Ladies, We Need To Talk Love ya guts! What to eat to feel your best
Nov 17, 2025
In this enlightening conversation, Clare Collins, a Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle, unpacks the complexities of gut health. She discusses the crucial role of protein and fibre in women's diets, challenging misconceptions about protein powders and highlighting the importance of fibre for microbial health. Clare explores the gut-brain connection, how stress can influence gut function, and the impact of ultra-processed foods. With practical advice, she encourages healthier eating choices and emphasizes the joy of cooking at home.
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Gut Means Whole Digestive Tract
- The gut spans mouth to anus but 'gut health' usually means the colon.
- Problems can occur anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract and present differently.
Practical Protein Targets
- Aim for about 0.75 grams of protein per kilo for midlife women and adjust by weight.
- Use common foods (100 g lean meat ≈30 g protein, egg ≈6 g) instead of expensive powders.
Unused Protein Becomes Fat
- Excess protein cannot be stored as protein and is ultimately converted to fat.
- The body will store unused protein as adipose tissue rather than preserve it as protein.