What's the BEST Nut Butter for Your Health? Dr Gundry's Picks! Dr. Gundry is here to tell you about the best almond butters and the amazing benefits they have. Before that he will run through the worst nut butters that you can buy.
Not all nut butters are created equal, and some may be doing more harm than good. You’ve probably heard your whole life that nut butters are healthy, but it’s time to rethink that belief. In this video, I’m breaking down the truth about nut butters and revealing the best and worst options for your health.
00:00 - The Worst Nut Butters
04:00 - The Best Nut Butters
04:10 - A great source of alpha-linolenic acid with this nut butter
05:45 - Powerful Antioxidants and a great source of fiber with this nut butter
06:30 - Dr. Gundry is a huge fan of this Nut Butter
07:50 - This nut butter is high in folate and popular in Europe
09:15 - This is a seed but the benefits are amazing
11:10 - This one is hard to find and expensive but is rich in magnesium
12:00 - If you're going to have almond butter, make sure it's like this
Peanut butter, for example, is one of the worst offenders—not only because peanuts aren’t actually nuts (they’re legumes packed with lectins), but also because they can wreak havoc on your gut health. And what about cashew butter? Did you know cashews are related to poison ivy and loaded with toxins? It’s no wonder you never see them in their shells.
Pistachio nut butter, pili nut butter, hazelnut butter, walnut butter, macadamia nut butter, let us know in the comments if we have left any out.
But don’t worry, there’s good news. I’ll also highlight the nut butters that actually support your health—including some you might not expect. Plus, I’ll share tips on how to read labels carefully to avoid hidden sugars and unhealthy oils often lurking in these products.