Takeaways * The gut-brain connection is crucial for overall well-being, and a healthy gut is essential for mood and digestion. * Maintaining a healthy gut involves avoiding allergens and sensitivities, consuming fermented foods, and managing stress levels. * Quality sleep contributes to gut health, and maintaining a regular sleep schedule is important for athletes and those leading an active lifestyle. * Bloating can be caused by allergies, sensitivities, lack of sleep, excessive exercise, and certain food additives. * Choosing the right oil for cooking is important, and cold-pressed oils stored in glass bottles are recommended. * Lactose intolerance can be managed by avoiding lactose-containing foods or using lactase enzyme supplements. * Stress can impact gut health, and managing stress through mindful eating and seeking therapy if necessary is crucial. * Protein supplements should be chosen carefully, and protein distribution throughout the day is important for muscle building. * Different types of fasting can be suitable for non-athletes, but athletes should focus on fueling their bodies properly and avoid fasting during training periods. About Swati Bathwal: Swati Bathwal is an Accredited Sports Dietitian, Nutritionist, Author, TEDX speaker, Podcaster, Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Credentialed Diabetes Educator, an Accredited Anthropometrist and a registered Yoga Teacher. Swati is an Australian Indian, currently residing in India.Swati is a trained Sports Dietitian from Australian Institute of Sports, Canberra and is Accredited with several International bodies like Dietitian Association of Australia, since 2007, Public Health Association, 2008, Sports Dietitian Australia, 2013, Australian DIabetes Educator Association, 2015. Swati’s passion is to train youth and young Indian athletes and sportsmen. She is currently training young women in women's sports, cricket and golf and Olympians and Paralympians on sports performance through nutrition. She also holds IOC certificate for Drugs in Sports. About the podcast host, Garima Avtar: Garima Avtar is an extreme rally driver, independent automotive journalist, 3 times Tedx Speaker, host NBA India Weekly Show and a passionate content creator. She has been a trailblazer in the male-dominated sport of extreme rallying, & a true inspiration for anyone who dreams of following their passion, despite all odds. She has also been recognised with awards such as DNA New Gen Women Achiever’s Award 2024 in the Auto Category, gold at ETBrand Equity Influencer Marketing Awards 2022, Iconic Women Leader in Sports as an Enabler of Change’ - presented at Women Economic Forum’, Best Female Driver, Radio One 94.3 FM ‘SuperWoman’, Asian Achievement award for outstanding work in extreme rallying, FLO Delhi Women Leadership Award 2021, Khel Gaurav award 2021, Peaklife Women Inspire Award 2022, Women Super Achiever Award presented at the 6th World Women Leadership Congress in, Distinguished Women Achievers’, INSPIRA Honors' Award, amongst others. Let's connect online: 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garimaavtar/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GarimaAvtar 😄 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarimaAvtarOfficial/ 😊LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garima-avtar-749073a5/ Visit: www.garimaavtar.com For business, email: engage@garimaavtar.com