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A Snapshot Guide to Plant-Based Eating

A Snapshot Guide to Plant-Based Eating
It can be easy to become overwhelmed with the idea of eating more plant based with the growing trend of vegan based diets. Good news is there are more than one way you can follow a plant-based style of eating. Here are 5 snapshots of choices you can include more plants in your diet.  …
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Look After Your Gut Health for Strong Bones

Look After Your Gut Health for Strong Bones
Keeping your bones strong is essential for your quality of life and function. When you think about keeping your bones strong the first thing that probably comes to mind is drinking a glass of milk. A fact which is less well known is how prebiotic fibre promotes strong and healthy bones. The link  between your…
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Matcha : More Than A Trendy Beverage

Matcha : More Than A Trendy Beverage
Matcha can be seen everywhere on social media as the latest trending drink. Matcha is a finely ground green tea. This beverage dates much further back than the beginning of social media. Matcha originates from Japan where it was first enjoyed over a thousand years ago in the late 12th century. These plants are shade-grown,…
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Inulin: An Essential Fibre to Promote Normal Gut Microbe Function

Inulin: An Essential Fibre to Promote Normal Gut Microbe Function
Your microbiome creates many signals which influence the function and health of your body. Methane gas is a type of signal produced by a type of microbe species called methanogens when they consume their needed fuel sources. This species is only present in about 32% of people’s microbiome. Your gut microbiome is all the different…
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Shrimp Ceviche by La Morena®

Shrimp Ceviche by La Morena®
This shrimp ceviche recipe is easy to make and full of bright and zesty flavor! Serve this ceviche as an appetizer or a light meal.   Ingredients 2 pounds shrimp cooked 1 small red onion thinly sliced 4 pieces La Morena® sliced jalapeños minced 1 cucumber peeled, seeded, thinly sliced ½ bunch cilantro finely chopped…
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Why Fluid Is The Key to Unlocking Fibre Health Potential

Why Fluid Is The Key to Unlocking Fibre Health Potential
Did you know that your body is made up of around 60% water? Water is essential for the normal functioning of your body and just a 1-2% dehydration can cause negative effects on your body. Fibre is an essential component for fibre to be able to work in your body. Soluble fibre like insulin in…
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Remember Fibre to Promote A Healthier Gut with IBD

Remember Fibre to Promote A Healthier Gut with IBD
If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) you may have significantly reduced the amount of fibre in your diet even when you are symptom free. What you may not know is the power fibre may have in reducing your risk of a IBD flare ups and disease severity. There are two types of IBD…
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