Sugar and gut health – there most certainly is a connection. We now know that diet plays a considerable role in the health of our gut microbiome (read more about that in detail here). A varied diet rich in nutrients from wholefoods creates a robust, well-balanced microbiome. Whereas, a typical […]
Tag: Gut Health
Effects of sugar on the body
The effects of sugar on the body really are dependent on the volume being consumed. We all love a little bit of something sweet from time to time. A bit of chocolate, the occasional piece of cake, honey in your tea, bliss balls or raw desserts. What’s not to like? I think […]
Sweet potato toast
Sweet potato toast hit the internet some time early last year thanks to Kelsey from Little Bits of having no bread in the house one morning. As a result, slices of sweet potato subbed as toast slices and the rest is history as they say. How’s that for thinking outside the […]
Banana porridge to warm on winter days
Banana porridge to warm on winter days… Yes! Absolutely necessary as we progress deeper into winter in the Southern Hemisphere. I was actually starting to think winter wasn’t coming for a while there. Now I think all the seasons are just a little delayed because it sure is chilly! This […]
Histamine Intolerance: A Beginner’s Guide
Histamine intolerance is something I mention quite often, along with making (and tagging!) some of my recipes low histamine. But what is histamine intolerance, and how does it occur? Several people find histamine intolerance is the answer to many of their strange and constant symptoms such as anxiety, itching, chronic […]