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What Is the Gut Microbiome? The microbiome is the collective term for the trillions of bacteria. It also has some other microorganisms that live inside and on our bodies. You host around ten times more bacterial cells than human cells! While it's true that most of these microbes are beneficial and help keep us healthy, some amount of "bad" bacteria is also present. As with all ecosystems, we must maintain a delicate balance for optimum health. When we talk about gut health, we're referring to the health of these trillions of microorganisms that live inside our gut. The gut microbiome produces short-chain fatty acids, vitamins B and K2, that keep our immune system strong and provide energy. It also helps us digest our food and absorb nutrients to stay healthy. Coconut: A Healthier Alternative to Dairy for Your Gut It's no secret that

Improve your gut health with MCTs Did you know MCTs - Medium-chain Triglycerides in coconut oil have antifungal, anti-virucidal, and anti-microbial properties, which are easy to digest and may help restore the balance of gut bacteria? How can you improve your gut health with MCTs? A poor diet in general, or after festivities, can trigger increased symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a proliferation of harmful bacteria, and an imbalanced gut microbiome. Adding MCTs to drinks or foods can help to increase the levels of healthy bacteria in our guts by improving the body's ability to absorb vitamins and minerals and have the ability to reduce bloating and symptoms of IBS. Great news for anyone like me who has to undo the top button on jeans and pants. Coconuts contain many chains of triglycerides; however, the main types are from MCT. These are

New in the store are goodMix Muesli Blend 11 and Blend 13, gut-friendly, all-natural, and nutritious superfoods. Have a bowl for breakfast, or add to smoothies, yoghurt, or bowls. They are suitable for a range of diets, including keto, gluten-free, low-fodmap, vegan, and primal; all you need to do is pick your blend. goodMix Muesli’s Available Blends Blend 11 is a gluten-free, vegan bircher muesli mix that is low-carb, keto-friendly, and low-FODMAP. "Use the blend to ‘feed your gut bugs; it’s been tested by some of Australia’s best gut researchers (CSIRO) and is well fermented by bowel microbes into the beneficial short-chain fatty acid butyrate. This superfood mix is 100% natural, diversely fibrous, completely plant-derived, and mostly organic." The recommended serving size for an adult is 1/3 of a cup of activated Blend 11 daily. Seeds are easier to digest, gentler on the digestive tract, and offer greater health benefits when soaked or activated overnight before

Many detox programs are available, and many have a different focus. The Dr Cabot Cleanse is a 15-day detox plan to restore gut and liver health and reduce inflammation and acidity. Before embarking on a detox, take a moment to think about the following: Why do you want to do it? What do you want to achieve at the end of it? Dr Cabot graduated with Honours in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Adelaide, SA and has written numerous health books. The Dr Cabot program enhances the liver’s detoxification pathways, strengthens gut health and alkalinises the body to make you the healthiest version of yourself. "During the early days of the cleanse you may experience symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, skin breakouts, nausea or a change in bowel movements. This is due to your body having to process many years of accumulated