How to look after your gut: A masterclass with Eve Kalinik

Transcript

00:00I've been passionately talking about gut health for over a decade,

00:04but it is in more recent years where the topic has become a lot more mainstream.

00:08Many people are aware of the benefits of looking after their gut health,

00:12but many more people are confused about the amount of information

00:15and simply don't know where to start.

00:17This is why I'm leading a masterclass for the evening standard

00:21on how to look after your gut.

00:23We'll be exploring what the gut actually is

00:26and the many systems that it influences,

00:28and I'll be providing science-based practical guidance

00:32on how to optimise your gut health.

00:34In the meantime, here's three of my top tips.

00:36Number one, aim for diversity of plants.

00:40Including a colourful variety of plants in the diet

00:43provides crucial sources of fibre and polyphenols

00:47that help to feed our gut microbes.

00:49Think eat the rainbow as an analogy.

00:51Number two, hydrate well.

00:53The gut is a thirsty organ after all,

00:55and even mild dehydration can impact on the regularity of our poops.

00:59So with this in mind, start the day with a large glass of water.

01:03And lastly, rest and digest.

01:04Taking time to chew your food thoroughly

01:07can alleviate some of the more common digestive complaints.

01:10Remove all devices at mealtimes

01:12so that you can fully concentrate on the process of eating.

01:15I hope you've enjoyed these quick tips,

01:17and if you want to learn more on how to look after your gut,

01:19please join the class on the 17th of July.

01:22See more details in the caption below.

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