In Episode #123 I sit back down with Dr Alan Desmond to continue our conversation on all things gut health!Specifically we cover:Alan's path to GastroenterologyWhat his role as a Gastroenterologist entailsThe type of gut health problems his patients have (IBD, IBS, colorectal cancer, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease etc)Why Alan recommends a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet to his patientsLearnings from COVID-19The EAT-Lancet paper - the importance of this study and how we can use it to inform our food choicesA recap of some of the important things we need to know about our microbiomeThe happiness effect - how food can affect our moodMeat and inflammation in the gutFoods we should be eating more of, and less ofA case study of a friend of mine with Inflammatory Bowel Disease - managing flare-up's, introducing fibre etc.The South West Plant Based Diet challengeAlan's new book The Plant-Based Diet RevolutionGluten and a healthy gutand much moreResources:Order Alan's new book hereConnect with us on Instagram: @plant_proof and @dr.alandesmondOrder your copy of the The Proof is in the Plants here (Out May 4th)Get my two week meal plan hereJoin me on the Journey Retreats plant-based retreat in April. Book your spot hereWant to support the show?The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated.Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Sports Physiotherapist Creator of Plantproof.com and host of the Plant Proof PodcastAuthor of The Proof is in the PlantsCurious about plant-based eating? Try my two week meal planConnect with me on Instagram and Twitter