These 10 Foods are Poisoning You (+Healthy Swaps!)

These 10 Foods are Poisoning You (+Healthy Swaps!)

Author: Dr. Jockers September 10, 2026 Duration: 25:34

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers goes solo to break down the 10 everyday foods quietly wrecking your metabolism, and exactly what to swap them for. From table salt and seed oils to soy, processed meat, microwaved popcorn, non-organic produce, artificial sweeteners, margarine, canned tomatoes, and modern wheat, 

 

Dr. Jockers explains why each one drives inflammation, blood sugar spikes, and hormone disruption, plus the cleaner alternatives he uses in his own kitchen.



You'll also get three of Dr. Jockers' go-to fat-burning, anti-inflammatory meals, including a wild-caught salmon plate, a grass-fed beef and sweet potato dinner, and a protein-rich yogurt and collagen dessert, so you walk away with a full game plan, not just a list of foods to avoid.



In This Episode: 

00:00 Canned Tomatoes Warning

00:20 Podcast Welcome and Resources

02:59 10 Foods That Wreck Metabolism

03:30 Food 1 Table Salt Swap

04:08 Food 2 Toxic Seed Oils

05:59 Food 3 Most Soy Products

07:40 Food 4 Better Meat Choices

08:52 Food 5 Microwaved Popcorn

09:40 Food 6 Non-Organic Produce

10:58 Food 7 Artificial Sweeteners

13:45 Food 8 Margarine Myth

15:18 Food 9 Canned Tomatoes BPA

16:35 Food 10 Modern Wheat Problems

17:56 Fat Burning Meal Ideas

20:19 Dessert Yogurt Collagen Bowl

21:51 Final Swaps and Closing

 

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"Many restaurants cook with these and call them olive oil when they're really 50% or more corn or canola oil."

~ Dr. Jockers

 

 

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Tune into Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition for conversations that bridge the gap between complex science and practical, daily health choices. Hosted by Dr. David Jockers, a Doctor of Natural Medicine and Functional Nutritionist, this podcast delves into the underlying causes of health challenges rather than just treating symptoms. You’ll hear detailed discussions on metabolic flexibility, the intricacies of gut health, and sustainable methods for reducing systemic inflammation. Dr. Jockers draws from his clinical experience and research, which has been featured in media like ABC and The Dr. Oz Show, to break down strategies for improving brain function, supporting the immune system, and achieving natural detoxification. Each episode is built on a foundation of evidence, yet presented in a way that feels accessible, whether you're deeply invested in fitness or simply seeking a more vibrant life. The focus here is on providing actionable knowledge-the kind that empowers you to make informed decisions about nutrition and lifestyle. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about understanding how your body works and learning the principles that can help it thrive for the long term.
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