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How Your Gut Health Shapes Your Immune System
The health of your gut plays a critical role in regulating your immune system and preventing autoimmune conditions. Learn how leaky gut, diet, and lifestyle factors influence immunity and explore actionable steps to support a balanced gut microbiome for long-term wellness.
10 Foods to Support Your Nervous System
It's essential to support your nervous system with nutrient-rich foods to enhance our brain function, reduce stress, and protect nerve cells. Discover the top foods and nutrients that promote resilience, cognitive health, and overall well-being.
5 Foods You'd Never Expect to be Good For Gut Health
By now you may know about the wonderful probiotic benefits of kombucha, kefir and sauerkraut. But we bet you didn't realize these everyday foods were good for your gut too!
7 Health Benefits of Garlic
Garlic. A fragrant kitchen staple that punches well above its weight, but has developed a bad reputation for bad breath. Aside from warding off vampires and making a beautiful pasta sauce, garlic also houses a powerful compound - allicin. It’s mouthwatering, it’s satiating, and there’s an evergrowing list of health …
Does Having A Flu Shot Mean I Won't Get The Flu?
It seems that wherever you look we're being advised to get the flu shot. Does it work? What are the dangers? Could I still get the flu after my shot? What can I do to naturally protect myself during the flu season?
10 Ingredients Every Plant-Based Pantry Needs
The benefits of a plant-based diet are abundant, but in order to get the most out of this healthy lifestyle choice, you should be well organized with a pantry stocked with the key ingredients to make your own delicious and nutritious meals.
Dementia (A Personal Story)
Food Matters cofounder, Laurentine ten Bosch, shares her personal story about dealing with Alzheimer's.
Is Revolutionary Pineapple Leather The Way For Sustainable Fashion?
Pineapple and kombucha clothing? Yes, it’s a ‘thing’! As more and more industries begin to adopt sustainable practices, the fashion and textile industry is just another one playing their part. Can fabrics made of food be the way to a sustainable future?
Is Bacteria Controlling Your Brain?
Although the bacteria in question resides in your digestive tract, scientists have reason to believe microbes can communicate and alter the way our brains function. Mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and autism are thought to be linked to the microbiome that lives inside us.
How Fermentation Is A Meditation Practice
The whole nature of fermentation is working with a living organism – it’s like having your own kitchen pet. It helps develop patience and asks you to fully participate in creating a delicious living product.
Top 6 Sources of Plant-Based Protein
Regardless of what lifestyle you live, meat eater or not, everyone can benefit from eating more plant foods. This article talks all about great sources of protein found in plants!
Top Tips for Seasonally Adjusting Your Diet with Recipes
Learn how to seasonally adjust your diet for optimal health with nutrient-dense, locally sourced foods that align with the changing needs of your body throughout the year. Discover the benefits of eating seasonally and how to prepare fresh, nourishing meals for each season.
Top 10 Vegetarian Sources Of Protein
One of the most common questions asked of vegetarians and vegans is, "Where do you get your protein?" In actual fact, many plant foods contain some amounts of protein, and it's very easy to get your daily protein requirements from these foods. Discover the top 10 vegetarian sources of protein.
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.
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....