Author: Berit
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Our No. 1 banana and blueberry smoothie
Creamy and delicious, this banana and blueberry smoothie is a nutritional powerhouse that will delight kids and grownups alike.
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Banana raspberry smoothie
Indulge in this vibrant raspberry smoothie with the prebiotic benefits of banana – helping you boost your gut health and energy levels.
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3 easy salmon ideas
3 easy salmon ideas Salmon is a popular ‘superfood’ and for good reason and we’re bringing you 3 easy salmon ideas for your weekly menu! Some of the many health benefits of eating fatty fish such as salmon include: In short, salmon is good for heart and gut health! Three easy salmon ideas Here are…
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Protein bread
Our Favourite High Protein Bread for Gut Health You will not regret making this tasty protein bread, which is packed full of oats that can boost gut health. As they are are high in fiber and have prebiotic properties, oats act as food for the good bacteria in your gut. Oats is a superfood when it…
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Anxiety and gut health – a surprising link
How anxiety and gut health are connected Scientists have discovered a powerful link between anxiety and gut health. Gut health and anxiety connect via the trillions of microbes in our gut – called the gut microbiome – because they produce important molecules that influence our brain. These discoveries have turned traditional assumptions about mental well-being…
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Probiotics for cats and dogs (yes, really!)
Did you know that cats and dogs have a microbiome? And like us humans, these microbes are in constant communication with the brain and rest of their bodies – affecting the well-being and mental health of our furry friends!
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Your gut microbiome and sleep
Can your gut microbiome affect sleep quality? In short, Yes! Explore the gut health sleep connection and discover probiotics for better sleep!
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Probiotics for Mood and Anxiety: The Top 5 Backed by Science
Probiotics for Mood and Anxiety: 2025’s Top 5 Picks Backed by Science Scientific research confirms what many already feel: your gut affects your brain. Certain probiotics — known as psychobiotics — can support emotional health, reduce anxiety, and improve overall mood. But with so many products available, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. In…
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Creamy zucchini soup
This delicious creamy zucchini soup is a tasty way to add vegetables to weekday meals. Vegetables contain fiber, nutrients and anti-inflammatory ingredients – all good for your gut health!
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the gut microbiome – are they linked?
Can probiotics help IBD? Microbiome targeted therapies have gained interest as a potential treatment for IBD because scientists have shown they can be effective in reducing gut inflammation. The role of the gut microbiome – the trillions of microbes in our gut – is a rapidly developing field. Here we take a look at the…
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Can gut health affect mental health and well-being?
Gut health affects mental health. We explore hot to improve gut health, mood, anxiety and depression. How does our gut microbiome affect mental health and what can we do to heal?
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Top 5 Microbiome Skincare Brands for Radiant Skin
Top 5 Skin Microbiome Brands, Backed by Science As a Medical Microbiologist, with mature AND blemish-prone skin, I’m always on the lookout for effective skincare to soothe and smooth my challenging complexion! Luckily,microbiome skincare is taking the beauty world by storm, and for good reason. Because, finally, skincare gets to the root cause of most…
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The Gut Microbiome and Weight Management
Can Your Gut Microbes Help Weight Management? Excess weight is a major health issue that is driving a rise in heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. In short: A new study sheds light on how our bodies use calories, and how bacteria in our gut can help us control our weight!…
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Join the gut health revolution
Why Gut Health = Wellbeing Have you ever felt in need of more energy, better sleep, healthier skin? Feeling generally sluggish, without really knowing why? The trillions of microbes that live happily inside your gut – your gut microbiome – could be to blame. In fact, there is overwhelming and increasing evidence that your gut…
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Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) getting you down?
Your gut microbiome and IBS: Microbes in your gut could help soothe IBS If you suffer from IBS, chances are that like many others, you’ve tried ‘everything’ to heal and soothe these gut-wrenching symptoms: abdominal pain, chronic diarrhoea, constipation, and bloating, leading to significantly reduced quality of life. Growing research suggests that our gut microbes…
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Your gut health and sleep
Discover the secret to restful nights with insights on gut health and sleep. Uncover the link between gut health and better sleep!
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How to boost your gut health and mental health
4 tips to boost your gut health and mental health You may have heard a lot of talk about the importance of your gut health for general health and well-being. But have you heard about the strong link between your gut health and mental health? Scientist now know that looking after the 100 trillion microbes…
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Love bug: A probiotic that could make you feel good!
Meet The Love Bug! Limosilactobacillus reuteri LR-99 “You’ve lost that lovin’ feelin’ …” sang The Righteous Brothers. Turns out it might have been found in the most unlikely place – our gut! So how does that work? Did you know there’s an actual ‘love bug’?! A bacterium that could boost levels of the ‘love hormone’…
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Mental well-being in your fridge!
Look to your fridge for mental well-being Inflammation is increasingly linked to physical and mental well-being (Dr Chowhary VR, et al. Yale Medicine 2025). And what we eat can help us reduce inflammation, improve well-being and boost our mood. What does this mean? Look to your fridge! 3 food tips to help reduce inflammation in…
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Gut feelings: Your microbiome and mood
The surprising link between your microbiome and mood Did you know there is a close connection between your gut microbiome and your mood? It turns out that the secrets to your emotional well-being may well lie within your microbiome. The microbiome refers to the trillions of microorganisms that live in and on your body, including…
