Oats and gut health

Oats and gut health

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...
Red vs white kidney beans

Red vs white kidney beans

Did you know that white kidney beans contain almost double the fiber when compared to their more popular red friends. Red kidney beans have gained popularity, I guess because they’re a bean often listed in recipes such as chilli con carne. But when I was in the shops...
Simple, small changes to feed your good gut bacteria

Simple, small changes to feed your good gut bacteria

How’s the healthy eating New Year Resolutions going? Did you start off something like: ‘I’ll eat better this year’? Most of us start by cutting out the bad stuff, and that can be a challenge. What if you looked at it a different way? Instead of cutting things...
Ageing, longevity and gut bacteria

Ageing, longevity and gut bacteria

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...
Signs of an unhealthy gut

Signs of an unhealthy gut

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...
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