5 Healthy Foods that Inflame Your Body and Increase Body Fat
Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition
Release Date: 08/14/2025
Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition
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info_outlineIn this episode, Dr. Jockers reveals the five "healthy" foods that may be doing more harm than good. You’ll learn how smoothies, often thought of as a nutritious choice, can be loaded with sugar and processed ingredients that trigger inflammation.
You’ll also discover how granola, which many believe is a health food, can actually spike blood sugar and increase body fat. Dr. Jockers dives deep into the hidden dangers lurking in foods marketed as healthy options.
Finally, you’ll hear why many salad dressings contain harmful oils and sugar additives, turning a simple salad into an inflammation-inducing meal. Listen in to find out how to make these foods work for you instead of against you.
In This Episode:
00:00 Introduction: The Hidden Dangers in Restaurant Olive Oil
00:28 Podcast Welcome and Episode Overview
03:22 Five 'Healthy' Foods to Avoid
04:02 The Smoothie Sugar Trap
07:30 Yogurt: The Hidden Sugars
10:15 Protein Bars: Convenience at a Cost
14:07 Salad Dressings: The Inflammatory Culprit
18:13 Granola: The High Glycemic Misconception
23:24 Conclusion: Making Healthier Choices
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“Granola is marketed as healthy, but one cup can have over 30 grams of sugar, spiking your blood sugar and increasing inflammation.”
~ Dr. Jockers
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