Ep. 82 - Sophie Medlin - How Our Lifestyle Affects Our Digestion

Sophie Medlin is a consultant colorectal dietitian.In this episode we discuss: just how long it takes us to digest our food from our plate to the loo, what IBS is - what causes it, if it’s genetic and whether you can be cured from it, why some people are born with allergies, how lifestyle factors impact our digestion, how our bodies and digestion respond to stress, if intermittent fasting is beneficial for women’s health, whether we should structure our mealtimes, why we should be looking at our poo more and tracking our bowel movements, and much more!My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereillyFind Sophie online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiedietitian/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.citydietitians.co.uk/sophie-medlin0:00 understanding our digestion system 06:00 how long it takes to process food through our system 06:49 how do our bodies break down ultra processed foods vs processed foods 12:00 what is IBS 15:00 can you be cured from food intolerances?16:50 what difference does IBS have on digestion18:55 is IBS genetic? 22:00 how to combat IBS 24:10 why are some people born with allergies25:30 how do lifestyle factors impact our digestion  28:50 how does our body respond to stress - why do we need the loo when we are nervous 31:00 why should we examine our poo 33:30 how can people identify IBS 36:00 a realistic approach to managing stress 39:00 simple ways to improve our digestion 42:00 is intermittent fasting beneficial for the gut? 44:50 should we structure our mealtimes in a routine? 45:00 combatting digestion myths - including IV drips 48:40 quick tips for those women looking to optimise their diet, health and digestion Keywordsdigestion, IBS, processed foods, gut health, nutrition, stress, health tips, microbiome, food intolerances, wellness