Summary: In Episode 099, we talk about gut and brain health with Doug Cook. Doug is known as the gut-brain guy and starts with how he takes a holistic approach to all health and wellness issues, particularly when evaluating the impact of diet and nutrition. We discuss the impact of location and geography and how it can impact the microbiome of an individual, and can even impact the type of probiotics you choose to supplement your diet with depending on the local microbial ecosystem. Doug also touches on the key elements we may be missing from our diets, particularly as it relates to gut and brain health. He also identifies some of the things that can be negatively impacting our gut health including an abundance of processed foods and the consumption of alcohol. Other topics include food allergies, enzymes and food sensitivities, and essential fats and oils.<br><br>Doug Cook is a Registered Dietitian & Integrative & Functional Nutritionist and former Certified Diabetes Educator with over 19 years of clinical nutrition experience. Doug practices a holistic and integrative approach providing science-based guidance on food and diet along with nutritional supplements where appropriate. His strength lies in his ability to explain complicated nutrition and scientific concepts in plain language which he then puts into everyday practical dietary advice. Doug helps clients by leveraging traditional and functional medicine to help people who aren't satisfied with the healthcare they've received.<br><br>You can find out more information on Doug Cook via the following links:<br><br>Website: <a href="https://www.dougcookrd.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.dougcookrd.com/</a><br><br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/dougcookrd" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/dougcookrd</a><br><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brain.health.nutritionist/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/brain.health.nutritionist/</a><br><br>Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dougcookrd<br><br><br>The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: <br><br>iTunes – <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217</a><br><br>iHeart Radio – <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/" rel="noopener">https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/</a><br><br>Spreaker.com – <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-show" rel="noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-show</a><br><br>Spotify – <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0Opri" rel="noopener">https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0Opri</a><br><br><br>You can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: <br><br>Don Saladino: <br><a href="http://www.DonSaladino.com" rel="noopener">http://www.DonSaladino.com</a> <br>Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino <br>YouTube - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino" rel="noopener">http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino</a> <br><br>Derek M. Hansen: <br><a href="http://www.SprintCoach.com" rel="noopener">http://www.SprintCoach.com</a><br>Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen <br>YouTube - <a href="http://youtube.com/derekmhansen" rel="noopener">http://youtube.com/derekmhansen</a>
