In this episode, we talk about a hot topic - the gut microbiome. A lot of information and science is coming out about the impact the gut has on overall health. The gut is the entry point to the body and there are strategies to strengthen the gut which has an impact on health and disease prevention. 

This what you'll learn in this episode:

• Why the gut microbiome should be it's own organ
• The difference between prebiotics and probiotics
• Foods to eat that help boost the gut microbiome

Here's what's on the menu:

[02:02] A breakdown of the gut microbiome

[05:20] Foods that help boost the gut microbiome

[06:30] What is meant by symbiosis and foods that can disrupt the gut leading to dysbiosis

[13:40] What happens when someone has a gut disorder or inflammatory condition that interrupts that function of the gut and how it can be challenging to treat on an individual level

[18:20] Why cutting out food groups can have a negative impact on the gut microbiome

[19:19] Foods that are considered "prebiotics" and why they help the gut microbiome

[20:24] Foods that are considered "probiotics" and how they contribute to a thriving gut microbiome

[26:55] Our thoughts about doing a gut detox

[33:50] Happy Hour: The impact of a new year

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