Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: Why Your Gut Is the Key to Better Health—and How You’re Damaging It Every Day

Oct 30, 2024

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and author of 'Fiber Fueled,' dives deep into the crucial role of gut health in overall well-being. He discusses how modern diets, especially processed foods, compromise our gut microbiome. Learn about the transformative power of fiber-rich, plant-based nutrition and its impact on immunity and mental clarity. Dr. Will emphasizes the need to challenge dietary myths, particularly around dairy and seed oils, while advocating for wholesome food choices to enhance both physical and mental health.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

Trust, Truth, and Transformative Health

04:38 • 18min

Debunking Dietary Myths: Seed Oils and the Role of Lectins

22:51 • 4min

Debunking Lectin Myths and Misunderstandings in Nutrition

26:56 • 3min

Gut Health and Dairy Dilemmas

30:10 • 18min

Exploring Gut Health and Superfood Discoveries

48:09 • 6min

Nurturing Gut Health and Inner Fulfillment

53:44 • 14min

The Deliciousness of Dietary Diversity

01:07:14 • 3min

Did you know that your gut health impacts nearly every aspect of your well-being? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and author of Fiber Fueled, to uncover how modern diets are damaging our gut and what we can do to reverse the effects.

Dr. Will explains the importance of fiber in feeding our gut microbiome and why processed foods are wreaking havoc on our digestive health. From boosting immunity to improving mental clarity, we dive into how nurturing your gut with plant-based, fiber-rich foods can improve your health.

We also explore the simple changes you can make in your diet and lifestyle to support your gut health and reduce inflammation and why these shifts are crucial in today’s world of processed and convenience foods.

As an expert in gut health and nutrition, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz has helped countless people restore their gut function and regain control of their health through practical, evidence-based advice. His passion for plant-based nutrition and deep knowledge of the microbiome will empower you to take better care of your gut—and, by extension, your whole body.

What We Discuss:

(01:08) - Productive Growth and Commendation

(06:32) - Pursuit of Truth and Health

(11:03) - The Path to Living Fully

(14:45) - Food System, Health, and Responsibility

(24:15) - The Truth About Nutrition and Health

(37:23) - Gut Health and Real Food

(49:02) - Ecosystem Impacts on Gut Health

(58:38) - Holistic Approach to Health and Happiness

(01:05:33) - Nurturing Relationship With Higher Power

(01:15:17) - Gratitude for Microbial Influence

... and more!

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