Keys to Improving Your Gut Health

Keys to Improving Your Gut Health

Keys to Improving Your, Gut Health.

'The Independent' reports that gut health has become a buzzword recently, yet a new survey found that millions of adults still don't understand it.

The gut microbiome includes microorganisms like bacteria, fungi and viruses that live in the digestive tract.

The microbiome has a huge impact on sleep, mood and energy levels.

While they’re not an organ of the body, they kind of function like one.

There’s as many cells in your gut microbiome as there are cells in your body, Dr. Zoe Williams, an NHS GP and resident doctor on 'This Morning,' via 'The Independent'.

A poll by Activia found that 47% of adults didn't know how to improve their gut health.

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According to Dr. Zoe Williams, an NHS GP and resident doctor on 'This Morning,' here are some tips for improving gut health:.

Consuming enough fiber, , “particularly fibers from prebiotics, which are things like onions and garlic,” , plays a key role.

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Consuming enough fiber, , “particularly fibers from prebiotics, which are things like onions and garlic,” , plays a key role.

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Williams recommends consuming 30 grams of fiber a day, suggesting meals like stir fries and stews that incorporate lots of vegetables.

It’s thinking about ways to just tweak your weekly supermarket shop, which doesn’t necessarily make it any more expensive, Dr. Zoe Williams, an NHS GP and resident doctor on 'This Morning,' via 'The Independent'.

It’s thinking about ways to just tweak your weekly supermarket shop, which doesn’t necessarily make it any more expensive, Dr. Zoe Williams, an NHS GP and resident doctor on 'This Morning,' via 'The Independent'.

According to Williams, another great way to improve gut health is by relieving stress through activities like yoga, meditation or various mindfulness practices.

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According to Williams, another great way to improve gut health is by relieving stress through activities like yoga, meditation or various mindfulness practices.