Sauerkraut will populate your intestinal tract with wonderful probiotics. The beauty of fermented foods such as sauerkraut is that they are incredibly effective at increasing your overall nutrition, promoting the growth of friendly intestinal bacteria, and aiding digestion and supporting immune function, including an increase in B vitamins (even Vitamin B12), omega-3 fatty acids, digestive … Continue reading Making Sauerkraut
““With every mouthful of sauerkraut you’re consuming billions of beneficial microbes which will be killing the pathogens in your gut driving them out and replenishing the beneficial flora in your digestive tract.” Dr Natasha Campbell McBride Fermented foods are the ultimate in functional foods providing your body with a hit of good gut flora … Continue reading Fabulous Fermented Foods
Are you feeling sluggish, bloated, foggy-headed, tired, irritable or experiencing skin eruptions, high cholesterol levels, difficulty with digestion or unbearable premenstrual syndrome? These are all signs that your liver may be a little overworked and overloaded. Given the liver’s instrumental role in producing bile for digesting food, clearing and activating hormones, storing glucose for energy, … Continue reading Liver Loving Foods
We can all relate to that feeling of dreaded lethargy that can engulf us after a greasy lunch or the morning after a few too many cocktails. “Food coma”, “hangry” and “sugar high” are just some of the descriptive words we throw around to describe the effect that food (or lack of it) may have … Continue reading Good Mood Food
Most of us can relate to those frustrating nights of tossing and turning, re-arranging sheets and blankets, switching lights on and off, listening to that relaxation music that never seems to work, in the hope of alluring that haven of sleep that does not seem to want to present itself willingly or easily. In the … Continue reading Put Insomnia To Bed
As a diabetic, getting blood sugar levels in control can definitely be a fine balancing act, and it can often feel as though there are many confounding factors working against you. However with a little bit of knowledge, planning and routine you will become empowered to keep your sugar levels in check to achieve optimal … Continue reading A Balancing Act – Managing Blood Sugar Levels
With warmer weather upon us we often become more conscious of our belly weight dragging down the “spring” in our step. But this need not be so. With a few tried and tested practices, you can say goodbye to the bloat and welcome the summer with your abdominals ironed down and ready for the sunshine. … Continue reading Bye Bye Bloat
Probiotics are the naturally occurring “good” bacteria that live in your gut and play a significant role in your total wellness. When you are in good health, your intestinal tract hosts over 100 trillion friendly bacteria, approximately 10 times more than the number of cells in your body. These good germs spend their time assisting you … Continue reading Which Probiotic Strain?
A sluggish digestive system can leave you feeling lethargic, bloated, in discomfort and generally lack luster. Rekindling your digestive juices can get your digestive flame burning with full force again – improving your energy, outlook and getting you back on that dance floor in full swing. 1. Zesty Times. Sour foods help to stimulate the … Continue reading Rekindle your Digestive Flame
Do you ever wonder why your nails are chipping more often, your tongue is feeling a little furry or your iris is looking a little on the orange side? The status of your tongue and nail health are unlikely dinner conversational pieces, but being aware of things which are slightly off or have changed in … Continue reading Cues that Your Body Needs Some TLC
Get Belly Blissed Using Fermented Foods