The Crucial Connection Between Gut Health and Overall Wellness.

Vincent Pedre, M.D., board-certified internist and author of The GutSMART Protocol, shares his top three gut health rules: eat more fermented foods, eat dairy seasonally based on personal tolerance, and poop every single day for complete bowel movements. Pedre references a study that found a high-fermented-foods diet increased microbial diversity and lowered 19 inflammatory markers. However, he notes that both fermented foods and fiber-rich foods are important for overall gut health.