Digestive Health: Food Has Evolved — Our Gut Hasn’t

Modern food looks nothing like it did a generation ago, let alone thousands of years ago. What does this mean for your body? In this episode, we explore how our diets have changed dramatically over time, the types of food our digestive systems are hardwired to handle, and what that mismatch means for metabolism, gut health and more. Expert: Dr. Archana Sadhu, endocrinologist Notable topics covered: The evolution of the human diet How modern diets affect gut bacteria, inflammation and nutrient absorption Why ingredient lists matter, and how to tell when a food is ultra-processed Why fiber matters but “fibermaxxing” isn’t always the answer How pairing macronutrients helps the body digest food more smoothly The surprising importance of when you eat — not just what Cultural eating patterns and what the Mediterranean diet gets right Do vitamins and supplements really help your metabolism? Small, realistic changes that support digestion without overthinking food If you enjoy these kinds of conversations, be sure to subscribe. And for more topics like this, visit our blog at houstonmethodist.org/blog.