We talk a lot about gut health for adults on this podcast, but what about children? The foundations of a healthy gut are laid earlier than most parents realise, and the decisions made in those first years can have a lasting impact. In this episode, Sandra is joined by paediatric dietitian Aisling Oslizlok, to talk about what's really going on in children's guts, what parents are getting wrong and what actually helps.
This episode covers:
- The critical windows in early life that shape the gut microbiome long term
- The most common mistakes parents make when trying to fix their child's gut health
- What antibiotics actually do to a developing gut
- The everyday factors quietly disrupting kids' gut health that parents wouldn't think to question
- Constipation, bloating, fussy eating - what's worth investigating and what's just developmental
- What a gut-friendly diet looks like for a child and
This conversation is essential listening for any parent, whether you're navigating a specific concern or just want to set your child up well from the start.
About Aisling Oslizlok:
Aisling is a highly experienced Paediatric Dietitian with nearly 20 years of expertise in
children’s nutrition. Families value her compassionate and practical approach, which
empowers parents to manage their children’s nutritional needs with confidence. She holds a Master’s in Dietetics from Queen Margaret University in the UK and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology from University College Dublin in Ireland. Her professional journey has included senior roles in world-class tertiary centres such as Great Ormond Street Hospital in London and the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. Before joining Genesis, she served as Head of Dietetics for Emirates Flight Catering.
Aisling is passionate about supporting children with food allergies and gastrointestinal conditions. Her evidence-based care helps families make meaningful, long-term improvements in their children’s health and eating habits.
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What is The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter?
Your pursuit of gut health has probably taken you down a rabbit hole of misinformation, useless concoctions and false promises so this is where this uncensored podcast comes in!
The gastroenterologist and his daughter is the first of its kind bringing a specialist gastroenterologist and his daughter to help you navigate the world of all things gut health, from mouth to bum and everything in between! Join your hosts Sandra Mikhail, gut health-specialist dietitian and founder of nutrition A-Z and Dr. Wagdy Mikhail, specialist gastroenterologist and internist, as they unpack the most talked about topics in gut health covering both the medical and lifestyle aspects of all things gut with a ton of comedy and faecal tête-à-tête.
Disclaimer: This podcast is not meant to be used, nor should it be used, to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician or healthcare provider. The podcast is for education purposes only and it is advised that you exercise your own judgment before using the information provided. Always consult your healthcare team for medical advice before taking any action.