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!
Today we’re diving into a question that always comes up at my live events and in my community: “What’s the best probiotic for IBS?”
It’s such a common question — and honestly, the truth might surprise you. So, let’s unpack what’s really going on when it comes to probiotics, IBS, and gut health.
⏱️ Chapters:
- (0:00) — Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast
- (1:48) — What are Probiotics?
- (2:41) — Food Sources vs. Supplement Sources of Probiotics
- (3:15) — The Microbiome & IBS: Why Probiotics Come Up
- (4:21) — Why One Probiotic Can’t Fix All IBS Types
- (6:36) — Evidence-Based Probiotics: What Research Supports
- (7:50) — Key Strains Studied for IBS Symptoms
- (12:52) — Are Probiotics Necessary for IBS?
- (13:42) — Lifestyle Foundations for a Healthy Microbiome
- (15:22) — Food Foundations: Fiber, MACs & Fermented Foods
- (19:24) — Fat Quality & Creating a Gut-Friendly Environment
- (20:35) — The Big Picture: What Actually Moves the Needle for IBS
- (21:11) — Closing: Gut Harmony Program & Final Takeaways
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📌 Episode 16: Gut Check– Is Your Microbiome Holding Back Your Fitness Goals?
📌 Eating for a Healthy Microbiome
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