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 exploring a topic that bridges the gap between your gut microbiome and your body goals: how your gut health can influence sports performance and body composition.
We know the gut microbiome plays a critical role in digestion and immunity — but emerging research is revealing its powerful impact on everything from how we build muscle, manage body fat, and recover from training, to how we perform during endurance activities and high-intensity workouts.
⏱️ Chapters:
- (0:27) – Intro
- (1:55) – Guest Intro: Eric Williamson, RD, PhD
- (4:15) – Who Eric Helps & His Work at Canyon Ranch
- (8:12) – Eric’s Journey into Sports & Nutrition
- (13:39) – What Is the Gut Microbiome?
- (14:30) – Defining Body Composition & How to Measure It
- (21:32) – Why Muscle Mass Matters for Healthspan
- (26:59) – Can Gut Health Affect Body Composition?
- (34:12) – Probiotics for Fat Loss: Myth vs. Evidence
- (43:03) – Food-Based Strategies for Gut & Body Composition
- (48:04) – Gut Microbiome & Sports Performance (VO2 Max)
- (58:57) – Testing for Longevity: DEXA, VO2 Max, and More
- (1:05:12) – Final Takeaways & Practical Advice
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👤 Today’s Guest: Eric Williamson, PhD, RD, MSc, CSSD, CSCS
Eric Williamson, RD, PhD, is a leading expert in nutrition and metabolism. He holds a BA in Kinesiology and a BSc in Nutrition from Western University, and completed his MSc and PhD in Exercise Nutrition and Metabolism at the University of Toronto. Eric has been a Registered Dietitian for over 10 years, and is also a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has worked with a wide range of individuals, from elite athletes to busy professionals, helping them optimize their health through evidence-based, personalized nutrition strategies.
Currently, Eric serves as the Director of Nutrition at Canyon Ranch, a premier health resort with multiple properties across the US.
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👩🏻💻 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️
📌Gut Microbiota and Exercise Performance
📌 Probiotics: It May Not All Be Positive
📌 Fibre: The Forgotten Carbohydrate in Sports Nutrition Recommendations
📌 Gut-Muscle AxisExists and May Affect Skeletal Muscle Adaptation to Training
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