Gut & Microbiome Health

Gut health is a delicate balance largely related to the gut microbiome - a world of living microorganisms inside every one of us. Here's how that relates to an active, balanced whole food plant-based lifestyle.

Nutrition
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How Your Body Changes on a Plant-Based Diet

Plant-based diets are becoming more popular as people become conscious about their health. Here are some of the most common changes experienced by those who adopt a vegan diet.

April 28, 2023
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Nutrition
Three wooden spoons with vegan beans on them

L-Glutamine Benefits & Sources

L-Glutamine is an amino acid found in many high-protein foods, crucial to immune function, muscle recovery, and gut health. Let's explore the benefits of L-Glutamine and how it can contribute to a healthy whole food plant-based vegan diet.

April 20, 2023
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Nutrition
Vegan omega 3 supplements

Where Do Vegans Get Omega-3? (2023)

This article explores the sources of Omega-3 fatty acids for vegans and provides tips on how to balance Omega-3 and Omega-6. The article also highlights the importance of Omega-3 in our diets and its potential health benefits. Sources from reputable organizations and scientific studies are referenced to provide credible information.

April 18, 2023
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Nutrition
Plant-based summer rolls made with fresh whole foods including spinach, carrot, mint, cabbage and avocado.

15 Most Interesting Benefits of a Whole Food Plant Based Diet

Explore the 15 most interesting benefits of a whole food plant-based diet, from better heart health to reduced inflammation and improved fertility.

April 5, 2023
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Nutrition
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Is Sugar in Fruit Bad for You?

Sugar causes inflammation, liver disease, body fat gains, and blood glucose instability, to name a few. Is this the same for the sugar in whole foods like fruits and vegetables?

April 5, 2023
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Microbiome
Bacteria in the microbiome next to junk food including pizza and chips

How Gut Bacteria Control Your Cravings

Cravings can be a real problem, and many people struggle to change their lifestyle due to those powerful desires for unhelpful foods. What if gut bacteria could influence our cravings and keep us latched to specific foods they want?

April 5, 2023
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Nutrition
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Alcohol's Effects on the Body and Brain

Should we cut out alcohol, or is it enough to just limit its presence in our diet? If we know it causes harm to the gut and internal systems, how much is safe?

April 5, 2023
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Veganism
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The Benefits of Veganism

Discover how a plant-based diet benefits the environment, the advantages of a vegan diet for athletes, and the purported health benefits of veganism.

April 5, 2023
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Film & TV
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The Game Changers: Vegan Netflix Documentary

Netflix doc The Game Changers dispels myths that meat makes you strong with an evidence based investigative look into the role of nutrition within sports performance.

April 6, 2023
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Nutrition
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Is Salt Bad for You?

Is salt bad for you, and is Himalayan pink or iodized salt good for you? Let's explore how much sodium we need and why with 7 FAQs.

September 9, 2022
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Nutrition
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Foods for a Better Sleep

Let's explore foods that help you sleep naturally through the night and various tips on how to achieve a healthy sleep-wake cycle, and potentially cope better with anxiety, without pills.

April 5, 2023
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Nutrition
Tape measure around someone's waist to measure weight loss

Whole Food Plant-Based Diet for Weight Loss

A balanced, whole food plant-based diet seeks to entirely exclude all processed food and is arguably one of the best diets for supporting healthy weight loss.

April 6, 2023
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Nutrition
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Is Olive Oil Good for You?

Is extra virgin olive oil good for your health? The headlines tell you both, but should we be including it - or for that matter any cooking oils - in our diet?

September 8, 2022
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Microbiome
Green bacteria in the gut microbiome

The Microbiome: Bacteria in the Gut

Around 100 trillion bacteria make up your gut microbiome. Evidence suggests they're far from the cause of all disease and instead may be one of the strongest internal defences.

September 11, 2022
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A bowl of warm soup topped with coconut yoghurt, coriander and two slices of wholemeal bread

Feel Good Soup

This perfectly autumnal sweet potato and carrot soup is so easy to throw together last-minute and get its name because this recipe packs a tonne of vitamins A and C, along with the fibre needed for your gut!

September 15, 2022
Beetroot soup in a bowl with carrot and ginger

Beetroot, Carrot & Ginger Soup

Delicious and warming beetroot, carrot and ginger soup boasting high vitamin A & C and fibre content. Low in calories, vegan & Whole Food Plant-Based.

September 10, 2022
Vegan chilli with beans and veggies in a cast iron pan

Vegan Chilli

Fiery vegan chilli - perfect for the slow cooker or ready in just 25 minutes! Bean and veggie chilli made easy. I'm using kidney beans and black beans, but you can use any beans you like!

September 10, 2022
Whole wheat pasta loaded with a plant-based beetroot bolognese sauce

Beetroot Bolognese

An anti-inflammatory powerhouse loaded with fibre, flavour and antioxidants. The grated beetroot adds a surprisingly meaty texture to the Bolognese.

September 9, 2022
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