Fiber, Bloating & GLP-1s: What to Know w/ David Istier

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Send us Fan Mail Fiber is suddenly showing up everywhere, from soda and candy to pasta and protein snacks. But more fiber isn’t automatically better, especially when it leaves you feeling bloated, uncomfortable, or confused about what your body actually needs. Registered dietitian and GLP-1 user Ana Reisdorf sits down with David Istier, founder and CEO of gutzy Organic, to discuss the gut microbiome, prebiotics, probiotics, and why different sources of fiber can feel different in your body. David also shares how his experience helping launch GoGo squeeZ in the United States—and the health challenges he faced while building his own company—led to the creation of gutzy. For people taking GLP-1 medications, the central takeaway is simple: eating less makes the nutritional quality of what you eat even more important. Ana and David discuss how to look beyond protein and fiber marketing claims, prioritize real food, and find convenient options for days when appetite is low. **IN THIS EPISODE** - What the gut microbiome, probiotics, and prebiotics mean - Why different sources of fiber may feel different in your body - How fiber became the food industry’s newest marketing trend - Why more fiber isn’t automatically better - What to consider when choosing fiber-fortified foods - Why nutrient density matters when you’re eating less on a GLP-1 - How GLP-1 medications are changing the food industry - The challenge of combining convenience with real-food ingredients - David’s journey from GoGo squeeZ to founding gutzy Organic - What’s inside gutzy’s fruit, vegetable, fiber, and plant-protein pouches **ABOUT THE GUEST** David Istier is the founder and CEO of gutzy Organic. Originally from France, David began his career in food marketing and later helped launch GoGo squeeZ in the United States. After experiencing significant stress and health challenges while building his own company, he became interested in plants, prebiotic fiber, and gut health. That experience eventually led him to create gutzy Organic and its refrigerated fruit-and-vegetable pouches. **CONNECT WITH DAVID** Website: https://gutzyorganic.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutzyorganic **SPONSOR** This episode is sponsored by gutzy Organic. David Istier is the company’s founder and joins the conversation to share his experience as a food entrepreneur and his perspective on fiber, gut health, and the food industry. https://gutzyorganic.com Tyde Wellness — GLP-1 programs with licensed providers, dosing adjustments, nutrition guidance, and long-term support https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub — code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month **CHAPTERS** 00:00 The problem with protein and fiber buzzwords 00:24 Why more fiber isn’t automatically better 01:32 Meet David Istier and the story behind gutzy 05:20 The gut microbiome, probiotics, and prebiotics 09:26 How fiber became the new protein 11:29 Acacia fiber and gutzy’s real-food approach 16:07 Different types of fiber and digestive comfort 18:21 Why eating less makes nutrition more important 21:49 How GLP-1s are changing the food industry 24:05 Building and explaining a new food category 25:39 What’s inside gutzy pouches and where to find them 28:39 Closing the fiber gap and improving food literacy 30:39 Connect with gutzy Organic 31:53 Ana’s final takeaways and nutrition challenge MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.