30: Is Underfuelling Wrecking Your Gut? Understanding RED-S and Low Energy Availability

What if you need to eat MORE, not less to reduce your gut symptoms, have more energy & have better performance? In this episode, let’s talk about why underfuelling and low energy availability (LEA) can have negative consequences, and specifically on gut health and digestive functions! ⏱️ Chapters: (0:00) — Episode Teaser(0:39) — Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast  (1:27) — Today's Episode & Announcing Our Guest  (2:27) — Christine's Background & Career Journey(10:07) —  Understanding LEA: The Hidden Cost of Underfuelling(15:08) — Chronic Underfuelling: The Dangers of RED-S(23:44) — How Underfuelling Harms Your Gut & Digestion(29:32) —  The Gut Impact of Fasted Training & Dehydration(31:53) — Why Underfuelling Can Hinder Weight Loss Goals(36:30) —  Practical Ways to Assess Your Energy Needs(44:52) —  Debunking Sensitivity Tests (47:19) —  Closing Remarks & Connecting with Christine—👤 Today’s Guest: Christine Gemmell, RDChristine Gemmell is a Registered Dietitian and sports nutrition specialist based in Kingston, Ontario. In her practice Eminence Nutrition, she integrates evidence-based sports nutrition with a weight-inclusive, health-first philosophy that supports not only physical performance but also a sustainable and confident relationship with food.📌Eminence Nutrition Website📌 Christine's Instagram—👩🏻‍💻 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️📌 Article: High Intensity Exercise & Your Gut📌 Pre & Post Workout For a Happy Gut Guide—✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠🎁 ⁠⁠⁠Grab a Freebie!⁠⁠⁠ 🖥️ ⁠⁠ Shop the Resource Suite⁠⁠⁠👩🏻‍⚕️ ⁠⁠⁠Apply For Coaching⁠⁠⁠If the GutFit Nutrition Podcast is giving you value - helped your digestion and fitness, made you rethink how you approach your gut health, please consider leaving a review! 🎧 If you have questions for my listener Q & A episodes, you can submit them here, or send me an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠. See you soon!