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Reduce Your Risk of Dementia by Meeting Your Dietary Fibre Needs Each Day

Reduce Your Risk of Dementia by Meeting Your Dietary Fibre Needs Each Day
Keeping your mind healthy for life is important to promote optimal quality of life. You may not have thought of the impact that your gut microbiome plays in contributing to your brain health. This includes your risk of developing dementia. Dementia is defined by the Alzheimer’s Association as ‘a general term for loss of memory,…
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Vitamin D Deficiency Could Promote Chronic Inflammation

Vitamin D Deficiency Could Promote Chronic Inflammation
Your body requires tight regulation to function at its best. Each vitamin and mineral play a role in helping your body achieve and maintain this balance. One of the vitamins which plays many roles in promoting your health and wellbeing is vitamin D. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin which you can get from the…
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The Link Between Your Gut Microbiome and Thyroid Hormones

The Link Between Your Gut Microbiome and Thyroid Hormones
Your body requires a matrix of systems working effectively for optimal health and function. One of these systems is your endocrine system. This system consists of organs and glands which produce hormones. Hormones are chemical messages which influence the health and function of your body. One of the organs of the endocrine system which creates…
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Are Smelly Farts Bringing You Down?

Are Smelly Farts Bringing You Down?
Are you suffering from frequently occurring smelly rotten egg farts? Your diet is a key driver to the health of your gut microbiome. Your gut microbiome is responsible for the amount, and smells of your flatulence. A healthy gut microbiome which is in balance is less likely to create odourful flatulence, in particular rotten egg…
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Could Soluble Fibre Be a Way to Combat Antibiotic Resistance?

Could Soluble Fibre Be a Way to Combat Antibiotic Resistance?
You have likely heard of the term antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics are a type of medicine which treat bacterial infections. Their use may seem harmless, but this is far from accurate. The misuse of antibiotics e.g. for viral infections and overuse are the cause of many cases of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance is when the bacteria…
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Reduce Your Risk of Cancer by Eating More Plants

Reduce Your Risk of Cancer by Eating More Plants
Plant-based eating is a growing trend. You have most likely noticed the additional plant-based choices at the supermarket or when eating out. This trend goes beyond simply a fad. There is increasing research which supports a plant-based style of eating to optimise your health. A new study has provided further links to the potential benefits…
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Utilize The Power of Prebiotic Fibre to Enhance Mineral Absorption

Utilize The Power of Prebiotic Fibre to Enhance Mineral Absorption
When you enjoy your lunch, you probably take for granted that afterwards you will feel less hungry and full of energy. While the process may appear an easy process from eating to feeling energized, the stages of digestion and absorption of the food you eat is quite complex. There are many factors which are involved…
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