Good news: looking after your gut health could help you manage your weight. The latest research suggests your digestive health is not only the key to your overall health but may help with weight loss, too. Did you know that the microbes that live inside you outnumber your own body cells by 10:1? Deep down in your large intestine, there are around 100 trillion microbes – mostly bacteria – and collectively, they’re known as your microbiota. What does gut bacteria do for you? There are hundreds – if not thousands –...
If you’re a probiotic-lover already, you’ll likely know lots about kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, and miso. Probiotics have been linked to various health and wellness benefits, including immune, heart, and digestive health.1,2,3,4,5 Maybe you’re unaware of probiotics or sceptical of this highly-hyped health food. If you’re interested in getting and staying lean, you should consider incorporating more fermented, probiotic-rich foods in your diet. Recent scientific studies have found that probiotic foods are associated with lower weight and reduced belly fat.6 The gut and human body weight Previously, medical science didn’t pay much attention...
Eating a nutritious diet is essential, and we all know that plenty of fruits and vegetables is an important part of that. There are lots of health benefits to eating fruit, including some nutrients that your body needs to thrive. Fruits have the advantage of being a delicious low-calorie option that can make your weight loss journey more exciting. Here we’ll look at the best fruits you can choose if your goal is healthy weight loss. How can eating fruit help you lose weight? Fruits are a valuable part of any healthy...
Almost 30 million people in the UK exercise every week, according to Sport England’s latest Active Lives study.1 How people choose to do that exercise, differs from one person to the next, mainly because there are so many different forms of exercise activities out there. Running, cycling, playing tennis, swimming, the list is long and varied, with people preferring some activities over others (and some people seeing better results from some activities over others…) For instance, the Sport England research found that weights, interval and gym sessions have risen in...
Gut health and weight loss often go hand in hand. The latest research suggests your digestive health is not only the key to overall health, but also the secret to weight loss. Did you know that the microbes that live inside you outnumber your own body cells by 10:1? Deep down in your large intestine, there are around 100 trillion microbes, mostly bacteria, and collectively they’re known as your microbiome. What does gut bacteria do for you? There are hundreds if not thousands of strains of gut bacteria – some...
