Want Better Skin, Sleep & Energy? Start With Your Gut | Megan Rossi

💬 Dr  Megan Rossi, aka The Gut Health Doctor, is an award‑winning dietitian and nutritionist with a PhD in gut microbiome science. She's the founder of The Gut Health Clinic and the Bio&Me food brand. She’s also a Sunday Times bestselling author, dedicated to translating cutting-edge gut research into practical, real‑world health advice.

⚡️In this episode, Megan and I dive into the science of gut health, exploring how your gut influences everything from mood and immunity to skin and sleep… and what you can do to improve it.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

➡︎ How your gut health impacts your mood, energy, skin, and overall wellbeing

➡︎ Why you need to eat 30 different plant-based foods per week

➡︎ Which fermented foods can naturally boost gut health

➡︎ The gut effects of artificial sweeteners and ultra-processed foods

➡︎ How stress, sleep, and movement affect gut health

📕 Chapters

(00:50) What’s so special about gut health?

(02:38) Don’t assume you’ve got a healthy gut

(04:42) Quickfire questions

(06:17) The importance of gut health

(09:16) Good bugs versus bad bugs

(12:06) Diversity is good for the gut

(14:23) The Super Six

(17:15) Should you restrict dairy?

(19:39) Probiotic foods and lactose intolerance

(23:05) Causes of bloating

(28:32) Fermented food benefits

(31:44) What’s the difference between probiotic supplements and fermented foods?

(35:22) Why fermented foods aren’t the answer for specific conditions

(37:26) Understanding the power of probiotics

(38:56) Can you trust off-the-shelf probiotics?

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