Digestive Health

Your digestive health can impact your overall wellbeing quite significantly, so it's important to learn how to keep your gut happy and ensure your diet supports a healthy digestive system.

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The gut-brain axis: Are the gut and brain really connected?

Could mood, focus and sustained energy be linked to your gut health? Or what if your brain could be connected to bloating and discomfort? We’re unpicking this gut-brain connection with expert insight

How does your gut affect the rest of your body?

With potential links to mental, heart, sleep and skin health, it’s no wonder the gut’s often referred to as our ‘second brain’. Read on to learn the effects of an unhealthy gut from an expert

Is there a link between gut health and weight loss?

Could making pals with friendly bacteria help you lose weight? And how does your body make weight loss hormones? Digest it all with help from our nutritionist

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Blocked up? Natural ways to ease constipation

From holiday tummy troubles to everyday sluggishness, constipation happens to most of us. If you’ve ever felt low-key jealous of people who ‘go’ daily, you’re not alone - but a few simple tweaks could

IBS diet: low FODMAP explained by a dietitian

With a name only a scientist could love, the low FODMAP diet has moved from clinics into everyday life. But how does it actually work? And could it help people with gut sensitivities like IBS?

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Trapped wind & gas: common causes and simple remedies for relief

Fart jokes aside, trapped wind is no laughing matter. Discover what causes painful gas, how to ease discomfort naturally and get back to feeling like you again

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Good bacteria, better benefits: probiotics explained

Behind the trend lies a simple idea: adding more of the ‘good bacteria’ your gut loves. We asked Professor Laurence Lovat, consultant gastroenterologist, to share how probiotics really work — and why

Our favourite products for a happy gut

Wanting to look after your gut? From tummy-loving treats to plant point-packed cereal, we’ve rounded up our favourite gut-friendly products to stock up on

How to improve your gut after an indulgent summer

From clever nutrition hacks to simple daily rituals, check out our gentle, expert-backed tips for supporting your microbiome after a season of fun

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How to party and keep your gut health intact

Between sugary cocktails, heavy barbecue foods and not nearly enough water, our gut flora can take a serious hit in the summer. Don’t stress – we asked some nutritionists how to keep things balanced

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The gut-skin axis: how your gut health affects your skin

Whether you’re grappling with acne or you’re struggling with rosacea, find out more about how your gut can affect your skin and how to keep it happy, with expert advice from a dietician