UNLOCKING THE IMPACT OF JUNK FOOD ON YOUR GUT HEALTH: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIET AND DIGESTIVE WELLNESS The human body is home to many tiny living organisms, such as bacteria, archaea, viruses, and eukaryotic microbes: the gut microbiome. In our belly alone, there are over 100 trillion of these tiny cells, creating a…
5 NUTRITION HABITS TO EMBRACE THIS YEAR As January is nearly halfway through, many of us are eager to make positive changes to our health and wellness. One of the most impactful ways to improve overall well-being is by focusing on nutrition. Making small but sustainable changes to our eating habits can…
MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS AND AUTOIMMUNITY Medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly in Asian cultures like Chinese and Japanese. They are valued for their potential health benefits, which are primarily attributed to their bioactive compounds. These fungi have gained significant attention in modern times for their various health-promoting properties. Medicinal…
OVERNIGHT OATS: 3 recipes in 1 For so many years I used to skip breakfast and go without eating anything until lunchtime, but then I would eat continuously until dinner time. I was constantly craving sweets and carbs and I thought that I just had a sweet tooth. Now I know that by skipping…
CHOCOLATE ENERGY BALLS During the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (the last half before bleeding) is very common to experience sweet cravings. This is because of the hormonal fluctuations, particularly around oestrogen and progesterone. During this phase, if you are suffering from PMS, is best to limit the consumption of high sugar foods,…
3 WAYS TO CREATE BETTER GUT HEALTH AT WORK When it comes to gut health, the priority is to be free from bloating, pain and discomfort. So many times, I have suffered from one or more of these symptoms, and probably you too at some point in your life. This is because when it…
UNDERSTANDING PREBIOTICS AND PROBIOTICS Probiotics have been getting so much press over the past years, but what are they? And what about prebiotics? Let’s shed some light and understand what they are, and how they can affect our health. The microbiome The gut is home to a variety of microorganisms, divided into colonies and…