Many of us may be able to relate to feeling better when we eat dark chocolate. Several of it’s constituents have known positive effects on mood. These include theobromine and tryptophan, the precursor to our feel good neurotransmitter serotonin. However, new research has shown another way in which dark chocolate enhances mood – by changing our microbiome. This community of bacteria, archae, yeasts and other organisms that reside mainly in our gut profoundly affects our mood and immune system as well as our digestion.
The Urobiome – the urinary tract microbiome
For many years, scientists and healthcare professionals believed the urine to be almost sterile. Now we know much more about the bacteria that live in our body and know that we have a microbiome not only in our gut, but in the mouth, vagina, the placenta and in the urinary tract. [Read more…]
Protein myths & facts
Confused about how much protein you need? We separate some myths from facts! Read on, or watch Heather explain on Virgin Media Weekend AM.
Low FODMAP for SIBO on a vegan diet?
SIBO or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth is a common underlying cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). SIBO has been shown to be present in up to 78% of IBS cases. Given IBS affects 11% of the worldwide population, this is a truly remarkable number of people. IBS is likely multifactorial but many symptoms can be attributed to a bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine.
Healthy lunchbox ideas
While parents might be looking forward to the return to school, many may be dreading the daily lunchbox preparation. With kids eating up to 1/3 of their food in school, what goes in their lunchbox makes an important contribution to their health, development and their immune system. Heather, herself a mum of 3, shares some ideas. Read on or watch her in action on Virgin Media Weekend AM this Saturday at 9.45am.
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