<p>We know that gut health plays a crucial role in everything from digestion to immunity, weight management, and even mental well-being. But what does looking after your gut actually <em>look</em> like in practice?</p><br><p>In this episode, I’m again joined by <strong>Dr James Kinross</strong> a senior lecturer in colorectal surgery and consultant surgeon at Imperial College London, he’s a <strong>researcher, and author of </strong><a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/444665/dark-matter-by-kinross-james/9780241544006" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Dark Matter</em></strong></a>, to explore the science behind our gut microbiome—<em>and</em> how we can take actionable steps to support it every single day.</p><br><p>🔍 <strong>Key Topics We Cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Should <em>everyone</em> be doing a gut microbiome test?</li><li>Are daily probiotics necessary, or is food enough?</li><li>Can our gut bacteria influence how easily we lose weight?</li><li>What’s the link between stress, mood, and our microbes?</li><li>Does a healthy gut help us live longer?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>But rather than just theory, today’s episode is all about practical strategies. We walk through what an ideal gut-health day looks like—from the moment you wake up to your morning routine, commute, meals, work stressors, and even how you wind down at night. Dr. Kinross breaks down:</p><br><p>✔ The best foods to start your day for optimal gut function</p><p>✔ What supplements to take (or avoid) for microbiome health</p><p>✔ How movement, stress, and even pollution affect your gut</p><p>✔ Why gut bacteria plays a role in breaking down food, recycling nutrients, and producing essential compounds</p><p>✔ How gut health shifts across different life stages—from newborns to aging adults</p><br><p>We also dive into some <strong>big health questions</strong>, including:</p><br><p>🧠 The <strong>gut-brain connection</strong> – how microbes influence serotonin, dopamine, and mood</p><p>💊 <strong>Post-antibiotic recovery</strong> – what to do if you’ve just finished a round of antibiotics</p><p>⚖️ <strong>Weight control</strong> – how gut microbes affect appetite, fat burning, and metabolism</p><p>🦠 <strong>Cancer risk</strong> – why are cases of bowel cancer rising in younger people?</p><br><p>If you’ve ever wondered how to support your gut and <em>why</em> it matters, this is the episode for you.</p><br><p>🎬 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_yt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch the podcast on YouTube here</a></p><p><strong>📱</strong> <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_app" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app</a></p><p>🌐 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_web" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View full show notes, including guest details, on our website</a></p><br><p>☕️ <a href="https://exhalecoffee.com/pages/rupy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Try Exhale Coffee here</a></p><p>🥗 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_mplan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan</a></p><p>📷 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_ig" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram</a></p><br><hr><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>