{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fe1ccbb42-118d-4b5c-8cad-3c4cb9c23e84","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Remarkable Health Benefits of a Fiber-Rich Diet | E76 Megan Barnett & Lee Carson","description":"I did not know how beneficial fiber was prior to this conversation and I wouldn\u2019t even have been able to tell you fiber was only found in plants.\n\u00a0\nI\u2019m excited about this episode though. I had a blast researching and preparing for this conversation.\n\u00a0\nIt has been a while since I\u2019ve dug deep into a health-focused subject. Our last was with Dr. Jennifer Reid in August when we talked about sleep, and looking at the numbers, I know you are interested in health topics.\n\u00a0\nJoining me today on the podcast today are the Co-Founders of Florasophy, an organic soluble fiber supplement.\n\u00a0\nMegan Barnett and Lee Carson created this company after Megan stumbled across the incredible benefits of soluble fiber and began using it in her functional medicine clinic.\n\u00a0\nMegan and Lee both believe in a science-based approach to alleviating health issues and focusing on preventive health in order to stay out of the medical system.\n\u00a0\nGetting adequate daily fiber, particularly soluble fiber, is an easy step someone can take.\n\u00a0\nIf you want to know all the benefits of fiber and what foods you can eat to get to a suitable level, you\u2019re in the right place. We\u2019ll be discussing that plus other health related topics like Megan\u2019s opinion on intermittent fasting and an explanation on what the heck microbiome is.\n\u00a0\nKey Takeaways:\nHow Lee\u2019s experience with her mom motivated her to stay out of the western medical system and focus on preventive health\nWhy Megan went from \u201cBusch-drinking, cigarette smoking\u201d general contractor to a dietician\nWhat is microbiome and gut health?\nAdding weight training to your weekly routine for a balanced, preventive exercise program\nWhat is fiber and why is it beneficial for our health?\nUsing fiber to help with imbalanced hormones\nHow much fiber should you be eating and what should I eat?\nWho might benefit from intermittent fasting\u2026and who wouldn\u2019t?\nWhen should you supplement?\n\u00a0\nMentions:\nKaren Hurd (The Bean Queen)\n\u00a0\nMore of Megan and Lee:\nhttps://thinkflorasophy.com/ (discount code is TheStruggleIsReal20)\n\u00a0\nMore of TSIR:\nFind show notes and more at https://www.tsirpodcast.com/\nFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tsirpod/","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2473974d-b6db-4f69-939e-6052a6002bdc/0-episode-cover-art-9-6vf9b.png"}