Are you struggling with IBS or some aspect of your gut health? Right now, IBS affects almost 20% of the UK population at some point in their lives and it can be a major cause of distress and disability for the people who suffer from it. This week, I talk to nutritional therapist and author, Jeanette Hyde, about some of the common problems that she sees in her practice. She shares simple tips for treating these, improving symptoms of IBS and manipulating our microbiome – from time restricted eating to the foods that can help (and hinder) our gut health. Jeanette explains why she steers clear of the FODMAP diet for her clients and how personalisation is key when it comes to finding a diet and lifestyle that works for us. Jeanette and I also discuss alcohol consumption, something that is often overlooked or underestimated when we take a look at our lifestyles.

But gut health isn’t all about what we eat. We discuss how stress and other factors can also play a huge role. This conversation is full of great tips and I hope you find that it helps you!

Episode Highlights:

• What are some of the common problems that Jeannette sees in her clinic?
• Jeannette talks about Satchin Panda’s work on time restricted feeding. Link to Satchin’s paper on how time restricted feeding can prevent some chronic diseases
• How does Jeannette see that alcohol affects gut problems?
• Why does Jeannette focus on behavioural change rather than education when first meeting her clients?
• Why is it so important for Jeannette to find achievable solutions for her clients?
• Listen to the Feel Better, Live More podcast with Satchin – Part 1 and Part 2
• Jeannette talks about fasting to improve symptoms of IBS, inflammatory bowel disorder, ulcerative colitis, and diverticulitis.
• Why is diversity in diet an important part of Jeannette’s nutritional advice?
• Rangan & Jeannette discuss the FODMAP (Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides And Polyols) diet, designed to help alleviate the symptoms of IBS.
• More info on a low FODMAP diet – IBS and Gut Health with Dr Megan Rossi
• Hear Jeannette & Rangan discuss other lifestyle changes that could also help gut problems.
• What are Jeannette’s top tips for a healthy gut?

Further learning:

• Welldoing.org – How to Boost Your Gut Health After Antibiotics
• Daily Mail – Nutritional therapist Jeannette Hyde shares her 10 tips to beat bloating
• The Telegraph – Does this woman hold the key to your weight loss?
• Read Jeannette’s blog