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The best foods for gut health

Learn about the benefits of looking after your gut health, which foods to eat to support your microbiome and how to incorporate them into your diet. Plus, thrive on the inside with our top picks from our delicious, nutritious Good Gut range.

Food Editor

Emily Lambe

Why does gut health matter?

"Our gut microbiome – the balance of good and bad bacteria in our digestive system – impacts our overall health in so many ways, including our mood, metabolism and immune system,” explains M&S senior nutritionist Rebecca Brown. That's why our Good Gut range includes lots of different ingredients to support your gut health, and plenty of plant foods such as oats, barley, golden linseeds, pumpkin, hemp seeds and fermented kefir. From drinks and yogurts to cereals and toppers, it's full of choices that make looking after your gut health as easy as it is delicious.

What should you be eating for good gut health? We asked our nutrition experts for the foods to look out for.

Which foods are good for your gut?

Supporting your gut health may seem confusing, but there are plenty of everyday ingredients that can help you thrive on the inside. A recent scientific study shows that eating 30 different types of plants a week can improve you gut diversity, in turn supporting your gut health. This includes foods you’re probably already eating, like whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

Give them a helping hand with our new 35+ Gut Booster Mega Mix, which can be sprinkled over salads, soups, or stir fries. It's a diverse blend of whole grains, legumes, lion's mane mushroom, nuts, seeds, and goji berries, that's naturally rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals.

Published 12.27.2024