Whole grain foods contain more micronutrients than non-whole grain foods. Whole grains are higher in gut-loving fibre than their refined counterparts. Eating whole grains regularly has been linked to improved health outcomes and reduced risk of some health conditions.
- What are whole grains and why are they healthy?
- How many whole grain serves should you eat each day?
- What is a serve of wholegrains?
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The health of your gut influences how you feel physically and mentally. Eating a variety of foods supports a healthy gut, and restricting your intake does the opposite.
A gut-healthy habit is aiming to eat at least 30 different plants per week. That’s just 4 to 5 different plant foods per day. Plant foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and even herbs!
- The importance of a healthy gut
- Tips to increase the variety of plant foods you eat
- Tips for building your meals around plants
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Fibre is a key nutrient for a happy, healthy gut. A few simple swaps like the examples below, can give your fibre intake a big boost.
- Food swaps to increase fibre intake
- Recommended daily fibre intake for men and women
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Eating a variety of plants each weeks supports a healthy gut. Using the table, tick off the plant foods you eat each week. Your goal is 30 different types – but the more, the merrier!
- A table of different plant foods which can be ticked off each week
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One of the easiest ways to check in with your gut is checking in with your poo … so, have a look in the loo! You don’t have to inspect every deposit, but make a habit of investigating once a month, or sooner if you’re experiencing gut issues.
- Why it's important to check in with your poo
- What a healthy poo should look like
- Tips for a healthier poo
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A healthy lifestyle is the best first step you can take towards healthier, happier insides.
To give you a helping hand starting on your gut health journey, we list our four key pillars of good gut health.
- Our four key pillars of good gut health
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