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#285 What a Gut Healthy Day Looks Like with Dr James Kinross PhD, FRCS
Category: Health
Duration: 01:42:22
Publish Date: 2025-02-19 03:00:00
Description:

We know that gut health plays a crucial role in everything from digestion to immunity, weight management, and even mental well-being. But what does looking after your gut actually look like in practice?


In this episode, I’m again joined by Dr James Kinross a senior lecturer in colorectal surgery and consultant surgeon at Imperial College London, he’s a researcher, and author of Dark Matter, to explore the science behind our gut microbiome—and how we can take actionable steps to support it every single day.


Key Topics We Cover:

  • Should everyone be doing a gut microbiome test?
  • Are daily probiotics necessary, or is food enough?
  • Can our gut bacteria influence how easily we lose weight?
  • What’s the link between stress, mood, and our microbes?
  • Does a healthy gut help us live longer?


But rather than just theory, today’s episode is all about practical strategies. We walk through what an ideal gut-health day looks like—from the moment you wake up to your morning routine, commute, meals, work stressors, and even how you wind down at night. Dr. Kinross breaks down:


The best foods to start your day for optimal gut function

What supplements to take (or avoid) for microbiome health

How movement, stress, and even pollution affect your gut

Why gut bacteria plays a role in breaking down food, recycling nutrients, and producing essential compounds

How gut health shifts across different life stages—from newborns to aging adults


We also dive into some big health questions, including:
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