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When it comes to gut health, what you sip can make just as much of a difference as what you eat. Your gut is home to trillions of microbes that play a vital role in digestion, immunity and overall wellbeing.

Winter is now behind us — the season of hearty comfort foods, extra layers, and the occasional sniffle. But as the days get warmer and longer, it’s the perfect moment to give your gut health a seasonal reset and prepare for the energy and activity that spring and summer bring.

Travelling is undeniably an exciting adventure, but it can be a little less exciting for our gut health. 

Whether it’s due to changes in routine, different foods, or long hours in transit - our gut health can begin to suffer if it’s not taken care of. 

Spring is just around the corner, bringing with it renewal and fresh starts. 

As many of us begin focusing on decluttering our homes, it's equally important to consider an internal spring clean too - specifically, revitalising our gut health. 

Fibre is often praised as a crucial piece of a healthy diet, and there’s a good reason why.

This humble, indigestible nutrient plays a vital role in maintaining our overall gut health, whether it’s by promoting regular bowel movements or preventing various digestive disorders. 

In the forever-expanding world of gut-health, probiotics have stood their ground as a prominent and undisputed champion. Though, as we take a closer look at these friendly bacteria, we tend to wonder – are all probiotics the same?

Let's dive into a topic that might sound a bit technical, though it's very important when it comes to maintaining a happy gut – stomach acid and probiotic survival. 

We're going to unravel the mysteries of stomach acid and how it impacts the effectiveness of your probiotics.

‘How does the environment around us affect our gut health, exactly?’ It’s a fair question that many have asked. From pollution to pesticides and even what's on our plates, our environmental factors can disrupt the microbiome in many different ways.  

Let's talk about something super important for staying healthy as we get older – our gut health. 

Believe it or not, our tummies play a big role in keeping us feeling good as we enter our golden years. So, let's take a moment to explain why taking care of our gut health now can provide support for elegant, vibrant ageing. 

‘How do antibiotics affect the gut, exactly?’ Many of us have asked ourselves this question at one point or another - so let’s shed some light on the matter. 

Antibiotics are like superheroes – they fight off nasty bacteria when we're sick.

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In the extensive world of health and wellness, there's a particular buzzword that has been forever-growing in popularity - probiotics. And although you may have heard the term, you might still be wondering what they are, and why they’re making waves in the gut-health scene.