Listen "10 steps to supercharge your gut health"
Episode Synopsis
We often think with our stomach, go with our gut intuition and they say we are what we eat, but did you realise just how much of an impact what you eat and do has on your gut? Nutritionist Mel Bald chats with Healthier Together about 10 steps to supercharge your gut health.
(0.51) What is gut health?
(2.15) How do we know if our gut is healthy?
(4.08) Step 1: Eat a diverse range of plant foods
(6.30) Step 2: Bump up the fibre
(8.33) Step 3: Include fermented foods
(11.16) Step 4: Limit the foods gut bacteria doesn’t like
(13.21) Step 5: Stay hydrated
(16.00) Step 6: Manage stress
(18.45) Step 7: Avoid the overuse of antibiotics
(19.21) Step 8: Add pre-biotic foods to your diet
(20.43) Step 9: Add polyphenols
(22.03) Step 10: Exercise
Useful resources
The passionate nutritionist
Healthy eating and recipes
At the time of publication, GMHBA have provided current, evidence-based information, however information contained in these podcasts should not be relied on as a substitute for professional medical advice. Views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the view of GMHBA and we make no representation regarding the quality, accuracy or completeness of the information. GMHBA is not liable for any loss or damage suffered arising out of the reliance on the information, text, photos or advertisements used in this podcast, except that which cannot be excluded by law. All materials appearing in GMHBA’s Healthier Together podcast is copyright.
(0.51) What is gut health?
(2.15) How do we know if our gut is healthy?
(4.08) Step 1: Eat a diverse range of plant foods
(6.30) Step 2: Bump up the fibre
(8.33) Step 3: Include fermented foods
(11.16) Step 4: Limit the foods gut bacteria doesn’t like
(13.21) Step 5: Stay hydrated
(16.00) Step 6: Manage stress
(18.45) Step 7: Avoid the overuse of antibiotics
(19.21) Step 8: Add pre-biotic foods to your diet
(20.43) Step 9: Add polyphenols
(22.03) Step 10: Exercise
Useful resources
The passionate nutritionist
Healthy eating and recipes
At the time of publication, GMHBA have provided current, evidence-based information, however information contained in these podcasts should not be relied on as a substitute for professional medical advice. Views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the view of GMHBA and we make no representation regarding the quality, accuracy or completeness of the information. GMHBA is not liable for any loss or damage suffered arising out of the reliance on the information, text, photos or advertisements used in this podcast, except that which cannot be excluded by law. All materials appearing in GMHBA’s Healthier Together podcast is copyright.
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