How To HEAL THE GUT & Activate The Insane Benefits Of FIBER | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

An estimated 95 percent of Americans aren’t getting enough fiber in their diets. This essential nutrient feeds our gut bugs and keeps them happy and thriving, and they pay us back by making anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, immune-supporting metabolites that keep us healthy, happy, and thriving.

Our ancestors ate up to 150 grams of fiber daily and nearly 200 different plant species in a year. Today, the average person is lucky if they eat 15 grams of fiber daily. This is a big problem because low fiber intake leads to a less diverse microbiome and serious risks to our mental and metabolic health.

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. Dhru and Dr. Bulsiewicz (or “Dr. B”) discuss how people can start incorporating more fiber into their diet and how to do so in a way that minimizes gastrointestinal discomfort and bloating. Dr. B gives his top tips for better bowel movements, fiber supplements, and personalizing your fiber intake and explains how diversifying your diet can lead to a more robust microbiome.

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is an award-winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut-health expert, and New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook.

With a passion for plants and helping people, Dr. B sits on the Scientific Advisory Board and is the US Medical Director of the health science company ZOE. He has authored more than 20 articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, presented to Congress and the USDA, and has taught over 10,000 students how to heal and optimize their gut health. He 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 and received the highest award given by both his residency and fellowship. He completed an epidemiology fellowship on a grant from the National Institutes of Health at UNC's prestigious Gillings School of Global Public Health.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Bulsiewicz dive into:
-The top drivers that are making us sick and overweight and causing gut issues
-Tips for better bowel movements
-How to add more fiber into your diet without the GI discomfort
-What fiber does to support gut health and the gut microbiome
-The American Gut Project and the benefits of eating a diversity of plant foods
-Recommendations for fiber intake and personalization
-Backlash on CGMs for plant-based diets
-Guidance for parents on how to handle picky eaters
-The process of incorporating more fiber into your diet, how long it takes, and what to expect
-Research on the gut microbiome and cancer
-Where to follow Dr. Will Bulsiewicz’s work

Also mentioned in this episode:
-Dr. B’s book, Fiber Fueled: https://www.amazon.com/Fiber-Fueled-P...
-Dr. B’s cookbook, The Fiber Fueled Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/Fiber-Fueled-C...
-Dr. B’s available courses: https://theplantfedgut.com/courses/
https://www.Joinzoe.com and use the code willb10 for 10% off
The dietitian and recipe developer for Dr. B’s cookbook, @delishknowledge: https://www.instagram.com/delishknowl...

For more on Dr. Will Bulsiewicz:
-Instagram: @theguthealthmd
-Facebook: @theguthealthmd
-TikTok: @theguthealthmd_
-Website: https://www.theplantfedgut.com

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