Are you wondering how to improve your gut health? Perhaps you want to know more about digestion and how it affects your mind and body?

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With expert nutrition guides and gut-friendly recipes, our helpful digestion hub has everything you need to know about this hot topic.

Find out how to avoid indigestion, what foods to eat for IBS and better skin, and understand the health benefits of kefir, miso and prunes. Then, enjoy our gut-friendly and low FODMAP recipes that taste great and can be easily digested.

What are probiotics and what do they do?

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Discover the benefits of probiotics and prebiotics, the best foods, drinks and supplements, and how to boost good gut bacteria for a healthy digestive system.

What are probiotics and what do they do?

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How does diet affect gut health?

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Learn how healthy gut bacteria affects your overall wellbeing, the best foods for digestive health and how antibiotics, sugar and stress can affect the microbiome.

How does diet affect gut health?

What to eat for better digestion

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The health of your digestive system is fundamentally linked to your wellbeing. Learn how to give your body a helping hand with the right nutrition.

What to eat for better digestion

Eating for IBS

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common digestive complaint. Nutritionist Kerry Torrens explains how a few key ingredients can help and suggests a soothing recipe.

Eating for IBS

What is a low FODMAP diet?

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Have you ever suffered with bloating or abdominal pain? Did you know certain carbs could be contributing towards your discomfort? Dietitian Emer Delaney explains the low FODMAP diet and how it can help.

What is a low FODMAP diet?

Our low FODMAP recipes

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Curb your hunger without aggravating your gut with these inspiring low FODMAP recipes for IBS sufferers. Try baked seabass, roasted aubergine and herby omelette.

Our low FODMAP recipes

Our gut-friendly recipes

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Boost your digestion with our specially selected recipes. Unless you follow a specific diet for health reasons, these ingredients will promote the health and function of your digestive system. Enjoy kimchi fried rice, miso soup and easy bircher muesli.

Our gut-friendly recipes

How to avoid indigestion

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Rich food, late nights and stress all play havoc with our digestive systems. Nutritionist Kerry Torrens advises on how to be good to your gut.

How to avoid indigestion

How to eat for great skin

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Low-fat diets, nutrient deficiencies and low levels of probiotics can all have a negative impact on our skin. Nutritionist Ian Marber explains how looking after our digestive system can help.

How to eat for great skin

Spotlight on high fibre diets

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Why is fibre important? Nutritionist Jo Lewin explains how upping your intake can have a positive impact on health and offers up invaluable tips and the best high-fibre recipes to ensure you're getting your daily dose.

Spotlight on high fibre diets

Everything you need to know about food poisoning

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Everything you need to know about food poisoning, including common causes and symptoms, how to avoid food poisoning and the reality about food safety myths.

Everything you need to know about food poisoning

The health benefits of kefir

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What is kefir, how is it made and is it healthy? Jo Lewin explains the benefits of this fermented drink and why it's a good source of probiotics and calcium.

The health benefits of kefir

The health benefits of miso

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This protein-rich paste made from fermented soybeans is a staple of Asian cuisine. Nutritionist Jo Lewin explains what makes miso a healthy ingredient and how to use it in cooking.

The health benefits of miso

Top 5 health benefits of kombucha

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Is kombucha really good for you, or does it fall short of the media hype? Registered nutritionist, Jo Lewin, takes a closer look at the potential benefits and side effects of this popular beverage.

Top 5 health benefits of kombucha

Top 5 health benefits of prunes

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It's no secret that prunes are a source of goodness. We asked Registered Nutritionist, Nicola Shubrook, to explain why prunes are good for you and how they ease digestive problems.

Top 5 health benefits of prunes

The health benefits of fermenting

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Popular across cultures for centuries, fermenting has made a fashionable comeback as a provider of 'good' bacteria that contributes to a healthy digestive system. Want to know what the fuss is all about? Nutritionist Jo Lewin gives us the lowdown.

The health benefits of fermenting

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