Digestive or “gut” health is a hot topic today and understandably so. The National Institutes of Health estimates that approximately 60-70 million people are affected by digestive diseases. Additionally, the science surrounding the microbiome and how our digestion can potentially affect other aspects of our health and wellbeing continues to grow steadily. While proper diagnosis is important to determine the best care plan for those suffering from a specific digestive disease, we do know there is a lot that can be done to support a healthy digestive system through our personal meal habits. Being more aware of how we eat, maintaining enough fiber and adding fermented foods, including those from the dairy aisle, are all ways to give back to our gut. During this episode you will hear from Dr. Bob Murray, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Amanda Sauceda, RDN, lecturer at California State University of Long Beach and Owner of the Mindful Gut, LLC, on pre and probiotics, lactose intolerance versus milk allergy and strategies for improving overall digestive health through dairy foods, fiber and mindfulness.  Tune into this episode to learn about: The importance of healthy digestion The mind-gut connection Lactose intolerance and lactase malabsorption The difference between lactose intolerance and milk allergy The consequences of eliminating dairy foods/beverages from the diet Tips for counseling patients with lactose intolerance Fermented foods, probiotics, live and active cultures Fiber and digestive health Four nutrients of concern that are lacking in most people’s diets How to incorporate dairy and fiber-rich foods into your diet This episode is sponsored by American Dairy Association Mideast and American Dairy Association Indiana and The Dairy Alliance. Dr. Robert Murray and Amanda Sauceda are paid consultants to the National Dairy Council. Full shownotes and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/224