{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Dairy vs. Plant-Based Yogurt: What Matters for Gut Health? | Dr. Alan Desmond","description":"Is yogurt really good for your gut? What about dairy kefir\u2014and are plant-based yogurts a better choice? Gastroenterologist Dr. Alan Desmond joins Chuck Carroll to examine the human research behind some of the biggest claims in the yogurt aisle. They discuss why live cultures do not automatically mean lasting health benefits, where fermented dairy can help people with lactose intolerance, what to look for in a plant-based yogurt, and why your overall eating pattern matters more than one product. Dr. Desmond also talks about his new book, What Your Doctor Isn\u2019t Telling You About Food, and the chapter that has drawn more pushback than any other. In this episode:  Yogurt and the microbiome Dairy versus plant-based yogurt Kefir studies Lactose intolerance Fiber and gut health \ud83d\ude4f Become and Exam Room VIP and get early access to the interview with Dr. Michael Greger before anyone else! \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.pcrm.org\/examroomvip \ud83d\udcd5 Dr. Alan Desmond Book \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/link.amazon\/B028fE68A \ud83d\udcf1 Website \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.alandesmond.com   This episode is not medical advice. Always speak with your doctor about any changes to your diet or lifestyle. - About Us - The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world. ","author_name":"The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee","author_url":"https:\/\/www.pcrm.org\/podcast","html":"