The mindbodygreen Podcast
533: What to eat (& avoid) for a healthy gut microbiome | Tim Spector, M.D., epidemiologist & microbiome expert
Mar 25, 2024
Epidemiologist Tim Spector shares science-backed nutrition tips for a healthy gut microbiome. Topics include the impact of diet on the microbiome, debunking superfoods, yogurt benefits, carnivore diet effects, why low-fat foods are bad, how to assess microbiome health, gut microbiome's link to weight, future of probiotics, meal timing impact, and tips for gut health.
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- Changing diet can alter gut microbiome within a week, emphasizing the impact of food on gut health.
- Diverse plant-based diet with over 30 sources weekly promotes gut microbe diversity and overall well-being.
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