What’s the difference between a ‘prebiotic’ and a ‘probiotic’? This is a question many people ask, so here’s the answer:A probiotic is the good, friendly bacteria found in the gut. A prebiotic is the food the good bacteria eat, such as fibre. And to have a healthy gut we need to have both. So what…
COCONUT OIL CLEANSER. Whilst coconut oil may be delicious to cook with and to eat, it’s also very useful to use in your beauty regime too. It removes makeup easily – including waterproof mascara – because it breaks up the water resistant substances that are found in the cosmetics. But it doesn’t stop there; coconut…
THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION. Many of us don’t realise just how closely connected our gut and brain are. But they are actually directly linked via the Central Nervous System, so what goes on in our gut can actually affect our emotions and visa versa. This is one of the reasons why so many people with IBS…
Staying hydrated is really important if we want to have clear, glowing skin. But sometimes it’s nice to hydrate in a more exciting way than just having a glass of water or a cup of tea. So we’ve come up with this yummy smoothie recipe to help you stay hydrated. Packed full of fruit and…
To sooth dry hands and condition nails Our hands go through a lot. Harsh weather, frequent hand washing and exposure to the sun can all leave them feeling a bit tired and dry. So we’re going to share with you a way to fix all of that! And even better, this cream can be used…
Say goodbye to that bloated feeling today… We all get bloating from time to time and it is anything but comfortable. Bloating can come from a number of different things: gas build up, constipation, water retention and food intolerances to name a few. So we’ve put together these 5 tips to help you reduce, and…
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…