QUIZ: NOW FIND OUT HOW HEALTHY YOU ARE
FOR each question, circle the answer that applies to you.
1 HoW often are you bothered by gut symptoms e.g. bloating, reflux, constipation?
Less than once a month
(0 points) 1–3 times a month (1 point) 1–2 times a week (2 points) 3 or more times a week
(3 points)
2 Do yoU take regular medication or over- thecounter drugs (including the contraceptive Pill)?
No (0 points) Yes (2 points)
3 Do Any health conditions run in your family e. g. diabetes, high blood pressure?
No (0 points) Yes (2 points)
4 HoW many different plantbased foods do you eat each week (including wholegrains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds)?
Fewer than 10 (3 points) 10–19 (2 points) 20–29 (1 points) 30+ (0 points)
5 In An average week, how would you describe yourself?
Unhappy (2 points) Neutral (1 point) Happy (0 points)
6 HoW often are you unwell eg. with colds and flu?
Fewer than 3 times a year (0 points) Once every 2–4 months
(1 point) At least once a month
(2 points)
7 Are you avoiding any foods because of a suspected or diagnosed food intolerance?
No (0 points) Yes (2 points)
8 HoW many hours’ sleep do you get a night on average?
5 hours or fewer (2 points) More than 5 hours and less
than 7 (1 point) At least 7 hours (0 points)
9 HoW often are you negatively impacted by stress?
Less than once a month (0 points) 1–3 times a month
(1 point) Every week
(2 points)
10 HoW often do you exercise ( for at least 30 minutes) to a level where you’d become short of breath if you tried to sing?
Less than once a week (2 points) 1–2 times per week (1 point) 3 or more times a week (0 points)
YOUR SCORE:
iF YOu total zero points or close to zero, you get top marks on gut health. For you, it’s all about keeping your gut health in top condition. if you scored more than ten points, you could really benefit from getting your gut health on track. Close to 20 points and you urgently need to work on your gut health.