In this episode of Journal Club, we review:
Cardiometabolic benefits of a non-industrialized-type diet are linked to gut microbiome modulation by Li et al.
Sneak Peek of the Content
In this 1-hour session, we unpack new research exploring how a non-industrialized-type diet can reshape the gut microbiome — and what that means for cardiometabolic health in today’s modern food environment.
Specifically, we cover:
✅ How dietary patterns rooted in non-industrialized eating influence microbial composition, fibre fermentation, and downstream metabolic outcomes
✅ What “microbiome restoration” actually means — separating emerging evidence from common misconceptions and overstatements
✅ The role of L. reuteri and other microbes diminished in modern diets, and how they may contribute to improved gut and cardiometabolic health
✅ How to translate the study’s diet intervention into practical, realistic recommendations that clients can actually implement
✅ Current gaps in the literature — what this study helps clarify, and where we still need stronger evidence before recommending any single “gut restoration” approach
As hype around the microbiome continues to grow — from “sugar destroys your gut” to “paleo fixes everything” — this session helps dietitians cut through the noise and understand what the science supports.
A must-watch for dietitians working in GI, metabolic, and chronic disease nutrition — or anyone who wants a deeper, evidence-based understanding of how diet and the microbiome intersect.