Deirdre McMahon | Fitness Coach

Your gut health isn’t about cutting foods out…

it’s about understanding what your body actually needs.

Most women I work with are either:

➡️ Constantly bloated & not going to the toilet or

➡️ Running to the bathroom multiple times a day.

And they’re told the same thing:
“Just eat more fibre”

But here’s the problem…

Not all fibre works the same....

🟠 Insoluble Fibre (The “Speeding Up” Fibre)

Adds bulk to stool
Speeds up digestion
Helps movement through the gut

✅ Best for:
Constipation / sluggish digestion.

Foods:
Wholegrains
Bran
Nuts & seeds
Vegetables (especially greens)
Brown rice

🟢 Soluble Fibre (The “Slowing” Fibre)

Forms a gel in the gut
Slows digestion
Helps firm up stools

✅ Best for:
Frequent toilet trips / loose stools

Foods:
Oats
Chia seeds
Apples no skin or applesauce
Berries
Carrots
Potatoes

Start small. Build gradually. Stay consistent.

This alone can completely change how you feel day to day.

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