5 gut health habits to improve skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and acne with Farzanah Nasser

Date: 2026-04-21 17:30:24

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Can gut health improve your skin health?

If there are 5 people in a room with eczema, they’re probably all dealing with it for completely different reasons. And that’s something we don’t talk about enough.

Eczema, acne, psoriasis… these are rarely just skin issues. They’re often a reflection of what’s happening inside the body, particularly in the gut.

So instead of just asking what to put on your skin, this episode is about asking a better question. What’s actually driving this underneath?

My guest today is Farzanah Nasser, a registered nutritionist and certified functional medicine practitioner specialising in gut health, immune health and chronic skin conditions.

She works with people every day, dealing with long-standing skin issues using a practical, gut-first approach.

She’s also the author of “The Everyday High-Fibre Plan”, full of simple, gut-friendly recipes… including those cookies on the table!

We cover 👇🏽
00:00 – The functional medicine approach to skin issues
02:33 – Food habits to improve your skin (mindful eating, chewing, meal balance, fibre diversity)
07:38 – Stress and your skin (nervous system support)
08:46 – Foods that support liver and skin health
10:48 – What a stool test can tell you about your gut
17:44 – Are food sensitivity tests worth it?
25:03 – What is histamine and is it causing your skin flare ups?
33:23 – Do digestive enzymes actually help?
37:50 – Blood sugar balance and acne
50:17 – 5 habits to start improving your skin today
51:53 – Green powders and gut health
56:22 – How to reduce bloating and improve digestion
01:00:02 – How to make beans easier to digest
01:02:11 – Surprising high-fibre foods to add to your diet

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