Do your trousers dig in after every meal? Or perhaps your stomach resembles a beachball months after summer is over? You could be suffering from bloating, but help is at hand. First, see your GP to rule out anything more serious such as coeliac disease or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) if you’ve been suffering for several months. We need to eat, but the after-effects of a heavy meal aren’t always so enjoyable – in fact, nearly one in three of us experience an uncomfortable bloated feeling after meals.1 This guide...
Looking for a healthy dose of probiotics to perk you up? One of the best – and easiest - ways to top up on these beneficial bacteria is through your diet. Let’s tuck in, shall we? What are probiotics? Probiotics is a term for a collection of live microorganisms that can have health benefits when we eat, drink, or apply them to our bodies.1 You will commonly find probiotics in fermented foods like yoghurt, dietary supplements and even cosmetic products.2 Some of the most common strains come from the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium family, but other types...
Our skin is precious. There’s also more to it than first meets the eye too. The skin on our body and on our face is unique to us; we have our own unique fingerprints and we all have different skin combinations – i.e. some of us may have sensitive skin on our arms or parts of our faces, some may have oily skin and some catch the sun easier than others. Additionally, others may have skin conditions, such as eczema, rosacea, psoriasis or acne, and so on… All in all, everybody’s skin makeup is different,...
Gut health is key to overall health. This makes perfect sense as the gut, aka our gastrointestinal tract, is the organ system in charge of digesting the food we eat. The mouth, oesophagus, stomach and intestines work together to extract the energy and nutrients our body needs to thrive from it and then our rectum and anus get rid of any leftover waste.1 However, our busy modern lives can sometimes compromise our gut health, which isn’t hard to do as our gut is incredibly complex. Not many of us can...
Expertly reviewed by Dr Ro Huntriss, Consultant Dietitian and Nutritionist Did you know that there are trillions of microorganisms living inside your gut? They’re collectively known as your microbiome and each person’s is unique – a bit like your genes. The microbiome is formed from the moment you’re born, but microbes in your gut help to shape it as you go through life. The potential effects your microbiome can have on your wellbeing shouldn’t be underestimated, which is why it’s so important to have a healthy gut. For example, your...
That fluttering butterflies feeling you get when you’re nervous is more than just a feeling in the pit of your stomach. They’re a sign of the fact that our brain – all the way up in our head – and our gut – all the way down in our tummies – are actually inextricably intertwined. The gut has the obvious role of digesting food, but it also has many less obvious functions. It plays a role in immunity, allergies, the production of neurotransmitters, and we now know that there is...
Omega-3s are essential fats that your body needs but cannot produce itself. Omega-3s are vital because they are an important part of cell membranes found throughout your body, which affect the functioning of cell receptors. They are part of the starting point for your body to make hormones, for regulating blood clotting and the contraction and relaxation of artery walls, and for inflammation. (source1) You can get omega-3s in oily fish such as salmon and sardines. Omega-3 for eyes One type of omega-3s, known as DHA, is a key structural...
When it comes to healthy eating, many of us struggle to stick to what’s best. Things like vegetables, fruits, and grains are essential parts of a balanced diet. Here we’ll look at some of the most nutritious, as well as other delicious healthy foods that are easy to incorporate into your routine. Oats Oats couldn’t be easier to incorporate into your daily diet. Cook a cup of oats in water, dairy or plant-based milk, or a combination of your choice for a hearty breakfast that will fuel you until lunchtime....
