<div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Have you ever considered how your gut health affects your body weight? Or how your microbiome influences how long you live? On today’s show, you’re going to hear the latest science on the microbiome and how it impacts every a</span><span>spect</span> <span>of your health.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"><br> <br></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Our guest today is Dr. Tim Spector. He is a bestselling author, a professor of epidemiology, and co-founder of the science and nutrition company, Zoe. In this interview,</span> <span>you’re going to learn how to eat for optimal microbial health, how your family (including your pets) can change your microbiome, and</span> <span>what your microbiome can tell you about your longevity.<br> <br></span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Tim is also sharing the fascinating science on the relationship between drinking coffee and the microbiome, the nuances of taking weight loss drugs, and why there is no magic bullet for changing your health. This episode is full of fascinating insights into the world of the microbiome, and I hope you learn something that improves your well-being. Enjoy! </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In this episode you’ll discover:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> <br> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The truth about</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>microbe transplants</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>How your microbes act as chemical factories. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The</span> <span>interesting science on</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>how gut microbes affect appetite</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Why there is no magic bullet for health or weight loss. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The importance of a diverse diet for microbial health. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>A surprising link between the microbiome and</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>drinking coffee</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>How many plants you should eat every week for microbial diversity. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The fascinating science</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>behind shared microbes. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>How having pets affects your microbiome. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>health benefits of drinking tea</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Which ultra-processed food is the worst</span> <span>for your health.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>A distinction between taste and flavor. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The future of GLP-1 medications</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>, & what you can do instead. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Why the US healthcare system can be harmful.</s