Course Overview and Objectives
Summary:
Welcome to “Gut Health for Metabolic Wellness,” a short course designed to optimise your gut health and overall metabolic function. I’m Dr Jess McMaster, an expert Metabolic Health Dietitian, and throughout this course, we’ll explore how dietary strategies, lifestyle adjustments, and practical tools can transform your well-being.
Course Structure:
- Module 1: Gut Health Basics
Discover the fundamentals of gut health and its critical role in metabolic wellness. Understand how your gut microbiome influences various aspects of your health and how this knowledge forms the foundation for the rest of the course.
- Module 2: The Gut-Weight Connection
Delve into how gut health impacts body weight and metabolism. Understand the mechanisms by which gut microbiota affect appetite, fat storage, and weight regulation.
- Module 3: Dietary Strategies for Optimal Gut Health
Learn about the impact of specific foods on gut health, focusing on prebiotics, probiotics, polyphenols and dietary fibre. Explore practical ways to incorporate these into your diet for a balanced microbiome.
- Module 4: Lifestyle Approaches for Optimal Gut Health
Understand the essential lifestyle pillars for metabolic health, including sleep, stress management and exercise. Learn practical techniques for improving sleep quality, managing stress and creating an effective exercise plan.
Key Features:
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from Dr Jess McMaster’s extensive knowledge and experience in metabolic health and nutrition.
- Actionable Strategies: Gain practical tools and strategies that you can implement immediately to improve your gut health and overall well-being.
- Comprehensive Resources: Access detailed handouts, practical guides, and a reflection journal to support your learning and application.
- Ongoing Support: Engage with course materials at your own pace, and apply what you learn to see real improvements in your health.