The TRUTH about your pumpkin spice latte 🍁

Eat THIS, Not THAT (Autumn Edition) It’s officially autumn, {NAME} — and I ALWAYS hear the same question this time of year: Are fall foods good for you? Well, it turns out some fall foods are incredible for supporting a healthy gut, heart, and brain… But others can lead to low energy, weight gain, and digestive mayhem. So to help you enjoy all the flavors of fall without compromising your health… Here are a few tricks for turning your favorite fall treats into delicious health-boosters: 1. Pumpkin Pie Unfortunately, pumpkins may be full of lectins… Those dangerous plant compounds that can tear holes in your gut and lead to all sorts of health issues. That means certain treats like pumpkin pie will NOT do your gut any favors. The good news is you can make a DELICIOUS and super healthy alternative: Sweet Potato Pie.  [sweet potato pie] Sweet potato is one of the best superfoods you can eat — and it works incredibly well for desserts. Not only is it 100% lectin free… It’s also packed with resistant starches a.k.a. your good gut bacteria’s favorite food. And I’ve got a delicious sweet potato pie recipe you’ll love just as much as pumpkin pie if not more! (You can find the recipe at the bottom of this email along with a delectable lectin-free pie dough recipe.) It’s a truly HEALTHY dessert you can enjoy 100% guilt-free. Which takes us to the next fall flavor on our list… 2. Pumpkin Spice  If pumpkins have lectins, you might think pumpkin spice does too. But pumpkin spice actually contains ZERO pumpkin. It’s just cinnamon with a bit of ground nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice. And ALL of these spices are overflowing with health-boosting powers. Cinnamon contains polyphenols that support a healthy heart, brain, circulatory system, and gut…1,2 Ginger is well known for promoting smooth, trouble-free digestion…3 And cloves, nutmeg, and allspice are all ultra-rich in polyphenols that support a strong immune system. So adding pumpkin spice to your coffee is actually a great way to support your overall health and longevity. There’s just one problem. Most coffee shops make their pumpkin spice drinks with a ton of SUGAR. And I don’t need to tell you how sugar contributes to weight gain, low energy, and problematic digestion. Luckily, it’s easy to make your own pumpkin spice mix. Just mix together: - 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg - ¼ teaspoon ground ginger - ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves - ⅛ teaspoon allspice Add a pinch of this mix to your coffee at home… Or even toss it in a portable container so you can make health-boosting lattes (with unsweetened coconut milk) on the go! The spice-filled flavor is sure to get you in the spirit of the season — all while helping you feel your absolute best. And while we’re on the topic of fall drinks, let’s end this list with another autumn classic… 3. Apple Cider  As you can probably guess, apple cider is a SUGAR BOMB. And that’s true for both regular and sparkling versions. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the zesty apple cider flavor. Because apple cider vinegar is AMAZING for you. Studies show it can support a healthy weight, cardiovascular health, smooth skin, and efficient digestion.4 Now, you might be thinking: “Who wants to drink apple cider VINEGAR?” Well, it’s actually easy to turn into a refreshing beverage. Just add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a glass of hot water, sweeten it with a dash of Manuka honey (or better yet, Allulose) and enjoy! You can even add a pinch of the pumpkin spice blend I mentioned earlier for an added health-boost. Sticking to a healthy diet can seem tricky once autumn rolls around… But it doesn’t have to be. In fact, with the right recipe, your favorite fall foods can actually improve your health. So I encourage you to save this email and give these recipes a try. Because I’m sure you’ll love not only how they make you feel — but also how DELICIOUS they are. Looking out for you, Steven Gundry, MD [Steven Gundry, MD] P.S. Regardless of the season, there’s 1 ingredient you should include in every meal. It can help support a slim, healthy physique... Fortify your heart, muscles, and joints — helping you stay active and independent… And even help boost your mental and physical energy. That’s why I’m convinced this food is the key to a long, healthy, and happy life. I’m talking about olive oil. The thing is, there's one critical difference between an olive oil that’s pretty good for you… And one that can help you achieve a total health transformation. [Just look for THIS on your olive oil’s label to make sure you get the very BEST.](  Click the play button to learn the olive oil “label trick”  Dr. G’s Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Ingredients: - 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potato - 4 Tbsp. Buffalo or A2 butter, melted - 1/2 cup Allulose sweetener - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1/2 tsp. ginger - 1/2 tsp. nutmeg - 1/4 tsp. cloves - 1 tsp. vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1 tbsp. tapioca starch - 2 omega 3 eggs, beaten - 1 cup of organic heavy cream or coconut cream - 1 pie crust (recipe below) Directions: - Preheat oven to 375° F. Boil the sweet potato with the skin on until tender. Remove from water and allow to cool. Remove skin and mash. - Measure out two cups of sweet potato into a large bowl. Add melted butter, sweetener, seasonings, vanilla, salt and starch to the mashed potato and mix well. - Add eggs and beat with a mixer until well combined, gradually adding cream. Carefully pour filling into prepared pie crust (recipe below). - Cover pie crust edges with foil to prevent over-browning. Bake at 375° for 50 to 65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool one hour, then refrigerate. Lectin-Free 9” Pie Crust Recipe  Ingredients: - 3/4 cup blanched almond flour - 3 Tbsp. arrowroot starch - 3 Tbsp. tapioca starch - 2 Tbsp. coconut flour - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1/4 tsp. xanthan gum (optional but does make it easier to handle) - 1/4 tsp. baking powder (optional) - 3 Tbsp. cold buffalo or A2 butter - 1/2 (2 Tbsp.) omega 3 egg, beaten - 1 to 2 Tbsp. cold water Directions: - Stir dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. - Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until you have a crumbly mixture. - Whisk in the egg and two tablespoons of water and, using your hands, knead together until you can form a ball. If too dry and crumbly, add another tablespoon of water. Wrap the ball of dough with plastic wrap or parchment paper and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour. - Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll out between two pieces of parchment paper. Remove top paper and lightly replace. Flip over and remove the other sheet of parchment paper. - Invert pie tin on the crust and flip. Trim excess crust from around the edge and flute as desired.   Sources 1. Kutbi EH, Sohouli MH, Fatahi S, Lari A, Shidfar F, Aljhdali MM, Alhoshan FM, Elahi SS, Almusa HA, Abu-Zaid A. The beneficial effects of cinnamon among patients with metabolic diseases: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2022;62(22):6113-6131. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1896473. Epub 2021 Mar 19. PMID: 33739219. 2. Khasnavis S, Pahan K. Cinnamon treatment upregulates neuroprotective proteins Parkin and DJ-1 and protects dopaminergic neurons in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease. J Neuroimmune Pharmacol. 2014 Sep;9(4):569-81. doi: 10.1007/s11481-014-9552-2. Epub 2014 Jun 20. PMID: 24946862; PMCID: PMC4167597. 3. Ginger benefits. Johns Hopkins Medicine. (2023a, October 4). ~:text=Health Benefits of Ginger&text=Gingerol%2C a natural component of,Nausea relief. 4.   This email was sent to {EMAIL} by newsletter@gundrymd.com [Edit Profile]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [VIP Discounts]( | [Join Text Club]( 145 S. Fairfax Avenue, Suite 200, Los Angeles 90036  [Report Spam](  These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Â