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Gut Health: Meet the Bugs Living Inside

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Vickie Petz Kasper, M.D.

American Board of Lifestyle Medicine Diplomate

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You Are What Your Microbes Eat: Gut Health 101

This week, we’re talking about your gut—home to trillions of microbes that can help you sleep better, lose belly fat, and reduce inflammation… or wreak havoc.

We’ll explore:

  • 🧬 The Stanford twin study on plant-based diets
  • 🦠 Good gut bugs (like Mitzi Nitzi, Mama Bif, and Lactobacillus)
  • 🔥 Bad bugs (hello, C. Diff and Bilophila!)
  • 🍽️ What to eat to feed the good ones and starve the bad ones
  • 💤 The surprising link between gut health and sleep

🎁 Free resource: Pantry Guide for Gut Health

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