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11 books to help improve your gut health

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The Life-Changing Science of Eating for Your Second Brain

Genius Gut

How to Boost Your Mood and Health from the Inside Out

Feel Happier, Eat Smarter, and Improve Brain Performance - The Ultimate Gut Health Guide by Leading Scientist Dr. Emily Leeming 
AS FEATURED IN THE DAILY MAIL, VOGUE, WOMEN’S HEALTH, STYLIST, EVENING STANDARD, THE SUN, THE TELEGRAPH and more. 
'This book is going to change your life!' Lorraine Candy 
‘Dr Emily Leeming has written a brilliant book written in a very easy to digest way (forgive the pun) with very simple and affordable hacks’ Davina McCall 
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Tired and down? Bloated? Can’t focus? This is your gut talking to your brain – and it is time you started listening. 
Unlock the secrets of your second brain and the way your gut bacteria not only impact your digestion, but can uplift your mood and sharpen your thinking. 
Leading microbiome scientist Dr Emily Leeming expertly guides you through the latest science behind your gut-brain connection, giving you 10 simple yet powerful hacks on how to: 
<ul><li>Feel happy and energised</li><li>Beat cravings</li><li>Eat smart</li><li>Boost brain performance</li></ul> 
All without giving up the foods you love! No calorie counting. More flavour. Trillions of good bacteria. 
Dr Emily Leeming is a registered dietitian and Research Fellow at King’s College London. Before her career in science, she was a private chef. Through years of experience and research, she has developed a specialised approach to nutrition, bringing clinical gut-health expertise from the lab to the plate. 
 *A HAPPY GUT WARNING* 
Please be advised that if implemented, the advice contained in this book may lead to outbursts of energy, long-lasting states of good mood, and a happy gut microbiome. 
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PRAISE FOR GENIUS GUT 
 
‘Succinctly explains what gut health is, why it’s important and crucially, how to improve yours without buying a million supplements, changing your whole diet or making you feel bad about yourself. Easy, approachable, and I have honestly changed the way I look at eating’ LYDIA VENN, THE 2024 COSMOPOLITAN BOOK AWARDS 
 
‘One of the best books on gut health’ EVENING STANDARD 
 
‘Explores all the latest research on the gut-brain axis and presents it in an accessible, easy-to-understand way, packed full of useful content’ STYLIST 
 
‘The gut is the gateway to the brain – and this is the go-to guide’ DR TARA SWART, NEUROSCIENTIST AND AUTHOR OF THE SOURCE 
 
'A valuable handbook on how to change eating habits to revitalise the microbiome and improve both mental and physical health' Daily Mail Best Health &amp; Science Books of 2024

Dr Leeming's book cuts through all the noise and explains everything about your gut in easily digestible (sorry had to do it) sections

Dr Emily Leeming has written a brilliant book written in a very easy to digest way (forgive the pun) with very simple and affordable hacks.

The book offers myriad easy ways you can nurture your gut microbiome and wider health

The gut is the gateway to the brain – and this is the go-to guide

Dr Tara Swart, neuroscientist and author of The Source

Apart from being an exceptional academic, Emily’s talent and passion for disseminating the science into digestible nuggets is second to none. I devoured this book

Alana Macfarlane, author of The Gut Stuff

Dr Emily Leeming masterfully distils emerging and complex science into easy and actionable reading, dispelling common myths along the way. Everyone should own a copy!

Angela Foster, High Performance Health Podcast

An essential and refreshing read about an important topic

Joshua Fletcher, the Anxiety Therapist (@anxietyjosh, the author of And How Does That Make You Feel?)

In an ocean of much needed books on health, I’m so glad I’ve got Dr Emily’s Genius Gut. As a fellow ex private chef, I love how she writes practically and deliciously on food. Congrats Emily. Thank you from me and my gut.

The Genius Gut demystifies the science of gut-brain signalling and offers a wealth of practical solutions for individuals hoping to increase their overall wellbeing

Prof. John Cryan, Neuroscientist & Co-Author of The Psychobiotic Revolution

With so much conflicting health advice out there, this book stands out as a beacon of clarity. Emily expertly debunks common health myths, simply explains complex ideas and tells you exactly how to use food to boost your mood, health and brainpower! A definitive guide!

Dr Sophie Mort, Clinical Psychologist and Sunday Times bestselling author of A Manual For Being Human

Health’s holy grail: a scientist who speaks plain English [...] Dr Emily takes the information and explains it how you would explain it to a non-sciencey friend

This book stands out as a beacon of clarity. A definitive guide that tells you exactly how to use food to boost your mood, health and brainpower!

[Genius Gut] explores all the latest research on the gut-brain axis and presents it in an accessible, easy-to-understand way, packed full of useful content

While many books on the gut tend to complicate matters for us normal people getting on with busy, sometimes stressful lives this one simplifies everything, breaking the evidence down into easy to follow bitesize guidance. It’s also an enjoyable read.

One of the best books on gut health

I absolutely love Dr Emily Leeming's new no-nonsense and easily digestible book - full of clear, concise information of easily made additions and changes to your diet

This book is going to change your life! No, really it is…I particularly love how this book explains the effect stress, loneliness, hormones and soil (yes soil) has on the tummy. Dr Leeming also reveals that the science behind the new mantra of eating 30 plants a week for your gut microbiome is surprisingly weak and instead she offers easy to follow gut health hacks which feel less onerous. While many books on the gut tend to complicate matters for us normal people getting on with busy, sometimes stressful lives this one simplifies everything, breaking the evidence down into easy to follow bitesize guidance. It’s also an enjoyable read which delves into the science behind ‘gut feelings’ and the links between food and mood

Succinctly explains what gut health is, why it's important and crucially, how to improve yours without buying a million supplements, changing your whole diet or making you feel bad about yourself. Easy, approachable, and I have honestly changed the way I look at eating

Lydia Venn, The 2024 Cosmopolitan Book Awards

Genius Gut is a revolutionary guide on what and how to eat to boost your life from the inside out. Written by Dr Emily Leeming, microbiome scientist and registered dietitian, Genius Gut draws on her clinical and research expertise as a registered dietician, microbiome scientist and chef. Packed with practical resources, tables, tips, and lists, this book digests the latest ground-breaking scientific research about the powerful two-way path between our gut and brain, transforming how we eat for our gut health and mood. With 10 proven easy gut-brain hacks that you can mix and match, you will learn how and what to eat for peak emotional and physical well-being without restriction.

Emily Leeming

Go big on fibre with Emily's easy-to-follow tips, hacks and recipes. She has a genius way of taking the science and breaking it down so it's super easy to digest

Dr Emily Leeming makes evidence-based nutrition feel joyful and accessible. Her beautiful new book Fibre Power is packed with practical tools, deliciously balanced recipes and realistic guidance to help build better gut health step-by-step for improved energy, optimal digestion and long-term health, without any extremes or cutting out the foods you love

Nichola Ludlam-Raine, Specialist Dietitian and Author of How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed

Emily’s book, Fibre Power is a no-nonsense, evidence-based guide to fibre, one of the most underrated nutrients and one I wish I could prescribe to my patients. It’s easy to read and simple to follow, packed with practical, mouth-watering ideas to help reach the 30g-a-day target. Thank you, Emily Leeming, for making fibre ‘sexy’ and giving it the spotlight it truly deserves

Dr Anisha Patel, NHS GP, Author and Women's Health Ambassador

Blending culinary expertise with cutting-edge nutritional science, Fibre Power is an accessible and empowering guide to healthier living through better eating. Filled with practical strategies, evidence-based advice, and delicious recipes, it transforms nutrition science into realistic habits that can improve health, energy, and well-being every day

Professor Andrew Chan MD, MPH, Gastroenterologist, Harvard Medical School

Transform Your Energy and Feel Amazing

There is a single nutrient hiding in plain sight that can drastically improve your health. It is simple, affordable, and available at your local supermarket. But 90% of us are missing it in our diets. 
 
The latest research shows fibre to be vital to health in ways we’ve never seen before. It is in fact, the superhero of nutrients. It’s rocket fuel for your gut microbiome. It boosts energy levels, slowing absorption of sugar. It fends off hunger, bulking meals. And protects your heart health, soaking up bad cholesterol to remove as waste. Fibre holds the keys to the health of your entire body, including:<ul><li>Supports gut health</li><li>Balances blood sugar</li><li>Supports your immune system and lowers excess inflammation </li><li>Sharper mind and brighter mood</li></ul> 
 
Fibre Power is your life-changing, minimal effort, 4-week kick-starter to get the right amount of fibre into your daily diet. Dr Emily is not interested in restrictive diets, nor complicated routines. She is here to provide science-backed, simple and practical strategies to get you eating and feeling better, with the promise of rewards for your long-term health.

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