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Having a sweet tooth, a white coating
on your tongue or alternating bowel
movements can indicate the need
for some extra friendly bacteria. A
probiotic may be the best choice for
you. Medications such as antibiotics
can also decrease the friendly
B vitamins and calcium, as these are
needed for enzyme production. Low
levels can lead to constipation, which
will play havoc with your gut, as well
as your confidence.
Constipation means that faecal
matter is sitting in your intestines long
enough for toxins to be reabsorbed,
which puts stress on your liver, as it has
to do its job of detoxifying twice. It can
also be painful. Ease this by consuming
between seven and nine portions of
fruit and vegetables a day, and opting
for whole grains.
bacteria in your gut, leaving you
more susceptible to yeast infections.
Support your gut bacteria by
consuming enough fibre, avoiding
sugary foods and de-stressing.
Getting enough fibre is essential
as it provides a food source for the
beneficial bacteria, as well as
aiding bowel movements needed
for the elimination of toxins.
If you don't see any improvement
after a month or so, it may be worth
speaking to a nutritionist about
a stool test to see what is going on.
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MOSTLY B
You probably need to allow yourself
more time to eat. Life can be busy, so
we often find ourselves eating on the
starting a meal will help your body
to produce enough hydrochloric acid,
which is essential in digestion.
go, such as while driving or working.
However, each mouthful should be
chewed 30 times before swallowing,
and food should have become liquid
enough that you could drink it.
Food that is not broken down
properly can get pushed through our
digestive system too quickly. Thinking
about food for 15 minutes before
Try chewing on a few fennel seeds
before and after each meal, as this
stimulates the gastric juices to flow.
Meals should also be at regular times
each day. Skipping meals can lead to
bad food choices and overeating at the
next mealtime. Eating at the
same time allows your body to
prepare itself for digestion.
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TUMMY
TALK
Balance asked
Londoners
about their
digestive health
James Vaughan, 27, PR intern, says:
'Breakfast, lunch and dinner - that's
it for me, with nothing in between.
I am strict with my diet as I'm
allergic to dairy - it isn't lactose
intolerance, though. If I eat dairy,
my face goes red. So, if I want a
pizza, I take antihistamines before
so I can still have it. I eat fruit and
veg, but I am guilty of eating a lot
of carbs in the evening.'
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You seem to have your gut function
sorted. Stay on top of it with a healthy
balanced diet that contains enough
fibre and vegetables. Just because
you have a current lack of, or very
few, symptoms doesn't mean that
you're invincible. A probiotic is
always a good supplement for gut
maintenance and acts much like a
digestive health insurance policy.
When travelling, be sure to take
extra precautions. A probiotic
designed especially for travelling is
a great idea, combined with some
vitamin C to help prevent any gut
infections from taking hold.
Jean-Louis Nancy, 62,
operations manager, says:
'After I get to work, I have a
late breakfast, then I eat the
rest of my food later in the
day. I am vegetarian and
I don't have any intolerances,
but I'm careful with milk as
my stomach doesn't tolerate
it well. I take supplements
and eat plenty of fibre.'
Jenny McDonald, 26,
copywriter, says: 'I eat
regular meals and snack if
I'm hungry. I tend to avoid
cabbage because it gives
me wind. I used to take
supplements, but it became
too confusing. I eat lots of
veg, bananas and fruit
roll-ups, which are great.
I get a nervous tummy and
cramps, but a hot water
bottle helps to ease that.'
VOX POPS PHOTOGRAPHY: WILL IRELAND
VOX POPS COMPILED BY: JADE HARDING
You may wish to think about taking
a digestive enzyme. Low levels of
enzymes can cause indigestion,
sluggish bowel movements and general
discomfort after eating.
Enzyme production can be low for a
number of reasons - mild bloating 30
minutes to an hour after eating indicates
a problem with enzyme production
specifically in the small intestines.
Ensure you are consuming enough
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