Desiree Nielsen, BSc RD

Desiree Nielsen, BSc RD

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Desiree is a registered dietitian, author and nutrition educator specialising in plant-based nutrition, gut health and anti-inflammatory eating.

Based in Vancouver, Canada, she is the founder of Transformative Nutrition, where she combines evidence-based science with practical nutrition strategies to help people improve their health and wellbeing through food.

 

 

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The Human Microbiome: Beyond the Gut

The human microbiome refers to the trillions of microorganisms that reside on the skin, mouth, digestive tract, and many other body sites.  These microorganisms are increasingly understood to influence the body’s metabolism as well as immune and nervous systems. Within the microbiome, there is the presence of microorganisms that either provide health benefits or are…