If you’ve watched Series 2 of The Gut Diaries you may recognise Andrea (Andy) Turner.
She’s a Symprove customer and can regularly be found answering questions in our Facebook community, the Symprove Supporters. We asked Andy to share her and her husband's morning non-negotiables with us.
Meet Andy Turner
I’m Andy and I’ve been married to Mike for 40 years; we have 3 sons and 2 grandsons with another on the way. I left school at 15 and trained as a riding instructor. I then worked as a Horse Groom to International Show Jumper Paddy McMahon and was fortunate to be able to travel the world with his horses for 10 years, only leaving when I married Mike.
My gut story
Working long hours at horse shows my diet wasn’t great and I suffered with tummy problems which I mostly ignored.
With a young family to look after, my gut issues changed from one extreme to another but I didn’t feel like doctors took me seriously. I was told to drink more fluid and eat more fruit, which made my problems worse. I became very anxious in public situations and with life in general, which impacted on family life.
This went on for years, and after a bad experience in London, I realised I couldn’t carry on the way I was. A consultant recommended Symprove to me, that was honestly the start of a whole new life.
I’ve been taking Symprove for over 6 years now. I know that by keeping to my routine it will get to my gut and help support it. At last, I feel I’m in control instead of my gut controlling me!
Sharing Symprove with my husband
Mike, my husband, has seen me suffering over the years and many outings have been spoilt by my gut. He’s been by my side through it all with me.
Mike's now happily taking Symprove as well, as he’s seen what a life-changer it has been for me. His favourite flavour is Mango and Passion Fruit whereas mine is Strawberry and Raspberry.
My 4 morning non-negotiables
1. We start each day with a shot of Symprove
Symprove is my top non-negotiable. I get up around 6.30am and Symprove is my elixir to start the day. I like the taste of all the flavours but am currently on Strawberry and Raspberry. When I swallow it, I think of it going through my gut to do its job. I never miss a dose and use the On The Go bottles when travelling.
2. A cup of herbal tea
10 minutes after I take my Symprove I have a mug of tummy tea which is a combination of turmeric, ginger & cardamon. This is a soothing drink to start the day; I know that ginger can help settle the digestive system. After years of a bad diet when travelling with the horses and then constantly grazing when the boys were young, I try to look after myself more.
3. An early morning walk in the countryside with Mike
We live on the edge of town, and I need to get out into the countryside to get the calmness that I need in the morning. After Mike and I have taken our Symprove and had our tea, at around 7.30am we jump into the car for a short drive to the woods and fields. We walk for 3-4 miles, which sets me up for the day.
4. A gut-friendly breakfast
When we get back from our walk it’s breakfast time. For me that’s a mug of coffee and a bowl of porridge with seeds and fruit, I struggle if I don’t have breakfast! I’m trying to eat as many plant points as possible as I know they’re good for my gut.
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