Time spent outdoors helps gut microbiome

Dear Doctors: I know that high-fiber foods keep your gut microbiome healthy. But I just saw on the news that spending a lot of time in nature is also really helpful. Do you know if that is true?

One of my goals for 2025 is a better gut microbiome, so as a hiker and gardener, I sure hope so!

Dear Reader: When talking about the health of the gut microbiome, the focus tends to be on diet. You are corre…