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!
Ever finished a meal and almost instantly, you have to run to the bathroom?
In episode 24, we break down what’s happening in your body—specifically the gastrocolic reflex—and what you can do to calm it down!
⏱️ Chapters:
- (0:00) — Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast
- (0:48) — Today’s Episode: The Gastrocolic Reflex & IBS Urgency
- (0:53) — A Common IBS Experience: Urgency After Eating
- (1:33) — What Is the Gastrocolic Reflex?
- (2:32) — Why the Reflex Overreacts in IBS
- (3:51) — Symptoms of an Overactive Reflex
- (4:31) — Managing IBS Urgency: Dietary & Lifestyle Strategies
- (5:27) — FODMAPs & The Role of Dietitian Support
- (6:14) — Fiber Management for Gut Health
- (6:50) — Peppermint Oil & Supplement Support
- (7:14) — Individual Triggers & Personalized Care
- (7:48) — Gut Harmony Method & Free Masterclass Invitation
- (8:48) — Recap: Key Takeaways on the Gastrocolic Reflex
- (9:24) — Outro
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