Postbiotics Anyone?

Fibre, gut health, IBSJessica PirnakOctober 31, 2022gut health, Gut Health, IBS, IBS diet, fibre, soluble fibre, probiotics, Probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics

Don't Overuse Antibiotics

gut health, IBS, tipsJessica PirnakSeptember 15, 2021probiotics, Probiotics, antibiotics, gut health, Gut Health, Brain-Gut connection

That Gut Feeling

If you’re anything like me then you’re still haunted by those images of tiny bacteria crawling on your pillow despite how often you’ve cleaned your sheets. Unfortunately, I have more bad news for you – bacteria are everywhere, including your gut! There are over 1,000 different species of bacteria in our gut making up our gut flora. With more and more research coming out regarding the benefits of a healthy gut flora, there is one area of research in particular that is most intriguing, and that’s the role our gut plays in brain health.

Jessica PirnakFebruary 28, 2017probiotics, Gut Health, Probiotics, Celiac Disease, IBS

Don't Procrastinate; Hydrate!

Summer is almost here – the kiddies are out of school this month, the sun is shining and as a bonus it’s actually hot outside. Staying well hydrated when it’s hot is definitely a must to prevent dehydration. Fluids help us stay healthy and energized by controlling our body temperature, aiding digestion, carrying nutrients around our bodies and cushioning our organs and joints. Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy and which fluids you should choose most often.

Jessica PirnakMay 31, 2016Hydration, Water, Probiotics

Jump on this Bandwagon

Very rarely will you see me doing something trendy. It’s actually so bad that I’ll purposefully avoid something if it gets too popular. An embarrassing example of this behaviour is not reading a Harry Potter book until about a year ago. But I’m breaking my own habits and fully embracing fermented foods and I hope you will too!