The GutFit Nutrition Podcast

The GutFit Nutrition Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast, the show where we dive deep into the world of gut health, nutrition, and fitness to help you unlock your best self from the inside out!
Hosted by Leigh Merotto—Registered Dietitian, gut health expert, long-distance runner and movement enthusiast —on a mission to empower you with science-backed, whole body strategies to fuel your body, heal your gut, and thrive in your active life!
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The podcast delves into various topics centered on gut health, nutrition strategies, and physical well-being. Specific episodes include addressing the relationship between IBS and anxiety with evidence-based tips, exploring abdominal massage techniques to alleviate visceral hypersensitivity, and discussing dietary approaches for managing fatty liver disease. The show emphasizes holistic strategies and practical solutions for improving overall health.

Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast with Leigh Merotto, RD, MHSc—Registered Dietitian, gut health expert, and long-distance runner. This show is your go-to resource for all things gut health, IBS, and performance nutrition. Each episode delivers evidence-based tips, tools and strategies to help you tackle IBS and digestive symptoms, fuel running and fitness, and feel your best from the inside out.
If you’re ready to beat painful bloat and gut flare-ups, say goodbye to irregular poops, and thrive in your active life with whole body, REAL science-based tools — this is the show for you!
Told to take digestive enzymes to help with your IBS, or combat meals you think might trigger your gut symptoms? Let’s dive into another listener question in this week’s episode! We discuss what digestive enzymes are, which ones are helpful for various intolerances (FODMAPs, lactose, etc.) and which you might want to consider (and skip!).
⏱️ Chapters:
- (0:00) Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast
- (0:47) Intro to Listener Q&A Episode
- (1:12) Listener Question: Should I Take Digestive Enzymes?
- (1:28) What Are Digestive Enzymes?
- (1:49) When Are Digestive Enzymes Needed?
- (2:12) IBS & FODMAP Intolerances Explained
- (2:49) Lactase Enzymes for Lactose Intolerance
- (3:13) FODZYME: Enzyme Blend for FODMAPs
- (4:20) General Digestive Enzymes: Are They Worth It?
- (4:55) EPI: Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Overview
- (6:00) Diagnosing EPI & When to See a Doctor
- (6:22) Prescription Enzymes vs Over-the-Counter
- (7:12) Summary: When Enzymes Are Helpful
- (7:25) Final Thoughts
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