The Whole Health Podcast

Soluble Fiber & Detoxification with Your Hosts, Dr. Kelly Blodgett & Megan Barnett - Ep 17

Kelly J. Blodgett DMD, NMD, IBDM & Megan Barnett MS, CNS

The Whole Health Podcast: Soluble Fiber & Detoxification with Your Hosts, Dr. Kelly Blodgett & Megan Barnett- Ep 17

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Kelly Blodgett DMD, NMD, IBDM and Megan Barnett MS, CNS, dive into the overlooked yet essential role of soluble fiber in digestion, detoxification, and disease prevention. Megan shares how fiber supports liver function, balances the microbiome, and helps eliminate toxins, dispelling detox myths and offering practical dietary guidance for improving whole-body health.


Topics Discussed Include:

  • Soluble Fiber as a Health Foundation: Megan emphasizes the critical role of soluble fiber in digestion, detoxification, and overall metabolic health. She explains how fiber supports natural detox pathways (poop, pee, sweat), binds toxins in the gut, and reduces disease risks like colon cancer and cardiovascular disease.

  • Detox Misconceptions and Practical Guidance: The hosts unpack common myths around detoxing, clarifying that real detoxification is a continuous, natural body process—not a fad cleanse. Megan breaks down how fiber aids the liver in safely eliminating toxins, especially when paired with proper hydration and daily bowel movements.

  • Accessible and Individualized Nutrition: The episode highlights affordable fiber-rich foods (beans, lentils, whole grains, flax, avocado) and discusses how personalized diets—including low-carb or paleo—can still incorporate fiber through supplementation. Megan shares her personal journey of discovering the overlooked importance of soluble fiber and how it reshaped her clinical approach.

    To learn more about Megan Barnett's clinic and practice, click below:

    https://bioloungepdx.com

    To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
    https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

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