The Fiber Effect: Why Fiber is the Missing Piece in Women's Health with Emma Bardwell

In this episode of Eat Nourish Love, Caroline Carey is joined by Emma Bardwell — registered nutritionist, Sunday Times bestselling author, and one of the most trusted evidence-based voices in women's health nutrition. This is Emma's second appearance on the podcast, and she's back with a brand new book.Emma's approach cuts through the noise. No demonising food groups, no unrealistic targets — just practical, science-backed guidance that women can actually use.About Emma Bardwell Emma Bardwell is a registered nutritionist and Sunday Times bestselling author, currently studying for a Masters in nutrition. She retrained in her 30s after a career in advertising, specialising in women's health and menopause nutrition — an area she entered while navigating perimenopause herself. Her books, published by Penguin, include The Perimenopause Solution, The 30g Plan, and her newest release, The Fiber Effect. A third title — The 30g Plan Cookbook — lands in May. She is known for making complex nutritional science genuinely accessible.What This Episode CoversEmma makes the case that fiber has been chronically overlooked — overshadowed by protein — despite its profound impact on gut health, hormones, mood, appetite, weight maintenance, and longevity. She explains how fiber feeds the gut microbiome, why that microbiome directly affects how women metabolise estrogen and even HRT, and why 96% of people in the UK aren't hitting the recommended 30g daily target. She also tackles the oat controversy head-on, debunks the fear around carbs and beans, shares her practical plate model for combining protein and fiber, and gives straight-talking advice on fermented foods, supplements, and how to start — without overhauling everything overnight.Emma's BooksThe Fiber Effect — out nowThe 30g Plan — Sunday Times BestsellerThe 30g Plan Cookbook — out May 2025All available via Penguin / major retailers.Contact Emma BardwellInstagram: @emma.bardwellWebsite: emmabardwell.comEmma's Three Key TakeawaysStart with one meal. Get your breakfast right and it sets the tone for the rest of the day — appetite, energy, mood and cravings all follow.Don't panic about a bad day. It's what you eat over months and years that counts — not one difficult weekend.If you hate kale, don't eat it. Food has to be enjoyable. The moment it stops being that, you've already lost.About Eat Nourish LoveEat Nourish Love Podcast is your go-to space for wellness, self-care, and inspiring stories. Hosted by Caroline Carey, we bring you powerful conversations with incredible guests who share insights on health, business, and personal growth. Discover how belief, tenacity, and hard work can transform lives.Find out more:Website: www.eatnourishlove.comInstagram: @eat.nourish.love_YouTube: Eat Nourish LoveIf this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave a review — it genuinely helps us