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How to look after your gut

AIA Vitality NZ - 1 min read

04 September 2019

A healthy gut thrives on three things.

How to look after your gut

Our digestive system is a miraculous tool - our very own, in-built detoxifying machine. Making sure your gut is in good working order is absolutely central to maintaining good health and wellbeing. When it isn't working as it should, it can cause issues like bloating and constipation. Poor gut health and insufficient fibre intake can also increase the risk of haemorrhoids, diverticular disease, and in some cases, bowel cancer.

Fibre is central to this smooth operating system. Fibre does its magic by passing straight through the small intestine to the large intestine where it gets to work either slowing down the digestive process or adding bulk to keep our bowels regular.

Establishing a healthy intake of fibre is important, but there are other things you can do to help keep your gut healthy too.

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By AIA Vitality NZ
AIA Vitality Staff writer

AIA Vitality is a personalised, health and wellbeing programme that supports you every day to make healthier lifestyle choices. Visit aiavitality.co.nz

Disclaimer:
The information in this article is general information only and is not intended as financial, medical, health, nutritional, tax or other advice. It does not take into account any individual’s personal situation or needs. You should consider obtaining professional advice from a financial adviser and/or tax specialist, or medical or health practitioner, in relation to your own circumstances and before acting on this information.