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Do Probiotics help Lactose Intolerance?
What is Lactose Intolerance? Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose properly, a type of sugar found in some foods (mainly dairy products).1 The most common form of lactose intolerance is known as acquired lactase deficiency. This is the form of lactose intolerance we will be discussing here. Usually,...
What is Lactose Intolerance?
Lactose intolerance is extremely common - it’s super likely that if you don’t have it yourself, you know somebody that does. What exactly is it, though? How is it caused? How do you get it diagnosed? All this and more, right here! What is Lactose Intolerance? Lactose intolerance is exactly...
World Vegan Day
World Vegan Day is here, and boy, have we got some exciting recipes for you! Whether you’re looking for a chocolate heaven, a hearty dinner or a warming hangover cure, we’ve got you covered. Mushrooms & Big Beans on Sourdough The first delicious recipe we’d love to share with you...
National Food Day
National Food Day, the 24th of October each year, is based on making a conscious effort to eat more whole foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains and natural protein sources.1 As these foods can be so good for the gut, we thought we’d delve into this idea...
Friendly gut bacteria explained
The gut contains trillions of bacteria; over 100 trillions just of the good ones!1 This article will explain what they are, how they work and how they get there. What is the gut microbiome? To understand bacteria, we must understand microbiomes. There are multiple microbiomes around the body including the...
Does apple cider vinegar improve gut health?
What is apple cider vinegar? Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar made using sugar, crushed apples and yeast.1, It is made using a two-step process and can be made at home! Firstly, crushed apples are exposed to yeast which causes the sugars in the apples to ferment and...
3 ways to get more body confident
Body confidence is the way that you feel about how you look. It can be hard to maintain; with the pressures of social media and judgement rife, it’s easy to compare ourselves to others and forget to love our body just the way it is. Negative feelings towards your body...
World Mental Health Day
We love to celebrate and encourage looking after your mental health - it’s fundamental to who we are as a company at The Gut Co. The theme for this year's World Mental Health Day is “Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority”1 Not only is it important...
Everything you need to know about Cortisol
What is Cortisol? Cortisol is a hormone that is mostly responsible for stress levels in the body. It is made by the adrenal glands which are located at the top of the kidneys.1 Cortisol then moves around the body through the bloodstream. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland which are both...
National Plus Size Appreciation Day
At The Gut Co, we like to celebrate every body type. For National Plus Size Appreciation Day, we thought we’d put in our two cents to help bring some positivity to a movement we truly believe in! The “ideal body type” has changed massively throughout history and varies throughout the...
