The CSIRO Healthy Gut Diet

Description

In recent years, we've come to realise that a healthy gut is pivotal to a healthy metabolism, a healthy brain and a healthy immune system. The explosion of scientific research in this field - with CSIRO at the forefront - has also led to the discovery that feeding our gut bacteria with a particular type of fermentable fibre called resistant starch is a major piece in the gut health puzzle. This book provides information on how the gut functions and what can go wrong, along with a collection of recipes specifically developed to be high in fibre and resistant starch. Written by a team of experienced CSIRO researchers, including nutritional scientists and dietitians, many of whom are internationally recognised authorities in nutrition and gut health, this book contains simple, practical advice and a wide range of tasty, easy-to-make recipes designed to benefit the gut and overall health.

As Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. For more than a century we have worked together with industry, government, universities and research organisations to turn big ideas into disruptive solutions. Solutions for food security and quality; clean energy and resources; health and wellbeing; resilient and valuable environments; innovative industries; and a secure Australia and region. CSIRO is at the forefront of nutritional science and lifestyle research in Australia. Our research involves the complex relationship between the health of individuals, populations, and the environment. We have a track record of translating scientific findings into a variety of practical and easy to follow nutrition and exercise programs that support Australians to improve their health. Pennie Taylor is the senior research dietitian at CSIRO Health and Biosecurity. Dr Michael Conlon is a senior research scientist with CSIRO Food and Nutrition.