by admin | Oct 2, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Menopause, Microbiome, Nutrition, Women's Health
I was recently asked if I would create a Collagen Powder Guide similar to the protein guide so as part of that I thought I would have a look at the research on collagen to start with. What is Collagen? Collagen is a structural protein and is specifically found where...
by admin | Sep 25, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Microbiome, Nutrition
This is one of my favourite supplements… Sulforaphane is a natural chemical found in specific plants from the brassica family e.g. broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale etc. and over the last few years there has been a bit of a buzz about it (its not the new kid on the...
by admin | Sep 18, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Microbiome, Nutrition
Gluten intolerance is pretty common with many people having been diagnosed with coeliac disease or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity. According to Coeliac NZ, 10% of the population are gluten intolerant and 80% of those with an ‘intolerance’ actually have undiagnosed...
by admin | Sep 11, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Lifestyle, Microbiome, Nutrition, Stress, Women's Health
What is reflux? Acid reflux is when the contents of your stomach move upwards into your oesphagus (food pipe) and sometimes into the back of your throat. Sometimes it can feel like you have ‘thrown up’ in your mouth. Its technical term is gastroesophageal reflux...
by admin | Aug 28, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Lifestyle, Microbiome, Nutrition, Women's Health
Have you heard of something called quercetin? It’s another trendy substance that is beneficial for health – but what is it and is it worth the hype? What is Quercetin? Quercetin is a flavonoid, a natural pigment found in plants. It is particularly...
