12: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on Gut Health, the Gut Microbiome and the importance of Fiber to our health
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is a gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert and the New York Times-bestselling author of the book Fiber Fueled. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife and two children. You’ll find him on Instagram as @theguthealthmd, on Facebook as @theguthealthmd, and at his website The Plant Fed Gut.
What we talked about:
4:00- Dr. B’s favorite food
7:50- What the gut microbiome is
14:10- Why fiber is critical to gut health
17:45- How people can decrease risk of colon cancer
23:40- How eating fiber in abundance can decrease all cause mortality
27:05- How dietary fiber can help food intolerances
30:10- The function of excess saturated fat intake and the impact that it has on the gut microbiome
35:50- The skin and gut connection
37:45- Gluten intolerances and the importance of gluten in the diet
45:25- Probiotics
50:00- Artificial sweeteners and the negative impact that they can have on your gut health
52:55- The state of the planetary health based on our eating habits
57:30- The power of the mind body connection
1:00:40- Wrap up
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