Genius Gut with Dr Emily Leeming
Tuesday 1st October
Topping & Company Booksellers of Bath, York Street, Bath, Somerset BA1 1NG
6.30pm
7pm
Dr Emily Leeming – microbiome scientist, registered dietitian, former senior scientist at ZOE - talks about her ground breaking new book, Genius Gut.: The Life-Changing Science of Eating for Your Second Brain.
Ever experienced ‘gut feelings’ or ‘butterflies in your stomach’? Turns out there’s real science behind them. Your gut isn’t just a digestive system, it’s a powerhouse - your second brain.
In Genius Gut, Dr Emily Leeming explains the ground-breaking new evidence on the relationship between food and mood, unveiling the powerful gut-brain connection…and exciting new links to your gut bacteria.
Understand how the food you eat and the habits surrounding it can elevate your mood, sharpen your focus, and make you feel amazing through the Genius Gut method.
Say goodbye to food-related stress. No more cutting out foods, feeling hungry, or worrying about what you ‘should’ or ‘shouldn’t’ eat. Genius Gut cuts through the nutritional noise to get you to achieve a healthy balance - without restriction and with plenty of science-backed tips.
Dr Emily Leeming PhD RD MSc is a scientific researcher at King’s College London and registered dietitian, with double degrees in nutrition, and a PhD in the gut microbiome. Previously she was Senior Scientist at ZOE. Together with her unique expertise as a former chef she translates the very latest science and nutrition thinking into practical (and delicious) advice.
“In an ocean of much needed books on health, I’m so glad I’ve got Dr Emily’s Genius Gut. She writes practically and deliciously on food. And as someone who is also always trying to offer suggestions to busy people, I adore the clever BGBGs menu planning reminder - you’ll have to buy the book to find out what that is!” Melissa Hemsley
“The gut is the gateway to the brain - and this is the go-to guide. This brilliant book goes into the details of how and what to eat to empower your gut to boost your mood, mental health, resilience to stress and access to intuition.” Dr Tara Swart, neuroscientist
Dr Emily writes for The Daily Mail, and has featured in numerous publications including The Telegraph, Vogue, The Guardian, The Times, The New York Post, The Sun, and Radio 4 Food Programme.
Substack newsletter - Second Brain.
Instagram - @dremilyleeming