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Sugar and Mental Health: How It Affects Your Brain, Mood, and Emotions
Sugar is a common part of many people’s daily diets. But what most people don’t realize is how sugar affects their mental health. When we talk of sugar in this context, we’re not really referring to naturally occurring sugar in...
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What’s Poo Got To Do With It?
It may be a number two motion but not many of us think about the bowel movements that we are (hopefully) doing on a regular basis. It also a fantastic indicator of not only what is going on in our...
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Mindful Microbes – Gut Brain Axis
You may have heard of, or perhaps read about, the connection between the gut and the brain. It’s certainly a hot topic right now, however, the concept is not a new one. The first official probiotic treatment for depression was...
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A nutritionist’s guide for making healthy changes & sticking with it
It’s no secret, the food you eat has a direct and powerful impact on your gut health, your energy levels, your sleep, your hormones, and the list goes on! Making healthier choices and including more whole foods (foods closes to...
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What An Imbalanced Gut Biome Can Do To Your Skin
The human gut is made up of ten trillion bugs – bacteria, viruses and fungi, which weigh over one kilo and outnumber human cells in your body by a ratio of over 10:1. A little hard to wrap your head...
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What is Better for Your Gut Health: Probiotics or Prebiotics?
Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide benefits when consumed, such as promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria and keeping pathogenic bacteria at bay. Prebiotics, on the other hand, are non-digestible compounds that stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria. Prebiotics are...
