EP 009 | Dr. Jessie Hoffman, PhD, RD

In this Episode, we talk nutritional sciences, diet, and gut health with Dr. Jessie Hoffman, PhD, RD. Dr. Hoffman is a nutrition scientist and registered dietitian. She is also an assistant professor at Winthrop University. You can read more about Dr. Hoffman and check out her "Positive Nutrition 101" online course at her website: https://www.jessiephd.com/ She has a large following on social media platforms and shares helpful content related to her work. Links to her content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiehoffman_phd/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesshoffman_phd PODCAST MOMENTS:  00:00 Personal Background 15:21 Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs) and Pesticides 21:22 What is the Gut Microbiome?  28:16 Getting your Microbiome Tested  35:03 Fecal Microbiota Transplantation  42:43 Other Microbiomes Indicators of Healthy Gut?  48:13 Leaky Gut  54:19 Fasting and Autophagy 1:05:49 Caloric Restriction Effects of Gut Microbiome 1:09:55 Placebo Effect  1:10:57 Gut Brain 1:12:59 Alzheimer’s Being Termed as Type III Diabetes 1:14:52 Carnivore vs. Vegan Community  1:22:04 Social Stigma Around Food  1:31:41 Difficulties with Dietary Compliance  1:39:45 Social Media Impact on Health 1:45:02 Antibiotics Effects on Gut Microbiome 1:49:23 Effects of Zero Fiber  1:58:56 Supplements 2:04:33 Advice for Aspiring Registered Dietitians Connect with us on social media @armchairscholars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armchairscholars/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armchairscholars If your the type of person to read an entire show description and have made it this far, your probably also the type of person who would subscribe to this channel and show us some love!