Craving Sugar All the Time? Here’s What Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You | EP 374

The Dr. Gundry Podcast

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Nutrition, Medicine, Health & Fitness, Talk Radio

4.6 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2025

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

Even “healthy” foods can secretly spike your blood sugar and wreck your gut — in this episode, I expose the hidden sugar traps, the truth about fiber and pumpkin seeds, and how I finally kicked my own sweet-tooth habit for good.

For full show notes and transcript: https://drgundry.com/high-sugar-foods

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Dr. Gundry podcast, where Dr. Stephen Gundry shares his groundbreaking research
0:05.9	from over 25 years of treating patients with diet and lifestyle changes alone. Dr. Gundry and other
0:12.4	wellness experts offer inspiring stories, the latest scientific advancements, and practical tips
0:18.4	to empower you to take control of your health and live a long, happy life.
0:24.0	If you're listening to this podcast, I know you care about your health and your families, and I applaud you.
0:30.6	But even with the best intentions, healthy, quote, unquote, choices can quietly sabotage you.
0:37.0	I see it all the time sky high
0:39.3	inflammation markers and patients who swear they eat clean. That's why I felt it urgent to discuss
0:45.3	this topic. Seemingly harmless foods your body turns straight into sugar and why sugar is
0:51.3	enemy number one for a happy, healthy microbiome.
0:54.6	We'll also set the record straight on fiber and reveal the real story on pumpkin seeds.
1:00.5	Plus, I'll share simple proven steps to break a sweet tooth habit for good.
1:05.1	Tested by yours truly, a former one big bag of peanut Emin&Ms and one sitting sort of guy.
1:12.7	So stay tuned. This episode is packed with practical tips that could change your life or
1:17.7	someone you love.
1:21.1	Craving something decadent like a double fudge brownie lasagna or an almond joy muffin that's secretly good for you?
1:29.3	Then you'll love my Dr. Gundry newsletter. Each week I send out an exclusive recipe that
1:35.0	not only tastes incredible, but also supports your gut, your heart, and your long-term health.
1:40.2	From snacks to desserts, these recipes prove you don't have to give up flavor to eat right.
1:46.0	You just need the right ingredients and a little guidance.
1:49.2	So go ahead.
1:50.0	Treat yourself to food that loves you back.
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