May the Fiber Be with You: Cultivating a Healthy Microbiome

As processed food consumption has increased over the past century, dietary fiber intake has significantly decreased, depriving our gut microbiome of essential nutrients. In the first installment of our Master the Microbiome series, Katrine Whiteson, PhD, will explore the effects of fiber-rich diets on the gut microbiome and showcase dietary practices that promote microbial diversity.

• The impact of a fiber-rich diet on the microbiomes of undergraduate participants during a research study
• Key findings from microbiome studies of saliva, Chicha, and fecal samples from 28 households in the Ecuadorian Amazon
• The benefits of incorporating a diverse range of plant-based foods and fermentation products into your diet
• How to prepare high-fiber recipes using beans and avocados in a live demonstration at UCI’s Samueli Center for Integrative Health

Join us to gain insights into the importance of dietary fiber for gut health and to learn practical, delicious ways to enrich your diet with fiber-rich foods.