How Ancient Foods Can Feed Our Microbiome

How Ancient Foods Can Feed Our Microbiome

I had the pleasure of speaking with Katherine Courage. She is an English major by training and a journalist by day. She grew up in a science family and was the black sheep that went into the humanities graduating with a degree in journalism. The world around us is so complex and there is more information out there that anyone can sink their teeth into. I think that it is important for journalists to dive into these important matters and bring it to people in a simple way to understand it so people can make better decisions in their everyday life. Read on to learn about how different countries such as Japan, Switzerland, Korea, and Greece incorporate fermented foods, how your microbiome starts to form as soon as you are born, and how to boost your good gut bacteria.

What is biohacking? - Practices, benefits, and tips

What is biohacking? - Practices, benefits, and tips

Whether you're a certified wellness guru or just starting out, chances are you’ve heard the term biohacking. But what does biohacking really mean, and how can it be used to enhance your well-being? We’re going to decode the world of biohacking and give you practical, accessible tools to help you begin your journey! Otherwise known as...

The Psychology of Beating Anxiety & Depression (And How Your Gut Health Plays a Significant Role)

The Psychology of Beating Anxiety & Depression (And How Your Gut Health Plays a Significant Role)

Serotonin Gut Brain

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. 

The Art Of Fermentation

Fermentation has been around for thousands of years. Luckily, with the popularity of gut health, the art of fermentation is becoming more well known. I had the pleasure of speaking with Sandor Katz on all this fermentation.

The Link Between Leaky Gut and Microbiome with Dr. Brad Leech

Leaky Gut and Microbiome with Dr. Brad Leech

Today I am joined by PhD-qualified clinical nutritionist Dr. Brad Leech. We talk about everything from the factors that reduce microbiome diversity to a user-friendly approach to the microbiome. Join us in this insightful conversation as Dr. Leech shares about the impact of HEXA-LPS, the importance of eating a diverse diet, if “leaky gut” is real,...

The Ultimate Guide to Milk Kefir

Kefir

Kefir

Maintaining a healthy microbiome can boost your immune system, improve your digestion and gut health, increase your brainpower, and may even prevent a variety of diseases.

But you don’t have to buy fancy pills, capsules, or designer foods to build up your body’s microscopic allies.

As it turns out, traditional foods like milk kefir are less expensive, healthier, and more effective at delivering “good” bacteria where you need them most.

Scientific research demonstrates 6 major health benefits from drinking traditional milk kefir, with new findings coming out all the time.

Keep reading to learn all the different ways milk kefir can boost your health, how to safely make it at home and 3 kefir recipes that will put any store-bought kefir to shame.