Why Modern Diets Are Destroying Your Gut Microbiome | Millet Scientist Explains

About this episode

Dr. Pal Manickam discusses the impact of modern diets on gut health with millet expert Dr. Khader Valli.

Are millets actually better than rice for gut health? In this episode of Gut Feeling, I speak with Padma Shri Dr. Khader Valli, the “Millet Man of India,” about how millets, fiber, and fermented foods can support the gut microbiome, improve digestion, and help manage blood sugar and diabetes. We explore the science behind rice vs millets, gut bacteria, and why modern diets may be harming metabolic health. If you care about gut health, microbiome diversity, fiber-rich foods, and traditional Indian nutrition, this conversation is for you.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Pal Manickam

Guest: Padma Shri Dr. Khader Valli

Topics covered

• gut health
• millets
• microbiome
• digestion
• blood sugar
• modern diets
• traditional nutrition

Keywords

• gut microbiome
• millets
• fiber
• fermented foods
• digestion
• blood sugar
• diabetes
• rice
• metabolic health
• traditional Indian nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Millet Man of India

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