For centuries around the world, fermenting foods has been a way to preserve food and lengthen its shelf life, whilst producing a unique flavour. Fermentation relies on the natural action of micro-organisms (yeast and bacteria) to convert carbohydrate in food into short chain fatty acids and other by-products. It is the ingestion of these fermented...
The gut microbiome (collection of gut bacteria) is hot topic. There are over 100 trillion gut bacteria living in the gut. Increasing evidence is supporting the view that the gut is the centre of our body and the cornerstone of our health and well-being. The gut carries messages directly to the brain via the vagus...
Christmas Pavlova 4 egg whites 280g sugar 1 ½ tsp white vinegar 2 tsp vanilla extract pinch of salt 4 tbsp boiling water 4 tbsp cornflour Preheat oven to 120˚C. Cover oven tray with baking paper. Place ingredients for pavlova into warm bowl and beat until stiff peaks form. Spoon mixture onto oven tray in desired shape. Bake for...
More and more people are eating gluten-free … for medical reasons such as coeliac disease or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity or simply as part of a growing food trend. Recent research has indicated that the popularity of gluten-free diet has increased in the last decade and at times up to 20 per cent of the population...
Happy and healthy bowels are the pillars for our body, mind, health and well-being. The gut is an amazing organ that turns the food that we eat into the cells of our body and the energy that we feel. When our gut is working well, we feel fabulous and full of energy. If it is...
Happy and healthy bowels are the pillars for the body. They’re also the cornerstone of vitality, health and well-being. When the gut is working well, people feel vibrant and full of energy. However, if there is a chink in its armour, the body will soon exhibit unpleasant bowel symptoms. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a...
With Christmas fast approaching I’m sure your calendar is marked off with many social events, celebrations and festive parties. Below are some handy hints to help you enjoy these Christmas celebrations in a FODMAP friendly way. Plan ahead With the festive events and celebrations offer to bring a plate of food to contribute – this...
More and more people are avoiding gluten in their diets … whether it is coeliac disease or non-coeliac gluten intolerance you will likely know someone who needs gluten free options. One in 70 Australians has coeliac disease and needs to completely avoid gluten, even the smallest amount (50mg or one-hundredth of a slice of bread) can...
A healthy and happy gut is vital to achieve a healthy body Happy and healthy bowels are the pillars for our body and the cornerstone for your entire feeling of vitality, energy, health and well-being. The digestive system is an amazing organ that turns the food that we eat into the cells of our body...
