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Genius Gut

Genius Gut

The Life-Changing Science of Eating for Your Second Brain

Summary

THE 10-STEP GUT-BRAIN PLAN TO FEEL YOUR ABSOLUTE BEST


'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


AS FEATURED IN THE DAILY MAIL, VOGUE, WOMEN’S HEALTH, STYLIST, EVENING STANDARD, THE SUN, THE TELEGRAPH and more.

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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 gut-brain hacks on how to:


  • Feel happy and energised
  • Beat cravings
  • Eat smart
  • Boost brain performance

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.

Proceed with extra care.


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PRAISE FOR GENIUS GUT

'You need to read this' Women’s Health


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



‘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



'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' Rosamund Dean


'Dr Leeming's book cuts through all the noise and explains everything about your gut in easily digestible (sorry had to do it) sections' Cosmopolitan, best new books out in July

‘This truly is a gut health bible’ Kaitlin Colucci, gut health dietitian



‘One of the best books about gut health Evening Standard


Practical and delicious. Your gut will thank you for it’ Melissa Hemsley

Reviews

  • Dr Leeming's book cuts through all the noise and explains everything about your gut in easily digestible (sorry had to do it) sections
    Cosmopolitan, best new books out in July

About the author

Emily Leeming

Dr Emily Leeming PhD MSc RD is a microbiome scientist, registered dietitian, and chef. She is a Research Fellow at King’s College London. Dr Emily writes for The Daily Mail and frequently appears in media outlets such as BBC Radio 4, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, and The Guardian. She authors the popular weekly Substack newsletter Second Brain and regularly gives talks, translating new research findings into actionable everyday advice. Genius Gut is her first book.

Instagram: @dremilyleeming
Substack: Second Brain
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