Gut health is a hot topic right now. This course provides you with an introduction to the gut microbiome and takes you on a journey of understanding its role in health and wellbeing. You will learn what factors affect the microbiome and how it is linked to a host of different disease states. You will gain in-depth information about what dietary practices and interventions positively affect the microbiome and which cause dysbiosis. You will understand the differences between pro and prebiotics and their roles.
Suggested Pre-requisite:
- CIMSPA: L2 Gym / Group Ex
Aims and objectives of course:
- Understand what the microbiome is and its role in health.
- Gain an understanding of the factors that affect the gut microbiome, with particular focus on lifestyle factors.
- Be able to discuss the evidence base on which foods promote a positive gut microbiota and which foods cause dysbiosis.
- Have a clear understanding of what pre and probiotics are and their role in gut health.
- Gain a general understanding of how to eat and live to nurture a good microbiome.
Author Bio
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Dr Linia Patel
As a self-confessed “total foodie”, being an award-winning dietitian and sports nutritionist comes naturally to our resident dietitian and long-time Fitpro magazine contributor, Dr Linia Patel. She likes to take a block of science and slice it up into easy-to-digest and practical advice. With a PhD in Public Health and over 100 published articles on diet and health, she is a British Dietetic Association Spokesperson and is regularly seen appearing on national TV and being quoted in the press. She’s the science expert for Tess Daly’s best-selling book 4 Steps to a Happier & Healthier You, is a qualified fitness instructor and has worked extensively in high performance sport. She is particularly passionate about women’s health, helping women to be the best version of themselves.
