You Are What You Eat: How Ultra-processed Foods Affect the Gut Microbiome

While it's widely recognized that healthy gut bacteria offer numerous health benefits, which foods might negatively impact the gut microbiome? Susan’s presentation navigates the classifications of food processing, the effects of various foods on gut health, and how to make dietary choices that support and nourish these vital organisms for optimal well-being.

Biography

Susan studied at the University of Alberta, obtaining a BSc Nutrition and Food Science and completing a dietetic internship to become a Registered Dietitian. She began her career at an Edmonton hospital where she directly saw the impact nutrition could have on chronic conditions. This passion led her to giving nutrition presentations and to working with clients one on one. Susan’s balanced approach at Together Nutrition meets clients where they are at, with the resources available to them. Susan endeavors to bring empathy, knowledge and collaboration to her sessions with a dash of humour. As a dietitian of 14 years, Susan enjoys keeping up to date with current nutrition research and providing helpful answers to questions about nutrition.