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Series 4 is ending on a high with this really interesting and thought-provoking conversation with neuroscientist, Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas. Through his understanding of the brain, he's able to explain clearly and with compassion how we can - quite unwittingly - programme our brains into thinking we're reacting to specific foods that we deem to be 'bad'. Not only that, how our brains can control the way we absorb and use the food we eat for energy and fat storage. Understanding this is powerful, because in making sense of how detrimental neuro pathways are set up and reinforced, we can then learn tools and techniques to remodel our brains, in a way that ultimately allows us to live more joyful lives, and be free to enjoy food on a whole new level.   Thank you to the sponsor of this series of Healthily, Kalla Probiotics, who are offering you as a listener £10 off your first order with them. Simply visit www.kalla.com and use the code HEALTHILY at the checkout.   www.nicola-moore.com Nicola Instagram: @nicolamoorenutrition Nicola Facebook: NicolaMooreNutrition Join my Facebook Group Nutrition and Wellbeing - Forget Perfection, and Find Balance   Short Bio: Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas is an internationally recognised clinical neuroscientist with a research focus on the connection between the gut and the brain. Not coincidentally he is known as “The Gut Brain Doctor” on social media.   Business Name: The Gut-Brain Doctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiguelmateas/

This episode is a must-listen for anyone on a restrictive diet, who feels fed up and at a loss as to what to do about it. In this episode, baker Vanessa Kimbell shares the story of her love affair with baking, alongside the health challenges she faced following years of multiple rounds of antibiotics, which led to her becoming sensitive to her favourite food: Bread. Vanessa's quest to recover the health of her gut microbiome and tolerate food again spurred her mission to understand bread on a whole new level. Fast-forward to the present day, and Vanessa is now on course to complete a doctorate in Nutrition and Digestibility of Bread, having founded The Sourdough School and authored 5 books on the subject. I can't think of anyone more qualified to discuss bread, baking, and a love of food with! I really hope you enjoy our conversation.   Nicola: www.nicola-moore.com @nicolamoorenutrition   Short Bio: Vanessa Kimbell is the author of the bestselling The Sourdough School book, and its sister title The Sourdough School – Sweet Baking. Her book Food for Thought won the most Ethical and Sustainable Book at The World Cookbook Awards in 2016. Her fifth book is due to be released in September this year. When she’s not baking, writing or teaching, Vanessa is studying for her doctorate in nutrition and digestibility of bread and mental health. She is passionate about understanding the connection between our food, the gut microbiome and the potential impact on mental health.   Business Name: The Sourdough School & The Sourdough Club www.sourdough.co.uk

Dr Surina Sehgal is a dentist on a mission to help people prevent issues with dental health, as she understands the impact of the oral microbiome on the whole body. In this episode, I quiz Surina on the best ways to support good oral health, why it's so important, and practical measures we can take for ourselves, including diet and what dental products we should consider, including toothpaste. It was fascinating learning from Surina, and I hope you find this episode helpful.   Nicola: www.nicola-moore.com     Short Bio: Surina Sehgal is an energetic dentist practising in London treating NHS and private patients. She believes the mouth is one of the most important organs, the state of which resonates in the rest of the body. After spending time with patients in practice discussing healthy eating, she started ‘The Foodie Dentist’ to spread the message wider and inspire others about the positive effects nutrition has on oral health. Surina is also the Global Brand Ambassador for Zendium, a toothpaste designed to nurture your mouth not fight against it. Using natural enzymes and proteins Zendium has a prebiotic benefit, boosting good bacteria in your mouth to improve the balance of the oral microbiome and strengthen the mouths' natural defences.   Business Name: The foodie dentist IG: @thefoodie_dentist

In today's episode, we hear from Clemmie Oliver, a nutritional therapist specialising in IBD. We cover the differences between IBD and IBS, what to look out for and how to get your gut health assessed. This episode is also packed with really useful, practical information about the positive changes we can make to diet to bring about relief from symptoms, and live a more comfortable life if you've been diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel condition.   www.nicola-moore.com     Short Bio: Clemmie Oliver founded the Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Clinic in 2018 where she works internationally with people with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis helping them improve their quality of life. She has been on her own journey with IBD having been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis aged 9. Aged 11 she had lifesaving surgery and lived with an ileostomy bag until the age of 18. She continued to suffer for years with debilitating symptoms until she discovered first-hand the hugely powerful impact that food and lifestyle changes can have on our health and quality of life. This life-changing experience inspired Clemmie to want to help others with IBD change their lives too and to help everyone understand the hugely powerful tools we have at our disposal to help us thrive.     Business Name: The Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Clinic www.nalmclinic.com IG: @clemmieolivernutrition