Dr. Steven Gundry (IG: @drstevengundry) is a renowned cardiologist, New York Times best-selling author of "The Plant Paradox" and medical researcher. During his 40-year career in medicine, he has performed over 10,000 heart surgeries and developed life-saving medical technology. Dr. Gundry is currently practicing medicine in California. In this episode, we discuss: The truth about our genes What is the holobiome? The influence of the oral microbiome on brain health Explaining the microbiome & lectins How exercise impacts your microbiome The benefits of living in a Blue Zone A 5-minute exercise program HIIT vs. Crossfit Why long-distance running isn’t recommended The secrets to life Dr. Gundry learned from his great grandmother What happens to your brain while you’re sleeping? Break fast, not breakfast Eat vegan 5 days a week Dr. Gundry’s diet Consume a litre of olive oil a week Olive oil is high in polyphenols Oxidation & smoke point of olive oil Buying olive oil Top sources of polyphenols The benefits of pu’erh tea & Turkish coffee Why dogs are beneficial to our health Children who grow up with dogs are less likely to have allergies Show sponsors: Pique Tea <== 15% off all Pique Tea products & free shipping on orders $60 or more (US only) - use the code "ultimatehealth" at checkout Thrive Market <== As a new customer you get a free 30-day membership, 25% off your order, and free shipping (US only) Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products Four Sigmatic <== 15% off all Four Sigmatic products (free shipping on orders $100 or more) Related links: Tap here to go to our webiste to download the worksheet for this episode Dr. Steven Gundry - The Longevity Paradox (book) Dr. Steven Gundry's websites - gundrymd.com & drgundry.com Follow Dr. Steven Gundry on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Dr. Steven Gundry - The Plant Paradox (book) Dr. Steven Gundry - The Plant Paradox Quick & Easy 30-Day Plan (book) Dr. Steven Gundry - The Plant Paradox Cookbook (book) Dr. Steven Gundry - Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution (book) The Dr. Gundry Podcast - 021: Is Your Dog The Best Medicine with Tammy Geller Listen to Dr. Steven Gundry previously on TUHP (episode #202) Jack Lalanne (books & products) Listen to Dr. Dale Bredesen previously on TUHP (episode #255) Dr. Dale Bredesen - The End of Alzheimer's (book) Blue Zones (Wikipedia) Listen to Mark Sisson previously on TUHP (episode #178) Listen to Dr. David Perlmutter previously on TUHP (episode #273) Listen to Dr. Joseph Mercola previously on TUHP (episode #148) Dr. Joseph Mercola (books) Dr. Jason Fung (books) Dr. Valter Longo - The Longevity Diet (book) Prolon - 5 Day Fast Gundry MD Olive Oil  Rallis - Ice Pressed Olive Oil Listen to Dave Asprey previously on TUHP (episodes #61 & #159) Listen to Arianna Huffington previously on TUHP (episode #107) Follow our dog Goji (@gojisuperdog) on Instagram Related episodes: 267: Dr. Datis Kharrazian – Why Isn’t My Brain Working? 223: Max Lugavere – Alzheimer’s And The Ketogenic Diet • Genius Foods • Stop Skimping On Sleep 126: Jimmy Moore – The Ketogenic Diet & The Health Benefits Of Being In Ketosis • Fasting 101 120: Dr. Terry Wahls – How To Fuel Your Mitochondria • Organ Meats For Beginners • MCT Oil And Exogenous Ketones 078: Dr. Robynne Chutkan – Microbiome 101 | Stop Sanitizing Yourself Sick | Having A Dog Will Boost Your Health Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP