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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Emine Saner

Chew slowly, keep moving and eat 30 plants a week: 12 rules for gut health

Fear not, eating 30 different plants a week doesn’t just mean just fruit and veg.
Fear not, eating 30 different plants a week doesn’t just mean just fruit and veg. Photograph: Richard Drury/Getty Images

When we think about gut health, we tend to focus on food. “Food is just one part of it, and I think people either engage in food-blaming, or think they need to eat all these expensive things,” says nutritional therapist Eve Kalinik. “But actually, there are other things, such as sleep, exercise and how we’re eating, that are just as important.” The good news is they’re easy, low cost, and you can start right away. Here, then, are 12 expert tips on how to get and maintain good gut health.

Eat at least 30 different plants a week

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