Improve your gut with berries and fermented foods
Summer comes with too many perks to count, but there are two that I want to feature in this post. They have to do with gut health and by now we know very well that a healthy gut means a …
A bit more about gut bugs and their (friendly) demands
Imagine the lot of them! I mean, we’re talking trillions here – 39 or so, and more than 2,000 species! They are happily inhabiting the gut space and living off your offerings (food, mostly, but not only). However, gut bugs …
I drink coffee and love it. Here’s why
Some of my fondest childhood memories involve coffee. No, I wasn’t drinking it. I was smelling it and well… ‘hearing’ it. I will explain. My parents loved their daily coffee. Early morning filled my sleepy brain sounds and smells. The …
Have some beans and lentils. Here’s why
I know what you may be thinking. Beans come with a gas factor of…, and as for lentils, some people go with ‘meh’ because what can you do with lentils? Spoiler alert: lots! Will you them a second chance? Why …
Spring = a whole lot of green + new life
Do you like spring? I know, streets are dusty on a sunny day, or a bit muddy on a rainy day. But how about that feeling that gets you all giddy because the days are brighter, and the air is …
Eat colours for health and longevity, and happiness too
What’s the secret to a long and healthy life? That’s the million-dollar question (or a billion, if you consider inflation these days). Is it healthy food, low stress levels, regular physical activity? You can definitely add more to the list, …
The family you need to befriend for life
It’s almost spring! Early mornings are getting brighter and warmer, and that means a whole lot of mud too, but hey, transitions are like that, no? A bit messy. As a kid, I was anticipating the arrival of spring because …
On fibre and its amazing benefits
What do apples, flax seeds, brown rice and French lentils have in common? If you guessed fibre (or fiber, if you prefer American English), well done! Fibre is one of our best allies when it comes to health, mental health …