The Art of Being Well

Ghost Wipes, Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda & Should You Avoid Pork, Ham & Bacon? | Ask Me Anything

The Art of Being Well

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It's another Ask Me Anything with Dr. Will Cole. This episode: what your "ghost wipe" says about your gut health, a full breakdown of every sugar substitute from stevia to aspartame (and the 2022 study that changed how we think about them), and whether pork is actually safe - or something to avoid on biblical or health grounds. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit http://www.drwillcole.com/podcast

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