Dhru Purohit Show

How To Activate The Healing Benefits Of Fiber With Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

Feb 13, 2023

01:40:50

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Fiber activates healing by releasing short chain fatty acids from gut microbes.

Intentional dietary diversity is crucial in an era of ultra-processed foods abundance.

Major gap exists between recommended and average fiber intake, posing health risks.

Shifting to a 70% plant-based diet can optimize health without eliminating animal products.

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Fiber's Healing Benefits through Short Chain Fatty Acids

When we consume fiber, it interacts with our gut microbes, leading to the release of short chain fatty acids. These short chain fatty acids provide healing benefits and activate the positive effects of fiber intake.

How Exercise Helped Me Get Over My Anxiety and Low Self Esteem

01:05

The Importance of Dietary Diversity for Supporting a Healthy Microbiome

01:33

The Importance of Fiber in a Diet

01:11

Diversity Within the Microbiome

02:25

Introduction

2min

The American Diet Is 60% Ultra Processed Foods

4min

What Are Some Signs That You're Not Getting Enough Fiber?

3min

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3min

Does Coffee Really Help With Binge Movements?

3min

Is Coffee Good for You?

2min

How Does Magnesium Citrate Help With Constipation?

5min

Is It Better to Cook Your Food or Cook It?

4min

What Are Some of the Things You Shouldn't Do?

5min

10.

Fiber Is Good for You and You're Not Pretending That It Is Boring

2min

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What Is Soluble Fiber?

5min

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Do All Fibers Impact Our Diet?

2min

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Diversity Within the Microbiome

2min

14.

Diversity in Dietary Preferences

3min

15.

The Food System Is Problematic, Right?

3min

16.

Are You Eating More Than 30 Fruits and Vegetables Per Week?

2min

17.

The 95% of Americans Aren't Getting the Recommended Fiber

4min

18.

What Is a Healthy Palliative Diet?

3min

19.

Plant Foods and Proteins - Is That Really the Key to Longevity?

3min

20.

Protein Equals Work for Your Kidneys

4min

21.

The Future of Nutrition Science Is on Top of the Basics

5min

22.

The Future of Personalized Nutrition

2min

23.

What Are Some Takeaways So Far?

3min

24.

I'll Enjoy It Real Quick.

2min

25.

CGM's and the Future of Nutrition

5min

26.

Is CGM a Good Thing?

4min

27.

Is the Plant-Based Community Fearful of This Technology?

2min

28.

Parenting

2min

29.

Is There Any Guidance for Moms?

5min

30.

How Long Should You Give to Rebuilding Your Microbiome?

2min

31.

The Gut Microbiome and Melanoma

5min

32.

The Plan Fed Gut Masterclass - Dr. B

3min

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and ButcherBox.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to discuss the topic of fiber and its many benefits for gut and whole-body health.

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is an award-winning gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. Dr. B completed a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University, a medical degree from Georgetown University, and a master's in clinical investigation from Northwestern University. Dr. B was the chief medical resident at Northwestern and the chief gastroenterology fellow at the University of North Carolina.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Bulsiewicz dive into:

-The top drivers that are making us sick and overweight and causing gut issues (1:55)

-Tips for better bowel movements (11:15)

-How to add more fiber into your diet without the GI discomfort (21:15)

-What fiber does to support gut health and the gut microbiome (30:40)

-The American Gut Project and the benefits of eating a diversity of plant foods (36:36)

-Recommendations for fiber intake and personalization (46:10)

-Backlash on CGMs for plant-based diets (1:14:53)

-Guidance for parents on how to handle picky eaters (1:25:13)

-The process of incorporating more fiber into your diet (1:29:28)

-Research on the gut microbiome and cancer (1:34:33)

Also mentioned in this episode:

-Dr. B’s book, Fiber Fueled

-Dr. B’s cookbook, The Fiber Fueled Cookbook

-Dr. B’s available courses

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For more on Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, follow him on Instagram @theguthealthmd or through his website, https://www.theplantfedgut.com.

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Dhru Purohit Show

How To Activate The Healing Benefits Of Fiber With Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Fiber's Healing Benefits through Short Chain Fatty Acids

Diversity in Diet and Impact on Gut Health

Recommended Fiber Intake and Current Consumption Levels

Focus on Plant-Rich Diet for Health Benefits

The Benefits of Increasing Plant-Based Foods and Decreasing Ultra-Processed Foods

Understanding Protein Consumption and Individualized Needs

Role of Gut Microbiome in Health and Disease

How Exercise Helped Me Get Over My Anxiety and Low Self Esteem

The Importance of Dietary Diversity for Supporting a Healthy Microbiome

The Importance of Fiber in a Diet

Diversity Within the Microbiome

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Deep dives

Fiber's Healing Benefits through Short Chain Fatty Acids

Diversity in Diet and Impact on Gut Health

Recommended Fiber Intake and Current Consumption Levels

Focus on Plant-Rich Diet for Health Benefits

The Benefits of Increasing Plant-Based Foods and Decreasing Ultra-Processed Foods

Understanding Protein Consumption and Individualized Needs

Role of Gut Microbiome in Health and Disease

How Exercise Helped Me Get Over My Anxiety and Low Self Esteem

The Importance of Dietary Diversity for Supporting a Healthy Microbiome

The Importance of Fiber in a Diet

Diversity Within the Microbiome

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