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Nov 2024
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Dr. Federica Amati | HFYH #105

Dr. Vonda Wright
About this episode

In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Dr. Federica Amati, a Postdoctoral medical scientist, AfN accredited Nutritionist, and Head Nutritionist at Zoe. Dr. Amati shares her expertise on the gut microbiome, explaining its critical role in health, including its impact on brain development, blood sugar regulation, and bone health. She emphasizes the importance of diet, describing the gut as an internal garden that needs proper nourishment, including probiotics and fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, and kimchi.

They also dive into the importance of nutrition and movement for building healthy bones and muscles, particularly in childhood and adolescence, and address the growing concern of undernutrition among young women. Dr. Amati stresses the need to reconnect with food in a balanced, positive way to promote long-term health across all life stages.

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Connect with Dr. Federica Amati:

Instagram: @dr.fede.amati

Website: https://www.federicaamati.com/ 

ZOE Science and Nutrition Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/unGW1V1r

ZOE MenoScale: https://zoe.com/menoscale 

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