Episode 40 – Not Eating Enough Fiber? | Dr. Falquier to the Rescue

“Fiber is one of the most powerful tools we have of improving our health and it’s entirely within our reach,” asserts Dr. Sabrina Falquier. Yet, most of us are only getting half the fiber we need for optimal gut health and long term metabolic health. In this episode, Dr. Falquier shares great fiber-rich meal examples and easy ways to sneak extra fiber into your favorite foods, all through the lens of culinary medicine.

In this episode we cover:

1:25 – What happens if you eat too little fiber?

2:40 – How do you tell if you need more fiber?

3:10 – What are good sources of fiber?

4:00 – Fiber supplements vs. food

4:20 – How much fiber do you actually need?

4:45 – Fiber-rich meal examples without the bloat or gas

5:00 – Can you eat too much fiber?

5:55 – If you do one thing to improve your fiber intake, do this…

Credits:
Host – Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing – Will Crann
Executive Producer – Esther Garfin

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