The paleo diet is often touted by the wellness industry as being great for gut health, but there has actually been little research done on this to date.
In this episode, Tara interviews Dr Angela Genoni to find out about Angela's latest research which explores the effect of the paleo diet on gut health.
The results of her study are fascinating, showing that the paleo diet is not the ultimate diet for good gut health, because it is very low in a a certain important fibre - resistant starch. This fibre is vital role for good guys health as it is the food that feed our microbes.
Interestingly, Dr Angela's research also revealed that those following a paleo diet long term, also displayed biomarkers for heart disease.
The episode answers the important question: Is the Paleo diet good or bad for our gut health?
The episode also covers:
- The basics of gut health
- What is the difference between a pre and post-biotic?
- What can we do for good gut health?
- Are there any other nutrients the paleo diet is lacking, and can we simply supplement with those?
You can read Dr Angela's published study here, and find out more on her website.
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