#98.5: Getting Fiber Fueled for Optimum Health with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
“The path to healing the gut is through introduction, abundance and variety.” -Dr. Will B
Dr. Will Bulsewicz, also known as Dr. B, has so much to tell us about the POWER of a high fiber, plant diverse diet for gut health. His new book, Fiber Fueled, is evidence-based and PACKED with useful information that has the potential to take your plant game to the next level. Whether you want to optimize your health or heal your gut, Dr. B has information that could greatly benefit you.
In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I talk with Dr. Will Bulsewicz about the impact of fiber and plant-diversity in a health-promoting diet.
We discuss:
Dr. B’s personal health journey and how he discovered the power of plants
How his future wife became his inspiration
The difference between pre-biotics, pro-biotics and post-biotics
The origin of food sensitivities
The definition of dysbiosis
His thoughts on vegan keto and the potential effects on gut health
Intermittent fasting and potential effects on the gut microbiome
The amazing world of fiber and the incredible diversity
Why fiber is sexy
How you can increase the diversity of plants in your diet
What he wishes more people knew
What personal habit he is most proud of
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Dr. Will B
More about my honored guest:
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, M.D., MSCI is a gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert and the author of the book Fiber Fueled. 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. Bulsiewicz was also the chief medical resident at Northwestern and the chief gastroenterology fellow at UNC, and received the highest award given by both his residency and fellowship. He also completed an epidemiology fellowship at UNC's prestigious Gillings School of Global Public Health.
You can learn more at: www.theplantfedgut.com
The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.
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