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GO WITH YOUR GUT

We now know that gut health plays a very important role when it comes to overall optimum health and well-being. But what is it about having a healthy gut that makes the difference? Did you know that the human microbiome (the bacteria essential for breaking down nutrients) plays an important role in regulating our immune and inflammatory response, fighting infections and in preventing illness, even if there are no visible digestive symptoms? Diet and gut health are interlinked, so how do you ensure that you keep your gut in top shape?

Bhavani Suryavanshee and Manisha Thakkar, founders of Nature Nudge which makes fresh fermented probiotic drinks and foods, explain: “Your body is an ecosystem in which good bacteria are a vital element. The bacteria in our gut support several bodily functions as they are responsible for boosting immunity, good sleep,

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