Ready to take back control of your metabolic health? These easy swaps can help hit reset for your metabolic and gut health. Soft drink for water Next time you feel thirsty, reach for water instead of a soft drink. Water keeps your body hydrated and helps with digestion. This can improve satiety and reduce cravings for sugary foods and beverages. Processed dairy for fermented dairy Processed dairy products are often high in sugar and unhealthy fats to enhance taste. Switching to fermented dairy products such as yogurt and sour cream can provide similar protein benefits while being lower in sugar...

A healthy gut is essential for keeping your wellbeing in check and maintaining your weight. Give your health a boost from the inside with Meluka’s P3 Gut Builder. When it comes to losing weight, nutritionist Bec Miller says there are many factors, beyond maintaining a calorie deficit, that come into play. “One of the most important factors, however? Your gut microbiome,” she says. You don’t have to take Miller’s word for it, though. Emerging research highlights a strong connection between the composition of gut bacteria and body weight, as well as showing how certain bacterial strains influence how efficiently the...

A recent review found that probiotics can help improve metabolic health outcomes for adolescents. Conducted by researchers in China, the paper looked at the effect of probiotics on overweight and obese children for weight loss. Looking across four studies with 206 children, some participants were given probiotics, while others were given a placebo.     The Gut-Metabolic Connection The gut plays a crucial role in metabolic health, affecting digestion and nutrient absorption. It also impacts hormone and neurotransmitter production, influencing metabolism, satiety, cravings and eating habits. The paper found that probiotics might assist in lowering levels of certain substances in the...