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 ...
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Why we should all be eating 30 plant foods a week
You may be wondering what is so important about eating 30 different plant foods each week? Maybe you’ve heard about it but can't understand how it's possible on a low FODMAP diet. The good news is, it's much more achievable than you may think. Read on to learn more about why eating 30 different ...
Leaky Gut vs IBS : What’s The Difference & How Do I Know If I Have Either One?
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 ...
Funky Fermented Foods
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 ...
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 ...
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 Probiotic Is Right For You?
Probiotics are a powerhouse when it comes to optimal health, but with so many supplement options on the market sorting fact from fiction can be confusing for consumers. So how can you determine which probiotics are right for you and your specific health concern? So, what are ...