The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing The Gut Microbiome – Episode 28 Show Notes

Prebiotics and Fiber: Supplemental Treasures or Marketing Ploys?

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Are you unsure about whether to take prebiotic or fiber supplements?  Have you heard conflicting messages in the media or from your doctor about prebiotics and fiber?  Are you confused about the impact of these supplements on your gut microbiome?  Learn more about supplemental prebiotics and fiber, what they actually are, what they do, and their effect on various gut conditions with Certified Health Coach Lindsey Parsons, EdD.

Lindsey helps clients solve gut issues, reverse autoimmune disease and type 2 diabetes naturally and lose weight without cutting calories or cutting out major food groups. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on FacebookTwitter, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 1-hour Healthy and Sustainable Weight Loss/Health Restoration Breakthrough Session

GOS prebiotic aiding in digestion of people who are lactose intolerant

Synbiotics study with recommendations on dosages of certain prebiotics and probiotics in order to see benefits

2018 University of Toledo study linking refined dietary fiber, gut bacteria, and liver cancer in mice

2014 Study published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition which found supplemental inulin was beneficial for  patients with chronic kidney disease

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Veggie Recipes

Golden Roasted Cauliflower

Tahini Roasted Broccoli

Sweet and Spicy Green Beans 

Ingredients

  • Whole green beans ends trimmed – 1lb (Use French beans or haricot verts if available)
  • 1/3 cup whole almonds
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 4-5 whole dry red chilies (reduce the number if you don’t like it hot)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
  • 1 tbsp tamari /light soy sauce
  • salt to taste

Method

In a large pot, heat enough water to cover the beans. When the water starts to boil, add salt and the beans and cook for 2 minutes. Keep a large bowl filled with water and ice cubes ready. Remove the beans and plunge in the ice water immediately to stop the cooking. Once the beans are cool, drain on paper towels and keep aside. (This can be done a day ahead.)

Place the almonds, garlic and red chilies in a food processor and process to form a coarse paste.

In a large pan, heat the oil and saute the shallots till soft. Add the almond paste and salt and saute for a minute or two. Add the honey, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar and mix well. Cook for 1 minute on high heat stirring frequently. Now add the blanched beans and toss to coat the beans well with the paste. Saute till the beans are heated through. Remove from the heat and serve hot.

My Favorite Everyday Salad: 

– red leaf lettuce
– 1 shaved radish
– chopped cucumbers
– chopped red bell peppers
– blueberries
– red cabbage
– pumpkin seeds

And the tahini dressing from this awesome Greek Lentil Salad

Credits:  

Thank you to SoundDot for the music on the podcast: Royalty Free Music. Thank you to my intern, Grace Sanford, for her help with the script of this podcast!