Your Gut Controls More Than You Think | The Truth About Gut Health

Send us Fan MailDid you know your gut is constantly communicating with your brain?In this fascinating episode of Forkin' Good, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with Alice Fitzgerald, CEO of The Gut Foundation, to unpack the science behind gut health, the microbiome, and why what you eat affects far more than just your digestion.From mental health and immunity to bowel cancer, inflammation and even your mood, this conversation explores why looking after your gut could be one of the most important things you do for your long-term health.You'll also learn practical, affordable ways to improve your gut health today, including the importance of fibre, prebiotics, probiotics, diversity in your diet, and why expensive supplements aren't always the answer.Whether you're interested in nutrition, preventing disease, or simply feeling better every day, this episode is packed with simple tips backed by emerging science.Learn more about The Gut Foundation and access their free resources:https://www.thegut.org.nz/https://gutcheck.co.nz/In this episode:✔ What gut health actually means✔ How your gut communicates with your brain✔ Why fibre is the most underrated nutrient✔ The difference between probiotics and prebiotics✔ How your microbiome influences your mood✔ Why New Zealand has alarming bowel cancer statistics✔ Affordable foods that improve gut health✔ Simple ways to eat more fibre every day✔ Why diversity matters more than perfection✔ Small changes that can improve your health in daysIf you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share.Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpodFollow Simon on his channels below:Instagram: @simon_gaultFacebook: @OfficialsimongaultTiktok: SimonjgaultYoutube: Simon GaultFollow Waste-ed with Kate here:Instagram: @wastedwithkateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkateTiktok: wasted.kateYoutube: Waste-ed with KateSupport the show