The human body love baths because they relax us, lowering our blood sugar, and blood pressure levels preparing us for sleep. Whether you’ve had a long day at work or you just want to mellow out before bed, there isn’t much else better than taking a hard-earned hot bath. Taking a bath at the end of...
Agar Agar can be found in virtually every health food store and it’s fast becoming a staple for vegan and vegetarian dessert connoisseurs. As a thickening agent, it’s used for a variety of different recipes from jelly to pudding and soups and is the primary vegan substitute for gelatin. But Agar Agar is more than a...
If you’ve ever felt butterflies in your belly or felt weirdly sick to your stomach after experiencing something traumatic or confronting - then you’ve already felt the connection between your gut and your brain - known as the gut brain axis. These so-called ‘gut reactions’ are very real and can be linked to a vital connection...
By Yoko Inoue, founder of Shokuiku While your first instinct to achieving a healthy, glowing complexion is nailing your skincare regimen - there’s another aspect of your body that is equally important - and that’s your gut. What you put in your mouth impacts so many elements outside your stomach. Food and alcohol...
Did you know that inside your body right now there are between 40 and 300 trillion live bacteria? Yes. Live bacteria. And most of it lives inside the gut - a thriving hotspot for micro-organisms that keep your immune system chugging along and disease at bay. Keeping your gut healthy is key not just for your...
The omnipresent 'sweet tooth' can often seem like an insurmountable hurdle in our journey towards a healthier lifestyle. We've all been there, craving sugar, and giving in to the siren call of sugary treats. However, the long-term implications of high sugar consumption cannot be ignored. Fluctuations in blood sugar levels, increased risk of heart disease, and...
The holiday season is an exciting, busy and stressful time for many of us, and indulging in all of the many foods and drinks that we don’t normally have throughout the year can be one of the best parts. However, this can have unpleasant results for our digestive system. The extra sugar, lack of fibre and...
In the world of gut health, you’ve likely heard the terms probiotics and prebiotics. But have you come across the emerging buzzword: postbiotics? If not, you're in for some fascinating insights! Postbiotics are the newest addition to the microbiome discussion, known for their potential role in supporting gut health and overall wellness. Let’s dive into what...
Our metabolic health is greatly affected by what we ingest. Whilst sugar is a great source of energy, excess amounts typically found in everyday products can be detrimental to our health, raise the risk of type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. It's important to regulate our intake and do everything we can from exercising and eating...
Gut health is a very important part of our livelihood, and shouldn't be ignored. Research has shown that our gut controls many aspects of our lives, including appetite, governing our immune systems, mental health, digestive health, and much more. These are all very good reasons to look after your gut and to maintain a healthy one...
Guide to Kombucha Download PDF About the Author Kriben Govender Kriben Govender, is a Food Scientist, Registered Nutritionist and Founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in Gut Health and Mitochondrial health-focused products and Allele Microbiome – a provider of cutting edge Metagenomic Stool Testing and Deuterium Testing. What Is Kombucha? How to Make...
