Ian Craig passionate educator in the field of nutrition and health. He is the co-author of Wholesome Nutrition (with Rachel Jesson) and is the creator of the 12 Steps to Wholesome Nutrition and 21 Day Health Challenge online courses. Additionally, specific to sport, he is the founder of the Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition and its accredited practitioner course, the Certificate of Integrative Sports Nutrition, plus he is the editor of UK magazine Functional Sports Nutrition.

As co-founder of the Nutritional Institute, Ian is a nutritional therapy practitioner, based in Johannesburg. His client base ranges from chronic health cases, such as autoimmunity, through recreational and elite athletes, to sports and lifestyle induced low-grade chronic fatigue syndrome.

Join us as we explore:

The importance of the fundamentals of the gut microbiome for systemic health

What you can do to nourish your microbiome

Why rocket (arugula) is a miracle veggie

How to eat mindfully and why this improves stomach acidity, digestive enzyme output and bile flow 

The diversity and benefits of fermenting for the microbiome

The hygiene theory and why its impacting our microbial diversity and stunting our immune system

Why mental clarity starts in the gut

The gut connection to immunity- gut mitochondria axis, gut immune access and the gut brain axis

The power of oregano, sauerkraut, kimchi, curcumin and ginger

Why you should avoid antibiotics

Intermittent contextualized fasting and the benefit of gut rest

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Book: Wholesome Nutrition for You by Ian Craig and Rachel Jesson https://thenutritionalinstitute.com/20-main/108-our-book

BBC report of Bolivian Indigenous people in Amazon forest eating as per their forefathers; 'Healthiest hearts in the world' found By James Gallagher 

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-39292389

Book: Pharmageddon by David Healy

https://www.amazon.com/Pharmageddon-David-Healy/dp/0520275764

The Beginner’s Guide to Vegetable Gardening: https://www.udemy.com/course/vegetable-gardening-basics/?utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=udemyads&utm_campaign=LongTail_la.EN_cc.ROW&utm_content=deal4584&utm_term=_._ag_77879423734_._ad_437497333806_._kw__._de_c_._dm__._pl__._ti_dsa-1007766171072_._li_1028688_._pd__._&matchtype=b&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5eX7BRDQARIsAMhYLP_NF0Is4ujPHHX_FBDUnESWW0kp6ozei45gRy0cGMJgkgw654V7mkMaAoR5EALw_wcB

Book: Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and Diet

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