Summary: Shan is in conversation with Stephanie Webster a Nutritional Therapist who specialises in fat loss, gut health and hormone optimisation. They talk about the complex relationships we have with food, created early on in life and the addictive nature of the fat, sugar and salt combination that is part of the many people’s diet through the processed food we are surrounded by. This is a thought-provoking episode that explores the links between our nutrition and the health problems many face as part of daily life in the modern world. Listen in and find out more about what you can do to make the changes to a diet that nourishes your body. KEY TAKEAWAYS Nutrition I help people understand their bodies better and work on nutrition, working with individuals to create their own instruction manual to treat their bodies. It’s about having a sense of what’s right for you and understanding what your body needs at a particular time. Body composition matters, it’s about your belief system and values. To change you need to become a different person who is doing want’s right for your body. Is it good for me? should be the question you are always asking We can be very emotionally involved with food, it can mean love, connection, guilt, shame and processed foods stimulate dopamine in ways that a food such as spinach doesn’t Gut health Your gut is the main place in your body where you absorb your nutrition without gut health you cannot rebuild, repair and restore tissue properly. The gut is affected by what you eat and levels of stress No processed food – it doesn’t provide anything that is needed No processed thought -no negative self-talk as it affects levels of stress, the gut-brain axis is real No processed people – review the tribe around you and make sure they are supportive of you in the best possible way, they emotionally nourish you Hormone optimisation After the age of 40, hormone levels can drop providing challenges for keeping lean. We don’t live lives designed for the human condition. The human body is not designed for the world most of us live in every day. Taking small steps can be part of the journey that over time make a difference. Each day is an opportunity to get closer to a healthier version of you. We are all built differently and it’s about knowing your own body and understanding what works for you and your body. It’s about getting a balanced diet in the right way. BEST MOMENTS ‘The right combination of sugar, salt and fat stimulates you and is addictive’ ‘Processed food doesn’t nourish you or give you anything you need’ ‘If you do not optimise your gut health you will not be well overall’ ‘If you are emotionally nourished by your tribe you will not look to food for emotional soothing’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Enduring Health Podcast Urban Health Method website ABOUT THE HOST Dr. Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr. Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work. CONTACT METHOD · Connect with Dr. Shan Hussain through his website at https://thehealthstudio.net/ · If you would like to support our podcast, please visit our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
