Probiotics Probiotics are live strains of bacteria that can support a healthy gut microbiome by increasing the species and diversity of microorganisms. Sources include fermented foods such as curd, buttermilk, kefir, pickles. However, not all fermented foods would have probiotics because with cooking methods like heat, how it’s stored and other environmental factors, the number …
The gut refers to our digestive or gastrointestinal tract which includes the intestines, stomach, food pipe and more, forming the entire human digestive system. This is a 9m long tract with over 70% of our immune cells! The gut microbiome The gut has a world of microorganisms and bacteria, in what is known as the …
There are a variety of milks available today and the choice can get confusing! Let’s break it down and compare cow’s milk with oat, almond and soy milk. Is cow’s milk healthy? Cow’s milk products have a unique nutritional profile and are rich in nutrients such as protein, calcium, iodine, B vitamins including B 12, …
Gluten gets quite the bad rap these days, and gluten-free foods and diets are becoming more common than ever. What’s the deal with gluten though, do you need to eliminate it? Read on to find out. Firstly, what is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley that helps develop structure of …
Plant-based diets are trendy currently and a route people are often curious to explore. If we get technical, a few categories can fall under this umbrella: Vegan: Complete exclusion of animal-based products (dairy, meat, seafood) Lacto-Vegetarian: Includes dairy products (e.g. milk, yoghurt, cheese) but no meat or seafood. Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarian: Includes dairy products and eggs but …
