Wednesday, 15 July 2015 10:22

Top Foods to Nourish Your Gut’s Microbiome

What are some foods that are healthy for your gut?
Taking care of your gut health is extremely important, especially considering more and more research has found that many of the root causes of health issues begin in your gut.

Your body depends on microbiomes to stay alive.

Microbiomes help you break down food for energy, produce vitamins, and protect your body against germs.

When bacteria in your gut is imbalanced, it can lead to numerous health issues like weight gain, inflammation, poor mental health, loss of memory, and diseases like diabetes and cancer.

What are some foods that are healthy for your gut?

Dr. Lori Shemek shares why gut health is so important and the foods you should consider eating for a healthier gut.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 3
  • Audio File: healthy_talk/1529ht3c.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Lori Shemek, PhD
  • Book Title: How To Fight FATflammation
  • Guest Bio: Lori Shemek Lori Shemek, Ph.D. is a leading fat cell researcher and recognized authority on inflammation and its role in weight loss, preventing disease and optimizing
    health.

    Dr. Shemek, a health expert for the ABC TV show Good Morning Texas, has been featured on CNN and Fox News, and in Health, Shape, Woman's Day, Ladies Home Journal, and The Huffington Post, which recognized her as one of
    the nation's top diet and nutrition experts.
  • Length (mins): 10
  • Waiver Received: No
  • Host: Mike Smith, MD