The short version GOS selectively nourishes beneficial Bifidobacterium species, even at small daily doses, making it one of the most targeted prebiotics available. Unlike many fermentable fibres, GOS is well-tolerated by sensitive digestive systems and has been shown to improve comfort in clinical trials. Without a compatible food source like GOS, supplemental probiotics often fail to...
Did you know that inside your body right now there are between 40 and 300 trillion live bacteria? Yes. Live bacteria. And most of it lives inside the gut - a thriving hotspot for micro-organisms that keep your immune system chugging along and disease at bay. Keeping your gut healthy is key not just for your...
The omnipresent 'sweet tooth' can often seem like an insurmountable hurdle in our journey towards a healthier lifestyle. We've all been there, craving sugar, and giving in to the siren call of sugary treats. However, the long-term implications of high sugar consumption cannot be ignored. Fluctuations in blood sugar levels, increased risk of heart disease, and...
The holiday season is an exciting, busy and stressful time for many of us, and indulging in all of the many foods and drinks that we don’t normally have throughout the year can be one of the best parts. However, this can have unpleasant results for our digestive system. The extra sugar, lack of fibre and...
In the world of gut health, you’ve likely heard the terms probiotics and prebiotics. But have you come across the emerging buzzword: postbiotics? If not, you're in for some fascinating insights! Postbiotics are the newest addition to the microbiome discussion, known for their potential role in supporting gut health and overall wellness. Let’s dive into what...
Our metabolic health is greatly affected by what we ingest. Whilst sugar is a great source of energy, excess amounts typically found in everyday products can be detrimental to our health, raise the risk of type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. It's important to regulate our intake and do everything we can from exercising and eating...
Gut health is a very important part of our livelihood, and shouldn't be ignored. Research has shown that our gut controls many aspects of our lives, including appetite, governing our immune systems, mental health, digestive health, and much more. These are all very good reasons to look after your gut and to maintain a healthy one...
Guide to Kombucha Download PDF About the Author Kriben Govender Kriben Govender, is a Food Scientist, Registered Nutritionist and Founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in Gut Health and Mitochondrial health-focused products and Allele Microbiome – a provider of cutting edge Metagenomic Stool Testing and Deuterium Testing. What Is Kombucha? How to Make...
Welcome to part two of the interview with Dr Amine Zorgani, a seasoned microbiome expert. If you missed part one, check it out here. Within this fascinating conversation, Kriben and Amine explore many interesting topics including optimising the skin microbiome for great skin, personalised microbiome medicine, and how to optimise gut neurotransmitters to improve mental health. ...
We have all heard that saying “You are what you eat” but we have never really related this to the Gut-Brain Axis until recently. There are a psychological perspective and an abstract link between the brain and gut health. Lots of studies around the Gut-Brain Axis have been coming out recently and it shows that there is still a lot that we don't know about this link yet. If you are curious on how to beat depression and anxiety with psychological approaches and with gut health, then read on.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Hannah Crum, the creator of Kombucha Kamp. She is the Kombucha mamma, the mother of a million bacteria around the world, and she is on a mission to help change the world one gut at a time.
