Gut Health Science: What's Actually True?

In today’s episode I am talking to Jessie Hoffman, a registered dietitian with a PhD in Nutritional Sciences who is also a Professor & Gut Health Researcher. This powerhouse is on a mission to help people overcome their gut issues and really understand why their gut health matters. During our conversation Jessie shares her own experience with eating disorders, gut health issues and her relationship with exercise. She covers what leaky gut actually is, whether or not sugar is the bad guy we can blame for all our gut problems and whether or not you need to start adopting a detox cleanse. In this episode, we cover:

• Jessie shares how she got into nutritional sciences and her own personal experience dealing with gut health issues  [1:22]
• The importance of evidence based findings in dietetics [10:45]
• How your gut health actually relates to nutrition [17:59] 
• Is sugar the reason for poor health? [25:17]
•  Does everyone with digestive issues have leaky gut? [31:27]
• Is celery juice a superfood and do detox cleanses actually work? [37:33]
• The impact of collagen on gut health [467:00]
• Do preservatives belong in your diet? [52:57]

About our guest: Jessie is a Registered Dietitian, Assistant Professor, and researcher in the field of human nutrition. Her dietetic and research expertise are in gastrointestinal conditions and the gut microbiome. Additionally, Jessie is passionate about scientific and nutritional science communication and does so regularly through social media. From breaking down nutrition science to busting myths that are so prevalent in today's society, she strives to empower individuals to become responsible consumers of social media content and experts on their own bodies.

Where to find Jessie:

IG: @jessiehoffman_phd

Website: www.jessiephd.com

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