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Published Feb 6, 2023

The DAILY HACKS To End Inflammation & Increase Your LIFESPAN | Dr. Steven Gundry

Dr. Steven Gundry joins Lewis Howes to delve into daily hacks for reducing inflammation and increasing lifespan through gut health, nutritional strategies, metabolic flexibility, and reducing plant lectins.
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  • Keto Evolution

    and discuss the evolution of the keto diet and its effectiveness in reversing aging. Dr. Gundry explains that traditional keto diets often fail because they promote the wrong types of fats, leading to insulin resistance and weight gain. He introduces a new keto approach that emphasizes prebiotic fiber and specific fats to optimize health and longevity 1 2.

    The cool thing is you don't have to go on a miserable high-fat diet to activate what you're trying to get from ketones, and that is to unlock mitochondria.

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    This new method leverages foods like asparagus, root vegetables, and fermented foods to produce beneficial ketones and improve mitochondrial function 2.

       

    Food Alternatives

    Dr. Gundry highlights alternative food options that align with his dietary recommendations, such as cassava flour pasta and coconut milk ice cream. These alternatives provide enjoyable and healthy choices without compromising taste or texture 3. He also debunks common myths about plant-based eating, emphasizing the dangers of certain plants like beans and grains, which can be harmful if not prepared correctly 4.

    Beans are so lethal that five raw kidney beans will kill a human being in five minutes by coagulating their blood.

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    Dr. Gundry advises pressure cooking beans to neutralize their harmful effects and make them safe for consumption 4.

       

    Fasting Benefits

    Intermittent fasting is another key strategy discussed by Dr. Gundry for enhancing energy, metabolism, and longevity. He explains that time-restricted eating can significantly extend lifespan by promoting mitochondrial health and reducing the activity of the mTOR sensor, which is linked to aging 5 6.

    If we time-restricted like a mouse, we would get an extra ten years of good life.

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    By limiting food intake to specific windows, individuals can maximize the benefits of ketones and improve overall health 5.

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