The simple food with a BIG impact on your health

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The simple food with a BIG impact on your health You can’t have failed to notice more and more news about your microbiome – the range of microbes in your gut that number in the trillions! That’s because these bacteria have such a strong influence on your health. They help break down what you eat … Read more

Probiotics may help reduce child obesity

Research shows antibiotics may be the trigger One in five of UK school age children is actually obese – a significant risk factor for long term health. But new research suggests it may not just be for the obvious reasons – too much food and too little exercise. An unexpected trigger may be antibiotics. We … Read more

How to choose a probiotic that really works

Why an effective probiotic MUST include multiple strains A good probiotic supplement will help create a healthy balance of bacteria in your gut. It increases the ratio of good to ‘bad’ bacteria in what’s called your microbiome. This can improve your health in many ways, including improving digestion, stronger immune response, addressing issues like yeast … Read more

Yogurt for gut health ☹ – prefer probiotic supplements

Yogurts don’t have enough probiotics to deliver gut health benefits Yogurts in supermarkets do not contain anywhere near enough probiotics – ‘friendly bacteria’ – to have the health benefits you might be looking for. That’s the conclusion of a major study from University of Toronto’s Department of Nutritional Sciences. As lead researcher Mary Scourboutakos puts … Read more