Gut Health Quiz

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Quiz Questions

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This quiz has been created for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or care. If you think you have any type of medical condition, you should seek professional advice immediately.
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- A.
  I agree!
- B.
  By continuing you agree with the above statement.
2.
How would you best describe your eating habits?
- A.
  A... The Snail: Slow and steady – you take your time and savour the flavour.
- B.
  B...The Rabbit - Eat so quickly that you could blink and you’d miss it.
- C.
  C... The Goat: The grazer - a tendency towards simple carbs such as chips and/or sugar treats.
- D.
  D...The Cockerel - The alarm goes off and you’re ready for breakfast, and other meals usually eaten at the same time most days
3.
How do you usually feel after a meal?
- A.
  A… Uncomfortable - I frequently experience indigestion and bloating.
- B.
  B… Acidic - I often have reflux and heartburn, which is made worse when stressed.
- C.
  C… Crave Sweets - I can’t finish a meal without something sweet.
- D.
  D… Comfortable - I feel relaxed and appropriately full.
4.
Now look at your tongue, is it:
- A.
  A… Light Pink- Pale in colour and slightly swollen
- B.
  B… Like A Road Map - Multiple cracks, tendency of bad breath
- C.
  C… White - Has a white coating, which is worse first thing in the morning
- D.
  D… Warm pink colour, no lines or coating, even surface.
5.
Which 'toot' describes you?
- A.
  A… Kicking Up A Storm – Very gassy but not particularly smelly. Loud and proud!
- B.
  B… The Average Tooter – Medium level of gas, a bit smelly but not excessively bad.
- C.
  C… The Gas Mask - Depends on what I’ve eaten – worsened after heavy meals, and can be extremely smelly.
- D.
  D… The Goldilocks – Not excessive, and normal smell.
6.
What does your poo say about you?
- A.
  A… Constipated – Infrequent, hard lumps, difficult to pass.
- B.
  B… Loose – Mushy, often with undigested food and passes with a lot of gas.
- C.
  C… Alternating – Hard to schedule.
- D.
  D… Sausage-shaped – Frequent, smooth, well formed and easy to pass.
7.
How regular are you and how long does a number 2 take?
- A.
  A… The Invisi-Poo - Infrequent, a few times each week.
- B.
  B… The Quick-Poo - Most days with urgency, when I need to go, I need to go!
- C.
  C… The Multi-Poo - The opportunities are endless. Sometimes it's a long weight, but other times it’s an emergency. I often don’t feel satisfied.
- D.
  D… The Punctual-Poo - Like clockwork at the same time each day, and I’m left feeling satisfied.
8.
What about previous medication history?
- A.
  A… Antibiotics – No more than five courses over a lifetime.
- B.
  B… Shake me – I take a lot of pharmaceuticals and medication.
- C.
  C… Frequent Antibiotics – More than 10 courses over my lifetime.
- D.
  D… Antibiotics were used, but try to get probiotic foods/supplements into my diet

Quiz Outcomes

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Mostly A
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You may benefit from more fibre in your life! Constipation means that faecal matter is sitting in your intestines for long periods, which can gradually lead to a buildup of toxins. Irregular bowel movements may be associated with lowered moods, low energy and lethargy, skin breakouts, headaches, anxiety, poor sleep, a hard tummy, or bloating. Don’t let constipation go unchecked for too long. When untreated, constipation can lead to unpleasant complications such as hemorrhoids and rectal prolapse - a condition in which part of the intestine pushes out through the anus from too much strain. The NHS recommends 30g of fibre a day, but the average person only gets around 18g.FUN FACT Over 90% of people who attended my 6-week 'Gut Healthy Now' course saw an improvement in their gut health, such as more regularity in their bowel movements and a reduction in bloating. TOP TIPOften when we think about fibre we think of breakfast grains, like Weetabix or bran flakes, but fibre comes in an array of different foods. In fact, an apple with skin contains 3.6g of fibre where as a single Weetabix contains only 1.9g.Aim for 5-10 pieces of fruits and veg in your daily diet, and aim for 30 different plant foods throughout your week. REMEMBER: fibre is only found in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, beans, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices. NUTRITIONAL ADVICEWhy do we need fibre in our diet?Strong evidence indicates that eating plenty of fibre, or ‘roughage’, is associated with lower risks of Heart Disease, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes and Bowel Cancer.An imbalance of the gut bacteria communities in patients or animal models may cause allergy, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), obesity, diabetes, and even cancer. The composition of gut bacteria can indicate the risk of diseases in each person.A fibre-rich diet will also make us feel fuller, while also helping with digestion and preventing constipation. - NHSWant to do more for your gut and overall health and wellbeing? download my 3 Proven ways to Reduce the Bloat with bonus 1- Day 'Gut fuelling' plant-based Meal Plan.I’m excited to share this with you, and I can’t wait to hear your results!
2.
Mostly B
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CHEW YOUR FOOD! You probably need to allow yourself more time to eat. It sounds like you lead a busy life and may often find yourself eating on the go. However, thorough chewing not only helps your digestion, but also allows time to send signals to the brain when you are full, preventing overeating. Food that is not broken down properly by the mouth can cause more stress on our digestive system, which may result in heartburn, indigestion, bloating, gas, IBS symptoms and feeling lethargic after meals.RecommendationsTake a moment to tap into gratitude before you eat and use this as a meditation. The brain and gut are connected and the gut is often referred to as your second brain. A few simple breaths before a meal allows the nervous system to calm down, and the less stressed you are, the less stress on your digestive system. Aim to chew 30 times before swallowing each mouthful.FUN FACT: 90% of people who attended the gut healthy now course saw an improvement in their gut health, such as more regularity in their bowel movements and a reduction in bloating. TOP TIPOften when we think about fibre we think of breakfast grains, like Weetabix or bran flakes, but fibre comes in an array of different foods. In fact, an apple with skin contains 3.6g of fibre where as a single Weetabix contains only 1.9g.Aim for 5-10 pieces of fruits and veg in your daily diet, and aim for 30 different plant foods throughout your week. REMEMBER: fibre is only found in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, beans, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices. NUTRITIONAL ADVICEWhy do we need fibre in our diet?Strong evidence indicates that eating plenty of fibre, or ‘roughage’, is associated with lower risks of Heart Disease, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes and Bowel Cancer.An imbalance of the gut bacteria communities in patients or animal models may cause allergy, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), obesity, diabetes, and even cancer. The composition of gut bacteria can indicate the risk of diseases in each person.A fibre-rich diet will also make us feel fuller, while also helping with digestion and preventing constipation. - NHSWant to do more for your gut and overall health and wellbeing? To get started on your supporting your microbiome download my 3 Proven ways to Reduce the Bloatwith bonus 1-Day 'Gut fuelling' plant-based meal plan.I’m excited to share this with you, and I can’t wait to hear your results!
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Mostly C
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Having a sweet tooth, a white coating on your tongue, and/or irregular bowel movements could all be signs of dysbiosis - an imbalance within the bacterias living in your gut. These healthy bacteria's depend on fibre rich food, so a diet rich in fibre may be a step in the right direction. Medications like antibiotics can remove up to 60% of the friendly bacteria located in your gut, and this loss of diversity can leave you more susceptible to yeast infections, bloating, gas, IBS, IBD, Crohns, sensitivities, and slow digestion.One of the best ways of supporting your gut microbiome is by limiting animal proteins, dairy, and refined carbs and increasing a wide variety of fibre rich foods. Fibre is essential for optimal health, as it provides prebiotics for the microbes living in your gut to eat. Keeping the microbes healthy and happy lets them get on with their jobs, like supporting 70% of your immune system. TOP TIPOften when we think about fibre we think of breakfast grains, like Weetabix or bran flakes, but fibre comes in an array of different foods. In fact, an apple with skin contains 3.6g of fibre where as a single Weetabix contains only 1.9g.Aim for 5-10 pieces of fruits and veg in your daily diet, and aim for 30 different plant foods throughout your week. REMEMBER: fibre is only found in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, beans, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices. NUTRITIONAL ADVICEWhy do we need fibre in our diet?Strong evidence indicates that eating plenty of fibre, or ‘roughage’, is associated with lower risks of Heart Disease, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes and Bowel Cancer.An imbalance of the gut bacteria communities in patients or animal models may cause allergy, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), obesity, diabetes, and even cancer. The composition of gut bacteria can indicate the risk of diseases in each person.A fibre-rich diet will also make us feel fuller, while also helping with digestion and preventing constipation. - NHSWant to do more for your gut and overall health and wellbeing? Want to start fuelling your microbiome today? download my FREE 3 Proven ways to Reduce the Bloatplus, my bonus 1-Day 'Gut-fuelling' plant-based meal plan.I’m excited to share this with you, and I can’t wait to hear your results!
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Mostly D
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You seem like you are pooping daily with little to no gut health issues Yay! Stay on top of it with a healthy balanced diet that contains a wide diversity of plant foods rich in fibre. Just because you currently don’t have many of the above symptoms, that doesn’t mean you’re invincible. Aiming for 30 different plant foods in your weekly diet is the best way to maintain a healthy gut while reducing your risk of many lifestyle diseases.TOP TIPOften when we think about fibre we think of breakfast grains, like Weetabix or bran flakes, but fibre comes in an array of different foods. In fact, an apple with skin contains 3.6g of fibre where as a single Weetabix contains only 1.9g.Aim for 5-10 pieces of fruits and veg in your daily diet, and aim for 30 different plant foods throughout your week. REMEMBER: fibre is only found in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, beans, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices. NUTRITIONAL ADVICEWhy do we need fibre in our diet?Strong evidence indicates that eating plenty of fibre, or ‘roughage’, is associated with lower risks of Heart Disease, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes and Bowel Cancer.An imbalance of the gut bacteria communities in patients or animal models may cause allergy, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), obesity, diabetes, and even cancer. The composition of gut bacteria can indicate the risk of diseases in each person.A fibre-rich diet will also make us feel fuller, while also helping with digestion and preventing constipation. - NHSWant to do more for your gut and overall health and wellbeing? Fuel your microbiome with my 3 Proven ways to Reduce the Bloat plus, bonus 1-Day plant-based food plan.I’m excited to share this with you, and I can’t wait to hear your results!

Gut Health Quiz

What does your gut say about you?

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