Are you "sugar-free" but still struggling with weight gain and fatigue? In this episode, Dr. Steven Gundry reveals the shocking truth about "healthy" staples—like bread and cassava tortillas—that are secretly loaded with sugar. He explains why a "normal" Hemoglobin A1C test might be lying to you about your metabolic health and why your muscles might be "closed for business".
Learn the exact formula to calculate the real sugar content in any package and discover Dr. Gundry’s top 5 "metabolic swaps" that satisfy your cravings while dropping your insulin levels. From a natural sweetener that actually lowers blood glucose to the "thermogenic" protein trick, these are the tools you need to fix your metabolism once and for all.
In this video, you’ll discover:
– The simple math to find hidden teaspoons of sugar in "healthy" snacks.
– Why triglycerides come from starches, not fats.
– The specific lab test (HOMA-IR) you must ask your doctor for.
– How to prepare "Miracle Noodles" so they actually taste like pasta.
– The rare nut that protects the rainforest while fueling your gut.
00:00 The Hidden Epidemic of Insulin Resistance
01:15 Why Your "Normal" A1C Might Be Lying to You
02:15 The Muscle "Salesman": How Insulin Really Works
03:30 The Secret Math: Calculate Real Teaspoons of Sugar
05:15 The Truth About Triglycerides and Fruit
06:10 HOMA-IR: The Lab Test Your Doctor Isn’t Ordering
07:15 Swap #1: Zero-Carb Pasta (Miracle & Shiritaki Noodles)
08:25 Swap #2: Allulose (The Sweetener That Lowers Glucose)
09:45 Swaps #3 & #4: Negative Calorie Celery & Fermented Cabbage
11:00 Swap #5 & Bonus: Thermogenic Protein & Baru Nuts
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