You’ve heard me talk about the importance of gut health quite a bit over the last few years. Emerging research highlights how connected our gut is to the rest of our body. A healthy gut doesn’t just mean fewer digestive issues—it’s linked to a stronger immune system, better hormonal balance, improved mood, and reduced inflammation.Continue reading “Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What’s the Difference and Why You Need Both”
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3 Simple Daily Habits For a Healthy Gut
A healthy body and mind go hand in hand, and the health of our gut affects both. It’s so important to look after it, I have written many articles on the subject. Many nutritionists and health professionals refer to our gut as our ‘second brain’. An information highway known as the vagus nerve connects the brain and gut allowing them to be in constant communication with each other. TheContinue reading “3 Simple Daily Habits For a Healthy Gut”
Fermented and Cultured Food Recipes
A few posts back I discussed some healing foods for the gut. I mentioned prebiotic and probiotic foods – artichoke, raw garlic, onion, asparagus and dandelion greens. Fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, cultured yoghurt and kefir. This week I have decided to include two cultured food recipes that are really easy to make.Continue reading “Fermented and Cultured Food Recipes”
Gut Health and Antibiotics
Gut health is something I am extremely passionate about as it will affect all of us at some point in our lives, especially as we get older. I see it with most of my clients. If your gut isn’t functioning properly it will affect your mental and physical health. 70% of your immune system isContinue reading “Gut Health and Antibiotics”