In this episode, host Ginger Hultin talks with gut health nutrition expert and registered dietitian, Kate Scarlata, to explore the world of gut microbiome dynamics. From the impact of neurotransmitters like serotonin on our mood to the intricate dance between different microbes in our gut, they delve deep into how our gut health impacts our mental and physical health. They bust myths surrounding probiotics and fermented foods, highlight the significant influence of dietary choices on gut microbiome diversity, and share actionable insights on fostering a healthy gut through varied plant-based diets and strategic use of fermented foods.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
06:38 Probiotics and Fermented Foods
13:12 The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Microbiome Influences Your Mood
16:30 Gut Health and Its Impact on Skin and Hormones
22:32 Dietary Strategies for Optimal Gut Health
35:08 The Influence of Alcohol and Medications on Gut Health
39:02 Identifying and Addressing Gut Health Issues
About Ginger Hultin, MS, RD, CSO:
Ginger Hultin is an integrative, clinical dietitian and cancer nutrition specialist with a master’s degree from Bastyr University, where she currently serves as adjunct faculty teaching clinical nutrition. She has been in practice for over 10 years using a personalized, holistic nutrition approach. She runs a full-time virtual private practice, Ginger Hultin Nutrition where she helps clients with complex health problems improve their health thought nutrition. In addition to being the host of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, she is an author of two books, Anti-inflammatory Diet Meal Prep and the How to Eat to Beat Disease Cookbook. Ginger is also currently pursuing her doctorate in clinical nutrition.
About Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN:
Kate Scarlata MPH, RDN is a Boston-based registered dietitian and New York Times best-selling author with 30+ years of digestive health experience. She was awarded Best Dietitian 2016 by Boston Magazine. She’s a world-renowned low FODMAP diet expert and invited speaker at numerous international and national gastrointestinal health conferences from Harvard Medical School to Monash University. Kate specializes in digestive health including treatment for: IBS, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, Mast cell Activation syndrome and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Her passion is to educate health professionals on Gut Health topics as well as patient advocacy via her #IBelieveinyourStory campaign. Kate has been featured in articles by NBC News, USA Today, The Washington Post, Shape Magazine, The Zoe Report, Well+Good, The Boston Globe and many more.
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