If your patient were to ask you, “what can I do to improve my gut health?” What would you say?  Do you know how to improve their gut health naturally through nutrition? I am joined by Christa Smith, a Registered Dietitian, to unpack the strategies that are foundational to optimal gut health. What you'll learn: How to be aware of factors such as stress, diet, lifestyle, and sleep that can significantly impact a patient's gastrointestinal well-beingLearn to address the root causes of digestive discomfortWhy not everyone needs to follow certain restrictive dietsWhy "cleanses" are not helpfulUnderstand the difference between IBS and IBD and known trigger foods to avoidThe importance of dietary fiber and excellent food sources to recommendHow much caffeine is too much Stay to the end for Colleen's Nutrition Notes segment for an encouraging quote, you need to hear today! Connect with Christa: @christasmithnutrition Support the show*** Grab your FREEBIE here! *** Click here to download for FREE! As a thank you for tuning in today, I want to give you my free guide: How to STEER Your Patient Conversations! I understand the struggle when a patient unloads a laundry list of concerns during an appointment. It's overwhelming, time-consuming, and finding the right direction in the conversation can be like searching for a needle in the haystack. With this framework, you'll learn how to guide the conversation effectively, ensuring your patient feels valued and understood, while addressing the most crucial issues. Yes! I need this! Connect with us on Instagram! ====================== Exam Room Nutrition IG: ➡︎@examroomnutrition Support the show! If you love the show and want to help me make it even better, buy me a coffee to help me keep going! ☕️ Just as helpful is sharing the show with someone who'd love it and leaving us a 5 star rating. Thanks for your support!