The GutFit Nutrition Podcast
Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast with Leigh Merotto, RD, MHSc—Registered Dietitian, gut health expert, and long-distance runner. This show is your go-to resource for all things gut health, IBS, and performance nutrition.
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66: Cancer Nutrition: How Inflammation, Gut Health & Immunity Intersect (opens the original)
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Does diet and nutrition make a meaningful difference in cancer treatment, recovery, and reducing your risk of recurrence? Whether you're currently in treatment, navigating survivorship, or supporting a loved one through it, this episode has you covered. YOU'LL TAKEAWAY: ✅ How inflammation, gut health, and immunity intersect to influence cancer risk and outcomes ✅ Why there's no single "cancer diet" once you're in active treatment ✅ The real, nuanced relationship between sugar and cancer ✅ What t
65: Under- and Overrated Sports Supplements for Runners (opens the original)
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Is that supplement actually doing anything, or is it just an expensive habit? Whether you're struggling with GI issues on the run, looking for expert guidance on which sports supplements are worth your money, or want practical strategies to fuel your training without a flare-up, this episode has you covered. YOU'LL TAKEAWAY: ✅ Which supplements are backed by strong research (and which are riding hype alone) ✅ How to weigh a small performance edge against real GI risk ✅ Dietitian's three-question
64: Village of Eternity - 5 Blue Zone Longevity Lessons From an Italian Village (opens the original)
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What if one of the best lessons about longevity didn't come from a supplement or the latest wellness trend, but from a tiny medieval village in Italy? Whether you're struggling with longevity-marketing overwhelm, looking for expert guidance on simple, evidence-informed habits, or want practical strategies to bring blue zone principles into your own life, this episode has you covered. YOU'LL TAKEAWAY: ✅ 5 blue zone longevity lessons from Campodimele, Italy ✅ Why daily movement, local food, and co
63: 8 Conditions That Mimic IBS (and the Red Flags That Warrant Further Testing) (opens the original)
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Have you been told you have IBS, but something still doesn't feel right? Whether you're struggling with symptoms that won't improve no matter what you try, looking for expert guidance on when to ask for further testing, or want practical red flags to bring to your next doctor's appointment, this episode has you covered. YOU'LL TAKEAWAY: ✅ 8 conditions that commonly get mistaken for IBS ✅ The specific red flags that mean it's worth asking your doctor about further testing ✅ Why IBS is a real diag
62: 3 Mistakes Causing You to Race to the Bathroom During Your Runs (opens the original)
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Have you ever gone out for a run hoping to tackle a fast speed workout or a long run, only to have it completely derailed by multiple urgent trips to the bathroom? You did everything you thought was right with your nutrition, and your gut had other plans anyway. YOU’LL TAKEAWAY: ✅ The 3 most common mistakes causing GI issues and bathroom emergencies during runs ✅ How fat, fiber, and FODMAPs can each trigger urgency and loose stools ✅ What "gut training" actually means and why the mismatch betwee
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