A fun and inspiring plant-based podcast from nutrition experts at The Physicians Committee. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, who lost 280 pounds, is frequently joined by Dr. Neal Barnard and others to motivate and educate both new vegans and those who have been plant-powered for life. Learn the secrets to improving your health from doctors and nutritionists and become inspired by others who have already reclaimed their health! Dive into the science of a plant-based diet like the effects of eating a single beef hamburger or slice of cheese can do to the body!
Gut Health: The Truth About Low-Carb Diets | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Are low-carb diets good or bad for your gut health? In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Chuck Carroll is joined by gastroenterologist and gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to explore how cutting carbs affects your microbiome, digestion, and long-term wellness.
Discover what happens to your gut bacteria when fiber is reduced, whether low-carb eating disrupts short-chain fatty acid production, and how these changes could impact your risk for chronic diseases. Dr. Bulsiewicz also shares practical tips for protecting your microbiome while eating fewer carbs, and compares low-carb diets to Mediterranean and plant-based eating patterns.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How low-carb diets influence the diversity of gut bacteria
- The impact of reduced carbs on digestion and fiber intake
- Why short-chain fatty acids like butyrate matter for colon health
- Links between low-carb diets, inflammation, and chronic disease
- Ways to support your microbiome even while cutting carbs
- How plant-based and Mediterranean diets compare for gut health
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