Episode 16: “Healthy” Foods That Are Actually Wrecking Your Gut

Think you’re eating healthy? 🥗 Think again.

In this eye-opening episode of the Aligned Wellness Podcast, Dr. Torrie Thompson breaks down the so-called "health foods" that may actually be damaging your gut, hormones, metabolism, and immune system — and the surprising foods that have been wrongly villainized.

🔍 Topics Covered:

  • The truth about seed oils and inflammatory fats 🛢️

  • Why oat milk, brown rice, and granola bars aren't as healthy as you think

  • The shocking problem with most non-dairy milks and salad dressings 🥛

  • Hidden gut disruptors in “healthy” protein bars, veggie chips & Beyond Meat

  • The toxic truth about agave, low-fat yogurt, and whole wheat bread 🍞

  • Why eggs, red meat, white rice, butter, and even organ meats deserve a comeback

  • What to actually look for when building a truly clean, whole-food diet 🥩🥬

✨ Plus:

  • How fruit really affects blood sugar

  • The benefits of bone broth & liver most people overlook

  • Dr. Torrie’s personal rule: If it has more than 5 ingredients you can’t pronounce — don’t touch it.

Whether you're trying to heal your gut, balance hormones, or just eat cleaner, this episode will help you cut through the noise and shop smarter.