4 food groups to lower inflammation, support your immune system and help you age well | Dr Jeffrey Bland

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Every time you sit down to eat, you’re giving your body information. Compounds in your food act as signals that influence your gut microbes, immune response and even the expression of your genes. That’s the idea we explore today with biochemist Dr Jeffrey Bland, widely known as the father of functional medicine. He co-founded the Institute for Functional Medicine and wrote The Disease Delusion , one of my all-time favourite books! We bring the research back to your kitchen with four food priorities for gut health, immune resilience and healthy ageing: polyphenols, fibre, healthy fats and fermented foods. Plus, why we all need to eat more bitter foods! In this episode: How food can influence…