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
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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
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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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Gut health. A topic that is becoming increasingly focused on in the health and nutrition world. But why is it important?
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Superfoods are almost always green - but what if there's more to life? Fermented beetroot is the new superfood on the block, and it has a fresh new style.
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Throughout history, humans have always strived to live longer and better. And with science rapidly evolving, it seems to be working.
The Global AgeWatch Index of 2015 states that we live in an ageing world. In 2015, there were an estimated 901 million people over the age of 60. By 2050, this is expected to more than double, at 2092 million.
So, what’s the secret? While there are many components that may have an impact on our life expectancy, science suggests there may be one ingredient that plays an active role - fermented foods.
Read moreCOULD PROBIOTICS BE A POSSIBLE CURE FOR PEANUT ALLERGIES?
Over the past few years, there has been much research that indicates the prevalence of food allergies are on the rise. One type of food that is a common allergen is peanuts.
Peanuts aren’t nuts, despite common belief, but rather, legumes. A peanut allergy is often lumped together with a tree nut allergy (cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds) because many people allergic to peanuts also react to tree nuts.
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Many of our customers enjoy Living Goodness sauerkraut and kimchi products for more than just the taste. Yes, that sour tang adds a lovely bit of spice to your meal, but there’s also the nutritional benefits of fermented foods too.
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