Had an amazing conversation with Dr. Jessie Hoffman, PhD, RDN, on all things related to gut health - what it is, why it matters, and how to support it. Jessie (a professor at Winthrop University) is a wealth of knowledge in the nutrition world + she shares so many invaluable insights in this episode. Topics discussed:
-Difference between the 'gut' vs. GI tract + why gut health is important.
-Walking through the process of digestion (where it begins to the key organs involved and how each plays a role in breaking down and absorbing nutrients).
-What are things we can do to take care of our gut?
-How much should you be pooping? What frequency can tell us.
-Fiber.. why, how much, importance of diversity and how to eat more of it.
-Probiotics vs prebiotics, fermented foods and other high fiber food products on the market.
-Why do people 'feel better' when they initially go on an elimination diet?
-Practical steps for figuring out what foods you do/don't tolerate.
-What do we not know about the gut yet..? Debunking some of the pseudoscience on your social media feed.
-Utility and/or efficacy for GI Maps, IGG tests + other gut testing being sold in the nutrition space.
+ so much more in-between.
I loved this chat and I know you will too!
Where to find Jessie:
IG: @jessiehoffman_phd
Website: www.jessiephd.com
Where to find me:
IG: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
TIA for listening!!
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By Luke SmithHad an amazing conversation with Dr. Jessie Hoffman, PhD, RDN, on all things related to gut health - what it is, why it matters, and how to support it. Jessie (a professor at Winthrop University) is a wealth of knowledge in the nutrition world + she shares so many invaluable insights in this episode. Topics discussed:
-Difference between the 'gut' vs. GI tract + why gut health is important.
-Walking through the process of digestion (where it begins to the key organs involved and how each plays a role in breaking down and absorbing nutrients).
-What are things we can do to take care of our gut?
-How much should you be pooping? What frequency can tell us.
-Fiber.. why, how much, importance of diversity and how to eat more of it.
-Probiotics vs prebiotics, fermented foods and other high fiber food products on the market.
-Why do people 'feel better' when they initially go on an elimination diet?
-Practical steps for figuring out what foods you do/don't tolerate.
-What do we not know about the gut yet..? Debunking some of the pseudoscience on your social media feed.
-Utility and/or efficacy for GI Maps, IGG tests + other gut testing being sold in the nutrition space.
+ so much more in-between.
I loved this chat and I know you will too!
Where to find Jessie:
IG: @jessiehoffman_phd
Website: www.jessiephd.com
Where to find me:
IG: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
TIA for listening!!