Top Gut Doctor: 4 Foods That Heal Your Gut and Reduce Inflammation - (Video)

Heart disease, dementia, depression, diabetes: what do these conditions have in common?

In this 2 January 2026 published video, host Jonathan Wolf talks with Dr Will Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author, who says the answer is inflammation. Dr Bulsiewicz explains the four nutrition workhorses that can reduce inflammation, heal your gut and supercharge your immune system – in as little as 24 hours.

We explore discoveries in Dr Bulsiewicz’s new book, Plant Powered Plus, which explains the central role inflammation plays in health. You’ll learn which seeming unrelated symptoms, such as fatigue, skin breakouts, bloating, headaches, and joint pain, all share a common driver. You’ll also hear why he believes the gut and the immune system rise and fall together, and how a weakened gut barrier may keep the immune system on constant alert.

By the end of the episode, you will have a clear understanding of what inflammation is, how it can cause damage, and practical, food-first ideas to wrestle yourself from its clutches.

What’s one small change you could try this week? In your meals or your routine to help your body switch off “fight mode”?

https://youtu.be/I6jQgIjuNHU

Timecodes
00:00 Is inflammation always bad?
05:00 The 130 health conditions linked to inflammation
08:40 The difference between good and bad inflammation
10:50 Surprising signs of chronic inflammation you might ignore
13:40 Why your doctor might be missing the root cause of your illness
17:50 Why you shouldn’t take anti-inflammatory pills every day
19:55 70% of your immune system lives here
23:30 What is ‘leaky gut’ and does it really exist?
25:20 How toxins sneak into your bloodstream
31:35 The massive impact of time-restricted eating on mood and energy
37:30 Why eating earlier in the day reduces inflammation
41:05 The #1 nutrient deficiency destroying our gut health
44:10 How fiber protects against heart disease and cancer
47:30 Why you need to ‘eat the rainbow’ to find your pot of gold
51:35 Your body can’t absorb these nutrients without microbes
52:50 The truth about healthy fats versus low-fat diets
55:05 The specific fat that beats a low-fat diet for heart health
58:00 How fermented foods reduce inflammation in just 10 weeks
01:00:35 The physical reaction your gut has to mental stress
01:06:25 The modern lifestyle mistake sabotaging your immune system
01:08:35 The simple morning habit that boosts energy and sleep
01:10:45 You can build a new gut barrier in just 5 days