Mar 10, 2024 | Fruit, Health, Today I learned, Veg
The 5 a day advice isn’t just a UK thing. There are similar government-backed 5 a day schemes around the world. It all started with advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO). WHO recommended eating a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables a day to lower the...
Feb 26, 2024 | Health, Prebiotics
In a study published in the Nutrients Journal, they state that “oats are considered a functional ingredient with prebiotic potential and contain plant proteins, unsaturated fats, and antioxidant compounds.” Oats also contain a soluble fibre called...
Feb 4, 2024 | Health, In the news, Prebiotics
There was a super interesting study covered last month regarding prebiotics and the brain reward system. They conducted MRI scans of overweight adults after one group took prebiotic supplements and the other took a placebo. The scans were looking for activation of the...
Jan 28, 2024 | Health, In the news, Prebiotics
The link between gut microbiome and ageing and longevity is blooming fascinating. Diversity seemed to be the big theme of 2023. And diversity can come from eating a diverse range our favourite foods – prebiotic containing foods! Here are two research highlights...
Jan 21, 2024 | Health, Prebiotics, Today I learned
Lots of people live with an unhealthy gut which can cause a range of unwelcome symptoms. Here are three common signs you can look out for that indicate your gut health is out of whack. Gas and bloating You don’t naturally create the right enzymes to breakdown some...
Jan 12, 2024 | Health, Tips
PRObiotics get a lot of press coverage. But PREbiotics are less well reported on. But you need prebiotics to feed your good gut bacteria. As we said in our previous email, The Guts UK charity describes them as the fertiliser for your gut. And it’s so true. If you want...
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