The Worst "Healthy" Items to Buy at Costco | EP 382

The Dr. Gundry Podcast

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🗓️ 16 December 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Costco can be a fantastic place to stock up on healthy staples — but it can also fool you. So in this episode, I’m breaking down the worst “healthy” Costco items to avoid… plus the clean proteins, smart snacks, and produce picks that truly get my approval.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Dr. Gundry podcast, where Dr. Stephen Gundry shares his groundbreaking research from over 25 years of treating patients with diet and lifestyle changes alone.
0:11.1	Dr. Gundry and other wellness experts offer inspiring stories, the latest scientific advancements and practical tips to empower you to take control of your health and live a long, happy life.
0:23.9	All right, folks, buckle up because today we're entering the ultimate shopping challenge for you in your wallet, Costco.
0:32.6	Now, don't get me wrong, I love a good bulk buy as much as anyone. But not everything wearing a healthy
0:40.1	organic or protein-packed label is actually doing your body any favors. Some of these so-called
0:47.5	healthy items, they're absolute gut bombs in disguise. But it's not all doom and gloom Costco also carries some incredible
0:56.6	staples that I stock up on myself. Here's looking at you, Italian prosciutto. So today,
1:02.3	I'm revealing the worst, quote unquote, healthy Costco items to steer clear of, plus my favorite
1:10.0	clean Costco proteins, the best snacks, and the produce
1:14.3	picks that absolutely get my approval. If you've ever stood in those giant warehouse aisles
1:21.0	wondering, is this actually good for me? This episode is going to save you time, money, and maybe
1:27.4	even your gut. We'll be right
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2:07.3	backslash Gundry podcast. As you know, there are some really great healthy foods at Costco, but there are healthy Costco foods that you need to
2:22.0	avoid, and here's what you want to buy instead. Today, we're walking the aisles of Costco to
2:27.5	expose the health halo foods that sneak lectins, sugar, and industrial oils into your cart, and what to grab instead,
2:37.9	so you can protect your gut, your waistline, and your energy. Now, this is educational only. This is
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