#38 From Gut to Glow: Farzana Nasser on Fibre, Autoimmunity and Reducing Inflammation

**Episode 38: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast** *#38 From Gut to Glow: Farzana Nasser on Fibre, Autoimmunity and Reducing Inflammation* In this nourishing and practical episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes registered nutritional therapist and certified functional medicine practitioner Farzana Nasser, to explore the surprising power of fibre for calming inflammation and transforming gut health. Farzana shares how she moved from a career in banking to nutrition after being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, chronic psoriasis and hormone imbalance in her late 20s, and how she put her own autoimmunity into remission. Drawing on her book, The Everyday High Fibre Plan, she reveals why 96% of UK adults aren't getting enough fibre, and how small, sustainable changes can close the 'fibre gap' for good. Ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting gut health advice, or put off fibre after a bloated, uncomfortable start? This episode is for you. **Topics covered:** *Fibre Foundations* - The Fibre Gap: Why only 4% of UK adults hit the 30g target, and how to close the 12–14g gap sustainably - Layer, Don't Overhaul: Turning a 4g bowl of porridge into a 12–14g breakfast with simple store cupboard swaps - Start Where You're At: Farzana's aduki bean lasagna cautionary tale, and why fibre must be increased gradually *Gut, Immunity and Inflammation* - Gut and Immunity: Why up to 70% of your immune system lives in your gut - Fibre and Inflammation: How short chain fatty acids (postbiotics) heal leaky gut and calm inflammation on multiple levels - Pre, Pro and Postbiotics: The difference explained, plus fermented foods and 'symbiotics' in a jar *Everyday Hacks and Habits* - Clever Fibre Hacks: Resistant starch from cooked-and-cooled rice and potatoes, and freezing then toasting bread - Eat the Rainbow: Why different coloured peppers, onions and plants feed a diverse microbiome - Mindful Eating: How chewing, deep breaths and calm actually improve digestion and absorption - Hype vs Helpful: Farzana's honest take on gummies and fibre supplements - Plus a look inside The Everyday High Fibre Plan: the science, the 30-day plan and 130 simple recipes ***About the podcast:*** With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis. Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis. Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of *Live Well with Arthritis*. ***Episode Links:*** ***Live Well with Arthritis Programme Waitlist:*** https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist **FREE Workbook:** https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-download Farzanah Nasser **@farzanahnasser\_nutrition** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farzanahnasser\_nutrition/ - Website: https://www.farzanahnasser.com/ - Book: linktr.ee/farzanahnasser\_nutrition Emily Johnson **@ArthritisFoodie** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie ***Further Resources:*** https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.