Whether you’re a “health nerd” like me or not, you may have noticed how much attention gut health and the all-important “microbiome” has been getting in the last couple of years. In every news feed you can be assured that there will be some mention of gut health if you follow health in general. As…
What is fructose? Fructose is the sugar found in many foods such as fresh and dried fruit, most root vegetables, honey, commercially produced sweeteners such as high fructose corn syrup and most processed foods and soft drinks. Although fructose has been a natural ingredient in our food, it is thought that the over-consumption of fructose…
We have all heard that having healthy gut flora is important for a healthy immune system but gut bacteria has so many other functions essential to optimal health. The old saying, “good health starts in the gut “, couldn’t have made it any simpler. If you look after your digestive health and nourish your body…
Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Fructose Malabsorption are common digestive issues we see in the clinic. If you are not sure how to manage your digestive discomfort and aren’t sure if it’s something you are eating (and then if it is a food, which food?) or there has been some sort of injuring to your…
Emma loves cooking up a storm in her kitchen. Here are some of her favorite recipes that don’t contain any processed sugar. Enjoy! Grain free crunchy muesli 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts ½ cup chopped pecans 1 cup coconut chips ½ cup dried blueberries ½ cup pumpkin seeds ½ cup sunflower seeds 1 cup chopped…
I know this is the rant of the moment and you are probably fed up with hearing about why you need to quit (processed) sugar. But before you click onto the next page this info will help you become empowered about your health and what you eat. Stay with me for a few more minutes.…