Leigh Merotto
Registered Dietitian
Leigh Merotto is a Registered Dietitian (RD/ RDN) accredited in both Canada and the US specializing in gastroenterology, IBS and exercise nutrition. She is a passionate health and nutrition coach, podcaster, blogger, guest author for publications like Canadian GI Society’s Inside Tract® and FODMAP Everyday®, microbiome enthusiast, and the founder of GutFit Nutrition. Leigh loves to run long distances, stay active outdoors, explore new science, and empower others to take control of their gut health and performance with evidence-based tools.
Beyond Infant Colic
In this talk, we will cover what the gut microbiome is, and how a child’s first 1000 days plays a critical role in shaping their gut microbiota and maturation of their immune system. This influential time can impact a child’s immune system and their risk for various diseases and conditions into adulthood. We will cover where probiotic supplementation could play a role, and how to choose a safe and clinically studied probiotic for conditions like infant colic, diarrhea and eczema.