The Dr. Gundry Podcast

Gut-Friendly Soda Swaps, Miracle Okra & Sorghum Secrets | EP 366

Aug 26, 2025
Discover the viral trend of healthy Coke and learn sugar-free recipes to satisfy your soda cravings. Explore a slime-free okra dish that's perfect for gut health and uncover the wonders of sorghum, a nutrient-rich grain with environmental perks. Delve into cooking techniques that elevate okra's appeal while busting myths about its nutrition. Plus, find out how aged balsamic vinegar can transform your homemade beverages into gut-friendly delights!
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INSIGHT

Soda Harms Beyond Calories

  • Both sugary and diet sodas harm health through acids, phosphates, and artificial sweeteners that disrupt metabolism and the gut microbiome.
  • Diet sodas can be as bad or worse than regular sodas despite zero calories.
ADVICE

Use Aged Balsamic And Allulose Carefully

  • Use aged balsamic vinegar sparingly (start with about a tablespoon) because bacteria in fermentation remove most grape sugars.
  • Add allulose if needed to adjust sweetness while keeping calories and glycemic impact low.
ADVICE

Make A Bitters-Based Sparkling Drink

  • Add bitters to sparkling water plus a little allulose to make a safe root-beer style drink rich in polyphenols.
  • Stir with ice and taste-adjust; bitters act as fermented polyphenol digestive aids.
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