Tag: gut

  • Here’s How A Healthy Gut Can Prevent Hair Loss

    Here’s How A Healthy Gut Can Prevent Hair Loss

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  • Gut Health: Study Finds High Sugar Diet Changes Gut Bacteria And Worsens Brain Function

    Gut Health: Study Finds High Sugar Diet Changes Gut Bacteria And Worsens Brain Function

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  • Is it a ‘GO’ for avocados and gut health?

    Is it a ‘GO’ for avocados and gut health?

    Did you know that there are more microorganisms in the gut (over 40 trillion) than there are human cells in the body, scattered along a surface area ten times greater than the skin? Together, all the microorganisms in our gut are called the gut microbiota. Like a unique fingerprint, each person has their very own…

  • How Good Gut Health Helps Prevent Diabetes

    How Good Gut Health Helps Prevent Diabetes

    Did you know that the development of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes has a direct correlation to gut health? What we put into our bodies is entirely up to us. However, it’s no easy task to ensure we are eating a well-balanced and healthy diet. While grocery shopping, it’s easy to fill the cart with…

  • Is Mood Food A Strong Line of Defence Against COVID Stress?

    Is Mood Food A Strong Line of Defence Against COVID Stress?

    The constant updates surrounding coronavirus can be overwhelming. Even the most realistic person is going to feel the strain of this invisible enemy that has seen nearly a quarter of the world’s population living in lockdown conditions and disrupting everybody’s mood.  What are the effects of living in such tense conditions? For many, the emotional…

  • Ouch! What is that pain in your gut?

    Ouch! What is that pain in your gut?

    You’re feeling pain in your side or in your general gut area. But why? Where did it come from? And should you be worried? It can start as a sudden stabbing pain out of nowhere, or build up from a small low level ache. It can be acute – meaning it lasts for only a…

  • Why The Route To Good Health Is Through Your Gut

    Why The Route To Good Health Is Through Your Gut

    Do you experience bloating, tummy discomfort? Perhaps constipation or diarrhea? Do you suffer from heartburn? Do you feel stressed? As with many people, your gut may be the cause. The gut is often referred to as our second brain Our emotions are often felt in our gut. For example, we get “butterflies in our stomach…

  • Fermented Foods: This Is Why You Need Them

    Fermented Foods: This Is Why You Need Them

    Fermentation is an age-old process used to preserve foods and keep them edible for longer, which was mostly used before the presence of electricity and canned foods. Recently, though, fermented foods have also displayed properties that are hugely beneficial for your gut health. During fermentation, the sugars and starches in the food are broken down…

  • Why Traveling On Holiday Disrupts Your Gut Health And What To Do

    Why Traveling On Holiday Disrupts Your Gut Health And What To Do

    The start of the holiday season brings with it lazier, more indulgent days. Unfortunately, this relaxed attitude tends to spill over into our diets too. Even a short period of poor food choice,  eating patterns, and traveling long distances can wreak havoc on our gut health. There are some simple dietary rules to stick to…