"This isn't just about your bathroom habits. This is about your immune system, your brain function, your ability to age gracefully, your mood stability. Literally everything is connected to the fiber intake in your body."
Summary: In this episode of the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast, Kylie Buckner dives deep into her favorite F-word—fiber! Discover why fiber is the unsung hero of nutrition, how it fuels your 38 trillion gut bacteria, and why most people are getting less than half of what they need. Kylie breaks down the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber, reveals how a diverse plant-based diet can transform your gut health, and shares practical tips for boosting your fiber intake without the bloat. Plus, she challenges you to the 30-plant challenge and explains how tracking your plant diversity can supercharge your immunity, mood, and longevity. If you’re ready to ditch the fads and focus on what really works, this episode is your ultimate guide to making fiber your favorite F-word, too.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why fiber is the most overlooked nutrient for total-body health
- The difference between soluble and insoluble fiber—and why you need both
- How fiber feeds your gut microbiome and boosts immunity, mood, and longevity
- Simple, actionable ways to increase your fiber intake without digestive discomfort
- The science behind the “30-plant challenge” and how to make it fun
- Easy fiber-boosting hacks and plant-based swaps for every meal
- How to track your plant diversity and why it matters more than calories
Ready to transform your health from the inside out? Tune in and make fiber your favorite F-word, too!
Sources: McDonald D, Hyde E, et al. American Gut: an Open Platform for Citizen Science Microbiome Research. mSystems. 2018 May 15;3(3):e00031-18. doi: 10.1128/mSystems.00031-18. PMID: 29795809; PMCID: PMC5954204. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29795809/ Looking for a good read? Check out my favorite books on gut health: “Fiber Fueled”- Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
“The Microbiome Solution”- by Dr. Robynne Chutkan
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