5 powerful ways tending to the gut boosts your health — from smoother digestion to better moods

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A doctor says our gut microbiome affects our hormones. He shared 3 things he avoids to stay healthy.

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Dr. Max Nieuwdorp has made some changes to his diet to support his gut and, in turn, his overall health.

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I tried eating 30 plants in a week like gut health experts recommend. It was way easier than I expected.

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A nutrition expert and chef shares 7 foods for a healthy brain and gut that are always on her grocery list

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Foods like berries, chocolate, greens, and nuts help support a healthy gut and protect your brain at the same time.

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A gut health dietitian eats fermented foods every day. Here's 3 ways she gets more bang for her buck.

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Dietitian Tanzil Miah recommends buying locally-produced fermented foods.

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Do 'functional' drinks really work?

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Functional or "healthy" drinks claim to calm you down, boost your energy, or improve brain health. Celebrities from Katy Perry to Bella Hadid have embraced them. But are they actually worth it?

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