Find yourself regularly overindulging in rich, heavy meals or constantly snacking in the colder weather? You’re not alone. A study found that individuals tend to consume an average of 86 more calories per day in winter*. They also reported eating more food with saturated fat foods in the colder months. Want to quiet your cravings, while keeping your body and mind feeling satisfied? Try incorporating these 4 things this week. Fill up on soups Soups are the perfect way to fill up on fibre-rich ingredients such as veggies, grains and pulses. Soups are also great as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up on...

One in two Australians experience symptoms of poor gut health. This innovative postbiotic tonic could help. Many of us struggle with indigestion. For Sue, it was a battle that ruled her entire life. “I could not eat anything after 2pm — not even enjoy a glass of wine,” she says. “The indigestion I endured throughout the afternoon was bad and when I went to bed, I was awoken with bad reflux which kept me awake.” “I suffered badly. [I didn’t get] much sleep. Therefore, I was tired all day.” Sue was one of the many Australians who suffered from poor...

While a leaky gut is usually associated with general digestive problems such as bloating, and indigestion, there's growing evidence that a weak gut barrier can also contribute to discomforts outside the digestive tract. We take a closer look at what leaky gut is and some clues to look out for if you suspect you might be experiencing a leaky gut. What is leaky gut? Leaky gut occurs when the tight junctions between cells in your intestinal lining become loose. This results in harmful substances like bad bacteria, allergens and toxins seeping through into your blood stream, potentially leading to various...

Digestive discomforts keeping you up? Try building these 3 gut-healthy habits into your evening routine to ease your digestive troubles at night. Keep it lighter Opt for a lighter, easily digestible dinner at least 2 - 3 hours before sleep. Large meals can overwhelm your digestive system and lead to discomfort, bloating, and heartburn later in the night. Uncomfortably bloated at the end of the day? Avoid cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, and cabbage just before bed. Post-meal walk A short, gentle walk after dinner can help with digestion and discomfort from gas build-up in the stomach. Walking helps to...