Caffeine is one of the world’s most commonly consumed beverages in the world! Caffeine sources and recommendations Coffee has general health benefits especially as been shown to be protective regarding heart and liver disease when consumed in moderation, which is considered 3-4 cups or up to 400mg per day. (It’s <200mg in pregnancy). Sources of […]
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Trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms live in the gut. Scientists refer to this metropolis of gut-dwelling organisms as the gut microbiota. Most of the microbes reside in the gut, are quite harmless. Some are helpful, and a small number can cause harm. A disturbance in the natural balance of bacteria in the gut has
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Peppermint oil has been found to be effective for symptom control in patients with IBS and other GI disorders (1, 2). Peppermint oil is derived from the peppermint plant, Mentha × piperita, which grows mostly in North America and Europe. It has been found to affect upper- and lower gut functioning (1,3). As it is
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Ingredients2 tablespoons fresh ginger root (about 2 inches)4 cups water1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (juice of 1/2 lime), optional1 to 2 tablespoons honey, to taste Method Prepare the fresh ginger by peeling it and slicing it thinly which will helpyou make a very flavourful ginger tea In a saucepan, add the water and ginger, and
Most of us are familiar with an uncomfortable, bloated feeling and some of us are well aware of the cause – overdoing it at a meal or a night out for example! For others, bloating is frequent, uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Unfortunately bloating is not a single, uniform experience that could be fixed with a one-size-fits-all
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With the St. Patricks Day and The Grand Slam nearly upon us, this smoothie is in honour of all things green and brilliant! This super nourishing green smoothie is a great way to start your day on a delicious note! Ingredients: 250ml lactose free milk ½ banana Handful of baby spinach 20g oats ½ tbs
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What is a low-FODMAP diet? FODMAP is an acronym for a certain class of carbohydrates, called fermentable short-chain carbohydrates. The low FODMAP diet has been shown to reduce symptoms in around 70% of those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)1 It stands for: Fermentable Oligosaccharides (e.g. wheat, onion, garlic, pulses) Disaccharides (e.g. milk, yohgurt) Monosaccharides and
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You’ve got to try this tasty, satisfying and fibre diversified Low FODMAP Sweet Potato Salad!! Serves 2 Ingredients 1 large Sweet potato, peeled and cubed 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 1-2 handfuls baby spinach 3 spring onion, green kart only, chopped 1/4 cucumber,
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Most people don\’t eat enough fibre (i.e. 80% of Irish adults don\’t!). Put IBS into the mix and the challenge gets harder as many people find high fibre foods are not well tolerated. A low FODMAP diet can then be a double whammy as it excludes a whole raft of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts,
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\”Should I get my microbiome tested?’’ is a common question I get asked. A stool test being a poo sample collection that return the sample to a lab or your doctor’s office for analysis. Clinical trials proving that microbiome tests lead to health benefits are however non-existent! In fact two recent reviews indicated that these
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