3 Foods A Doctor Would Never Eat | #316

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Wellness Loud

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 2 October 2024

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Welcome to Heal Thyself with Dr. G! In this eye-opening episode, I explore the hidden health risks of packaged cut fruit, oysters, and sushi—foods that may seem convenient but can jeopardize your well-being. Discover why cut fruit is particularly prone to contamination, with a staggering 48 million Americans affected by foodborne illnesses each year. I’ll share crucial insights on pathogens like E. Coli, salmonella, and listeria, and discuss the importance of proper food handling and storage to avoid cross-contamination. Join me as we uncover the truth behind these popular foods and learn how to protect your health! #diet #wellness #health Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction: Foods to Avoid for Better Health 00:00:19 - Reasons for Avoiding Cut Fruit 00:01:03 - Foodborne Illness Statistics and Risks 00:02:01 - Contamination Risks in Cut Fruit 00:03:58 - Specific Risks of Packaged Melons and Berries 00:05:43 - Dangers of Eating Oysters 00:10:13 - Overview of Fungal Infections from Oysters 00:10:35 - Health Risks Associated with Oysters 00:11:08 - Heavy Metals and Biotoxins in Oysters 00:12:01 - Shellfish Poison and Its Symptoms 00:12:22 - Introduction to Sushi and Raw Fish Risks 00:12:57 - The Rise of Sushi Consumption in the U.S. 00:13:39 - Parasites in Raw Fish: An Overview 00:14:41 - Increase in Aquatic Parasites and Their Impact 00:15:35 - Symptoms of Parasitic Infections 00:16:47 - Cooking Fish to Kill Parasites 00:17:49 - Recommendations for Eating Oysters and Sushi 00:18:24 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts === Thank You To Our Sponsors! Puori Click here https://puori.com/drg and use code DRG for 20% off the already discounted subscription prices. AquaTru Go to AquaTru.com/DRG for 20% off any Aqua Tru water purifier === Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Package cut fruit, oyster, and sushi are foods you'll never catch me eating.
0:04.0	I don't think many people should be eating them too.
0:06.0	On this episode, Heel Myself, I go over the major reasons why I stay away from these foods,
0:10.3	how it can affect your health, and why you should consider reducing them or bringing them out of your diet overall. Check it out.
0:18.8	All right, so different types of foods look I eat a variety of foods but I really do stay away from these foods.
0:25.0	And I want to tell you I'm not just being dramatic here.
0:29.0	There's real reasons why.
0:31.0	There's certain foods in medicine where you kind of know what's
0:34.4	happening under the microscope and then you sort of make a medical decision not to
0:39.0	consume them and I think a lot of doctors would agree with some if not all the ones that I mentioned.
0:44.0	So let's start a cut fruit.
0:45.0	It's particularly vulnerable to contamination because the protective skin in the peals are moved.
0:50.2	And this is the actual barrier that's protecting the fruit from bacteria and mold and other
0:55.7	contaminants.
0:56.7	But I'm going to tell you why I would avoid them.
0:59.0	According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC, about 48 million people in the US get sick
1:04.6	from foodborne illnesses every year, which is roughly like one in six people.
1:08.8	And this includes illnesses from all foods, not just cut fruit.
1:13.3	But cut fruit can be an issue.
1:16.4	I seen a lot of people, especially when I was in practice,
1:18.8	get really poor quality old bacteria ridden and get really, really sick.
1:24.6	And I want you to think about something.
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