We’re all familiar with the idea of ‘a gut feeling’ – that sense we get in the pit of our stomach when something feels innately right, or when a situation just feels ‘off’. And no wonder – the gut has long been called the body’s ‘second brain’, with proven links to our central nervous system. But of course there’s so much more to our gut than serving as our body’s weathervane – it’s important for everything from digestion to good sleep and a healthy immune system.
What are the best foods to support gut health?‘Eating a varied, balanced diet including vegetables, legumes, wholegrains and nuts alongside fermented foods such as yoghurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir and kombucha could help support gut health.’ Activia is one of my favourite yoghurts, it's delicious and a great source of calcium. It also contains a unique mix of five blended strains of bacteria crammed with billions of live cultures that give the yoghurt a smooth and creamy texture. 3.