BLOG

Knowledge, like food,
is powerful medicine.

BBQ Chickpea Bowl
Ingredients For the chickpeas: 1 ¾ cups cooked chickpeas (equivalent to a 15 ounce can) 2 T olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin 1 pinch cayenne pepper ½ tsp chili powder For the broccoli: Broccoli ¼ cup vegetable broth Salt and pepper For serving: 1 cup raw long grain brown rice, or […]
Medical Procedures In The Age Of COVID
These days having a colonoscopy is no easy feat. In addition to the usual inconvenience of a clear liquid diet the day before and a bowel prep to clean you out (thoroughly!), most endoscopy centers now require a negative COVID test a few days before your procedure, and then self quarantine until your procedure is […]
Stress A Key Factor In Severe COVID-19
Stress levels may be a key factor in determining who suffers from severe COVID-19 and could potentially help measure who is at an increased risk of mortality. In a study conducted in London, researchers took the cortisol levels within 48 hours of hospital admittance in suspected COVID patients. Those who did not have COVID became […]
Eat More For Breakfast, Live Longer
Eating more of your calories during the first half of your day could mean a lower risk of mortality from diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD). A recent study found that if those with diabetes and cardiovascular disease make a small adjustment to the amount of food they eat in the second half of the day […]
Tolerating Disease Versus Fighting It
What causes animals (or humans) with identical genetic codes, gut microbes, and germ exposure to survive the same pathogen (and pathogen dosage), while another dies? Could the answer lie in manipulating the body to tolerate disease as opposed to fighting it? This is a theme that has received lots of attention in the last five years, […]
Gut Feeling: Food, Microbiome, and Disease Prevention. Robyn Chutkan, Mark Hyman, Rob Knight, David Perlmutter, Karen Sandell Sfanos
“As researchers continue to study the microbiome, it’s clear that our gut is a powerful tool in disease prevention and treatment. How can understanding the microbiome influence the way we eat and nourish our bodies? Is our gut the missing link to using food as medicine? This panel features preeminent researchers, scientists, and entrepreneurs who […]
BBQ Chickpea Bowl
Ingredients For the chickpeas: 1 ¾ cups cooked chickpeas (equivalent to a 15 ounce can) 2 T olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin 1 pinch cayenne pepper ½ tsp chili powder For the broccoli: Broccoli ¼ cup vegetable broth Salt and pepper For serving: 1 cup raw long grain brown rice, or […]
Medical Procedures In The Age Of COVID
These days having a colonoscopy is no easy feat. In addition to the usual inconvenience of a clear liquid diet the day before and a bowel prep to clean you out (thoroughly!), most endoscopy centers now require a negative COVID test a few days before your procedure, and then self quarantine until your procedure is […]
Stress A Key Factor In Severe COVID-19
Stress levels may be a key factor in determining who suffers from severe COVID-19 and could potentially help measure who is at an increased risk of mortality. In a study conducted in London, researchers took the cortisol levels within 48 hours of hospital admittance in suspected COVID patients. Those who did not have COVID became […]
Eat More For Breakfast, Live Longer
Eating more of your calories during the first half of your day could mean a lower risk of mortality from diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD). A recent study found that if those with diabetes and cardiovascular disease make a small adjustment to the amount of food they eat in the second half of the day […]
Tolerating Disease Versus Fighting It
What causes animals (or humans) with identical genetic codes, gut microbes, and germ exposure to survive the same pathogen (and pathogen dosage), while another dies? Could the answer lie in manipulating the body to tolerate disease as opposed to fighting it? This is a theme that has received lots of attention in the last five years, […]
Dr Robynne Chutkan
Dr. Chutkan's Newsletter
Read the latest news and research from Dr. Chutkan’s blog. From the most up to date science on the microbiome, to the best in gut-derived wellness – we are your complete guide to gut health! Sign-up now and receive free access to our 7-Day Microbiome Reboot Course.