Debunking the Blue Zones with Dr. Steven Gundry

Episode Highlights With Dr. Gundry

• The biggest misconceptions when it comes to Blue Zones and what we can learn
• Where the word Blue Zones comes from 
• What people actually eat and what we can learn from the Blue Zones
• Data from Sardinia that highlights actual lessons from the Blue Zones 
• A shocking statistic: the nicotine consumption in some Blue Zone areas might be contributing to longevity!
• Is there a time and a place for healthy nicotine consumption for longevity?
• Actual key takeaways from the data of the Blue Zones
• Vitamin C is essential for knitting collagen back together
• The mineral and micronutrient theories of food consumption and why getting more nutrients and minerals might also help combat overeating
• A fascinating study of a two-week water fasting group that added in prebiotics 
• His personal daily habits and non-negotiables 
• Why he eats in a shorter eating window each day for gut health and longevity 
• Why you need downtime for your gut wall to repair itself 

Resources We Mention

• Gut Check: Unleash the Power of Your Microbiome to Reverse Disease and Transform Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health (The Plant Paradox, 7) by Dr. Steven R. Gundry, MD
• Unlocking the Keto Code: The Revolutionary New Science of Keto That Offers More Benefits Without Deprivation (The Plant Paradox, 7) by Dr. Steven R. Gundry, MD
• The Plant Paradox Quick and Easy: The 30-Day Plan to Lose Weight, Feel Great, and Live Lectin-Free (The Plant Paradox, 3) by Dr. Steven R. Gundry, MD
• The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age (The Plant Paradox, 4) by Dr. Steven R. Gundry, MD
• The Energy Paradox: What to Do When Your Get-Up-and-Go Has Got Up and Gone (The Plant Paradox, 6) by Dr. Steven R. Gundry, MD
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