If you are looking for a healthy lemonade, this is it! Combining green tea, figs, and rhubarb, you are left with an amazing water kefir that is both sweet and tangy. Enjoy this as a refreshing drink on a hot day and get your probiotics in too! This recipe came to us from Nicky in the...
If you are looking for a healthier version of ginger ale, this is it! Combining ginger (which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties) with water kefir (full of probiotics!) you have a perfect ginger ale recipe! It’s easy to make and tastes delicious. This recipe came to us from Nicky in the Gut Health Guru’s Facebook Group!...
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Looking for a new smoothie recipe to give your immune system a boost? If so, this is it! With milk kefir for probiotics, Kakadu plum powder for prebiotics, and fruits and vegetables for fibre, this smoothie has it all! This delicious smoothie will keep your immune system healthy all year long. This recipe came to us...
If you are craving chocolate mousse but want it to be on the healthier side, this recipe is for you! Cannellini beans add a nice creaminess that you would never guess came from a bean! It may not be as creamy as a regular mousse but it is gut friendly and easy to make. This recipe...
If you are craving a chocolate cake, we have for you a delicious and healthier version! It has sourdough starter in it which is a great source of probiotics! You can also use different types of sugars to keep it healthier as well. This recipe came to us from Emma in the Gut Health Gurus Facebook...
Your immune system is one of the most important cornerstones of human health. It helps protect you from viruses and bacteria that can make you severely sick. Boosting immunity has become a buzz phrase across mainstream health platforms because of its major role in preventing sickness and ensuring balance. A recent scientific study demonstrates that the immune system is far more interconnected and fundamental to human health than first thought. From boosting gut health, which in turn affects mental wellbeing and brain function, to the lymph system which transports oxygen, water, and food to cells - the immune system isn’t a singular entity - it’s a far-reaching web.
Berry Chia Pudding (makes 8) If you are looking for a delicious and healthy breakfast that will fill you up in the morning, this is a great option. It only has a few ingredients and is very simple to make. It is also a wonderful way to get more probiotics into your diet. This recipe...
Benefits of incorporating natural sources of probiotics Incorporating natural sources of probiotics into your diet, rather than relying solely on probiotic supplements, can offer several advantages. Consuming probiotic-rich foods provides a diverse range of beneficial bacterial strains, which can have a more significant impact on gut health and overall well-being. These foods are often nutrient-dense, supplying...
Putting it in a very general way, inflammation is the immune system’s response to an irritant. These irritants can be a wide range of things, such as a chemical, plant pollen or a foreign microbe. When your body recognises something foreign, your immune system activates and triggers the inflammatory process.
Ginger contains powerful antioxidants which is why this water kefir recipe is a great one to add to the recipes you want to try! The dried plums contain boron which is great for bones and muscles and the vanilla bean contains even more antioxidants. This recipe came to us from Nicky in the Gut Health Guru’s...
Fermentation has been around for thousands of years. Luckily, with the popularity of gut health, the art of fermentation is becoming more well known. I had the pleasure of speaking with Sandor Katz on all this fermentation.
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