UMT in the kitchen: “Cooking for Gut Health” with Dr. Ryan Brang

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MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – 2026 is here, which means Upper Michigan Today is back in full swing!

Audrey Stetson and John Redfield set themselves up for a new year of microbiome health with Dr. Ryan Brang. With his culinary medicine background, Dr. Ryan taught UMT all about microbiome-focused healthy eating and good habits for a happy gut.

In the comfort of the Marquette Food Co-op’s teaching kitchen, Dr. Ryan prepared a sticky glazed tofu bowl, complete with protein-packed yum yum sauce and a rainbow of vegetables.

But first, what even is the microbiome? On Monday’s episode, Audrey and John learned gut health basics and how to implement small steps that’ll support gut health in day-to-day life.

Dr. Ryan Brang joins John Redfield and Audrey Stetson to talk about gut health and the foods to eat to improve it.

Dr. Ryan Brang joins John Redfield and Audrey Stetson to share the ingredients for the Tofu Bowl with Yum Yum Sauce.

Dr. Ryan Brang joins John Redfield and Audrey Stetson to demonstrate how to make the Yum Yum Sauce.

Dr. Ryan broke down probiotic vs. prebiotic differences.

Dr. Ryan Brang joins John Redfield and Audrey Stetson to talk about the different pro and prebiotics.

Dr. Ryan Brang joins John Redfield and Audrey Stetson to demonstrate the veggies used in the dish.

Dr. Ryan Brang joins John Redfield and Audrey Stetson to start building the bowl.

Dr. Ryan Brang joins John Redfield and Audrey Stetson to taste test and reiterate the importance of gut health.

Dr. Ryan Brang will teach two “Cooking for Gut Health” classes on Jan. 6 and Jan. 13. Both are sold out, but you can find a calendar of the Marquette Food Co-op’s various monthly classes here.

You can watch Upper Michigan Today weekdays at 9:00 a.m. ET on FOX UP or stream it on your smart device with TV6+.