Your Health Starts in Your Gut

Your Health Starts in Your Gut is a revolutionary guide that delves into the transformative power of gut-healthy living and eating, using a comprehensive, holistic approach. As gut health is widely considered to be the cornerstone of overall health, the book explores the scientific links between gut health and various diseases, including digestive problems, autoimmune diseases, and even mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. This essential read demystifies what gut health is and how to achieve it, emphasising that true wellness extends beyond diet alone – learn how sleep, stress management, and purposeful movement are integral to nurturing your gut and overall health.Featuring a practical 10-day meal plan, Your Health Starts in Your Gut provides a clear roadmap to kickstart your journey toward optimal gut health. The book is enriched with delicious, easy-to-follow recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks, spotlighting the nutritional richness of indigenous African ingredients. The recipes are crafted to diversify your diet and your palate, encouraging you to embrace a variety of plants through a ‘plant points’ system that simplifies the process of incorporating more fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes into your meals, in a way that is both enjoyable and sustainable. And, for your convenience, each recipe is accompanied by the dish’s nutritional values, ensuring you get all the essential macronutrients needed for better gut health.Whether you’re a seasoned health enthusiast or just beginning your wellness journey, Your Health Starts in Your Gut will equip you with the knowledge and tools to create wholesome, gut-friendly dishes that will leave you feeling revitalised and balanced. Embrace the wisdom of holistic health and discover how a happy gut can lead to a happier, healthier life.

Mpho Tshukudu is a registered dietitian with a special interest in integrative and functional nutrition. In her practice, she uses food and its nutritional compounds, stress management, sleep and exercise to promote optimal health. She completed a Master’s in Food Culture, Communication and Marketing with a focus on high-quality, sustainable foods at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy.Mpho’s work consistently emphasises ancient indigenous knowledge, making connections between traditional African foods and the scientific nutritional concepts used by modern health professionals. Her book, Eat Ting (2016), written in collaboration with Dr. Anna Trapido, was the South African national winner in the Health and Nutrition category of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.