Gut Health, Fiber, and the Microbiome, Explained
From Health Matters by NewYork-Presbyterian
March 25, 2026 · 16 min · Episode 123
About this episode
Dr. Haley Zylberberg explains gut health, fiber, and the microbiome while providing practical health tips.
Dr. Haley Zylberberg, gastroenterologist at NewYork‑Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, breaks down how the gut works—and what you can do to keep it healthy. Dr. Zylberberg also shares practical tips on increasing fiber safely, incorporating fermented foods, and knowing when to talk to a doctor about digestive symptoms.
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Haley Zylberberg
Topics covered
- gut health
- fiber
- microbiome
- digestive health
- fermented foods
- health tips
Keywords
- gut health
- fiber
- microbiome
- digestive symptoms
- fermented foods
- health tips
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine
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