Funky Fermented Foods Fermented foods have long been a staple for many different cultures. Originally they came about as a means of preservation. From kimchi in Korea, sauerkraut in Germany, yoghurt in Greece and miso in Japan. These traditional foods have become quite the star these days all ...
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Top 5 Pantry Staples For Gut Health
Eating well to support your gut health doesn’t have to be expensive and full of "superfoods" you’ve got no idea what to do with. In fact, lots of beneficial foods for our gut health can be cheap and familiar. The key to supporting our gut health and feeding the microbiome (our gut bacteria) is ...
A Simple Guide to Probiotics and Prebiotics
Many people switch off when reading or hearing about probiotics and prebiotics. Maybe they sound too scientific to be relatable or assume they are things you buy from the chemist. Probiotics and prebiotics are ABSOLUTELY essential for good gut health and are found naturally in some of the foods we ...
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 ...
The low-down on fermented food
Fermented food is a hot topic, with fermented products such as kombucha and kimchi emerging on the trendiest of cafe menus. The benefits offered by fermented foods are reported as anything from improving your gut health to treating major chronic disease. So, with an increasing focus on gut health ...
Leaky Gut vs IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Leaky Gut Syndrome are both Gastrointestinal (GI) conditions with unknown causes. There is a good chance you have either heard of, suffer from, or know someone who suffers from IBS. Leaky Gut Syndrome isn’t as well-known, so it may be new terminology for ...
Low FODMAP Winter Produce
With what used to be seasonal produce now often available all year round, you may find yourself asking what fruit and veg is ACTUALLY in season!?. And also, which of these are low FODMAP? Well, let's take a look! Why shop in season? Well, there are a lot of great reasons why you should shop to ...
Do FODMAPs Only Affect Those With IBS?
A low FODMAP diet is effective in improving IBS symptoms in about 75% of IBS sufferers. This is because FODMAPs worsen symptoms for many IBS sufferers. But can FODMAPs cause stomach upsets for those of us without IBS? Why FODMAPs can impact anyone ...
Which probiotics are right for you?
If you have done any research on health and well-being within the last few years you are likely to have come across something on probiotics, and rightly so. Scientific research is proving that probiotics are a powerhouse when it comes to optimal health, and that the type of probiotic even ...