What does fiber have to do with disease prevention? Turns out, a lot! Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is an award-winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert, and the New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled. He joins us on the podcast to help you optimize your gut health with simple, practical, and potentially life-saving tips. SHOW NOTES How Will got started on the path of practicing & sharing healthy plant-based eating From being an proud fast-food eater in a multi-year health crisis to a proud and healthy vegan Overcoming the struggles of becoming overweight & anxious while meeting the demands of med school The gap in medical education & how nutrition helps What exactly is gastroenterology? What makes Dr. B’s practice different & innovative How Dr. B grew his Instagram to over 414K followers with purpose-driven content How to empower yourself with health knowledge for free Empowerment to take control of the choices that can unveil the best part of yourself Why we were not educated about our gut health How our gut microorganisms are connected to our health, our mood, etc The benefits of good gut health and the effects of bad gut health What ulcerative colitis and crohn's are and why they are not considered autoimmune diseases anymore What your bowel movements say about your health & what healthy bowel movements look like How emotional disturbance is affecting your gut health The power of belly breathing & a breathing exercise you should do everyday How do create a diverse, resilient microbiome by eating more fiber What happens down the line when we eat more fiber How eating more fiber is linked to reduced risk of heart attack, cancer, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and more How many different vegetables you should be eating in a week Thank you to our sponsor’s Maxine’s Heavenly (use discount code PLANTS25) and Karviva Beverages RESOURCES Fiber Fueled (the book) The Fiber Fueled Cookbook Dr. B's Instagram Dr. B's Website