#33 The Gut-Brain Connection and Why Diversity is Key with Miguel Toribio-Mateas

<p><em>“Nutrition doesn’t need to be super-expensive, it can be cheap and cheerful but also very nutritious and wholesome.”</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Our everyday food choices affect not only our gut health but also our brain health.&nbsp;&nbsp;But how exactly does this work?&nbsp;&nbsp;Nutritionist and clinical neuroscientist, Miguel Mateas explains it all, including the role of pre and probiotics. We discuss how long-term stress affects the gut and how eating a colourful diverse diet is so important for our overall health.&nbsp;&nbsp;Miguel believes that diversity is important, not only with what we put into our mouths, but in all aspects of our lives – from our thoughts to our experiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;He talks about the amazing benefits of olive oil and how to choose the best quality.&nbsp;&nbsp;Miguel is witty and jolly as ever – I really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too!</p><p><br></p><p>My upcoming book, ‘The Stress Solution’ covers the gut-brain connection in great detail.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can pre-order it on <a href="https://amzn.to/2MZ8u8h" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</p><p>Show notes available at&nbsp;<a href="https://drchatterjee.com/episode-33-gut-brain-connection-diversity-key-miguel-toribio-mateas/" target="_blank">drchatterjee.com/miguel</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/" target="_blank">instagram.com/drchatterjee/</a></p><p>Follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrChatterjee/" target="_blank">facebook.com/DrChatterjee/</a></p><p>Follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk" target="_blank">twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk</a></p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>