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Where did the five a day advice come from
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...
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 beta-glucan. This...
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
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 out -...
Prebiotics in plant-based foods may help control unhealthy eating
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...
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 from...
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...
Fertiliser for your good gut bacteria
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...
Gut health tips Jan 2024
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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"Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food."
Hippocrates – one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine