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Spring Cleansing ~ Why You Might Want to Consider It
Do You Need to Detox? The idea of detoxing is often debated, with some questioning whether it is even necessary. However, given the...
Helen Ross
Mar 75 min read
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The Importance of Plant Diversity and Eating a Rainbow 🌱🌈
What is Plant Diversity? Plant diversity means incorporating a wide range of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds...
Helen Ross
Jan 214 min read
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Chocolate Protein Smoothie (with medicinal mushrooms)
This delicious and filling anti-inflammatory smoothie supports the immune system and the gut microbes. It would make a perfect breakfast,...
Helen Ross
Jun 30, 20242 min read
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The Impact of Coffee on Gut Health: What Does the Science Say?
What are the effects of coffee on the gut microbiome? Coffee (or caffeine) is probably the most loved psychoactive drug in the world, and...
Helen Ross
Feb 11, 20246 min read
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The Vagus Nerve – Why Re-Setting Your Nervous System is Important
Did you know that resetting your nervous system can go a long way to restoring your gut health, as well as a host of other complex...
Helen Ross
Aug 28, 20233 min read
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Red Cabbage and Beetroot Slaw
The red and purple plant foods in this delicious red cabbage and beetroot slaw are rich in polyphenol compounds and provides...
Helen Ross
Jan 28, 20232 min read
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Menopause and Gut Health - how are they linked?
Menopause is a major life milestone for women, it is often associated with being a time of inner reflection and evaluation, and it marks...
Helen Ross
Dec 11, 20224 min read
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Struggling with Indigestion, GORD, or Acid Reflux?
Is your heartburn or indigestion a symptom of IBS? Acid reflux or heartburn, also referred to as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD...
Helen Ross
Oct 16, 20225 min read
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Spanish Baked Eggs (low FODMAP)
This low FODMAP version of baked eggs provides a great source of protein, omega-3 fats, vitamin C, lycopene, and B vitamins. Asafoetida...
Helen Ross
Aug 24, 20212 min read
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Hormones and the Gut - What is the Connection?
Do you experience digestive and/or hormonal symptoms such as constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, indigestion, depression, anxiety,...
Helen Ross
Aug 5, 20217 min read
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Buckwheat Pancakes
I love having these pancakes for my Sunday breakfast or brunch. Served here with coconut yoghurt, poached pears, blueberry sauce, chopped...
Helen Ross
May 23, 20212 min read
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What's the Best Diet for a Healthy Gut?
If you struggle with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or other digestive problems, you might be wondering what is the best type of diet for...
Helen Ross
Mar 25, 20217 min read
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What is the Vagus Nerve and how does it relate to IBS?
If you struggle with digestive pain and discomfort, depression, or anxiety related to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) then you might want...
Helen Ross
Feb 11, 20218 min read
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Chicken 'Bone Broth' Soup
This lovely anti-inflammatory soup can be made low FODMAP by leaving out the onion and garlic, instead only using the green tops of the...
Helen Ross
Jan 14, 20213 min read
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Citrus Almond Cake
This moist and lovely cake is a great source of protein and healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in bioflavonoids, a type...
Helen Ross
Jan 6, 20212 min read
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9 Root Causes of Abdominal Bloating
Most of us will experience a certain amount of occasional gastrointestinal bloating, but when it is occurring regularly it can become...
Helen Ross
Dec 17, 20208 min read
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Raw Caramel Slice
These caramel slices are a great source of protein, healthy fats, magnesium, calcium, and antioxidants. Best eaten in moderation! Serves...
Helen Ross
Nov 15, 20202 min read
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Could SIBO be responsible for your IBS?
Do you have digestive symptoms similar to Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Or always thought your digestive distress was due to indigestion....
Helen Ross
Nov 15, 20203 min read
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Vitamin D and Your Immunity
Since the pandemic, and especially during the winter months we should be aware of our vitamin D status. A very recent retrospective...
Helen Ross
Sep 29, 20205 min read
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Mexican Black Bean Chilli
This is a favourite recipe of mine as it's so quick and easy to make, as well as being popular with kids (if you keep it not too spicy)....
Helen Ross
Aug 14, 20202 min read
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