We all know that calcium is an essential nutrient required by our body for our daily needs. Calcium is needed for normal development and maintenance of our bones, blood clotting, as well for the proper functioning of our nerves, muscles, and cardiac (heart) function. Of all the calcium we ...
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Omega-3 & Gut Health
The research has shown that our gut microbiota- which are the resident microorganisms that are in the gastrointestinal tract, play an essential role in human health and disease. These good microorganisms or ‘bugs’ in our gut play a vital role in the digestion, immunity, detoxification and ...
A Guide to Low FODMAP Meal Prep
Weekly meal prep is something I am a huge advocate for. I usually set aside a couple of hours on a Sunday and prep my lunches, dinners and snacks for the working week. You don’t need to go all out like me and prep all meals and snacks (I am just very time poor during the week). Even preparing ...
What to Expect When Starting a Low FODMAP Diet
Whether you’re about to start a low FODMAP diet, have already started a low FODMAP diet, or are still in the contemplating stage – chances are you may be a little unsure of what to expect. This is totally normal. I mean, when you first hear someone say FODMAPs stands for Fermentable ...
Gut Microbiota and Health Conditions
Gut microbiota, gut bacteria, gut microbiome, gut bugs…all terms thrown around like wild fire in the world of nutrition and science at present. Gut health is certainly becoming the latest health trend, and for good reason! If you aren’t familiar with gut microbiota, or need a bit of a recap, check ...
Keeping Healthy This Flu Season
It is that time of year again…the weather is colder, there is less light in the day, and colds and flus seem to be spreading like wildfire. Almost all of us have experienced a cold or flu at some point in our lives (if you haven’t, you’re either some sort of superhuman or Pinocchio). So, you would ...
Gut Microbiot-HUH?
Why has ‘you are what you eat’ got even more meaning than ever before? First of all, Australians do not have good gut health and this has a lot to do with our microbiota. 1 in 4 women suffer from constipation Bowel cancer is the 2nd most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia 1 in 2 ...
A closer look at the fermentable sugars
Fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols - it's a mouthful isn't it!? These fermentable carbohydrates (or sugars) are implicated in causing symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Specifically - bloating, pain, gas and altered bowel habits. In people with ...
A low-FODMAP diet and your health
What is the low-FODMAP diet? Fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs) are carbohydrates (sugars) which may be poorly absorbed in the small intestine. As a result, they move to the large intestine. Consequently, they are fermented by bacteria. The bacteria ...
Legumes: The Real Superfoods
So, whats so super about legumes? Legumes can make a quick, cheap and healthy high-protein meal with a range of health benefits! These little superfood hero's come in many forms - whether it be lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans or cannellini beans (the list goes on!). Legumes are ...