Staff Writer, Fitness
Gemma Harris
(she/her)Gemma Harris is a Staff Writer for Fitness at Saga Exceptional. Gemma has been a journalist for over seven years and is a self-confessed health and wellbeing enthusiast, which led her to specialise in health journalism. During her career, she has worked with top editors in the industry and taken on fun fitness challenges such as completing 40 weighted dead bugs daily for three weeks. She is particularly passionate about nutrition; after being diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome in 2016, she discovered her fascination for gut health and founded thegutchoice.com – a dedicated space for providing a hopeful outcome for people with gut issues. Gemma’s core aim is to help others through her writing.
Gemma has written about various topics from combatting the spread of health misinformation on social media and her experience of taking mental health medication, to sleep stories and mindful gardening. Previously a freelance journalist, she has produced content for leading health journals such as Gastrointestinal Nursing and the British Journal of Healthcare Management, as well as multimedia health and lifestyle platforms, including calmmoment.com, StomaTips, Fit&Well, LiveScience and metro.co.uk.
She is the proud owner of two adorable guinea pigs who are far too spoilt and have become her writing companions. When she is not writing, Gemma can be found walking in nature, at a yoga or spin class, swimming, doing an at-home YouTube workout, snuggling up with a self-help book or meditating. She is also a member of a local running club. These experiences help to influence and shape the content she creates. And because life is all about balance, Gemma also enjoys having cocktails with friends.
Articles by Gemma Harris

Stress and IBS: 8 ways to relax and ease the effects
Stress can be a trigger for IBS, but you needn’t suffer in silence. Experts share their unique stress management tips to help you live well with the condition.

Food groups explained: what are they and how much do you need?
Dietitians reveal how getting the right amount of each can support your health.

7 must-know signs you’re eating too much salt – and how to cut down
Concerned you’re consuming too much salt? Experts reveal how to know, plus practical steps to take to reduce salt in your diet and improve your health.

How to have regular bowel movements: three things a dietitian wants you to know
Do unruly bowels affect your life? Or are you just wondering whether your bowel movements are normal?

“Treat your gut bacteria like a pet”: gut health advice from Dr Megan Rossi
The gut health doctor shares her gut health top tips, such as drinking tea, and tells us what led her to becoming a gut health expert.

Are turnips good for you? Health benefits of this underrated root veg revealed
Turnips can support your health in many ways, from your gut to your brain health. A leading dietitian explains how