12: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on Gut Health, the Gut Microbiome and the importance of Fiber to our health

April 20, 2021 Stacey Heiny

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12: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on Gut Health, the Gut Microbiome and the importance of Fiber to our health Stacey Heiny

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