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Genius Gut

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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

The Life-Changing Science of Eating for Your Second Brain

Genius Gut is a modern guide on what and how to eat for a great life inside and out from Dr Emily Leeming, former ZOE lead scientist which draws on her clinical and research expertise as a registered dietician, microbiome scientist and chef. This book digests the latest ground-breaking scientific research about the powerful two-way path between our gut and brain, revolutionising how we eat for our mood. In just 10 easy steps you will learn how and what to eat for peak emotional and physical well-being without restriction.

How to Boost Your Mood and Health from the Inside Out

Brought to you by Penguin. 
 
A 10-STEP GUT-BRAIN PLAN TO FEEL YOUR ABSOLUTE BEST 
 
*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. 
 
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 eat to: 
 <ul><li>Feel happy and energised</li><li>Beat cravings</li><li>Eat smart</li><li>Boost brain performance</li></ul> 
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. 
 
PRAISE FOR GENIUS GUT 
 
'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 
 
‘Practical and delicious. Your gut will thank you for it’ Melissa Hemsley 
 
‘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 
 
‘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 
 
‘An essential and refreshing read about an important topic’ Joshua Fletcher, the Anxiety Therapist (@anxietyjosh) and author of And How Does That Make You Feel? 
 
‘This truly is a gut health bible’ Kaitlin Colucci, gut health dietitian 
 
‘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!’ Dr Sophie Mort, Clinical Psychologist and Sunday Times bestselling author of A Manual For Being Human 
 
©2024 Emily Leeming (P)2023 Penguin Audio

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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The Life-Changing Science of Eating for Your Second Brain

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