Epidemiologist, science author, and co-founder of the nutrition service Zoe, Dr. Tim Spector joins Stacy to share the importance of getting back to the basics of eating a diverse diet and why that means getting more stuff on our plate, not less! Dr. Spector talks about how why this is beneficial to our microbiome and overall health, and will also increase our fiber intake and help get our microbes out of retirement.
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Key Takeaways
Introductions
- Tim Spector, MD, is Professor of Epidemiology at King’s College London. He is one of the original pioneers of microbiome research and is among one of the top 100 most cited scientists in the world.
- He is also the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life and The Food for Life Cookbook.
- Additionally, he’s the scientific co-founder of ZOE, the science and nutrition company.
- With a focus on cutting-edge science, and honored with an Officer (of the Order) of the British Empire for his impactful work in fighting Covid-19, Tim stands at the forefront of his field.
Fiber Forward
The gut microbiome, the community of bugs, many bacteria but also little viruses and parasites and little goodies down there that are generally looking after your health and working with you. And they break down the fiber, and it’s basically like fertilizer for them, and they convert that into chemicals that they send out from the gut and they have big impact all the nerves in your gut, because that’s where your second brain is, and also your immune system, which is mainly in your gut. – Dr. Tim Spector
- Largely, fiber intake is related to general health outcomes.
- The gut microbiome breaks down fiber, like fertilizer, and sends chemical signals to regulate energy, mood, and immune system.
- A variety of vegetables and fiber is important to microbiome, so different colored vegetables, herbs, nuts/seeds, and legumes, and fermented foods.
- A diversity of the type of fiber is also important. We’re seeing a lot of things include inulin (often from chicory root), but that is only one kind.
Studies, References, and Products
- The Whole View, Ep 424: 3o Fruits and Vegetables a Week
- The Whole View, Season 3, Ep 28: Homesteading Made Easy w/ Crystal Schmidt
- Realeverything.com: Healthy Meal Plan Ideas for Families
- Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut Health (Netflix)
- TwinsUK
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