{"id":163932,"date":"2025-04-23T16:15:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T16:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/23\/dr-steven-gundry-shares-7-health-tips-for-a-better-life\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T16:15:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T16:15:58","slug":"dr-steven-gundry-shares-7-health-tips-for-a-better-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/23\/dr-steven-gundry-shares-7-health-tips-for-a-better-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Steven Gundry Shares 7 Health Tips for a Better Life"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Dr. Steven Gundry<\/strong><\/a>, founder of Gundry MD<\/a>, is a world-renowned cardiothoracic surgeon. As medical director at The International Heart and Lung Institute and The Centers for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, California, he boasts a similarly famous clientele.<\/p>\n

Celebrities, from Usher<\/strong><\/a> to Kelly Clarkson<\/strong><\/a>, have been converts since Dr. Gundry introduced Us to The Plant Paradox\u2122<\/em><\/a> plan, which has helped stars shed weight<\/a> and transform their bodies<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On April 15, the doctor released a new book, adding to his list of four New York Times<\/em> best-sellers. With The Gut-Brain Paradox<\/em><\/a>, Dr. Gundry draws from more than 25 years of experience helping others restore their health through optimized nutrition and lifestyle choices.<\/p>\n

While you can pick up a copy today<\/a>, you needn\u2019t wait to start becoming the best version of yourself. Just ask Dr. Gundry, who, in an exclusive conversation with Us Weekly<\/em>, shared seven of his most essential (yet simple) tips that promise to enhance your wellness from the inside out:<\/p>\n

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1. Eat Truly Fermented Food<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sauerkraut, kefir, kimchi and low-sugar kombucha are excellent examples of fermented foods that you should have with at least one meal a day, as they offer probiotics and, most importantly, postbiotics. Studies show that a diet high in fermented foods can help decrease inflammatory markers and improve gut diversity. During fermentation, beneficial bacteria break down complex compounds, including lectins, into simpler, more digestible forms.<\/p>\n

2. Eliminate or Limit Wheat and Dairy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

100 percent of my patients with a leaky gut in their blood work have a sensitivity to wheat. This means that every time they eat any type of wheat product \u2014 even sourdough \u2014 the body sees it as an invader and goes into high alert. And most of my patients are also sensitive to dairy. If you must have dairy, try swapping regular cow\u2019s milk for A2 milk or opting for goat or sheep dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt. Just removing these two things from your diet can help improve skin irritations, like breakouts, and bloating as well as mental focus, as I discuss in my new bestselling book: The Gut Brain Paradox<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\n The Gut-Brain Paradox<\/a> by Dr. Steven R. Gundry.<\/span> Harper Collins<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Indulge in More Dark Chocolate<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dark chocolate is loaded with polyphenols, which are incredibly important for good health. It contributes to cardiovascular health and improved mood through the release of endorphins. Enjoy one ounce (approximately 30 grams) of dark chocolate per day that is non-alkalized (or non-dutched), and contains over 70 percent cocoa to get the full benefits.<\/p>\n

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4. Get a Dog (or Several)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Owning a dog can make you more active by taking them for walks. They usually require walks of up to two times a day, which will get you moving. Having a dog is great for your heart; people tend to have lower blood sugar and blood pressure from spending time with dogs. They make you more social, which has many benefits for your health. This can also increase your human interaction, which is key to a longer lifespan, and decrease stress.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is my favorite and most frequent \u2018prescription\u2019 I hand out to my patients.\u201d \u2013Dr. Gundry on the benefits of a canine companion.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n

5. Try \u201cExercise\u201d Snacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As I wrote in my book, The Energy Paradox<\/em><\/a>, studies show that three 10-minute bursts of exercise scattered throughout the day have as many benefits as exercising for 30 minutes at once. Some examples of \u201cexercise\u201d snacks, or short bursts of activity, are turning on your favorite song and dancing, doing squats while brushing your teeth and walking around when talking on the phone.<\/p>\n

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