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Healthy Recipes Functional nutrition-inspired holiday recipes

Functional nutrition-inspired holiday recipes

Here are some functional nutrition-inspired holiday dishes (starter – main – side – dessert and of course a mocktail!) that are both festive and gut-friendly.

Monique

13/12/2024 6 min read

Gut Microbiome The secret to glowing skin?

The secret to glowing skin?

The Gut-Skin Axis A new frontier in skincare! When you think of glowing skin, you probably picture serums, moisturizers, and...

Monique

02/12/2024 3 min read

Gut Microbiome Functional approach to resolving IBS – a case study

Functional approach to resolving IBS – a case study

A 22-year-old client, full of energy and ambition, found himself battling severe digestive issues that completely derailed his life: 5+...

Monique

09/10/2024 3 min read

Gut Microbiome How to restore a healthy balance of gut bacteria

How to restore a healthy balance of gut bacteria

Restoring a healthy balance of gut bacteria, especially after disruption by ultra-processed foods (UPFs), involves making several dietary and lifestyle...

Monique

24/09/2024 3 min read

Gut Microbiome The gendered impact of ultra-processed foods on gut health

The gendered impact of ultra-processed foods on gut health

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have taken center stage in modern diets, but their impact on gut health goes beyond the generic...

Monique

20/09/2024 3 min read

Gut Microbiome Benefits of morning light for the gut

Benefits of morning light for the gut

Scientific research has highlighted the impact of morning light, particularly in the red and near-infrared spectrum, on mitochondrial function within...

Monique

05/09/2024 3 min read

Health Optimisation The case for functional nutrition vs conventional diet plans

The case for functional nutrition vs conventional diet plans

Functional nutrition is a personalized approach to health and wellness that focuses on the individual’s unique genetic makeup, lifestyle, goals,...

Monique

30/08/2024 3 min read

Health Optimisation Does alcohol have any health benefits?

Does alcohol have any health benefits?

Alcohol has no known health benefits. In fact, its consumption has been associated with increased disease risk and mortality. These...

Monique

05/08/2024 2 min read

Gut Microbiome The power of probiotics – fighting the bad bugs

The power of probiotics – fighting the bad bugs

I love doing gut microbiome testing for my clients. There usually are clear patterns within someone’s gut microbiome composition that...

Monique

01/08/2024 2 min read

Gut Microbiome Metabolic health and the gut microbiome

Metabolic health and the gut microbiome

Trying to lose weight? Elevated blood sugar? High cholesterol? Here’s what you need to know. Your metabolism is directly influenced...

Monique

31/07/2024 2 min read