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Gut Health - Anti-inflammation
If you are experiencing digestive symptoms such as bloating, altered bowel habits or food sensitivities, it is likely you have an element of inflammation in your gut. The good news is that by supporting your microbiome you might also help to reduce gut inflammation. So, anti-inflammatory diet may provide support.you need.
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Include a wide range of vegetables, particularly green leafy veg like kale, spinach and broccoli, bitter leaf, dark-coloured fruits like cherries and berries
healthy fats, such as olive oil, nuts and avocadoes, as well as oily fish. Aand green tea.

Add spices such as turmeric and ginger into your cooking.

Avoid:refined carbohydrates, such as white bread, rice, pasta etc.
Sugary snacks like biscuits, cake, ice cream etc
Trans fats – margarine and baked goods such as pies and pastries
Some oils – processed fats such as soybean and corn oil

Water!
Staying hydrated could be a very simple way to support your gut health by promoting regular bowel movements (particularly if you’re increasing that fibre!) and drinking plenty of water has also been shown to positively affect our gut flora.