades are, why certain potatoes can cause problems, and which types you can still enjoy without compromising your health.
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If you’ve sworn off pasta in the name of better health, I have good news. With the right alternatives, you don’t have to give up this comfort food entirely. In this episode, I share delicious pasta substitutes that are lectin-free, satisfying, and much easier on your metabolism, so you can enjoy a hearty bowl of pasta without sabotaging your health goals.
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Ever since grains entered the human diet about 10,000 years ago, our health began to change in surprising ways.
In fact, archaeological evidence shows that within just a couple of thousand years, the average human height dropped by nearly a foot.
In this episode, I’m taking a closer look at one of the most common grain-based foods today: bread.
Modern bread is very different from what our ancestors may have eaten, and many varieties on grocery store shelves are highly processed and can disrupt blood sugar, gut health, and metabolism.
In this episode, I break down why certain breads may be more harmful than you realize, and share what you should know if you still want to enjoy bread without sabotaging your health.
On this episode, you’ll learn:
How much hidden sugar is lurking in everyday bread (0:33)
Which “healthy” bread is one of the worst options for your gut and metabolism (2:20)
The remarkable story of a patient whose arthritis dramatically improved after removing THIS common bread from their diet (4:30)
Which “whole grain” may be a major driver of heart disease, brain inflammation, arthritis, and even autoimmune conditions like MS (7:00)
Why labels like “gluten-free oats” can be misleading (8:30)
The bread alternatives I actually recommend (10:00)
A simple trick that can help blunt the blood sugar spike when you do eat bread (13:10)

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Are you eating the “healthy” version? The baked chips? The veggie snacks? The whole-grain swaps?
So why is the scale refusing to budge?
Here’s the hard truth: some of the foods marketed as better-for-you are designed to spike your blood sugar, drive hunger, and keep you coming back for more. And when your blood sugar rises, your fat-storing hormones rise right along with it.
In this episode, I’m exposing the healthy foods that may be quietly causing weight gain — and showing you how to make smarter swaps that actually work with your metabolism, not against it.
Because eating healthy should make you leaner and more energized… not frustrated.
On this episode, you’ll learn:
Why the same food used to fatten up cattle may be quietly expanding your waistline (0:45)
One of my go-to crunchy snacks that’s simple to make, deeply satisfying, and won’t send your blood sugar on a rollercoaster (3:30)
What the glycemic index really means — and how high-glycemic foods can hijack your metabolism, energy, and cravings (4:00)
Which satisfying swaps can replace white potatoes (4:50)
How so-called “healthy” vegetable chips and snacks can still derail your health goals (6:10)
The powerful food that helps you stay full for hours while delivering gut-loving soluble fiber your microbiome thrives on (8:15)

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