It may seem obvious that eating a variety of different-coloured fruits and vegetables is a good thing for our health, but why is that exactly? And how can ‘eating the rainbow’ help to support a diverse gut microbiome? Firstly, a thriving gut microbiome depends on feeding all the good bacteria in our gut with their […]
When it comes to our health and wellness, we all know making changes for the better is a good idea, but we don’t always know where to start. If you’re ready to improve your health but aren’t sure where to begin, our guide to improving your health and well-being is a great way to get […]
If you are already into the gut health game, you may already be familiar with probiotics. You may also be clued up on prebiotics. However, ‘synbiotics’ are much lesser known as they are a relatively recent concept. So, what are these new kids on the gut health block? Are these beneficial for our gut health? […]
Have you ever really considered where your food comes from? And by which I mean where it fundamentally begins – the soil. In fact, many of us might not think beyond the supermarket or grocery store where we purchase our food let alone all of the various links that play a vital role in keeping […]
Consider this: there is no shortage of idioms about gut feelings–butterflies, intuition, “trust your gut”, vibes, instinct. For an organ normally considered responsible solely for digestion, we certainly have a lot of phrases that make it sound as if the gut has a mind of its own. Well, it turns out that this isn’t coincidental. […]
Are you one of the 38% of UK citizens who take supplements1? Or even more likely, are you one of the 2 billion worldwide that suffer from micronutrient deficiency2? You may not realise it, but nutrition is no longer as easy as getting the right fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. And that’s because our produce just doesn’t […]
The human microbiome is a complex ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms residing in our bodies which play a role in our overall health. When the microbiome is in harmony, it contributes to digestion, immunity, and even mental well-being. When this becomes unbalanced, it can lead to a variety of unwanted health issues. Healthy microbiome: a […]
