We find ourselves back in the all-important microbiome in today’s extra-informative episode of the Be Well By Kelly podcast.

We’re joined by Dr. Megan Rossi, a fellow boy mom, gut-obsessed nutritionist who founded the Gut Health Doctor and is considered one of the most influential gut health specialists in the world. She's also a registered dietician with an award-winning PhD in gut health – my kind of expert!

Frustrated that her research findings weren't reaching the public and seeing fads and potentially dangerous misinformation on gut health being spread online, Megan took to social media to share credible evidence-based advice and has built an engaged community of hundreds of thousands of followers in the process.

Her breadth of knowledge bridges the gaps between science, the food industry, and our day-to-day lives – making this conversation a biodiverse bonanza of actionable steps and research-backed information for a healthier microbiome.

We also cover…

00:01:41 — Getting Into Gut Health Early

How the loss of her grandma inspired her career
Working with the Australian Olympic synchronized swimming team
Studying links between IBS and FODMAPs
Love Your Gut by Dr. Megan Rossi
Tips for reintroducing FODMAPs

00:13:16 — Gut Health & Microbiome Research

2018 study on gut health and plant-centric diet
Benefits of biodiversity in our diets
What’s happening with polyphenols?
Gaps in early development of postbiotic products
Fasting vs. biodiversity
The importance of healthy fiber by the numbers
The Super 6 plant-based food groups
Renewed testing of food additives in Europe

00:30:50 — Practical Tips & Takeaways

Reading labels for harmful ingredients
Focus on inclusion, not exclusion
Dr. Megan's online recipes
Cost effective hacks to fiber-filled homemade meals
Full-body health (and mental health) roles of gut bacteria
Tips for baby’s microbiome development
Debunking gut health myths

Resources:

Read: Eat More, Live Well & How to Eat More Plants by Dr. Megan Rossi
Read: Eat Yourself Healthy & Love Your Gut by Dr. Megan Rossi
Recipes: theguthealthdoctor.com/recipes
Website: theguthealthdoctor.com
Instagram: @theguthealthdoctor

Connect with Kelly:

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Instagram: @bewellbykelly
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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