The Truth About Plants, Protein, and Your Microbiome

In this deep-dive episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and functional nutrition expert Anu Simh tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in gut health: the microbiome. If you want to cut through the noise, this episode is for you.

Are plants really harmful? Should you avoid fiber to “heal” your gut? Why do some people feel better on a carnivore diet?

In this conversation, Dr. Ritamarie and Anu discuss the controversy around the dangers that exist in nutrition mis-information and explain what is essential for a resilient microbiome. Learn the science behind how the gut bacteria thrive on specific nutrients and how different diets impact gut health and metabolic balance.

🎧 Click play NOW to discover how you can leverage plants, proteins, and smart diet choices to optimize the microbiome for yourself and your clients.

Key Takeaways:

Plant-based myths busted! Why is there so much fear around plant phytochemicals? Are the phytochemicals dangerous?
Carbs vs. protein: Why does gut bacteria thrive on plant-based carbs (and how do protein-heavy diets affect microbiome balance?).
The real gut-healing secret: How can adding certain foods change the health of your clients and your practice?
Bio-individuality matters: How can we customize gut-healing diets for bio-individuality for clients who follow a plant-based, omnivorous, or carnivorous diet?
Reintroducing foods wisely: How should we reintroduce foods after an elimination diet to support microbiome diversity and long-term gut health?

This episode offers science-backed, actionable strategies for practitioners and self-healers looking to master the art of optimizing the gut through personalized nutrition and microbiome support.

Tune in to learn how to truly nourish the microbiome and take your gut health expertise to the next level.

Connect with Anu Simh:

Visit https://www.anusimh.com

Instagram @9armsofwellness

Watch out for Anu’s upcoming book on microbiome health, packed with research and practical insights.

Resources Mentioned:

Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology – Gut health programs and resources with Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo

The Good Gut by Sonnenburgs– A foundational book in microbiome research

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The Truth About Plants, Protein, and Your Microbiome with Anu Simh

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