Good article on gut health in today's Guardian

[Buffafly]

Titled 'Happy microbes - Seven ways to boost your gut health' this has what I think is relevant info for those who suspect their AF is affected by their digestive system, with useful links to medical research publications. Many of us will have heard much of it before but it is a good summary and I learned a lot! The reference to artificial sweeteners was relevant to a recent post.

You can access the post online or through the Guardian App without charge.

[TamlaMotown]

Good reading.

[CDreamer]

theguardian.com/lifeandstyl...

[Hidden in reply to CDreamer]

Thankyou for the Link. Good information!

[Angie06 in reply to CDreamer]

Yes thanks for the link and I'm definitely going to give up on the sweeteners in my tea , I'll try honey instead. 😀

[seasider18 in reply to Angie06]

Be careful not to take too much honey as it can put your blood sugar up more than sugar.

[Angie06 in reply to seasider18]

Thanks, but no problem as I only have half a teaspoon in tea and nothing else. Trying to shake off my sweet tooth! 😀

[seasider18 in reply to Angie06]

I stopped sugar in tea and coffee in 1983 and don't add it to anything now.

How many cups of tea a day ?

[Angie06 in reply to seasider18]

Oh dear it's about 6 but never touch soft drinks or alcohol only water. 😀

[seasider18 in reply to CDreamer]

They missed this one out

dailymail.co.uk/news/articl...

[Hilly22]

Excellent and clear article from one of my favourite rags, thanks Buffafly and CD. I've forwarded it to my family.

I replaced saccharin with Stevia a while ago but wish it tasted more like sugar!

One of our regular things is blueberry lassi made with natural yogurt, yum 😊 x

[doodle68]

Thanks Buffafly and CD for the link there is a link in the article with some lovely recipes...

theguardian.com/lifeandstyl...

I like the look of the 'Celeriac, apple and mustard seed kraut'.

I already make sourdough bread and want to start making fermented foods.