The Dr. Gundry Podcast Top 5 Healthy, Cheap Proteins To Save Money On Your Grocery Bill | EP 368
Sep 9, 2025
Discover surprising budget-friendly protein sources like chicken liver and seeds that can boost your gut health. Uncover the benefits of alternative proteins such as toasted sesame seeds and basil seeds. Learn about innovative nutrients like Urolithin A for enhancing energy and combating aging. Explore the critical connection between gut health and weight management, and debunk myths about nonstick cookware and protein intake. Finally, clarify concerns about shellfish and its positive impact on heart health.
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Pick Gut-Friendly Seeds
- Prefer hemp, sesame, ground flax, and basil seeds while avoiding chia, pumpkin, buckwheat, and sunflower seeds if you have lectin/oxidative sensitivities.
- Grind flax before use or refrigerate pre-ground flax to prevent rancidity and soak basil seeds to gel them before eating.
Absorptive Area Drives Protein Status
- Gut absorptive surface area determines how well people absorb protein and gain weight, not just intake.
- Repairing the gut can restore protein status even while reducing dietary protein.
The Macadamia Nut Weight Challenge
- Gundry recounts doing a macadamia nut challenge eating two cups daily and gaining 10 pounds himself in a month.
- He used the experiment to show nuts can reliably help people gain weight when needed.
