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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

-Dr. B’s available courses

-https://www.Joinzoe.com and use the code willb10 for 10% off

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

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