The macro that’s harming your gut that no one is talking about.

Could one of the most overlooked factors affecting your gut health be hiding in your diet?

In this episode, Tara explores how excess saturated fat may affect your gut microbiome, particularly by promoting the growth of a bacteria called Bilophila wadsworthia. This bacteria thrives in bile-rich environments and can contribute to increased hydrogen sulfide production, which may be associated with symptoms like foul-smelling gas, bloating, constipation, loose stools, and fatigue.

Tara explains why diets such as keto, carnivore, and paleo can sometimes lead to excessive saturated fat intake, especially when they include large amounts of butter, high-fat dairy, and other saturated fat sources. She shares practical ways to become more aware of your daily intake, make simple dietary adjustments, and monitor how your symptoms respond.

She also discusses why not all stool tests provide the same level of insight into your gut microbiome, and why identifying the underlying issue is often more helpful than continually eliminating foods.

If you’re struggling with persistent digestive symptoms, this episode offers a different perspective on a common dietary habit and practical steps you can consider to better support your gut health.

In this episode:

• Why excess saturated fat may negatively affect your gut microbiome
• The connection between saturated fat, bile production, and Bilophila wadsworthia
• How hydrogen sulfide-producing bacteria may contribute to rotten-egg-smelling gas, bloating, constipation, and loose stools
• Why gut imbalances may be associated with symptoms beyond digestion, including fatigue and inflammation
• How high-fat diets, including keto, carnivore, and paleo, can lead to excessive saturated fat intake
• Why high-fat dairy products, butter, and other common foods deserve a closer look
• Tara’s perspective on saturated fat, plant-based butter, and the ongoing debate around seed oils
• How reading nutrition labels and tracking macros can help you understand your saturated fat intake
• Why Tara suggests that some clients with elevated Bilophila and hydrogen sulfide consider reducing saturated fat to 10 grams or less per day
• How to gradually reduce saturated fat intake and monitor changes in your symptoms
• Why choosing the right stool test matters when investigating potential microbiome imbalances
• Why removing more and more foods isn’t necessarily the answer to better gut health
• What Tara will cover in her upcoming live masterclass, including gut testing, nourishing the microbiome, and a special Black Friday announcement