My GP said to avoid all spices because my liver enzymes were high indicating liver damage. I totally changed my diet, ate lots of tumeric and black pepper, garlic and ginger and within 4 weeks I had greatly reversed my liver damage. Drs need to be more aware of the benefits that certain foods can give us and how they can help to reverse some health issues.
In general, Doctors are not interested in healthy people--there's nothing to gain by spending time with them. Healthy people ask too many questions and want a say in the treatment plan.
I'm reading the ingredients on my bottle of Spice Supreme brand curry, which I sprinkle liberally on virtually everything I eat. It contains: turmeric, coriander, fenugreek, chilies, cumin, cloves, black pepper, onion, and garlic. It's a one-stop shop.
Do on-line research on cinnamon and tumeric as some countries selling these spices in local grocery stores have gigh levels of lead. I always look for Ceylon cinnamon and order my lead-free Turmeric from a farm in Hawaii.
I really love this video and all the advice on spices and also Dr. Gundry's books. When I first found his book about 8 years ago I wasn't ready for what he was saying because it was dramatically different than all the other health books I had. I few years later I found his books again and was ready for them and I've been following his 'The Longevity Paradox Diet book for 5 years now and I feel great and am aging very gracefully and am in better health than almost all my friends and family except the ones half my age. I'm a senior and feel great everyday all day long and am still slim like i was at 19 years old. The fat or obese people that I know tell me that I'm too skinny, however they are the one with the weight and medical problems and on prescription drugs because they neglected their health and neglected to educate themselves on health and left that up to their doctor to take care of with a prescription drug that only reduces symptoms and does nothing to fix the problem and the drug has side effects. Ignorance of real healthy foods, spices and supplements contributes to the poor health of a high percent of people.
Welcome to Indian cuisines! Turmeric and so many other spices have been used in Indian cuisines since thousands of years. In fact historically India used to be the hub for imports by all countries for spices. 'Garam masala' an integral part of Indian cuisines itself contains around 8 spices. Turmeric milk is also used in India since thousands of years.
@@deporteezdestiny3751 Make what? Garam Masala or Turmeric Milk? Garam Masala would be difficult for you to make at home as it has many ingredients, but it is readily available these days in major stores or Amazon or you can definitely find it in Indian stores. For Turmeric Milk you can find a lot of videos on RU-vid, it has become quite famous now. All you have to do is take a glass of milk and add a spoon of turmeric powder and a pinch of black pepper and boil everything for a couple of minutes. You can first start with a teaspoon of turmeric and gradually increase to table spoon. If you want you can add some honey for taste, if you like it that way. But do not add honey in very hot milk, add it when it has cooled down a bit. That is it, drink it daily before going to sleep. It is really helpful in hundreds of things, better sleep, anxiety, depression, healing of wounds, pain, immunity, health of cardio vascular system etc etc
it is nice to take proud of your ancestors. but since you take all the credit, tell me something fourth dimension. you folks must have now enough data in your hands to show and prove us that those spices actually work in longevity rather than saying we use herbs in spices in masala chay. tell us some facts backed by science that for example, alzheimer disease in your country is so low or cardivascular based deaths happen rare ect?
I have heard that pepper does relax / open the gut junctions to improve absorption, but by doing this, the open gut junctions allow anything you have eaten to enter the blood stream easily too. Also, cacao & cocoa are super high in oxalates. To help alleviate the absorption of the oxalates just eat s high calcium containing food, such as cheese or full fat yogurt along with. The oxalates will bind with the calcium and pass through the intestines.
I love spices….I m Bangladeshi…I cook curry with onion, ginger, garlic, Turmeric, chilli, cumin, coriander, black pepper, star anis, cloves cinnamon….so many spices…
I often think nursing homes are in neglect of duty by not providing nutrional support to sufferers of such diseases.. Even trial out to enable person more
Tumeric, black pepper and cumin, is a staple to most of my cooking, one also has to take into consideration, that spices can also either over heat the body, or cool the body which is also a major factor in keeping a balance in the body according to the ancient traditional Indian medical system Ayurveda.
Ayurveda promotes some sound practices yet everyone beware of buying "formulas" from unscrupulous sources. People are dying from heavy metal poisoning because some Ayurvedic "vaidyas" still think some toxic substances can be good for some people (despite common knowledge and scientific peer reviewed data). Pure spices that are well sourced and mixed into formulas are fine, even beneficial. I have made my own (trained in Ayurvedic college and also have other educational background from community colleges and a degree from a reputable California university). People need to know that some methods and mistaken notions leftover from the ancient Ayurvedic system need to be discarded and that there are practitioners who can harm you because they rigidly adhere to traditions which have been proven misguided.
@@joprocter4573 There would always be few cases, but if you compare it to western countries the ratio would probably be 10 times less. In none of my hundreds of relatives have I seen anyone suffering from Alzheimer or Dementia, personally. And I have always wondered why do I hear so many such cases in western countries. Everyone dies here also ultimately but usually with a very sound brain. My grand mother died at the age of 88 and she had 100 times better memory than me. Probably her secret was use of Ghee and spices throughout her life. Indian cuisines no doubt are filled with different spices. In every Indian cuisine there are atleast around 10 spices. In fact Garam masala which is used in almost all Indian cuisines itself contain around 8 spices. It is being done like this since thousands of years, because as mentioned in Indian ancient medical science of Ayurveda our ancestors were aware of its benefits. India has always been known as the land of spices, a few centuries ago spices was India's largest export.
@@joprocter4573 as far as i have seen since my childhood till now, i have never seen a person suffering from brain disease except 3 or 4 person in my distant relative who got that disease genetically (bipolar). Except that, i haven't seen any such cases related to Alzheimer's or anything else. My grandfather and his age group lived for 90+years before dying of natural cause. So yes there was something good about our food and lifestyle.
@@ashwatson7097 as far as i have seen since my childhood till now, i have never seen a person suffering from brain disease except 3 or 4 person in my distant relative who got that disease genetically (bipolar). Except that, i haven't seen any such cases related to Alzheimer's or anything else. My grandfather and his age group lived for 90+years before dying of natural cause. So yes there was something good about our food and lifestyle.
Turmeric ..alongside black pepper ... cloves... ..peppermint.. star anise..ginger .. great for mitogenesis and mitochondria. cocoa powder non Dutch non processed. For the polyphenol ..cinnamon.. and chiliss althought I mentioned all the spices .. I think is super important to watch the whole video . Jmho. know the why to spices .
This is why the experienced, older, elder woman in a tribal society made the first meal/ drink of the day when stoking the communal fire...she knew what the tribe needed to stay healthy! Usually spices and herbs were her specialty and her food was more than comfort food it truly was medicine!!!! For years, I've been saying that the "cook" was an amazing important part of trial community!
Not just tribal peoples, like the good Doctor cited, spices have been integral to health and eating patterns of virtually every people on earth... And yes, that includes White people (Before White people lost WWll).
@@BossHogg805 we all have been tribal...it's a history thing...I was simply relating how important the a cook is in a community when they feed people they can heal and sustain them ...
I use this for salad dressings, but can be used for marinades and added to chicken broth: Start with less vinegar. 1/3 olive oil 1/3 lemon juice 1/3 apple cider vinegar Savory spices: Tumeric, black pepper, ginger, cayenne pepper, chili, rosemary, sage, paprika, oregano. For coffee: * Vanilla * Ginger * Cinnamon (Ceylon): Mix with a little hot water first to dissolve. * Ground cloves * Honey (optional)
It is a great presentation. Thank you Dr. Gundry. It helps us to stay healthy just consume the foods right in front of our eyes. Again, thank you. awsome!
Love this! Thank you Dr Gundry , I used to be wary of spices due to autoimmunity, but now I'll indulge & enjoy! I love making homemade cranberry sauce with a touch of cloves (not much- few specks ) cinnamon sticks , stevia or little maple syrup, orange zest /w a squeeze of the juice and diced apples !
I add these spices to my daily menu with chai tea (I make my own mix of spices); adding turmeric, black pepper and MCT oil to my morning coffee; curry to my evening soup; and cocoa nibs and pecans to my frozen coconut cream bars. My physical and mental health is getting better everyday and I have confidence that I am on the right path. Thank you Dr. Gundry.
Yes ! Very effective when mixte with pepper in a warm olive oil did marvel for my whole body ! Thanks a lot again doctor G for your loving support to all of us !
Tricking the brain? I thought that one of the human body flaws was that the brain can't differentiate real sugar from fake and that all it knows is, hey we have something sweet here, send INSULIN? Please correct help me out on this theory. I am really into losing this weight and getting healthy. This channel is a reliable source of info. Help me out DOC!
I read that cinnamon can raise your liver enzymes. Mine were elevated and the doctor couldn’t explain why. I’ve been putting cinnamon in my coffee for many years, now I’m afraid to use it - even the Ceylon variety.
There are a lot of counter indications for everything. Even vitamins. It's really good to do research on every ingredient that we're adding to our diets. Especially those that we're hoping to get healthy from.
Just want to say there is a formula called Golden Milk which is turmeric, black pepper, ginger and cinnamon and can be used as a beverage in place of coffee or tea or even a supplement to those. I imagine you could even make a plant paradox friendly ice cream with it as a flavoring....since it is summertime 2024 when I am watching this.
I have a jar of spices that includes turmeric, cinnamon .cloves, garlic, ginger ,black pepper and pink Himalayan sea salt…too bad I have the cocoa powder but due to it being a fermented food I have allergic reactions to it. My son and his family don’t so I use it for them😅I use the contents of that jar every day it took some time to get used to turmeric but i persevered 🎉
@@Hippy2021 thanks Mary I always thought that I should be a twin my mother had twin sisters my dad had a twin brother and his mother had twin siblings. It’s a great combination sometimes I have it twice a day 🤷🏼♀️🍀🌟🍀👍👍👍🍀🌟🍀🖖🖖🖖🍀🌟🍀🥳🙋🏼♀️
Cocoa powder...a fermented food?? Turmeric (I find) reduces the flavour of a dish, so I add more of everything else, but add turmeric to reduce any strong flavour.
@@ddempsey9642 yes my allergist gave me a very long list of foods to be avoided because of my allergy to yeast. A lot of my favourite foods It doesn’t suck to be me as I enjoy cooking and have enough choices that I don’t miss them . Much. But so much better than having symptoms that makes you think two things am I going to die…am I going to live and both options are …I lack the ability to describe those times . So here is a list no berries such as blueberries she did say I could have frozen strawberries though hurrah, no black tea, no deli meat, no sauerkraut no sauerbraten, no dried fruits, no sausages,no wine, no yogurt, no commercial fruit juices because of the way things like tomato juice are prepared the likelihood of contamination is very high. No more pickles 😭 I make Plum duff bread every year with my son and granddaughter a family tradition since my Grandmother’s elder Sister married a Cornfield whose family ran a bakery. My great aunt taught her mother and my grandmother taught my mother who in turn taught me. I remember speaking with an elderly neighbour about forty years ago when I moved near the former bakery and he reminisced about how you knew that Christmas was coming to the lower Westside because of the mouthwatering fragrance of the plum duff bread🥳 which reminds me of the smell of the Brewery something like bran muffins cooking I never did like beer so I don’t miss that stuff.but it would be nice to have things like soya sauce. Oh I avoid eating leftovers also. I remember talking to the dietitian and asking her what I could safety eat in a restaurant my primary care doctor made the appointment because of other reasons due to high iron , liver issues etc I asked her what can I safely eat in a restaurant she told me I had two choices poor choices and damn poor choices.I am glad my mother taught me how to cook and said no recipe is written in stone. Thank you for your suggestions I just refilled my spice bottle with two tablespoons of each spice I will now add a few spices to the meal as I prepare them to see which ones improve the taste 😊 I foresee some science projects in my future 😂🍀👍🍀🖖🍀🙋🏼♀️❤️🌟❤️
I was having spontaneous nose bleeds on and off over a couple years. Turns out it was related to cinnamon intake. Cinnamon has a blood thinking compound that's similar to the rat killing compound the doctor love so much, coumadin, coumarin. Could also be a liver challenge.
@@CLM5430 Haven’t had an issue in years, and didn't before the cinnamon.. Thanks for the Ceylon add.. I was going to note it but the longer I type the more likely I don’t post and I wanted to post. The cheap stuff at the store is all higher in the blood thin factor. Ceylon has less and is harder to find.
We produce n eat the spices since thousands of years. We r Indians. We follow certain non negotiable rules carried forward in our families. 1. Dry spices - mix with hot oil during tempering stage of cooking. It releases the flavor, fragrance, chemicals at higher temperature. 2. Certain spices are used raw for specific purposes. Fennel seeds of a certain type are eaten raw after meals. E.g, Clove is put under the tooth if one has tooth ache. 3. There are different spices used in specific teas. These are boiled at higher temperature to get maximum benefits. E.g Cinnamon, Ginger, dry ginger, Cloves, Saffron. 4. Fresh spices - fresh corriander, garlic, mint are used in mostly used in wet form. Garlic has to be crushed n left for 30 seconds before using it. It should not be chopped without crushing. There's science behind the different ways these spices are used. Please learn that. In USA, you will find maximum variety if spices at reasonable rates in Indian grocery stores. Happy exploring.
Question: is eating piperine with turmeric "too late" -- should it be taken a little earlier to let it "clear the path" for curcumin? Btw, "BioPerine" is a brand name. The relevant compound in black pepper is piperine, and afaik sufficiently bioavailable in ground pepper. Piperine inhibits the enzymes that would remove curcumin from the bloodstream.
@@amschelco.1434 no the opposite. It inhibits the enzyme that would remove curcumin... so you want to take black pepper to increase curcumin bioavailability.
My wife makes a Thai dish that has helped her with arthritis and back pain immensely. She eats this maybe 1x/per week. Life changing: Can coconut 🥥 milk Curry powder Ginger (fresh or dry spice) Pepper (black and white) Fish sauce (liquid can be found in Asian section if most grocery stores) Nutmeg Cinnamon Add whatever protein (chicken, shrimp, etc.) and/or veggies like red pepper, potato, cilantro or parsley 🌿 etc. It’s delicious. Add some chicken stock and salt to taste.
@@SimplyLesa wonderful! I also put the pepper . I try to eat healthy but still love popcorn . Do you have a reason not to eat it anymore ? Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻🌹✨
@@ligiasommers hi, yes. I react badly to corn. Dr G mentions that his more difficult people do as well. IF I could afford Dr G actual office visits I bet I'd qualify as a more difficult case.
@@SimplyLesa ah … sorry for your problem , but so glad both of us can enjoy Dr G amazing knowledge here and in his books . Best of luck and thank you for your kind answer 🌹
Tricking the brain? I thought that one of the human body flaws was that the brain can't differentiate real sugar from fake and that all it knows is, hey we have something sweet here, send INSULIN? Please correct help me out on this theory. I am really into losing this weight and getting healthy. This channel is a reliable source of info. Help me out DOC!
Thanks Dr. For your awesome on turmeric with black pepper awesome mixing it with food like soup or other things love you video and your information of spices extra olive oil😊
Isn’t Turmeric, cloves & Cur cumin the highest in oxalates? I was told to add dairy aka goats cheese which attaches to the oxalates and not to our gut. Please confirm. PS I love your books Xx
I eat Swiss goat cheese with my raspberries for this very reason. Dr Gundry recommends them, but they're full of oxilates! Oxilates bind with calcium on their way out, so it helps to make it readily available. I take curcumin supplements to get the concentrated benefits of tumeric without the oxilates.
I use several of those spices in my protein shake every morning before going to work. Love the taste. Good luck to zed off to the offline in charge in brakes.
About cinamon , 1/2 cinamon 1/2 honey , 1/2 coco oil , tsp , every 20 minutes 3 times and your tooth abcess will blow out , pus will come out , this is by experience
Please explain the conflicting advice from other doctors who list turmeric as a source of oxalate which is listed as highly inflammatory. How can it be the cause and the cure for inflammation? Please explain.
Dont believe in every single person on RU-vid...many advice that's a bunch of nonsense...if turmeric is high in oxalate then all people from India would be all dead by now.. people in India consume turmeric in most of their food daily from birth. I'VE been consuming it for most my life now and never bothered me for my family. Like Dr Berg saying in one of his videos that tapioca starches cause depletion of iodine and people should not consume it, is just a " trendy " it's a nonsense crap, people in Brazil have been consuming it and growing it forever, here we eat it in many different ways, starches, flour,the roots cooked just like potatoes, fermented fiber to make cakes, breads etc... and people here are not deficient in iodine nor people are having goiter.
Hi Dr.Gundry,Could you tell us which is better, between Cacao powder and cocoa powder ? Can high cholesterol patients drink coconut milk? Thank you for the precious moments and teaching people what good foods and wrong foods are.❤
coconut milk is fine,,because it has MCT,s in it ,,,it doesnt need digestive enzymes ,,it goes straight to the liver and is turned into ketones for energy
Cacao powder is 100% pure "cocoa" and can have unpredictably very high levels of cadmium since the cacao trees take up concentrated amounts and the soil contamination is not monitored, tested, or regulated. Testing of numerous organic and regular name brand dark chocolates in 2022 and 2023 found dangerously high lead (from processing) and high cadmium (from the source) in many. Navitas makes high quality cacao powder and they have theirs tested by an independent lab (unlike many others), yet theirs is still high in cadmium. But they admit it and add warnings. Some other companies deny what has been proven to be fact by lab testing, even after they have been sued and have been legally required to adhere to certain standards. A third of a chocolate bar can easily have 300% more cadmium than the recommendation for maximum safe levels. But heavy metals are simply not safe to ingest. Getting adequate selenium and zinc can help, but still, better to avoid the problems you can avoid. One very small piece of dark chocolate per day is the most anyone should ever have. A little Navitas cacao powder may or may not be safe, but it's the lowest and tested better than the others. Lindt, Godiva, Pascha (organic and pure), Alter-eco (organic), Hershey's, Theo (organic), Trader Joes, and Green & Black (organic) all tested either very high in Cadmium, lead, or *both* for their dark chocolate products which are made with more concentrated cacao than found in "milk chocolate" products. The dark chocolate has beneficial components, but until someone cleans up the soils excess cadmium will be a risk. (That won't change and soil will remain the way it is because there is no money to be made by those with the power and resources to fix the problems, and the conglomerates who buy all the chocolate from the poor farmers don't even regulate child labor let alone soil quality.) The lead can be reduced significantly but it would cost money too, and the big companies (like Nestle) don't care because people will buy the product even if they sell it contaminated.
I've suffered from terribly painful constipation all of my life, despite eating lots of fruit, vegetables and whole grains. I've even had to go into hospital for it, more than once. Now I eat a very low carb diet, and take two teaspoons of linseeds a day, in cottage cheese - and no problems. Zero problems with my digestion. Seems decades of following the official advice was useless. Is that deliberate? I think so.
You should replace the linseed oil with Moroccan Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Tastes great, helps digestion, and has numerous other health benefits. Upgrade your oil! 😉
I bought a pill encapsulator and made cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger capsules. It really is a hassle using them for cooking so instead it easier to take them in capsule form. Way cheaper to make them your own with a machine.
