They say long term chronic stress is almost as bad as smoking, ie it impacts our health negatively, and could even kill us! Quick bursts of stress are helpful: motivating us into action and helping us achieve our day to day goals, but research tells us constant exposure to long term chronic stress creates havoc physically. If left unchecked it can cause disease. Stress hormones flood our body and as our stomach clenches, we stop absorbing nutrients efficiently, and our gut microbiome alters.
Read moreTHE GUT AND BRAIN CONNECTION
Close your eyes briefly and imagine your favourite meal cooked perfectly, and presented to you when you’re absolutely starving. Now imagine taking that first bite….imagine and savour the deliciousness…. Do you feel your mouth start to water?
Read moreMEN'S HORMONE HEALTH AND FERMENTED FOODS
Fermented foods are a wonderful addition to the diet for any age, and for men and women, but let’s look at how they improve men’s hormones.
Read moreVITAMINS - SUPPLEMENTARY OR DIETARY?
Vitamins are an essential need for our bodies, and there are so many of them too! Research suggests there are 13 key vitamins that are most important for our bodies and the top 7 are:
Read moreMEALS WE LOVE TO KRAUTIFY
Finding a recipe you love is always exciting, but nothing quite beats the rush of changing that recipe to be perfect for you. Being the kraut-lovers we are, we’re particularly fond of “krautifying” our meals. That is to say, adding our fermented flare wherever we can! Here are a few of our favourites:
Read moreANTI-INFLAMMATORY EATING
Inflammation is a word we often associate with the negative, but the truth is that when it occurs normally, it does so as a way for the body to fight an attack. Inflammation is an important part of our body’s defense mechanism when it detects an intruder, but it can also occur as a mistake. Our body doesn’t always get it right, and sometimes detects itself as an intruder - kind of a funny mistake to make, except the results are nothing to laugh about!
Read moreTHE FUTURE OF SAUERKRAUT - WHERE CAN THIS ANCIENT DISH GO NEXT IN A MODERN WORLD?
We’ve all been there - our gut is causing noises and discomfort that definitely don’t fit in with the picture of a “happy life”. And it’s true. If we have an upset gut, life can be pretty grey. But that’s not actually what we’re talking about today!
We’ve mentioned the gut-brain link before, and how scientists believe your gut is your second brain. If the gut is the second brain, then it stands to reason that it is a vital part of your mental health and overall happiness. An unhappy gut can cause fatigue, skin problems, poor mental health, and a whole host of other unwanted issues.
Read moreTHE LONG AND COMPLICATED HISTORY AND ORIGIN OF SAUERKRAUT
It can’t be just us who feels like 2020 has truly been a year for the history books? Devastating fires across Australia, rumours of World War 3 after tensions between the US and Iran seemed to reach breaking point, then of course March arrived bringing with it the COVID-19 lockdown, only to be swiftly followed by the Black Lives Matter movement that has swept the US and many other countries.
Read moreHOW TO MAKE SPRING A “FRESH START” FOR THE FINAL STRETCH OF 2020
We’ve all been there - our gut is causing noises and discomfort that definitely don’t fit in with the picture of a “happy life”. And it’s true. If we have an upset gut, life can be pretty grey. But that’s not actually what we’re talking about today!
We’ve mentioned the gut-brain link before, and how scientists believe your gut is your second brain. If the gut is the second brain, then it stands to reason that it is a vital part of your mental health and overall happiness. An unhappy gut can cause fatigue, skin problems, poor mental health, and a whole host of other unwanted issues.
Read more3 TIPS FOR MID-YEAR MINDFULNESS
It can’t be just us who feels like 2020 has truly been a year for the history books? Devastating fires across Australia, rumours of World War 3 after tensions between the US and Iran seemed to reach breaking point, then of course March arrived bringing with it the COVID-19 lockdown, only to be swiftly followed by the Black Lives Matter movement that has swept the US and many other countries.
Read moreFORTIFYING THE BONE WITH FERMENTED FOODS
Here at Living Goodness, informed food choices for a healthier life are at the core of what we do, which is why we love working with science students who can shed more light on the benefits of fermented food. Lilian, here has found evidence that fermented foods have a lot of benefits to bone health - something we hadn’t touched on before. Read her findings in our latest article.
Read moreHOW TO HAVE A HAPPY GUT AND A HAPPY LIFE
We’ve all been there - our gut is causing noises and discomfort that definitely don’t fit in with the picture of a “happy life”. And it’s true. If we have an upset gut, life can be pretty grey. But that’s not actually what we’re talking about today!
We’ve mentioned the gut-brain link before, and how scientists believe your gut is your second brain. If the gut is the second brain, then it stands to reason that it is a vital part of your mental health and overall happiness. An unhappy gut can cause fatigue, skin problems, poor mental health, and a whole host of other unwanted issues.
Read moreWHY DOES MY SAUERKRAUT LOOK LIKE THAT?
We can’t tell you how many times we’ve had this question! We never tire of it though, because the sauerkraut in question is always different from the last. Due to the nature of sauerkraut and kimchi being “alive”, it often will take on a life of its own. The live bacteria in your kraut is what makes it so good for you, but it can make for some interesting results sometimes!
Read moreLET’S TALK ABOUT HOW WHAT YOU EAT AFFECTS YOUR IMMUNITY
It’s no surprise that a lot of us are talking about how we can stay safe and healthy right now. When it comes to getting sick, the strength of our immune system can really determine how quickly and easily we recover. While there are a multitude of factors involved in how strong one's immune system is, such as their DNA, underlying illnesses, autoimmune disorders and even where you live, there are some things that remain in your control. Possibly the most exciting aspect of our immunity is food - we all love food don’t we
Read more5 WAYS TO GET YOUR GUT BACK ON TRACK AFTER EATING JUNK FOOD
You’ve probably heard of ‘gut flora’ and ‘good bacteria’ right? Well in this article I am aiming to give an overview of just that and the benefits probiotics can give us.
Read moreNEW YEAR = NEW NUTRITION GOALS
With gut health continuing to rise in popularity, it is time we dove deeper into a field which continues to stand above the rest – Probiotics. If the term probiotics doesn’t ring any bells to you, catch up by reading what we discussed in What Are Probiotics And Why Are They Good For Us? If you need a brief reminder, probiotics are essentially living things that when consumed in adequate amounts, give health benefits. Let us pick up where we left off last time and take a look into why these good-guy bacteria are so good for us
Read moreHOW LACTIC ACID CONTRIBUTES TO A WELL-ROUNDED DIET
With gut health continuing to rise in popularity, it is time we dove deeper into a field which continues to stand above the rest – Probiotics. If the term probiotics doesn’t ring any bells to you, catch up by reading what we discussed in What Are Probiotics And Why Are They Good For Us? If you need a brief reminder, probiotics are essentially living things that when consumed in adequate amounts, give health benefits. Let us pick up where we left off last time and take a look into why these good-guy bacteria are so good for us
Read moreMAMAS KOMBUCHA
This month in the spotlight are our friends over at Mama’s Kombucha. They’re another fermenting local here in Helensville, and a must-try if you’re a fan of the genuine ‘booch’!
Read moreCAN A VARIED DIET CAN BE POTENTIAL FOR TREATMENT OF DISEASE?
You’ve probably heard of ‘gut flora’ and ‘good bacteria’ right? Well in this article I am aiming to give an overview of just that and the benefits probiotics can give us.
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