Having trouble managing your sugar cravings? Ongoing sugar cravings could point to gut microbiome imbalance. Here are five signs that could connect your sugar cravings to your gut health.Struggling with regularity?Irregular bowels might be a sign your gut could be struggling to digestand retain nutrients. This can result in your body craving sugar as a quick energy source. Growing list of food intolerances?If the list of foods you can tolerate is shrinking rapidly, this could be a sign of inflammation in your gut. This could lead to the brain releasing chemicals that might trigger cravings for sugary foods to alleviate the...

Growing evidence is revealing a link between gut health and cardiovascular wellbeing. A recent 2023 review explored how the trillions of microbes residing in the gut impact heart health. It found that gut bacteria play a crucial role in regulating cholesterol levels, inflammation, and blood pressure – all key risk factors for heart disease. Getting To The Heart of It Regulating Cholesterol Levels- Gut bacteria have the potential to influence cholesterol production and absorption. They can potentially help to decrease LDL cholesterol levels (an indicator of high cholesterol) and raise HDL cholesterol levels (an indicator of healthy cholesterol). Managing Inflamation-  The gut microbiome plays...

Autumn is among us, and what better way to embrace the new season than by giving your digestive system the refresh it deserves? It's no secret that the key to feeling energised and at your best is through a healthy, thriving gut microbiome. Let's dive into some of our top picks to spruce up your meals and, ultimately, your gut health this season and beyond. Lean into Lean Protein Protein is essential, but the source matters. Opt for lean and high-quality choices like fish, chicken, eggs, and legumes. These foods provide the building blocks your body’s gut bacteria needs without...

Understanding the connection between the gut and hormones can help with navigating the complexities of women's health. From the onset of menstruation to the transformative stages of perimenopause, menopause and beyond, these physiological transitions rely heavily on the eb and flow of hormones, which can be largely impacted by gut health. By making some simple lifestyle adjustments and understanding our complex gut ecosystem, we can help keep our hormones as balanced as possible for optimal wellness throughout these changes (Tilt 2023). First of all, understanding the gut-hormone connection is key. Within our gut resides an astonishingly vast community of microorganisms,...