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Hangover Cures: Rebalancing your gut
Over the Christmas period, we tend to drink more than usual. Research shows that almost two-thirds (61%) of people who drink alcohol in the UK over-indulge over the Christmas season more than they usually do.1 One in five (18%) people say they typically suffer more hangovers due to drinking more...
Foods to Avoid: Food Poisoning
No one likes having food poisoning…that’s for sure. Do you know what to watch out for to reduce your chances of contracting bacteria that cause food poisoning? What is food poisoning? Food poisoning is not commonly severe; the majority of people get better within a few days without the need...
Are Fibre Bars Healthy?
Fibre cannot be digested by the body, as it is a non-digestible form of carbohydrate. The body breaks down most carbohydrates into glucose, yet fibre cannot be broken down into sugar molecules, meaning it passes through the gastrointestinal tract intact. To keep hunger and blood sugar in check, consuming fibre...
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...
