409: How to know if you have a healthy gut | Gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.

Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.: “If you change your diet today, your gut microbiome will change by tomorrow.” 

Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to know if your gut microbiome is balanced, plus:

- How much fiber you should actually be eating (~08:04)

- Why you should eat 30 different plants per week (~13:12)

- How to strength train your gut microbiome (~15:56)

- The best foods to kickstart healthy gut (~32:48)

- How to sprout your legumes & why you should (~34:31)

Referenced in the episode:

- Bulsiewicz's new book, The Fiber Fueled Cookbook.

- mbg Podcast episode #231 and #140, with Bulsiewicz.

- Learn more about ZOE.

- A study in the journal Cell on fiber vs. fermented foods.

- A study showing only 5% of Americans meet recommended fiber intake.

- A systematic review on fiber intake and longevity.

- Data from the American Gut Project on why you should eat 30 types of plants per week.

- A study on fecal transplants and immunotherapy.

- A study showing 20 grams of fiber can impact immunotherapy outcomes.

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