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The Impact of Alcohol on Gut Health: What You Need to Know This Christmas Season
The Christmas period often comes with clinking glasses of bubbles, festive cocktails, and glasses of wine shared with friends and family. While moderate drinking can be part of the fun, it's important to understand the impact alcohol has on gut health.
The Surprising Gut Health Benefits of Chocolate
When it comes to gut health, chocolate might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, in moderation and when chosen wisely, chocolate—particularly dark chocolate—has impressive benefits for your gut-brain connection.
Winter Wellness: Strengthen Your Immune System by Caring for Your Gut
As the temperature drops and we pull out our chunky knitwear, it’s also time to think about taking care of something a little less visible but just as essential for these colder months ahead: our gut health.
Gut-lag Slowing Down Your Holiday Fun? How to prevent stomach issues when you fly
Do you go on holiday and find your gut slower and not as regular as usual? Gut-lag refers to the disrupted rhythm of the gastrointestinal tract as a result of traveling across time zones. Here’s how to prevent stomach issues when you fly.
Should I Test My Microbiome?
Once a specialised measurement confined to clinical and research settings, gut microbiome testing is now readily available to everyday consumers. These tests offer a glimpse into the complex ecosystem residing within part of the gastrointestinal tract. But what do they actually measure, and do they live up to the hype?
Surviving Festival Season: Your gut health guide
From foods to eat to staying hydrated, here's how to have a gut-friendly summer festival season.
5 Facts you didn’t know about the gut-brain connection
Have you heard that 90% of the happy hormone serotonin is produced in the gut? Although this is true, it doesn’t explain how your gut health can impact your mood because serotonin cannot cross the blood brain barrier. Read on to discover 5 facts you didn’t know about the gut-brain connection.
Power of Prebiotics: A breakthrough in cognitive health
In a ground-breaking study conducted by researchers at King’s College London, a new discovery has emerged regarding the potential of prebiotics in preserving cognitive function as we age. This study sheds light on the intricate relationship between our gut microbiome and brain health, offering promising insights into combating cognitive decline, including early signs of Alzheimer's Disease.
Fuelling Success: A day in the life of a corporate nutritionist
Ever wondered what fuels the day of a nutritionist navigating the corporate world? Here’s what Dr Emily Prpa eats on a day in the office.
The art of science washing in the wellness Industry
In the era of wellness, a new trend has emerged - science washing - which creates an illusion of credibility for wellness products.
Beyond Digestion: Unlocking the secrets of gut health for overall wellbeing
The role of the gut extends way beyond digestion. It can impact our immune response, weight, and even our mood.
Simple Strategies for a week of healthy eating
Embarking on a journey towards a healthier lifestyle often begins in the heart of our homes—the kitchen.
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