Wellness can be confusing and The Nutrition Classroom with Lisa Walker is here to change that. BePure’s Lead Nutritionist and researcher is bringing a fresh per...
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The Gut-Brain Axis: why looking after your gut health is good for your mental health
In this episode, Lisa is chatting about gut health for mental health. We hope you walk away knowing:
What the gut-brain axis is
Why it's important for our mental health
How to leverage your gut health for greater mental resilience
If you're looking for support, contact our team at the BePure Clinic at https://bepure.co.nz/pages/our-clinic
At the forefront of our practice is a specialised team of gut health nutritionists passionate about discovering the root cause of poor health.
Additional references
Exercise is good for your gut
Exercise Modifies the Gut Microbiota with Positive Health Effects
Benefits can be achieved in just 20 mins and can lift your mood for 12 hours
Exercise is good for your brain:
Stress relief
Boosts brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)
BDNF boost nerve growth which is good for the brain = more neural connections
Sleep is good for your gut:
Total microbiome diversity is positively correlated with greater sleep quality and quantity
There is a negative correlation if you wake up after going to sleep
Sleep is good for your brain:
Really hard to maintain emotional resilience when your brain is tired
Food is good for your gut:
Natural, whole and unprocessed foods is what your gut likes, no matter what kind of diet you subscribe to
Pump up your plant intake and diversity, don’t just stick to the same foods all the time. (Reference 2)
Food is good for your brain:
Food intake impacts blood sugar regulation
Blood sugar regulation can impact how you feel
Alcohol is not helpful for gut or brain.
Alcohol is a depressant (ref 2)
Alcohol is not helpful for your gut
Alcohol changes our gut microbiome composition, reduces the diversity and richness
Restorative daily habits for nervous system health and gut health
Studies have started to explore meditation and its impact on the gut/microbiome. Look at the study of Tibetan monks
Restorative daily habits for NS health and brain health
Stress relief (meditation and mindfulness)
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17/09/2023
28:59
Sorting the BS from IBS
Welcome back to another season of the BePure podcast, with a refreshed look and new name for 2023. Get ready to enter The Nutrition Classroom.
BePure's Lead Nutritionist & Researcher, Lisa Walker, is kicking off this season by tackling IBS, simply because this is something we see at the BePure Clinic all the time. This episode will give you insight into how we approach IBS in our Clinic.
The goal for today is for you to walk away knowing:
What IBS is and what it isn't
How our digestive system and microbiome can contribute to irritable bowel motions
Strategies to support better bowel movements long term
If you're dealing with bloating and other digestive issues, check out our 28-Day Gut Reset Course. This is an online course to equip you with the tools you need to transform your gut health in just four weeks. Learn more here: https://bepure.co.nz/28-day-gut-reset/
Additional resources
Reference vegan/vegetarian diet lowers pancreatic function in just 1 month: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/eliminat[…]ncreatic-elastase-secretion/09EA46A54D98FF2A1D07D3A0976A1195
Reference - Chronic low fat diets impact gall bladder function: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6464612/#:~:text=Furthermore%2C%20if%20restricting%20dietary%20fat,retained%20longer%20in%20the%20gallbladder
Reference - How the gall bladder works: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279386/
Reference - Fibre intake for optimal health; types of fibre and their function: https://www.bmj.com/content/378/bmj-2020-054370
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13/09/2023
41:05
Dr. Janelle Sinclair: Food for Thought - The Mental Health Connection
In this episode, The BePure Podcast takes a deep dive into the connection between what we eat and mental wellbeing with Dr. Janelle Sinclair. Dr Janelle has over 15 years of experience as a Biochemist and Functional Medicine Practioner, providing functional, evidence-based solutions to support mental wellbeing. She is also the creator of the Real Relief Foundations Masterclass, an online course providing personalised, practical Mental Health solutions by addressing root causes, helping people worldwide find freedom.
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1/12/2022
49:36
Andrew Laloli: How I Balance Being A Busy CEO & Personal Wellness
In this episode, The BePure Podcast takes a deep dive into balancing wellness as a busy CEO with Andrew Laloli, the CEO of BePure. It was his own personal health journey that led him to attend one of Ben Warren's speaking events for BePure in mid 2014 - where he felt inspired by the message that our food and lifestyle choices profoundly impact on our overall quality of life. Andrew invested in BePure in December 2014 at which time, he undertook a project to reinvent and rebrand the business. This led to the relaunch of BePure in July 2015 when Andrew took on the title of CEO. Since then, the company has experienced significant growth and success with the launch of the BePure Clinic, Eve Wellness, and a whole range of BePure supplements that support hundreds of thousands of people in New Zealand and across the globe.
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18/11/2022
39:35
Belinda Grocott: Why Do I Get Bloated? Get To Know Your Gut Health
In this episode, The BePure Podcast takes a deep dive into an age-old question - why do I get bloated? - with Belinda Grocott. Belinda is one of the BePure Clinic’s incredible Holistic Health Practitioners. As a registered nutritionsist, qualified chef and mum of two - Belinda has a special interest in children’s nutrition, hormonal wellbeing and gut health. She is an absolute expert when comes to finding creative & appealing ways eat well in the modern world. Belinda is committed to using a holistic approach to healing and believes that when we find the right way of eating for our body’s needs and lifestyle - it allows our body, mind, and immune system to function at their best.
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Wellness can be confusing and The Nutrition Classroom with Lisa Walker is here to change that. BePure’s Lead Nutritionist and researcher is bringing a fresh perspective on health and wellness, and doing it in a way that makes sense for you. The Nutrition Classroom will equip you with the energy and mindset to feel your best, so that you can make the most of every day.
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