What does your gut really want you to eat—steak or beans? Raw bananas or mashed potatoes?
Gut health expert Dr. Mindy Patterson breaks down what happens inside your body when you eat red meat vs. plant-based foods and how fiber fuels the picky eaters living in your gut.
Learn:
How can resistant starch help with blood sugar and weight loss?
What happens to your gut lining when you eat too much red meat?
Why your gut microbes act like picky toddlers at a buffet?
Did you know that the type of fiber you eat can make or break your gut health especially if you have IBS? In this episode of Science Genies, Dr. Chris dives into the impact of fiber on digestion, inflammation, and overall well-being. We’ll explore which fibers support a healthy microbiome, how they influence IBS symptoms, and simple food swaps to keep your gut happy. Dr. Chris is also developing an exciting food app to help people make better microbiome-friendly food choices!
Learn more at https://gutbites.org/.
✅ How does fiber interact with your gut microbes?
✅ Common fiber myths & mistakes.
✅ IBS-friendly food choices for better digestion.
In this episode of Science Genies, I sit down with Dr. Chris Damman, a university gastroenterologist and microbiome expert, to break down how the foods we eat and the microbes inside us are shaping our well-being.
In This Episode, We Explore:
✅ The connection between gut health, immunity, and metabolism
✅ How prebiotics, probiotics, and functional foods impact your microbiome
✅ The role of gut bacteria in cravings and mood regulation
✅ Simple diet changes to support a healthier gut
Dr. Chris is also developing an exciting food app to help people make better microbiome-friendly food choices! Learn more at https://gutbites.org/.
Have you ever noticed that certain foods can change your mood or energy levels? What if I told you the answer is living inside you?
I’m thrilled to launch Science Genies, a podcast that makes science fun, relatable, and easy to understand! My second episode explains the microbiome—the tiny organisms inside us that play a massive role in our health, from digestion to immunity to mental well-being.
Listen now to learn:
In this first episode of Science Genies, we dive into the idea that science isn’t just for experts—it’s for everyone. Join me as I explore how science can bring people together in a world that often feels divided. From everyday experiences like food, yoga, and art to groundbreaking research, we’ll discover how science unites us all. Get ready for a journey that simplifies complex ideas and shows that no matter our differences, science proves we're more alike than we think.