I tend to spend more of my time on social media focusing on how nutrition can impact cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk, but in this episode with Roslyn Kent on her new podcast, The Plant Powered Gut Show, I dive into the validity (or lack thereof) of certain types of “gut health” tests, as well as the very divisive topic of gluten and gluten-free diets.
Topics include:
1. Are food sensitivity tests valid?
2. Are microbiome stool tests valid?
3. What is celiac disease?
4. Who should avoid gluten?
5. Is gluten inflammatory for the gut?
6. What about zonulin?
7. How can we reduce the bloating that comes from consuming beans and legumes?
8. Are “anti-nutrients” safe to consume?
You can listen on Apple Podcasts, and be sure to share on social media and tag both of us!
Dr. Matthew Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor in Vancouver who is passionate about evidence-based nutrition and medicine. In addition to his online and public speaking work, he employs a wide range lifestyle interventions, including plant-based nutrition, as well as physical therapies in his practice to help his patients prevent or recover from chronic illnesses and physical injuries. Holding a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, he has penned several articles on the topic, underlining his specialized training in nutrition.