Dhru Purohit Show How To Activate The Healing Benefits Of Fiber With Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Modern Diet and Fiber Deficiency
- The modern diet, dominated by ultra-processed foods, crowds out fiber-rich plants.
- This fiber deficiency is a major driver of gut issues and other health problems.
Signs of Low Fiber
- Look for signs of low fiber like infrequent or unsatisfying bowel movements.
- Address bloating and gas by improving bowel movement regularity, often with more fiber.
Coffee and Bowel Movements
- Drink coffee to stimulate bowel movements.
- Add a soluble fiber supplement to coffee for extra microbiome support.
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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
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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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