We tend to focus our energy on what we *need* to do to get healthy… ‘I need to cut back on sugar’, ‘I need to exercise more’ or ‘I need to eat more veggies’…

But what about all those things marketing teams try really hard to make us think we need, that we actually don’t?!

Social media has a lot to answer for… Not a day goes by where I don’t hear someone (usually with no qualifications) spouting nutritional or gut health ‘advice’, with absolutely no scientific backing, to their audience.

It is enraging!

Plus, it perpetuates this idea that having ‘good gut health’ requires massive effort and strict rules…sometimes it even paints the picture that ‘good gut health’ can only be achieved if you have a hefty budget!

So here are 3 things you don’t need to bother with in your quest for a healthier gut.

1. Juice cleanses – You do not need to suffer through a juice cleanse to improve your gut health…In fact, for many people, consuming ONLY juice can have a negative impact, triggering diarrhea!

2. Colon cleanses – As well as being incredibly unpleasant, colon cleanses have not been shown to improve gut health, and, in many cases, may even be harmful!

3. Green powders – There’s not really anything wrong with taking a green powder, but there are MUCH more economical (and pleasant!) ways to consume your fruit and veg! Overpriced and under researched…I’d avoid!

Hopefully this newsletter helps you minimise these unnecessary purchases and experiences…Maybe you could put the money you save towards a de-stressing weekend away in nature…something that could actually improve your gut health!