The Brain Health Kitchen Podcast

The 4 Nutrition Workhorses For Gut Health with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Part 2

May 15, 2026·1h 7m
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The Gut-Brain Connection, Part 2: What to Eat for a Healthier Gut and Brain with Dr. Will BulsiewiczIn Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, we move from understanding the gut microbiome to learning what we can do to support it. Dr. B walks us through the four nutrition “workhorses” he highlights in Plant Powered Plus: fiber, polyphenols, healthy fats, and fermented foods.We talk about why polyphenols and fiber work better together, how omega-3s support both the gut and brain, and why fermented foods may help build a more resilient microbiome. We also go beyond food to explore how morning sunlight, meal timing, and consistent daily routines help regulate the gut microbiome and support brain health.Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, known as Dr. B, is a triple board-certified gastroenterologist, lifestyle medicine physician, founder of the Gut and Microbiome Center for Excellence, co-founder and co-CEO of 38TERA, and author of Plant Powered Plus, Fiber Fueled, and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook.Chapters00:00 — The missing nutrients that could change your gut health 03:32 — Dr. B’s four nutrition workhorses 04:42 — Why your microbiome wants you to eat the rainbow 08:28 — The surprising teamwork between fiber and polyphenols 10:14 — The secret to choosing the right fats 14:44 — Are you getting the omega-3s your brain actually needs? 20:18 — What “leaky gut” can teach us about brain fog 28:10 — The fermented food habit your microbiome may be missing 33:46 — The hidden problem with some plant-based milks 40:26 — Why morning light is more powerful than you think 47:29 — How meal timing can improve your gut health 50:59 — Dr. B’s favorite gut-friendly recipes 54:06 — How to feed your gut after antibiotics 1:01:21 — Annie and Jenny’s Review & DoLinksDr. Will Bulsiewicz / The Gut Health MD https://theguthealthmd.comPlant Powered Plus https://theguthealthmd.com/plantpoweredplus38TERA https://38tera.comBrain Health Kitchen https://brainhealthkitchen.substack.comNeuroReserve https://neuroreserve.com Use code BHKPodcast for 10% off.Better Brain https://betterbrain.com/annie

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