Sophie Medlin is a consultant colorectal dietitian.

In this episode we discuss: just how long it takes us to digest our food from our plate to the loo, what IBS is - what causes it, if it’s genetic and whether you can be cured from it, why some people are born with allergies, how lifestyle factors impact our digestion, how our bodies and digestion respond to stress, if intermittent fasting is beneficial for women’s health, whether we should structure our mealtimes, why we should be looking at our poo more and tracking our bowel movements, and much more!

My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly

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Website: https://www.citydietitians.co.uk/sophie-medlin

0:00 understanding our digestion system 

06:00 how long it takes to process food through our system 

06:49 how do our bodies break down ultra processed foods vs processed foods 

12:00 what is IBS 

15:00 can you be cured from food intolerances?

16:50 what difference does IBS have on digestion

18:55 is IBS genetic? 

22:00 how to combat IBS 

24:10 why are some people born with allergies

25:30 how do lifestyle factors impact our digestion  

28:50 how does our body respond to stress - why do we need the loo when we are nervous 

31:00 why should we examine our poo 

33:30 how can people identify IBS 

36:00 a realistic approach to managing stress 

39:00 simple ways to improve our digestion 

42:00 is intermittent fasting beneficial for the gut? 

44:50 should we structure our mealtimes in a routine? 

45:00 combatting digestion myths - including IV drips 

48:40 quick tips for those women looking to optimise their diet, health and digestion 

Keywords

digestion, IBS, processed foods, gut health, nutrition, stress, health tips, microbiome, food intolerances, wellness