Gut Habits of the Nation
We polled the nation to find out which regions in the UK are home to the best and worst gut health habits.
Gut Health
At Yakult, we believe that the gut is key to overall health and wellbeing. Its role extends waaay beyond digestion. Find out how your daily habits can have an impact on your gut and how even the smallest changes can make a powerful difference to your wellbeing. It's some pretty interesting stuff, if we do say so ourselves!
Healthy Diet Healthy Gut
Good food not only keeps you fuelled – but is also essential for keeping your digestive system running smoothly. Just a few simple wins with what you eat can boost the health of your mind, body and, of course, gut.
Gut Microbiota Quiz
Take the quick Gut Microbiota Quiz, developed by our gut experts. Find out if your habits can keep your gut bacteria happy!
Gut Friendly Recipes
Daily Habits & Routine
Our bodies love routine, and our gut is no exception. The bacteria in our gut have their very own circadian rhythm, kind of like its own “gut clock” which helps to regulate functions and processes in the gut. So, here’s some healthy lifestyle tips for your daily routine to keep the good vibes flowing.
Keep Up A Good Mood
Did you know that low mood can actually affect how well your gut works. So, healthy habits and an active lifestyle can help to keep spirits up and support the smooth functioning of your gut. Go ahead and do something that makes you happy today!
Stay Active & Exercise
Regular exercise is not only a good habit for a healthy lifestyle, it’s also great for physical health and can boost gut health and mood. For some, gentle exercise like yoga can also help to create a calm headspace which supports good communication between the gut and the brain.
Better Sleep Better You
Not only can a broken night’s sleep leave us feeling tired and irritable, it can also affect gut function. Disruption to sleep and our circadian rhythm can impact the balance of the bacteria in the gut. So, it’s super important to take good care of our gut if we want quality Zzzz!
The power of small
Our gut impacts our immune function, mood and physical wellbeing and vice versa. This is because the gut is home to our gut microbiota – a unique community of over 100 trillion bacteria! These powerful little guys play a vital role in a range of functions that impact our health, so it’s important to keep them happy!