{"id":7057,"date":"2026-06-18T16:08:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T15:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=7057"},"modified":"2026-06-23T14:29:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:29:02","slug":"which-foods-help-to-improve-gut-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/which-foods-help-to-improve-gut-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Which foods help to improve gut health?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Inside our gut there\u2019s a thriving community of bacteria that helps to look after our health and wellbeing, and it\u2019s now thought that a healthy gut microbiome plays a part in reducing the risk of a number of health conditions. As the benefits of good gut health become more widely known, many of us are thinking about what we could do to support those helpful gut bacteria. <\/p>\n\n\n

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How to improve gut health<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The great news for Slimming World members is that the best way to look after our gut microbiome is to eat a healthy, balanced and varied diet, featuring plenty of fibre-rich and gut-friendly foods. Our healthy eating plan, Food Optimising, has been designed by our expert team of registered nutritionists and dietitians to support members in meeting the government nutrition guidelines \u2013 including getting the recommended daily intake of fibre \u2013 while flexibly supporting your lifestyle. So following Food Optimising supports good gut health and<\/em> helps you reach and maintain your dream weight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good gut health foods at a glance:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

wholewheat pasta 
brown rice 
potatoes with the skins on 
wholemeal bread 
high fibre cereals
artichokes 
asparagus 
bananas 
garlic 
onions 
legumes (chickpeas, lentils and beans) 
live yogurts (such as Yakult and Actimel) 
sauerkraut 
kimchi 
kefir <\/p>\n\n\n

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This massaman curry<\/a> includes chickpeas and potatoes, and goes brilliantly with a side of brown rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slimming World Live! Fibre and your gut: what you really need to know<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Slimming World just got even better, with our monthly Slimming World live sessions. Our next Slimming World Live session on Monday 22nd June at 8pm<\/strong> is all about fibre and gut health. Hosted by our in-house experts, Carolyn Pallister, our Head of Nutrition, Research and Health, and Slimming World manager Lara Ross, this is your opportunity to;<\/p>\n\n\n\n