39. Fibre, Gut Health and Beyond: What Every Clinician Should Know with Priya Tew

Award winning Dietitian Priya Tew discusses the importance of fibre, debunks myths about ultra-processed foods, and offers practical advice for increasing fibre intake through simple dietary swaps. She emphasises the health benefits of fibre, including gut health, cholesterol reduction, and blood sugar stability, while addressing common barriers and misconceptions. 

Podcast Host: Dr Iain Broadley Nutritank Co-founder & CEO 

Nutritank website: https://nutritank.com/ 

Priya Tew  Guest Bio: https://www.priyatew.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priya_tew/    Podcast Sponsor: https://linwoodshealthfoods.com/      Podcast Chapters   00:00 Introduction to fibre and Its Importance 02:01 Understanding "FibreMaxxing" and Its Implications 04:20 Simple Swaps for Increasing fibre Intake 08:24 The Role of Social Media in Nutritional Trends 09:40 The Search for the Next Big Diet Trend 12:27 Overcoming Barriers to Healthy Eating 15:30 Health Benefits of fibre 18:04 The Mechanism Behind fibre's  Benefits 23:22 Types of fibre: Soluble vs. Insoluble 24:18 Understanding Soluble and Insoluble fibre 27:42 Types of fibre and Their Benefits 30:58 Navigating Ultra-Processed Foods 36:34 The Importance of Hydration with fibre 40:42 Managing IBS Symptoms with fibre 43:56 Calming the Nervous System for Better Health