Life Kit: Health

The benefits of a plant-based diet on your gut

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Feb 11, 2025
Maria Godoy, NPR health correspondent and expert on gut health, dives into the importance of a diverse plant-based diet for optimal gut health. She discusses how beneficial gut microbes thrive on variety, influencing digestion and even mental well-being. The conversation highlights the necessity of including a rainbow of plant foods, from beans to whole grains. Maria shares easy snack ideas and encourages listeners to diversify their grocery shopping and set achievable goals for incorporating more plants into their meals.
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INSIGHT

Gut Microbes and Health

  • The human gut contains trillions of microbes that break down food.
  • These microbes produce chemical messengers influencing our health, from blood sugar to mental well-being.
INSIGHT

Plant-Based Diets and Gut Health

  • A study found that eating diverse plants, in large quantities, improves gut health.
  • This is true regardless of meat consumption.
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Episode Overview

  • Learn about how plant diversity impacts your gut.
  • Discover tips for diversifying your diet with plant-based foods.
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