small chains, big gains

why your microbiome is obsessed with fiber

Hi Noosers! Anne & Avery, here. Our view on health is simple: small daily actions add up. The basics are the priority: real food, movement you enjoy, and habits that support you. Anne (Registered Dietitian) and Avery (Health Coach) write Monday Noosletters based on research and our experiences — because at the end of the day, we all want to know what everyone else is doing, perhaps due to our innate curiosity around human behavior. We are mothers, friends, and athletes who want to share our knowledge and empower our readers to take their health into their own hands. Every first Monday of the month is free, but if you’d like to upgrade to a paid subscription to receive weekly Noosletters, we’d be thrilled!

Happy Monday, Noosers! We hope everyone had a nice weekend and enjoyed the one rain-free day. I believe it was the zillionth rainy weekend in a row for us here in the northeast. Avery was back at her alma mater enjoying reunion weekend and somehow managed to stay (mostly) present despite having a smartphone — something she definitely didn't have to worry about as an undergrad!

As we embark on our first full week of summer break (yes, our children get out wayyyyyy too early), we've been thinking a lot about being present and making intentional choices — from what we put on our plates to how we spend our time. Today we're diving into some cool territory that connects everything from your morning oatmeal to your evening scroll session. Ever wonder what happens to all that fiber you keep hearing us rave about? We're talking all about short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). And no, we're not talking about our cute gold stacking chains, ha! We're also challenging you to get moving with a friend this week, and sharing some brilliant wisdom from our favorite psychologist Angela Duckworth about improving your sky-to-screen ratio and why your environment might be more powerful than your willpower. We're excited to share some science that might just change how you think about your daily choices. Let's dive in!

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