60: Sourdough: Food, Fraud, or Fantastic?

The Sourdough Impostors In Your Grocery Aisle 🥖 Is your favorite sourdough actually a fake? In this episode of Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor, Miles Hassell MD exposes "sour-faux" bread and reveals why most store-bought loaves are missing the health benefits of true fermentation. Dr. Hassell examines the metabolic and physiological differences between true fermentation and modern commercial baking practices. Discover the science behind the body's response to bread, structural differences in grain flour, and why standard grocery store "sourdough" often lacks any therapeutic value. What you'll learn: 🔬 The Sour Science: How wild bacteria transform flour into a gut-friendly superfood. 🛑 The Grocery Trap: Simple ways to spot fake, yeast-spiked sourdough instantly. 🌾 Flour Power: Why 100% whole grain changes the nutritional game.  🩺 The Health Verdict: Who benefits from sourdough, and who should skip the bread aisle entirely. 00:00 Intro 00:39 Listener Question About Homemade Sourdough 01:10 What Real Sourdough Actually Is 02:06 The Science Behind Sourdough Fermentation 03:40 How to Make a Sourdough Starter 06:02 Real vs Fake Sourdough Bread 07:39 Does 100% Whole Grain Matter? 10:07 Is Sourdough Actually Healthier? 14:06 Who Should Eat Less Bread 14:55 Final Thoughts 🔗 References & Resources: Find scientific studies at www.GreatMed.org. 🎙️ Get Featured on the Air! Do you have a health or nutrition question for Dr. Hassell? Reach out to us: Web: GreatMed.org Call/Text: 503-773-0770  Email: [email protected] Mail: 4804 NW Bethany Blvd., Suite I-2, #273, Portland, OR 97229 This podcast is fully funded by our generous listeners. Support our mission at GreatMed.org/donate (EIN: 88-326-7056). #wellness #podcast #lifestyle #healthandwellnessgoals #sourdough #nutritiontips Get your copy of Good Food Great Medicine, 4th ed.: https://a.co/d/1D6hIYM