Edit Improving Gut health

<div>Numerous studies show that not only can having more “good” bacteria than “bad” can positively impact our health and our skin but that various lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, stress and sleep can influence the proportion of good bacteria in the microbiome. </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>1. Diet </strong></div> <div> </div> <div>A high fibre diet incorporating plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts, beans, pulses and oily fish. (classically grouped as the Mediterranean diet)  </div> <div> </div> <div>Probiotics – whether this is as supplements or fermented foods (such as yoghurt, kefir, kimchi, pickles, kombucha). These are live bacteria and yeasts, which enhance the number of good bacteria in your gut. </div> <div> </div> <div>Minimise sugar intake and refined carbohydrates (this includes white foods such as bread, rice, cakes), pastries, milk chocolate and “fast food” </div> <div> </div> <div>Limit artificial sweeteners, which can be found in diet drinks – the artificial sweetener destroys good bacteria </div> <div> </div> <div>Caution with alcohol – most alcohol will disrupt the balance of good: bad bacteria but red wine, in moderation, can actually boost the numbers of good bacteria </div> <div> </div> <div>Avoid unnecessary antibiotics since these can wipe out ALL bacteria and it can take many months to restore a healthy balance again. </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>2. A regular fitness regime </strong></div> <div>not only directly affects the microbiome but also can influence your food choices, encouraging you to eat more healthily. </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>3. A good sleep schedule</strong></div> <div>directly influences the microbiome but also influences appetite, food choices and energy levels- which will affect your motivation to stick to your fitness regime. </div> <div> </div> <div><strong> 4. Actively try to manage your stress</strong></div> <div>– whether it is through practices such as yoga, meditation or just taking time out. </div> <div> </div> <div>So – the take-home message –if you look after your gut then it will in turn look after your skin. </div>

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