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Natural Solutions For Constipation
Before rushing out to demand the latest constipation medication from your doc, consider some of these natural solutions first if you're really looking for healthy bowel movements
Plant-based? What do you eat?
Thinking about trying out a vegetarian or vegan diet but aren’t sure how you’ll manage on a daily basis, or when you’re traveling? Read on....
7 Natural Remedies For Bad Breath
There are few things more unpleasant and uncomfortable in social situations than talking to someone with bad breath. For many people, grabbing a mint or a piece of gum is their go-to solution, as it quickly masks the problem. But this approach often fails to address the root causes of …
Anti-Inflammatory Toddy (Gut-Healing Recipe)
Inflammation lies at the root of many chronic illnesses, and a majority of them start within the gut as an autoimmune reaction that develops into systemic inflammation. Try this drug-free weapon of choice for combatting inflammation!
Dr Z's Essential Oil Tips For Treating Leaky Gut!
We all like to have happy tummies - Am I right?! Have you heard of the term “leaky gut”? Maybe you have previously been diagnosed. Dr Z explains the in’s-and-out’s of leaky gut and how essential oils could be the key to healing your tummy.
How Much Fruit Should We Really Be Eating?
Confused about fructose? Is fructose in fruit bad? Find out how much you should eat, and in what form!
The Most Popular Recipes Of 2015 (Voted By You!)
There's a whole lot of healthy goodness out there and we certainly have our favorites, but these are the top recipes on our site, as voted by YOU!
9 Health Benefits of Sweet Potato
If you’re a lover of french fries and mashed potato, but dedicated to living a healthier lifestyle, you’ll probably have met their nutrient-packed cousin, the sweet potato. In America, sweet potatoes, or yams, are often used in sweeter dishes or for festive occasions, but here at Food Matters, we love …
4 Reasons You May Have Vitamin Deficiencies
Discover 4 of the key reasons why you may have a vitamin deficiency, the effects on your health, and what to do to prevent being deficient in the most common culprits!
5 Ways To Naturally Balance Your Hormones
Do you struggle with PMS, bloating, irritability, mood swings, anxiety, acne, sugar cravings, insomnia? We are socialized to believe that these symptoms are an inevitable part of fluctuating cyclical hormones, but they are signs that your hormones are not optimally balanced.
10 Health & Wellness Books To Read This Year!
If you are lucky enough to catch a few days or moments to yourself these holidays, sinking into a thought provoking piece of literature is about as renewing as sinking into a warm bath. We’ve selected a collection of books that not only support your health and wellness through instruction …
Your Complete Guide of Paleo Flours
If you eat within the Paleo realm, you're probably already an expert on almond flour and coconut flour, but what about cassava, chestnut and tigernut flour?
Does Your Gut Microbiome Play a Role in Your Metabolism?
Years on and gut health is still one of the most talked-about topics in nutrition. Microbiome and metabolism is a complex relationship, so I’ve taken this opportunity to dive further into peer-reviewed research to find out exactly what drives this theory, what it means for us as individuals, and for …
Back to Basics & Living Simply with Our Friends from Brightside Farm
We first met Bec Elyse when she sent us some of her mouthwatering recipes for Chocolate Avocado Mousse and Raspberry Chia Jelly Slice, but after a few emails back and forth we got to know more and more about her lovely farm life here on the Sunshine Coast...
6 Unusual Ways to Heal The Gut
As most of our Food Matters friends would know, we’re huge advocates for a healthy gut and the prosperous health benefits it brings – but what you might not know are the ways in which you can heal your gut naturally. In this article, we will navigate our way through …