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Join us for a Build Your Resilient Gut Course: Microbiome & Beyond with Kiran Krishnan
Anu Simh is an author, board-certified functional health coach, and microbiome expert specializing in gut health and weight management.
In this episode, you’re going to learn why microbial diversity is essential for maintaining long-term weight control, how restrictive diets can negatively impact the microbiome and strategies to recover from them, simple food swaps that improve gut health, the importance of fibre diversity, and practical cooking tips to create gut-friendly meals that fit into a busy lifestyle.
Anu Simh is a board-certified functional health coach and the founder of 9 Arms of Wellness. She specializes in helping busy women lose weight and maintain their goal weight by focusing on gut health. Her personalized and unique philosophy has successfully guided hundreds of women in achieving and maintaining their goals. Anu is now training other coaches in her methodology.
Based in La Jolla, California, Anu sees clients nationwide virtually. Her passion lies in the microbiome; she is also a skilled plant-based chef. Her soon-to-be-published book, “Feed Your Microbiome to Flourish,” reveals the importance of gut health for overall well-being and includes over 50 plant-based recipes. Anu’s guiding principle is to help people get off medications for lifestyle diseases through diet and lifestyle changes. She is also a co-host of the podcast “Bad Medicine”.
In her free time, Anu loves to paint, laugh, have fun, create microbiome-supporting recipes, and go on long hikes with her dog, Bosco.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[03:16] Struggles with gut health and finding solutions
[05:14] Influence of cultural food traditions on the microbiome
[06:37] Challenges faced when seeking medical help
[08:01] Discovering the connection between food and gut health
[10:19] The impact of restrictive diets on the microbiome
[11:11] How gut health affects metabolic health and weight
[12:46] The role of fibre in supporting gut bacteria
[13:35] Why dietary diversity is key to microbiome health
[14:38] Simple food swaps to boost microbial diversity
[15:21] Exploring lesser-known vegetables and grains
[16:04] Shopping tips for a gut-friendly diet
[17:26] Cultural influences on food choices and gut health
[18:32] The significance of fermented foods
[19:01] Cooking methods that enhance gut health
[20:31] How to gradually introduce diverse foods
[21:13] Managing digestive issues with food choices
[22:19] Convenience vs consistency in healthy eating
[23:29] Overcoming food sensitivities with diversity
[24:32] Understanding probiotics and prebiotics
[25:39] Herbs and spices that support digestion
[28:07] Practical meal ideas for a healthy gut
[29:12] Tips for maintaining a gut-friendly lifestyle
[30:26] The importance of mindful eating habits
[31:47] How Anu helps clients achieve sustainable health
[33:16] Common misconceptions about gut health
[34:44] What to expect from Anu’s new book
Are you ready to transform your health from the inside out? Pre-order Anu’s book: Feed Your Microbiome to Flourish
Connect with Anu through 9 Arms of Wellness’s Facebook, Instagram and Website.
Resources Mentioned:
The Good Gut by Justin and Erica Sonnenburg | Book or Audiobook
Find more from Michael on the Rebel Health Tribe’s Website and Instagram and be sure to join their Facebook Group.
Anu Simh is a board-certified functional health coach and the founder of 9 Arms of Wellness. She specializes in helping busy women lose weight and maintain their goal weight by focusing on gut health. Her personalized and unique philosophy has successfully guided hundreds of women in achieving and maintaining their goals. Anu is now training other coaches in her methodology.
Based in La Jolla, California, Anu sees clients nationwide virtually. Her passion lies in the microbiome; she is also a skilled plant-based chef. Her soon-to-be-published book, “Feed Your Microbiome to Flourish,” reveals the importance of gut health for overall well-being and includes over 50 plant-based recipes. Anu’s guiding principle is to help people get off medications for lifestyle diseases through diet and lifestyle changes. She is also a co-host of the podcast “Bad Medicine”.
In her free time, Anu loves to paint, laugh, have fun, create microbiome-supporting recipes, and go on long hikes with her dog, Bosco.
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