Gut Health Archives | Lauren Howe

Vitamin B12 – Are you getting enough?

September 2, 2018September 1, 2020General Health, Gut Health, Mental Health, Nutrients

Vitamin B12 is responsible for a number of important functions within the body and is essential for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. It plays an important role in the production of red

Hemp Seeds Health Benefits: Science Based Reasons to Eat Them

January 17, 2018January 17, 2018Gut Health, Healthy Aging, Naturopathy

Hemp seeds are the seeds of the plant Cannabis sativa L. Many people probably think of hemp or marijuana in terms of the recreational drug. Although hemp and marijuana are closely related, the hemp plant is just one

A Healthy Gut is Linked to Healthy Aging

October 26, 2017January 10, 2018Gut Health, Healthy Aging, Naturopathy

Research shows a potential link between a healthy gut and healthy aging, in one of the largest microbiota studies ever conducted in humans. Research was carried out by scientists at the Lawson Health Research Institute

Bone Broth

May 7, 2017January 9, 2018Gut Health, Recipes

Making and consuming bone broth is becoming more and more popular lately, however the act of using bones and off-cuts to make stock is an old tradition. Due to its healing effect on the gut, bone

Love Your Gut: 7 Tips to Improve Your Gut Health

February 23, 2017June 8, 2018Gut Health

All disease begins in the gut. – Hippocrates Hippocrates said this over 2000 years ago and researchers are just beginning to realise how much our gut health really influences the health of our entire body. There are two things that

Easy Coconut Yoghurt

January 11, 2017October 18, 2017Gut Health, Recipescoconut, fermented, yoghurt

I love making this coconut yoghurt. It really is so simple and costs a fraction of the store bought varieties. See the tips at the end to get the best result and happy fermenting! Ingredients 400ml can

Fibre and prebiotics; what are they and why do we need them?

October 25, 2016October 18, 2017Gut Health

Fibre and prebiotics are essential for good gut health. Many Australian’s don’t get enough from their diets. In this article I’ll take a closer look at how you can increase your intake of dietary fibre and prebiotics

7 Fermented Probiotic Foods for a Healthier Gut

August 29, 2016April 29, 2017Gut Healthfermented, probiotics, sauerkraut, yogurt

Fermented probiotic foods are packed with beneficial bacteria. Probiotics are often called the microbiome or friendly bacteria that live in our digestive tract and are essential for nutrient absorption and immune health. Reduced gut bacteria may play a role in irritable bowel syndrome and