Leading cardiothoracic surgeon and nutritional pioneer Dr. Steven Gundry joins us for a conversation on the importance of gut health, discussing bacteria within microbiomes, changes in food consumption, and the importance of meal times. We also discuss the benefits of fermentation, sparkling water, and the unfortunate side effects of nicotine. Dr. Steven Gundry is one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition. He hosts top-rated health show, The Dr. Gundry Podcast, is the Founder and Director of The International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine, and founder of Gundry MD, a line of wellness products and supplements. After a distinguished surgical career as a professor and chairman of cardiothoracic surgery at Loma Linda University, Dr. Gundry changed his focus to curing modern diseases via dietary changes. He is the author of New York Times bestsellers The Plant Paradox, The Plant Paradox Cookbook, The Plant Paradox Quick & Easy, and The Longevity Paradox, along with national bestsellers The Plant Paradox Family Cookbook, The Energy Paradox, Dr. Gundry’s Diet Evolution, and Unlocking the Keto Code, and has had more than 300 articles published in peer-reviewed journals on using diet and supplements to eliminate heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, and multiple other diseases. He will also be releasing his next book Gut Check: Unleash the Power of Your Microbiome to Reverse Disease and Transform Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health on January 9, 2024. Pre-Order Gut Check here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/gut-check-steven-r-gundry-md?variant=41046789750818 Thank you to our sponsors: Head to BetterHelp.com/ALIGNPOD today to get 10% off your first month of therapy
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