Prebiotics are a type of dietary fibre that helps promote beneficial bacteria and digestive health. They are specifically helpful in promoting the growth of probiotic or good bacteria in the body. A prebiotic diet also helps reduce bad cholesterol, manage blood sugar...
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 their natural state) is going to have a...
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 gut but it can give us a lot of information about our entire digestive...
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 implemented in 1910, and there are even...
Your microbiome and estrogen The hormones that regulate your menstrual cycle are influenced by your gut. Your intestinal bacteria (your microbiome), has so many important functions. The microbiome synthesises nutrients and assists with digestion. It releases chemicals...
