We find ourselves back in the all-important microbiome in today’s extra-informative episode of the Be Well By Kelly podcast. 

We’re joined by Dr. Megan Rossi, a fellow boy mom, gut-obsessed nutritionist who founded the Gut Health Doctor and is considered one of the most influential gut health specialists in the world. She's also a registered dietician with an award-winning PhD in gut health – my kind of expert!

Frustrated that her research findings weren't reaching the public and seeing fads and potentially dangerous misinformation on gut health being spread online, Megan took to social media to share credible evidence-based advice and has built an engaged community of hundreds of thousands of followers in the process.

Her breadth of knowledge bridges the gaps between science, the food industry, and our day-to-day lives – making this conversation a biodiverse bonanza of actionable steps and research-backed information for a healthier microbiome.

We also cover…

00:01:41 — Getting Into Gut Health Early

• How the loss of her grandma inspired her career
• Working with the Australian Olympic synchronized swimming team
• Studying links between IBS and FODMAPs 
• Love Your Gut by Dr. Megan Rossi
• Tips for reintroducing FODMAPs

00:13:16 — Gut Health & Microbiome Research

• 2018 study on gut health and plant-centric diet 
• Benefits of biodiversity in our diets
• What’s happening with polyphenols?
• Gaps in early development of postbiotic products 
• Fasting vs. biodiversity 
• The importance of healthy fiber by the numbers 
• The Super 6 plant-based food groups
• Renewed testing of food additives in Europe 

00:30:50 — Practical Tips & Takeaways

• Reading labels for harmful ingredients
• Focus on inclusion, not exclusion
• Dr. Megan's online recipes
• Cost effective hacks to fiber-filled homemade meals
• Full-body health (and mental health) roles of gut bacteria
• Tips for baby’s microbiome development 
• Debunking  gut health myths 

Resources:

• Read: Eat More, Live Well & How to Eat More Plants by Dr. Megan Rossi
• Read: Eat Yourself Healthy & Love Your Gut by Dr. Megan Rossi
• Recipes: theguthealthdoctor.com/recipes
• Website: theguthealthdoctor.com
• Instagram: @theguthealthdoctor

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com
• Instagram: @bewellbykelly
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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