Gut health is often a trending topic on social media, with many people debating the best ways to take care of their digestive tract. Now that the weather is warming and farmers market season is approaching, some are claiming that local, in-season foods not only taste better, but they are more nutritious and healthier for you, too. Is that really the case?
Looking for answers, we recently spoke with Sarah Funk, RD, CNSC, a clinical gastrointestinal dietitian at the University of Colorado Hospital who frequently collaborates with the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the CU Department of Medicine, and her colleague Brooklin White, MS, RD, LD. They offer insight on how eating local, in-season food affects your health, and other ways that you can support your gut.
The following interview has been edited and condensed.