Nourished Sarah Nicole Edwards

Join Sarah Nicole Edwards and her first guest Sakshee Sarrawgi in Episode 1 as they deep dive into gut health.

Discover why embracing 'variety of plants' is the key to transforming your gut health, going beyond the common focus on probiotics. In this insightful conversation, learn why enhancing your gut microbiome could be a game-changer for those dealing with PCOS.

The aim of this conversation is to give you actionable tips and the tools you need to improve your gut health. We also cover - why weight-loss isn't the goal, why balancing our macros is overrated, and why you shouldn't eat broccoli every day!

Tune in for a straightforward discussion that demystifies gut health, full of actionable insights to elevate your well-being. Don't miss out on this essential guide – your path to a healthier gut begins here.



Key Takeaways:


Why gut health is actually the key to overall health - energy, mood, immunity, hormonal balance.
What good gut health actually means - the microbiome explained!
Why it’s important to switch and cycle wholegrains, pulses and dals from week to week
The myth of protein- and why fibre is more important
Why ‘variety of plants’ is Sarah’s mantra, and her other mantra ‘eat the rainbow’ isn’t just advice for children
The role of stress in your gut health- and how deep breathing techniques can improve your gut health.
How healing your gut and changing what you eat can help heal PCOS
Why probiotic supplements is only one tiny piece of the puzzle.
Why having a pet is good for your gut health!
Easy, actionable tips to feed your gut microbiome

Episode Highlights:


Sarah and Sakshee share why they prefer long-form conversations instead of short-form reels.
Sakshee shared her experience with her PCOS diagnosis and how she was given no information on dietary changes she could make.
Sarah explains the common mistakes people make when meal prepping and gives some practical tips.
Sarah’s pets Lily the dog and Chana the cat make an appearance and remind us why pets can boost our immunity!

Resources


Free recipes and tips for eating a wider variety of plants, including traybake recipes, mentioned in the episode which are fab for meal-prepping properly- https://www.copperandcloves.com/
Research backed books by Dr Tim Spektor (the king of gut health research) that delve deep into the science of a healthy gut and promote a predominantly plant-based diet https://tim-spector.co.uk/
Gut health and PCOS- https://theconversation.com/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-and-gut-health-what-you-need-to-know-210933

Links

Connect with me: www.copperandcloves.com/

Connect with Sakshee: https://www.stampandsealco.com/our-work

Follow us on instagram:

@sarah.nicole.edwards

@copperandcloves

@saksheesarrawgi



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