The Simple (And Slightly Gross) Way To Check Your Gut Health Using Sweetcorn

In a recent article discussing gut health, Nick Ilott, a senior researcher at The Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies, suggests a simple test involving eating sweetcorn to determine gut motility. By avoiding sweetcorn for 7-10 days and then consuming it, individuals can assess their gut health based on how quickly the corn passes through their digestive system. If the corn passes within 12 hours, the gut is considered fast, while a longer transit time indicates a slower gut, requiring dietary and lifestyle adjustments to improve gut health.

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