23/08/2025
🌿 Gut Health the Slimming World Way
Inside your gut lives a bustling community of bacteria that plays a key role in digestion, immunity, and overall wellbeing. The great news? Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan naturally supports gut health by encouraging a balanced, fibre-rich diet.
🧠 Carolyn Pallister, Slimming World’s head of nutrition, explains that eating a variety of fibre-packed foods helps feed your healthy gut bacteria—and that’s exactly what the plan promotes!
✅ Gut-Friendly Foods at a Glance:
Whole grains: wholewheat pasta, brown rice, wholemeal bread, high-fibre cereals
Starchy veg: potatoes with skins, artichokes, asparagus
Fruits: bananas (especially when slightly green)
Alliums: garlic, onions
Legumes: chickpeas, lentils, beans
Fermented foods: live yogurts (like Yakult and Actimel), sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir
These foods help nourish your gut microbiome, reduce inflammation, and may even support weight loss and mood regulation.
🔍 Read the full article on Slimming World’s blog
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