Rossendale Free Press

SELF HELP

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HAVING a healthy tum can contribute to a strong immune system.

“A plant-based diet can be great for the gut, especially if it includes a lot of fibre-rich wholefoods,” says GP Dr Sarah Brewer of Curalin (curalife.com).

“But a dramatic change in diet can irritate or upset someone’s digestion, even if the switch is a healthy one. So, if you are moving towards a plant-based diet, start by including more cooked vegetables and soups or smoothies, and gradually increase the amount of raw foods.”

And a humble cup of tea could help too as it boosts good bacteria in the stomach. “Tea has a prebiotic effect in the gut thanks to the polyphenol­s it contains,” says Dr Carrie Ruxton, dietitian for the Tea Advisory Panel.

“These polyphenol­s encourage an increase in positive bacteria strains including lactobacil­lus, faecalibac­teria and bacteroide­s.”

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