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The Benefits of Gut Microbiome Diversity with Tim Spector
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13:50 - 21:13 (07:23)

Tim Spector explains that gut microbiome diversity is key to good health, and how having a range of diverse plants, fermented foods, and reducing ultra-processed chemicals can improve gut health and overall well-being.

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Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan explains that our gut microbes can help improve our health and that we need to build them up instead of thinking they only cause harm.
13:50 - 15:59 (02:09)
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Gut microbes
Summary

Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan explains that our gut microbes can help improve our health and that we need to build them up instead of thinking they only cause harm. He also dispels the common belief that probiotics and yogurt get destroyed by stomach acid.

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The Benefits of Gut Microbiome Diversity with Tim Spector
Episode
E209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In order to boost gut health, it is important to consume a diverse array of plant-based foods, including fermented foods, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, and a spectrum of colors, while avoiding ultra-processed foods and taking antibiotics.
15:59 - 18:12 (02:13)
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Gut health
Summary

In order to boost gut health, it is important to consume a diverse array of plant-based foods, including fermented foods, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, and a spectrum of colors, while avoiding ultra-processed foods and taking antibiotics. Consuming 30 different types of plants a week can improve gut microbial diversity and overall health.

Chapter
The Benefits of Gut Microbiome Diversity with Tim Spector
Episode
E209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The effectiveness of calorie counting as a dieting method has never been backed by any long-term studies, and the idea that all calories have the same effect on the body is flawed.
18:12 - 21:13 (03:01)
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Calorie Counting
Summary

The effectiveness of calorie counting as a dieting method has never been backed by any long-term studies, and the idea that all calories have the same effect on the body is flawed. There is also no evidence to support the theory that reducing calorie intake by 10% leads to sustained weight loss.

Chapter
The Benefits of Gut Microbiome Diversity with Tim Spector
Episode
E209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett