7 “Healthy” Foods Quietly Destroying Your Body

About this episode

This episode discusses seven foods that are commonly perceived as healthy but actually harm metabolism and contribute to weight loss struggles.

You might think these foods are healthy, but they’re actually some of the worst foods for your metabolism. Discover the 7 foods that slow your metabolism, stifle weight loss, and contribute to insulin resistance. 👉 Get Dr. Berg’s Daily Routine as a free download: https://drbrg.co/45qtO07 0:00 Introduction: Why your metabolism is slow 1:19 7 foods that slow metabolism 3:02 Seed oils dangers 4:45 Oat milk 6:20 Agave nectar 7:33 Kombucha tea 9:49 Starch and hidden sugar foods A slow metabolism means there are available calories in your body, but your cells can’t properly use them. This is also known as metabolic dysfunction. The worst foods for the metabolism are often considered healthy, but consuming them could be the reason you’re struggling to lose weight. Fruit juice is often considered a healthy choice, but it’s actually about 55% fructose. Fructose can only be metabolized by the liver, so consuming it in high amounts can lead to liver stress, fatty liver, increased belly fat, and metabolic problems. Seed oils are often labeled as “heart-healthy,” but are highly processed, genetically modified, and typically contain herbicides. Up to 30% of daily calories in the average diet…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Eric Berg

Topics covered

• metabolism
• weight loss
• insulin resistance
• healthy foods
• dietary dangers

Keywords

• metabolism
• weight loss
• insulin resistance
• healthy foods
• seed oils
• oat milk
• agave nectar
• kombucha
• fruit juice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Products: oat milk, agave nectar, kombucha tea, fruit juice, seed oils

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