Have you ever considered how your gut health affects your body weight? Or how your microbiome influences how long you live? On today’s show, you’re going to hear the latest science on the microbiome and how it impacts every aspect of your health. Our guest today is Dr. Tim Spector. He is a bestselling author, a professor of epidemiology, and co-founder of the science and nutrition company, Zoe. In this interview, you’re going to learn how to eat for optimal microbial health, how your family (including your pets) can change your microbiome, and what your microbiome can tell you about your longevity. Tim is also sharing the fascinating science on the relationship between drinking coffee and the microbiome, the nuances of taking weight loss drugs, and why there is no magic bullet for changing your health. This episode is full of fascinating insights into the world of the microbiome, and I hope you learn something that improves your well-being. Enjoy!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• The truth about microbe transplants.  

• How your microbes act as chemical factories.  

• The interesting science on how gut microbes affect appetite.  

• Why there is no magic bullet for health or weight loss.  

• The importance of a diverse diet for microbial health.  

• A surprising link between the microbiome and drinking coffee.  

• How many plants you should eat every week for microbial diversity.  

• The fascinating science behind shared microbes.  

• How having pets affects your microbiome.  

• The health benefits of drinking tea.  

• Which ultra-processed food is the worst for your health. 

• A distinction between taste and flavor.  

• The future of GLP-1 medications, & what you can do instead.  

• Why the US healthcare system can be harmful. 

• How your microbiome influences your longevity.  

• Why Americans are getting shorter.  

• Which biomarker is a holistic indicator of your overall health.  

• How time-restricted feeding impacts your microbiome.  

• The importance of fermented food for gut heath. 

Items mentioned in this episode include

• fromourplace.com/model -Get over 35% off toxin-free, ceramic coated cookware now through January 12! 

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• The Diet Myth by Dr. Tim Spector - Learn how to improve your microbiome through diet! 

• Spoon-Fed by Dr. Tim Spector - Read about major nutrition misconceptions!  

• Food for Life by Dr. Tim Spector - Learn how to eat for whole-body health and longevity! 

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• Connect with Dr. Tim Spector Website / Instagram  

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