Fitness & Fishnets

In this episode, Nikki chat's with registered dietician Dr. Susan Kleiner about the nutritional science and research behind grains, gluten, and wheat and how it applies to our health.  They discuss: - Myths and facts about "wheat belly" and why so many people find that it contributes to gut distress, brain fog, and bloating - Why wheat, grains, and gluten intolerance often aren't the problem, but how the way that we process grains are - The health benefits and research that supports eating whole grains and how to incorporate more of them into your diet without negative symptoms - The role and importance of carbs in a diet and how to know if you are eating the right amount or may not be eating enough About Dr. Susan Kleiner Dr. Kleiner is the owner of High Performance Nutrition, LLC, a consulting firm in Mercer Island, Washington, and the Director of Science and Communication for Vitargo, Inc. She is currently the High Performance Nutrition Consultant to the Seattle Storm. Dr. Kleiner has authored eight books,