Women's Fitness

THE GOOD GUT DIET

‘Your microbiome influences whether you are lean or obese’

Struggling to lose weight? It may be time to think about your gut health. With a growing amount of research revealing the importance of your gut microbiome when it comes to shedding pounds, we look at the role your microbes play in weight management.

MEET YOUR MICROBIOME

Did you know that you have around 400 bacterial species and an estimated 100 trillion microbes in your gut? Known as the gut

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