Dr. Steven Gundry

The “Healthy” Foods You Should NEVER EAT, Boosting Your Immune System and COVID-19

Reset your health. Strength your defenses. Live a healthier life.

Maybe you’re one of those people who always gets sick. You have seasonal allergies, you always pick up a couple colds in the winter, and you sometimes even get the flu. And it’s not that you have terrible hygiene — you just get sick a lot.

It’s easy to blame our “genes” for this sort of thing. We think that our immune systems are just “weaker” than other people’s, and so we accept it and move on.

If you’re one of these people, you’re probably experiencing some anxiety right now with COVID-19 on the rise. Maybe your hands have become dry after using so much hand sanitizer, and you have no trust in your body to protect itself.

I’ve got some good news for you — you have a lot more control over your immune system than you think. It all goes back to gut health — what things are you putting in your body? We often think of healthy and unhealthy food in terms of calories, but it’s a lot more than that. The foods we eat affect our mental performance, our emotions, and our physical health.

So be encouraged — even if your immune system hasn’t always been great, you have the power to change that.

I’ve got an expert on The School of Greatness to show you how, especially in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.

“A leaky gut is the cause of all disease.” @DrGundry

Dr. Steven Gundry is a renowned cardiologist, surgeon, medical device inventor, and bestselling author. Although he has performed thousands of heart surgeries in his 40-year career, Dr. Gundry’s current focus is empowering people through diet to reverse and prevent ailments. He’s the Director and Founder of the International Heart & Lung Institute as well as the Center for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, CA. He helps patients learn how to take control of their weight, health, and energy by using his surprisingly simple diet advice.

He’s the New York Times best-selling author of The Plant Paradox, and his latest book is The Longevity Paradox which is all about how we can live long, healthy lives and fight the diseases of aging. He also hosts his own health podcast, The Dr. Gundry Podcast which gives you the tools and information you need to hack your vitality, avoid dangerous “health foods,” and balance your all-important gut.

This is the third time I’ve had Dr. Gundry on The School of Greatness, and each time I’m inspired by his knowledge and his motivation to help other people learn the truth about food, gut health, and mental clarity. Check out our past episodes together to learn more about his practices and health advice: Episode 772 and Episode 521.

In times like now, it is so important to make sure our bodies are healthy and our immune systems are strong. Learn how to take control of your health, strengthen your defenses, and protect yourself from COVID-19 on Episode 935 with the wonderful Dr. Steven Gundry.

“It is not in our DNA to social distance.” @DrGundry

Some Questions I Ask:

What are specific ways to heal your heart without surgery? (7:20)
What’s the difference between a good virus and a bad virus? (18:03)
What are the foods that heal leaky gut and defend against viruses? (28:50)
Why is peanut butter such a bad thing? (37:25)
What boosts the immune system? (59:43)
Is it possible to have such a strong immune system that you can reject any virus? (1:06:40)
How important are probiotics right now? (1:09:35)

In this episode, you will learn:

Why fixing the heart medically can only help your health so much (1:06)
Why we need germs and bacteria to stay healthy (13:45)
The benefits of time-restricted feeding (20:25)
What causes aging (23:17)
How mental illness comes from the gut (43:30)
Why food labels can’t be trusted (49:20)
The importance of human connection for your heart during a time of social distancing (1:12:55)
How bacteria choose who you are attracted to (1:15:01)
Plus much more…