We spoke with Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI to find out what he eats for optimal gut health.

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“The benefits of the microbiome expand beyond the walls of the digestive system,” Bulsiewicz says.

woman holding paper intestines in front of her torso

We think Dr. B would love our classicGreen Smoothieto start his day off right.

Plant foods include things such as fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts and seeds.

Lunch is all about a big salad for Dr. B, loaded with as many plants as possible.

oatmeal with berries

Dinner

Bulsiewicz and his family eat a predominantly plant-based diet.

He tries to incorporate beans into a meal or two every day.

One of his favorite dinners is sweet potato chili spooned over quinoa.

kale salad with tofu

He usually serves this with some sourdough bread, which is thought to have some probiotic benefits.

His day of eating sounds pretty delicious andseriouslyhealthy.

apples with almond butter

sweet potato and black bean chili