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Genius Gut by Dr Emily Leeming

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Genius Gut

Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Publish Date
25 July 2024
Run Time
6 hours 55 minutes
Format
Audiobook

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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:

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


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

Critics Review

  • 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

  • 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

  • Brilliant

    Gethin Jones, BBC Radio 5 Live

  • You need to read this

    Women’s Health

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

    VOGUE

  • 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?)

  • This truly is a gut health bible

    Kaitlin Colucci, gut health dietitian

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Details

Author
Dr Emily Leeming
Narrator
Emily Leeming
Duration
6 hours 55 minutes
Release Date
25 July 2024
ISBN
9781405964609
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Genre
Health: Diets and nutrition, Popular medicine and health: the human body, Health and wholefood cookery / healthy eating, Popular science

Synopsis

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:Feel happy and energisedBeat cravingsEat smartBoost brain performancewithout 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

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