The Mindbodygreen Podcast

Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.: “If you change your diet today, your gut microbiome will change by tomorrow.”  Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to know if your gut microbiome is balanced, plus: - How much fiber you should actually be eating (~08:04) - Why you should eat 30 different plants per week (~13:12) - How to strength train your gut microbiome (~15:56) - The best foods to kickstart healthy gut (~32:48) - How to sprout your legumes & why you should (~34:31) Referenced in the episode: - Bulsiewicz's new book, The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. - mbg Podcast episode #231 and #140, with Bulsiewicz. - Learn more about ZOE. - A study in the journal Cell on fiber vs. fermented foods. - A study showing only 5% of Americans meet recommended fiber intake. - A systematic review on fiber intake and longevity. - Data from the American Gut Project on why you should eat 30 types of plants per week. - A study on fecal transplants and immunotherapy.