Drs. Daniel Rafie and Dr. Kevin Bickart examine gut and brain health with Dr. Tim Spector.

Dr. Spector is a Professor of Epidemiology at King’s College London and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the science and nutrition company. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed and Food for Life. The original pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most-cited scientists in the world.

In this episode, Dr. Spector discusses the importance of the gut microbiome to various aspects of health including disease, neurodevelopmental disorders, and mental illness. He discusses easy changes that can be made in the diet in order to increase diversity of plants consumed, and improve gut microbiome health. Furthermore, he debunks common myths about sugar, saturated fats, and processed meats, emphasizing the importance of food quality over quantity. He also explains why a Mediterranean-style diet is ideal for overall health and how these small dietary changes can lead to a healthy gut microbiome and improve mood and energy.

For a deeper dive into the gut microbiome, listen to the Zoe Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/p1ggKgOA

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