Gut Health

Gut health is critical for overall health. It’s the hub of our immune system, where we digest and absorb the nutrients from the food we eat and plays a role in our mood and energy levels too. A whole food diet filled with a variety of fresh produce is always going to be a great start to good gut health, but there are a few star ingredients that can really help keep your tummy happy. — We all know gut health — also known as the microbiome — is important. And the science proves it. An ever-growing amount of research points to the enormous role your gut plays in overall health and wellbeing. …

The gut is often referred to as the second brain due to the direct gut-brain connection. So what you eat and the health of your gut are directly linked with your mood and cognitive function. There is a connection between your digestive system and the brain It tells your brain…

White coarse grains — that host bacterial colonies are added to milk and then strained from that milk , once their work is done. What remains is a thick liquid that has a curd like consistency. Its sour to taste and if you leave it outside the fridge in the…

I grew up in my teens with severe acne. And even now, I get break outs that last days. There’s a strong connection between food and acne. Certain foods clearly cause or prevent acne. Skin is the largest organ in the human body — yet we don’t think about skin…

Kombucha is a fermented sweet tea with a culture of bacteria or yeast which in this case is known as “scoby”. I recently discovered how to brew kombucha when I visited my brother in Portugal over the summer. To me it is a very tasty drink as well as very…

With the days getting warmer and longer, optimizing your gut health should be a top priority so you can fully enjoy all that summer has to offer. The condition of your digestive system has a significant impact on your mood, energy levels, skin, and even weight management. One massive component…