In this episode of The GutFit Nutrition Podcast, we’re speaking all about fatty liver disease and the connection to the gut microbiome. Whether you're struggling with fatty liver and IBS, looking for expert guidance on fatty liver disease, or want practical strategies to support your gut-liver axis, this episode has you covered.
⏱️ Chapters:
- (00:00) – Intro
- (02:22) – Meet Andy De Santis, RD
- (04:41) – What Is the Liver & What Does It Do?
- (08:18) – Signs, Symptoms, and Risks of Fatty Liver
- (10:23) – Definitions: NAFLD vs MAFLD
- (12:48) – Common Tests & Predictive Indicators
- (15:04) – Connection Between IBS, SIBO & Fatty Liver
- (16:45) – Visceral Fat vs. Liver Fat
- (20:42) – What Causes Fatty Liver Disease?
- (24:05) – Nutrition Strategies for Prevention
- (36:13) – The Gut-Liver Axis Explained
- (42:00) – Nutrition Prescription: The High-Polyphenol Mediterranean Diet
- (46:15) – Processed vs. Whole Foods in Liver Support
- (47:22) – Fermented Foods & Probiotics
- (49:17) – Misunderstood Superfoods: Coffee, Fruit, and Chocolate
- (52:39) – Sustainable Lifestyle Changes
- (53:04) – Lifestyle Strategies Beyond Diet
- (56:48) – HIIT vs. Steady-State Cardio
- (57:41) – Debunking Detoxes & Cleanses
- (1:01:36) – How to Connect with Andy
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👤 Today's Guest: Andy De Santis RD MPH
Andy is a registered dietitian in private practice, social media enthusiast and multi-time published author from Toronto, Canada. He graduated from the University of Toronto School Of Public Health with a master's focused on public health nutrition in 2014 before starting this career in the research and education department of Diabetes Canada. Andy operates a private practice in Toronto, Canada where he sees a wide range of patients but has spent the last several years honing his skills in the world of fatty liver disease - a condition which affects 1/3 of the population and for which nutrition has a massive role to play.
📌 Essential Diet For Fatty Liver
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📌 The Fascinating Connection Between Liver Disease, SIBO and Your Gut Health
📌 Fatty Liver Disease & IBS: Supporting Your Gut-Liver Axis and How to Eat If You Have Both Conditions
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