86. Improve Your Microbiome by Tomorrow (or, Gut Stuff with Dr. B)

Original air date August 15, 2024News: Our gut microbes are the key factor in determining whether we have health issues or we don't, and the good news is that YOU can change the outcomes. You are not cursed with the gut microbiome you were born with! Despite what you've been led to believe, you can improve your metabolic health in a matter of days, says Dr Will Bulsiewicz (or "Dr. B"). Dr. B is an award winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert and the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today-bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. He is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Emory School of Medicine, and the U.S. Medical Director of ZOE, a platform which runs the largest nutrition study in the world, including at-home tests, personalized food scores, and advice from their team of experts in science and nutrition.WE COVERED:Redefining how our body works by looking at the microbiome The biggest issue in the USA's battle against COVID was the sad state of our metabolic health The myths and downsides of Ozempic- and there are MANY How Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) are literally designed to hack your brain and unfortunately, on average, kids' diets are 70% UPFs!Fiber supplements vs food-sourced fiber: which is better? The answer may surprise youPro tip: do not use AI for health related info! RESOURCES:Website: theplantfedgut.com Podcast: ZOE Science & NutritionSign up for ZOE and get 10% off: https://zoe.com/willb ZOE’s Randomized Controlled Trial results: https://zoe.com/our-scienceSimple recipes to support your gut @ZoeWill on Facebook and Instagram: @theguthealthmd*************************************************************************Big news: I wrote a book! Tuning Up: A Healthy Tweak-A-Week For Your Journey on the Highway To Well is available now! Check it out here. Want more goodies? Get a weekly dose of wellness wisdom in your inbox, subscribe to the All Too Well newsletter. It's free!Follow: @alltoowellbyericaWork: www.ericahuss.com