Raw Food vs. Cooked Food | Gut Health Q&A with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

Are raw foods or cooked foods better for your gut? Gastroenterologist and gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share his insight and answer your questions on The Exam Room Live! Have a question for Dr. B? Leave it in the chat, and we'll get to as many as we can!
Dr. Bulsiewicz:
Website: theplantfedgut.com
Instagram: / theguthealthmd
Fiber Fueled: amzn.to/2OHnU6i
The Exam Room Audio Podcast: apple.co/2JXBkpy​​

[@kevinroberts6611]

Dr B's book "Fiber Fueled" saved my life! January blood work was total cholesterol was 319 and LDL of 239. March blood work and 3 months of following his book was total cholesterol of 168 and LDL of 68. I feel great. We try to get 30 grams of fiber and eat 30+ different plants per week. Thanks Dr B!!!!!

[@RiDankulous]

Gratz, Kevin! I lowered mine from 215 (total) to 125 or or so. I'll never worry about that or blood pressure, or my weight, ever again. :)

[@aquaseahorselove3939]

That’s awesome! 👍🏼

[@56pjr]

And God made it all. Eat the way He intended. Raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Read Genesis 1 and Daniel 1.

[@thomasgronek6469]

fiber isn't digestible, and therefore is not fuel

[@RiDankulous]

@@thomasgronek6469 True but it's a nutrient with great benefit including feeling more satiated, and having a healthy gut biome. Best wishes to you. :)

[@optimaldietcoach1705]

I've read his book and taken the course, becoming Plant Fed Gut certified, and still learning new things! Just really appreciate Dr B every time I hear him! Thanks Chuck, for having him on 😉🙏💞

[@flattlandermontgomery1524]

He has a course???!!! I'm taking it!

[@suzettelawrence9266]

WE are plant based and it has changed our lives..no more viral outbreaks with night shades, not bloating after wheat...and so much more! Thanks for having Dr. Bulsiewicz Chuck! Fabulous educator! Yes I have Fiber Fueled and would highly recommend it!

[@suzettelawrence9266]

@rawbirbella justthat YES!!! I was stunned. I had avoided them for so long. Now we are having marinara at least once a week! I was exclusively plant based ( no infractions) and no alcohol for 15 months before I reintroduced spuds!

[@magicsupamoggie]

You are so right. I couldn’t manage without my medication for acid reflux. Even that didn’t work as well as it might have done. Changing to a wholefood plant-based diet means I now have been able to throw out those medications and never need them again. It’s not that I never get discomfort because if I do succumb to certain foods I will get the old familiar pain but nowhere near as bad because my stomach is obviously better able to cope.

[@annajordan5554]

Please explain mucus in my stool!

[@myavasquez8797]

I’ve learned so much from this interview! This doctor is marvelous and Chuck you are great as well!

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

If you liked this video, you may also be interested to know that there are a few issues that have to do with nutrition that can result in anxiety! For example, hormone imbalances, caffeine consumption, food sensitivities, and nutritional deficiencies (like with magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin B6, serine, choline, copper, chromium, selenium, and zinc), can all lead to anxiety!

[@pedrobonejr8570]

Love the chemistry between these two. Great information!

[@matthewhuot4189]

I listened to this on spotify, but had to come see the hand gestures. Love this podcast so much Chuck. Thanks Dr. Will

[@justinmanning]

Thank you, Chuck and Dr. Bulsiewicz.

[@BethShearon]

So much good stuff in here! Thank you!

[@brunobilandzija1823]

excellent talk! amazing answers from dr. B, and great interviewing skills from chuck! thank you!

[@angelaspielbusch1237]

Love this information! Thank you so much 😊

[@bhavnasoni711]

I always look forward to your podcast on Wednesday, this was full of information, thank you Chuck, and Dr B he is great.thanks again

[@ld4122]

That WAS an astounding demonstration and explanation Dr. B!

[@candijimenez4137]

Great show, great Dr. Dr. Will is great, honest, knowledgeable and humble. 👍🙏 .

[@annkdrama-queen1254]

Great info, thank you Dr Bulsiewicz...

[@ThePoweroffitness]

I am truly enjoying your books & your morning UTubes! I’ve been in the health & fitness industry for 30 years and believe 100% what you teach

[@aquaseahorselove3939]

Yes, a fiber gardening how to! People in small spaces can even be encouraged to grow their own food. I’m growing kale, cherry tomatoes, peppers, herbs on my little front porch. Greens and herbs can grow in low light. The grow towers are great for people with limited space to garden. 🌿💚🌿

[@gmr1241]

That's good advice, thank you! This is what we want to do in our new forever home.

[@jackiesibblis3793]

So good

[@joybeum7177]

Good job growing what you can in a small space. I love gardening and find it awe-inspiring to watch my garden produce real food I can actually eat!

[@CalmVibesVee]

Great! How about microgreens and sprouts? I want to learn how to grow these for all the good microbiome food.

[@dorihungerbuhler7885]

Excellent show. Dr. B provides such interesting and important information. Great interview.

[@debbielente4766]

Great topic. Thank you

[@marylouwoods8335]

Go Irish!!!🍀❤️ The information about pelvic floor specialists is just what I needed!!! Thank you!!!

[@healthynutritionknowledge]

Excellent, well explained answers, as always! 🙂 (And yay for the Tower Garden mention!!)

[@MiwaKaursKitchen]

Thanks Chuck and Dr. Will for answering my question about acid reflux! 🙏I'll definitely read Fiber Fueled!

[@Atheria444]

I am becoming obsessed with gut microbiome. I don't think I have any after severe food poisoning in 2009. I've never been the same and already had IBS-C since birth. Interesting info about probiotics being BAD after you're on antibiotics. The visuals with Will's hands were helpful. :-)

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

Isn't the gut microbiome really fascinating? We love that if you change what you eat, you can change your gut microbiome in just 2 days!

[@dr.angiebarsness441]

Excellent. Thank you

[@missy3240]

The information about the pelvic floor is fascinating. Thanks as always for another great interview!

[@KalanchoeMonarch]

Thanks 😊 blessings from Texas

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

Thanks for sharing this! To add to this, there are some common mistakes people make in trying to fix gut health. They include: adding a probiotic to help with excessive gas and bloating (that's just one piece of the puzzle), eliminating a food for 4 days and expecting it solve the issue (will take at least 2 weeks), and not thinking about root causes!

[@97grad]

Amazing interview with very clear information. Thank you so much Dr B for your generosity in sharing your knowledge. God bless you and your family

[@leahvincerouse]

That was amazing! 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼😊

[@delilahmagautu8122]

Listening in from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬. Will be purchasing this book. Thankyou so much. Changing my diet and my life style now for the better me. Many blessings for doing this.

[@irinarakovicprivatepractice]

Dr. B is so smart. Thank you!! P. S. I ordered your book!!!

[@lloydchristmas4547]

Excellent information from Dr. Bulsiewicz as always. The elimination demonstration was very clear. The book is an eye opener.

[@leangroundbeef2322]

ok

[@amieklingler1956]

I really appreciate Dr. B his book is awesome! 😊

[@RiDankulous]

Dr. Will is the man! There' interesting little tidbits I learn about the current state of gut health science these days. I have the post nasal drip thing and occasionally coughing but I have some little things to fix like stopping the tomato sauce, and cutting back on the tea or stop it altogether. I need to exercise more, too. There's no pain. Concerning colon cancer, it's great that our food reduces our risk being whole food-plant based.

[@56pjr]

And God made it all. Eat the way He intended. Raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Read Genesis 1 and Daniel 1.

[@soilikasanen]

Post nasal drip is a symptom of imbalance of autonomic nervous system. Stress management and social wellbeing is an important part of lifestyle medicine - as Dr. Bulziewich addressed, too. Be well🙂

[@56pjr]

Pray to Jesus. He is the Great Physician.

[@AndyMorrisArt]

all my life I had indigestion and heartburn. when I finally stopped eating nightshades I had no more problems.

[@barbaraglover4451]

Thanks enjoy the video

[@maritzaperez269]

great video Dr B bendiciones

[@LTrott-nm5fc]

Thanks for a very informative and useful segment.

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

If you liked this video, you may also want to know that there's a connection between what we eat and mental health! For example, Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause depression, but nutrition can help! Good food sources of vitamin B12 include: animal products, and vegan/vegetarian sources. Liver is a great animal source, which you can sautee with onions, or put on skewers, roast over an open fire, and add salt and pepper! Good vegan sources include nutritional yeast and mushrooms!

[@samanthaharris2342]

Amazing info guys Thank you

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

If you liked that info, you may also be interested to know that a survey from 2018 of 71,000 Americans found that 61% had at least 1 bothersome gut issue! The most common gut symptom was acid reflux or GERD, then abdominal pain, then bloating.

[@sarangasaman1458]

Very useful information with pelvic floor muscles . Thank you 🙏

[@mariegracebrabandt8028]

Amazing interview as always. I scheduled my Colonoscopy when I listened to you last month. It's Saturday 😉 Just ordered the book and signed up for news letter and 5 day challenge. I'm looking forward to feeling better. I have been vegan for over 3 years now but things are still way out of balance so I'm excited to feel better. Thank you both From a fan 🤗💕

[@mariadillion9255]

ThePlantFedgut

[@barbarafifolt4672]

Very good, sure got a lot out if today's.

[@z.j.maayan8458]

Love Dr B. One of my dream jobs- working as a GI NP with Dr B. (*hope hope*)

[@chiyerano]

Thank you for another interesting interview.

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

If you found that interesting, you may also want to know the indicators of a healthy gut! They include: colon transit time of 12-24 hours, type 4 stool on the Bristol stool chart, not having diarrhea or constipation, having 1-3 bowel movements per day, and light-dark brown colored stools.

[@chiyerano]

@@OswaldDigestiveClinic Hmm, I guess for me so far so good then because I have met all the criteria you have listed for the past few months now. I had some diarrhea and constipation over a year ago which didn't surprise me considering one of the people I was living with at the time who was rather messy and careless with handling animal products and not always washing hands and insisted on touching everything, including my food afterwards often without washing hands or sanitizing surfaces. Thanks for sharing.

[@shaikbabjee4437]

Thank You ,Good Docter for the great Explaination.

[@lisengel2498]

The fiber fueled farmer cookbook for beginners - great idea. I hope it will come as inspiration for all of us green thumbnails or not.

[@dawnangela4364]

This Dr is wonderful. Thanks

[@andrewdl6824]

I took a carnitine supplement once, while on my mostly wfpb diet, and it caused a recurrence of stroke symptoms. I'm rather fragile, living with a physical disability and some sort of chronic condition that is in remission as a result of my dietary changes and self-care. Years ago, after having a small stroke and possible autoimmune flare, I was bedridden for months. When I change my habits it made the diagnostics impossible to detect for doctors using methods meant for poor dieters, so I still don't know what wrecked my body beyond full repair and causes me to have to stay extremely strict with diet and self-care. But I can totally feel how things like TMOA, saturated fats, and high sodium foods harm my body.

[@stephenjonwolden1519]

Chuck, goodness you are looking darn professional sans manbun, mercy! Always the best

[@Magnulus76]

Dropping animal products, eating a plant-based diet with several servings per day of fruits and vegetables, eating 35-55 grams of fiber per day, and getting a Squatty Potty reduced my IBS-C by about 80 percent in a little over a month. I had suffered pretty bad with it off and on for eight years on a Low FODMAPs diet that never really seemed to allow me to eat anything but a restrictive diet.

[@flattlandermontgomery1524]

This was very interesting. I ordered the Fiber Fueled book and I also subscribed to the Nerdtritionists channel. I love nutrition science and want to learn as much as possible.

[@rosecole8844]

Cm

[@droqueplot]

What nutrition science channel is it? Nutri-?

[@flattlandermontgomery1524]

@@droqueplot Nerdtritionists is the name of the channel. kzbin.info

[@kotamrajuprasad2742]

Dr,William has explained the gut issues with logic which is understood by common man,He should write a book on gut health which seems to the most important aspect of our health.

[@smudge8882]

He actually already did! It's called "Fiber Fueled"

[@cookiesnbubbles]

Part way through the video I went to my local library app and put myself on a waitlist for Fibre Fueled. It sounds right up my alley

[@jeangys]

great education health

[@win-didi1254]

However, I appreciate your content about if you’re not celiac we can eat Organic wheat and sour dough bread. Thank you for clarifying that!👍🏾

[@vivianhallmark5996]

Curious about aloe for gut health

[@crankiemanx8423]

Yes I'm curious too,I would like to know if it helps heal the gut lining from celiac & other gut problems.

[@vincedimauro538]

very good

[@evadeanu1]

I wasn’t able to find the free 5 day challenge . Could you please provide a link? Many thanks for the interview. Critically crucial info.

[@lisengel2498]

Circadian rhythm sounds enchanting follow the rhythms of light and read and eat fiber fueled ....

[@wholebodyhealthservices4183]

John Barnes Myofascial Release can do wonders for pelvic floor issues!!! Saved my life.

[@englishclass247]

Good food is korean traditional Kimch and your health, long life~ thanks chuck

[@anitag.vigara5520]

Great

[@maryardussi2738]

What advise would you give to someone who has SIBO?

[@lindapelle8738]

Interstitial cystitis causes pelvic floor dysfunction as well.

[@davidg.johnson7208]

What is stomach growling? Ignore or feed the stomach?

[@mikigiusti1239]

My biggest dream? Talk about nutrition with dr. B, dr. Barnard, etc 😍😍

[@pmgandco6322]

Pinch>push>poop...nuggets... a topic everyone wants to learn about, but no one wants to admit to wanting to know. Folks act all offended and say it’s TMI, but(t) it’s not. The physical therapy association needs to run a big campaign in light of the major chronic constipation epidemic in this country (a result of the SAD, and opioid epidemic).

[@aclassmedicine3306]

Absolutely. Some analgesics are powerful muscle relaxers which slow peristalsis hence constipation.

[@charlieabel1533]

I'm a researcher, and I've researched on myself for 20 years on a raw diet, and I'm really doing good, and I did this because I saw no animals eating cooked food. I offer my cows cooked vs. raw and they choose raw every time. They don't like fermented food. They will even pass on food that is wilted, and will choose fresh picked every time. Maybe they know something humans don't.

[@waynesmith6351]

Did you mean to say radish sprouts? Did any of you hear of onion sprouts?

[@movietartar4103]

I have ulcers in esophagus was prescribed pump inhibitors and antibiotics and I have one ulcer in my large intestine and I have gastrics they did a endoscopy in Nov and now vim Apr to make sure I heal they also took biopsy and it came out no cancer so what or how do I heal myself with cabbage juice daily will this heal all the ulcers that I have help?

[@JRawRose]

The best thing this doc could do is a Solid Food Vacation on Juices and document all the CRAP that comes out of him. I coached a Gastroenterologist several decades because his son was a friend of mine and was worried about his dad's health. On day 21 of his Juice Feast, I called him up and asked him how many BMs he had the day before and he said he had the BIGGEST BM of his entire life and he asked me, where is stuff coming from? I joking said, you're the expert - you tell me! Of course, I went on to explain how lots of stuff comes out of the 22 feet that precedes the Large Intestines, which is the Small Intestines.

[@paperprincess1050]

I never buy anything without reading the label first and see most people do not do this !!??

[@aclassmedicine3306]

My advice, avoid foods that need a bar code or label😉

[@paperprincess1050]

@@aclassmedicine3306 Yes I agree but I do buy things with labels, chickpeas etc and coconut yoghurt and nut/oat milk and cider and frozen berries etc. Also do not start sentences with 'My Advice' ;)

[@jaym9846]

39:23 Thanks Dr. B, you convinced me, no more Chicken McNuggets.

[@dianaloureiro305]

Hi thanks alot to both of you are great health info. I have a big stomache problem jus anything i eat my stomach swells n hurts. I realize that what ever i eat a plain sandwich or latr i drink even just water n my stomache jus swells n hurts why please help. Whats so werd that if i eat something sweet thats a servingsize my stomache doesnt swell.

[@crystaltorres7313]

If I eat just whole plant foods will it help ibs and acid reflux and would I be off medication because I keep getting side effects from them

[@vane_beatriz]

Question for a future podcast: what about the belief people have about “bio-individuality?” How can we participate in healthy discussion with others that believe there is no one size fits all nutrition approach and that’s why WFPB diets don’t work for everyone?

[@anarchy7741]

Just point out the fact that there is not a single study showing the poor bioavailablity theory in real life. If it were true, there would be endless studies showing deficiencies on a wfpb diet. Studies do show lower amounts of certain nutrients, but do those lower numbers equate to health issues? Absolutely not. A theory is that when meat is removed, the body just doesn't need as much of these nutrients because it functions more efficiently. Until the day this poor bioavailablity theory actually quantifies itself with real evidence, it is just a theory..A FALSE theory with no actual evidence

[@vane_beatriz]

@@anarchy7741 thanks for the reply. I totally agree. Just would love for the Drs on the show to address this too since I’m curious to hear how they address this. I get this comment frequently.

[@droqueplot]

@@anarchy7741 I believe they meant bio-individuality not bioavailability. Because absolutely everyone is different and we must address each person individually when helping them with diet and lifestyle.

[@ritaring8485]

Should pelvic floor therapy help with LARS with constipation?

[@MG-vp6kd]

If you've had lots of antibiotics, lots of different kinds over the space of a year and a half, can it kill off all of the good bacteria? If some types are extinct, how can they come back and flourish by eating plants? Are the bacteria we need on food or in the environment or are probiotics needed to reintroduce the missing bacteria?

[@terigoldsmith8051]

What would you tell a diabetic dialysis patient? Potassium and phosphorus are a major concern.

[@soilikasanen]

Check Nutrition FactsOrg by Dr. Michael Greger.

[@helenrinde6938]

This is excellent health advice. I have one problem with his approach in that it does not consider other organ health, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, metabolic syndrome. So his food choices might be great for gut health, but not ideal for other diseases. There are many foods in his cookbook that would not be good for me. All in all, certainly better that the SAD that most people are eating.

[@albania18]

All other organs depend on the gut ...where all nutrients are synthesized and deliver to all other parts of the body through your blood

[@annemccarron2281]

​@@albania18Excellent response. I can't imagine any fiber based recipe that would be bad for anyone except those with rare medical problems.

[@dianebuie9984]

Eating plants, what is good example for breakfast

[@cathybergstresser8612]

Is low acid the cause of GERD.

[@bernadettebecher5668]

Thank you for this great information. Great podcast. Wondering about coffee??Good / bad or eh??? for the gut.

[@aquaseahorselove3939]

Coffee has fiber, it feeds the microbes. Unfiltered coffee has more fiber.

[@joantendler6518]

Caffeine depletes nearly every vitamin and mineral, causing adrenal fatigue, depression and anxiety, plus it over-stimulates your brain/nervous system. Coffee is also the main source of oxalates in the American diet, which are in many plants, and they bind to many minerals, like calcium, iron and zinc, plus oxalates can cause painful joints and kidney stones. Coffee is a risk factor for osteoporosis, as I found out the hard way. Also, coffee is grown in the rain forest and so can contribute to rain forest destruction. Coffee even can cause weight gain at a certain quantity! So, for these many reasons, it's best to minimize it.

[@trissyriggs2402]

My nutritionist has me taking “prosynbiotic” by Standard Process Containing inulin, GOS, Saccharomyces boulardi, lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus paracasei, and bifidobacterium I have SIBO diagnosed by the breath test of a GI doctor Should I be taking this?!

[@vtaheem]

When is the best time to take a probiotic? Can you take a probiotic pill with other vitamins?

[@Joseph1NJ]

On an empty stomach, either before breakfast, or at bedtime.

[@josearce4436]

Probiotics for mens ,do he approve them? Are añl brands the same? And for mens in their late 50s,and their lignen? What does lignen does in men ?

[@kimberlydavies3982]

How do you feel about soy

[@paulinewilson6165]

Is it ok to take probiotics tablet every morning

[@savedbygrace1582]

Flour seems to trigger me to overeat. Every time I eat it, I have trouble controlling the amount & types of food i eat.

[@56pjr]

And God made it all. Eat the way He intended. Raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Read Genesis 1 and Daniel 1.

[@alfonsodlt8850]

Sorry the Bible is not a credible source of food science, don't appeal to religion when talking about Nutrition

[@annemccarron2281]

Actually, the population of one of the Blue Zones bases their diet on Biblical teachings. This area has one of the highest percentages of centarians in the world.

[@starprice7389]

❤️

[@cyclist5000]

@7:14 what about studies showing dairy (yogurt) being beneficial for gut health?

[@chiyerano]

Were they funded by the dairy industry? Fortunately there are nondairy yogurts that people can and do eat also.

[@ludicrousone8706]

The bacteria acidophilus is the beneficial ingredient in yogurt. Soy yogurt and other plant yogurts are made with this bacteria, check the label

[@willcream1224]

Charleston SC?

[@vanihansen2136]

I did Raw for 1 month because I could not eat protein... way too much animal protein in my past. Even plant protein was not good for me... I have tons of parasites though which is the real problem. Anyway since doing Raw I can now eat small amounts of protein. I'm working on getting the parasites out.

[@sandibellack6528]

I’m confused because I hear that carbs like oatmeal, potatoes and certain fruits eaten alone will cause glucose spikes causing inflammation and we should add protein and fats or there will be a problem.

[@CalmVibesVee]

Its possible that improving our microbiome to very good we handle these types of carbs better but until then we can experiment with an inexpensive blood glucose meter with small amounts of these foods to find out amounts tolerated. Think microdosing lots of variety to build these microbes that one day will improve our ability to handle more variety without the huge spike. Moderate exercise before or after a high carb whole food meal (not processed) really helps my numbers. You can do your own tests with and without different amounts of fat and protein with your veg. It truly is the best way to find out as we all are at different stages of microbiome and gut healing. Hope this helps. 💕

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

this is a great question.....🤣🤣🤣

[@kencarey3477]

Fruiterian here. I eat a ton of fresh fruit and salad greens. I don't feel as well eating cooked food. How does that effect my gut bacteria?

[@kencarey3477]

I also eat no junk food, alcohol, caffeine etc

[@kencarey3477]

Robbie Barbaro is a 801010 fruiterian. He has almost cured his type 1 diabetes!

[@lindaschneider1130]

Can you ever get rid of Sibo?

[@waynesmith6351]

I never was tested for celiac but I only choose organic and I found that eating gluten which includes wheat causes much distress and pain to me. I don't have this distress on a gluten free diet. I think you should specify a healthy gluten free diet from processed "gluten free" foods. That study probably included mostly people buying processed gluten free foods which typically have no fiber. Please.

[@soilikasanen]

Some people are sensitive to wheat gluteomorphin, kind of analogue to casomorphin. It's not allergy. Dr. Greger's book How Not To Die addresses this subject, too. Check Nutrition FactsOrg.

[@yosemite735]

Gluten and Anxiety is real too. I stay gluten-free and am more healthy than with gluten.

[@Reiselust79]

Is it normal to feel bad and not well when you will change your bad diet to a plant base diet? I tried very often but I do not feel well. I get horrible symptoms, extrem gut issus, mental problems and sleepless nights😱 Always troubles with any kind of seeds, nuts, grains....so I am a absolutly not sure what to do. 😔Any ideas?

[@squeaker19694]

Hi, I know you made this comment 5 months ago but if you're still wanting answers, here is my 2 cents worth. It takes a while for your microbes and biochemistry to change so It's best to transition gradually. Going cold turkey will cause people to quit. Slow and steady wins the race.

[@barbettecaravaggio7675]

@@squeaker19694 that is exactly what Dr B. advices :) !!

[@droqueplot]

Try elimination diet where you take out high problem foods and then add back foods in slowly one at a time to see which ones are an issue for you. Especially the main ones like gluten, dairy, soy, corn, eggs etc. 😊

[@pzhlucia]

Does cooked natto still have vitamine K2?

[@femininejewel]

Dr, Robert Young Juicing on KZbin explains the Best