Ginger… the almighty natural medicine

Organic vs Non-Organic… what you need to know

It’s has been getting such a bad rap for some time now. But why? What has it done to deserve this? And what the hell is Gluten anyway, do you really know why everyone (and possibly you too) is against it?

How much protein do I need? And where do I get it from?

Because… Your beneficial microbes NEED, LOVE and MUST have fibre.

And considering YOU are have MORE microbe cells than human cells, it is ESSENTIAL for you to survive…

Short Chain Fatty Acids… the key to optimal health

🔬 SCFAs activate brown adipose tissue which affects whole-body metabolism and may alter insulin sensitivity and modify susceptibility to weight gain.

🔬 SCFAs play an important role in the prevention and treatment of obesity-associated insulin resistance.

🔬 SCFAs are associated peripheral infusion of gut hormones that have been shown to cause a reduction in energy intake and have thus become the target of many anti-obesity therapies.

🔬 SCFAs inhibit the fat accumulation within adipose tissue and promotes metabolism.

🔬 SCFAs have been shown to protect against diet-induced obesity.

🔬 SCFAs beneficially affects serum cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations.

🔬 SCFAs modulate the signaling trigger ‘ghrelin’ receptor contributing to circadian rhythm and appetite control.

Over the past few years Probiotics have been centre stage.

We’ve been told to pop one daily to keep our gut healthy (well the marketers have told us that) But is it really what our gut needs?

Well Yes and No! Read on….

You’re probably wondering…‘How Do I Transform My Health With Plants?’

It’s easy to be suspicious hey? In the health world there are so many crazy claims and unbelievable promises.

But when it comes to eating PLANTS you shouldn’t be thinking…“is this going to work”… you should be thinking… “Do I want to Change my Life?” and if the answer is yes then you’re on the right track because…

“The Christmas/Holiday season impacts both physical and mental health” … NOT just the FOOD but also the ENVIRONMENT that you are in.

A 2019 study titled... "The effect of having Christmas dinner with in-laws on gut microbiota composition"... examined “Christmas Poo” vs “Regular day Poo” and revealed that factors such as altered diet, intoxications (i.e. alcohol) and psychological stress disturbed the core composition of the gut microbiota revealing a significant DECREASE in the Ruminococcaceae species.

The first time I heard about STARCH was when I saw it on TV — back in the 60’s — it was being sprayed onto the collars of men’s shirts when ironing.

Obviously… NOT the same starch that I am telling you about today 😊 which is Food. Starch… basically a long chain of glucose that is found ONLY in plants, some examples are seeds, grains and root vegetables.

Off the Moo-juice (or thinking about it) but have no idea what to put on your cereal, or in your coffee, or what to use when baking? Today, supermarkets are getting flooded with non-dairy options but unfortunately many are laden with additives and preservatives to enable it to have a long shelf life. BUT the good news is making your own is super EASY and super CHEAP to make and is…