Emulsifiers in our modern food can alter our gut bacteria, interfering with digestion and efforts to control our weight. So what is it? An emulsifier is a molecule that allows water and oil to bind together. Egg yolk used to be used for this during the 19th century, but these days we use a whole…
Swap your spaghetti for courgetti with this simple twist on a classic meal! Ever feel tired and sluggish after a meal full of pasta, rice or bread? That’s because these foods are full of sugars which form together to make starches – and go onto cause spikes in blood sugar. In turn this leads to…
SUPER SOFT HAIR IN 5 EASY STEPS… Did you look in the mirror this morning and see frizzy, dry, damaged or dull hair and wonder why it just isn’t doing that lovely flowing thing that it’s supposed to do? Pollution, over-washing, heat styling, cold weather and diet are all contributing factors to the health of…
THE ULTIMATE ENERGY DRINK. Sometimes it’s nice to mix things up and try something new. So we thought we’d get experimenting in the kitchen and find a different way to enjoy our Daily Cultures Green Tea. THE ULTIMATE ENERGY DRINK. Sometimes it’s nice to mix things up and try something new. So we thought we’d…
What do the butterflies mean? We’ve all had that instinctive feeling that something’s not quite right. When we’re nervous and the butterflies are doing loop-da-loops in our stomach, or when that big thing we’re stressing about has a less than pleasant effect on our visit to the bathroom. So why do we feel butterflies? Because our…
Guess what, our gut microbes don’t actually like stress. And quite frankly, neither do we! But staying calm all the time is not always possible in our daily lives, so we’ve put together these 3 simple steps to help generate a sense of wellbeing that are easy to incorporate into your daily life. 1. Take a…
Healthy mouth, whiter teeth, happy gut! Coconut oil is made up of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are a type of fat that are digested quickly and known for their great energy and metabolism-boosting effects. And whilst it’s seriously good for you to eat and great to cook with, you can also use it on your…
We know you’ve heard it before that green tea is good for you! We all know you should drink it daily to keep us hydrated and encourage weight loss but did you know it’s good for your skin too? The combination of Green tea, coconut oil and probiotics can all contribute to good health, but…
Whether you’re trying to lose a few pounds or just want to look and feel healthier, a great way to rid your body of toxins is to make sure you’re drinking plenty of water. We all know it keeps you hydrated and helps ensure all of your vital organs are in their best possible health. However we know that sometimes…
During the winter the colder, drier air makes our skin extra dry- and can leave it looking and feeling a little dull. We like to help relieve tired skin with a weekly face scrub made up of all the ingredients you would usually associate with your morning porridge… Oats are great for our complexion; they…