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Beat the Bloat This Festive Season: Your Holiday Gut Survival Guide

Beat the Bloat This Festive Season: Your Holiday Gut Survival Guide

Aussie summer means holidays, warm weather, and plenty of mouthwatering food. From backyard BBQs to festive feasts, it’s the season for indulgence - but all those treats can sometimes leave our gut feeling less than festive. Why Gut Health Matters During the Festive Season Our gut plays a key role in digestion, nutrient absorption, and even energy levels. But with stress, irregular eating schedules, and an abundance of rich foods, it’s easy for our gut to become unbalanced during the holidays. Common symptoms like bloating and discomfort can be telltale signs that your gut microbiome is struggling to keep up....

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Busting Bloating Myths: How Gut Health Plays a Role and How to Find Relief

Busting Bloating Myths: How Gut Health Plays a Role and How to Find Relief

Bloating is a common discomfort with roots deeper than diet alone. Food intolerances, high-sodium meals, and even certain medical conditions play a part, but gut health is often the hidden culprit. When our gut microbiome falls out of balance, digestion and nutrient absorption can suffer, leading to inflammation and bloating. With trillions of microbes helping us digest and protect against inflammation, gut health is a key player in keeping bloat at bay. How Gut Health and Bloating Connect A balanced gut microbiome helps to regulate digestion, nutrient absorption, and inflammation by maintaining a healthy gut barrier. This barrier prevents undigested...

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Inulin 101: How Inulin Supports Gut Health and Navigating FODMAP Sensitivities for IBS

Inulin 101: How Inulin Supports Gut Health and Navigating FODMAP Sensitivities for IBS

If you’re managing IBS, you’re likely no stranger to the delicate balance required to keep your gut happy. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects the large intestine and can cause uncomfortable symptoms like bloating, cramping, gas, and changes in bowel habits. For many, diet plays a critical role in managing these symptoms, and that’s where the low FODMAP diet comes in. FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols) are short-chain carbohydrates that can be tough for some to digest. For people with IBS, these carbs can ferment in the gut, causing gas and discomfort, which is why eliminating or reducing FODMAPs...

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Spring Clean Your Gut: How to Reset After Winter

Spring Clean Your Gut: How to Reset After Winter

As the winter chill starts to fade and the first signs of spring emerge, many of us feel the pull to refresh and rejuvenate our surroundings. But what about your gut? Just as your home might benefit from a thorough cleaning, your digestive system can also use a reset after the more comfort-focused habits of the colder months. We’re here to help you spring into this season as the happiest and healthiest version of you.  Why a Spring Reset? Winter can be tough on our digestive system. Shorter days and colder weather often lead to a craving for comfort foods....

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