Posts tagged 'healthy food'

Keeping your gut in check is important for overall health and wellness. The gut microbiome, also known as gut flora, controls the digestion of food, your immune system, central nervous system and other bodily processes. There’s a common saying that goes, “when your gut is happy, you’re happy.”

Sometimes drinking your recommended daily intake of water can seem daunting. On average, approximately 20 per cent of our daily water intake comes from solid foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Many vegetables that are more than 90 per cent water are low in calories and are easy to digest, making them a great idea for a pre-work out snack.

Sprouted Foods – Are they actually healthier? Have you started to notice sprouted foods in grocery stores? Sprouted trail mix, pasta, nuts, seeds, bread - they are popping up everywhere. Are they actually more nutritious than non-sprouted plant foods? We’ve done the digging to find out the basics.

Yogurt is a great source of calcium, probiotics and protein. Protein-rich foods are satisfying, as they keep you full for a longer period of time. Yogurt has a low glycemic index (GI), which means the sugar is absorbed into your blood stream slower than high GI foods. This helps your body burn fat most efficiently and it works to stabilise your energy levels.