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JOSH K REED
- Sep 28, 2020
- 4 min
HOW TO MANAGE IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common, un-talked about, disorders affecting people in the modern world today. The...
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JOSH K REED
- Jun 15, 2020
- 3 min
LESS THAN 1 IN 5 ADULTS GET ENOUGH OF THIS NUTRIENT
Fibre refers to the bits and pieces of plant foods that cannot be broken down by your digestion. Because of this, fibre moves through...
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JOSH K REED
- Jun 18, 2019
- 3 min
DO YOU EAT ENOUGH MACS?
In recent decades, the prevalence of non-communicable diseases, including allergies, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, have significantl
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JOSH K REED
- Apr 23, 2019
- 3 min
GUT HEALTH, FIBRE & PREBIOTICS - PART 2
When an individuals diet is rich in... an abundant source of plant polysaccharides that contain different types of fermentable fibres will e
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JOSH K REED
- Apr 16, 2019
- 3 min
GUT HEALTH, FIBRE & PREBIOTICS - PART 1
Your gut bacteria, also referred to as your gut microbiota, are one of the most densely populated microbial communities on earth. Within...
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JOSH K REED
- Apr 2, 2019
- 2 min
IMPROVING GUT HEALTH
The more varied your diet is in plant-based wholefoods, the more fibre, phytonutrients, prebiotics and probiotics, you will receive... all o
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JOSH K REED
- Feb 2, 2019
- 3 min
GUT HEALTH: A recent interview with Evolve Organics
Recently I was interviewed by Evolve Organics on the topic of gut health, here is a short transcript from the interview... What is one...
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JOSH K REED
- Jan 27, 2019
- 3 min
Plant-based diets result in better digestion
The term plant-based is a word used to describe a diet that focuses on real, unprocessed plant foods, including vegetables, legumes,...
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JOSH K REED
- Aug 27, 2018
- 3 min
Prebiotics, butyrate and good gut health
You… yourself… will eat around 800 to 1000 kilograms of food this year, and more than 50,000 kilograms of food over the course of your...
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JOSH K REED
- Jun 10, 2018
- 4 min
The gut-mind connection... and your health
Those butterflies in your stomach actually hold some scientific truth. For a matter of fact, your digestive system contains millions of...
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JOSH K REED
- May 29, 2018
- 2 min
5 things you might not know about bananas
If someone asked you to design the ideal natural snack, a banana would likely be your template. Commonly touted as natures muesli bar,...
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JOSH K REED
- Mar 12, 2018
- 3 min
The gut microbiome & disease
The human gut microbiome holds over 100 trillion microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. Majority of these...
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JOSH K REED
- Feb 26, 2018
- 2 min
Your gut bacteria may be causing your weight gain...
Your gut bacteria contribute to your health well beyond your intestinal tract. Further upon playing an essential role in digestion, your...
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JOSH K REED
- Jan 21, 2018
- 2 min
You're all probably deficient in this nutrient and no one has been making a big enough deal abou
What is it?...Fibre! It's the part of plant foods that does not completely digest when we consume it. Because of its structure, it passes...
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JOSH K REED
- Oct 23, 2016
- 5 min
The gut-mind connection
Those butterflies in your stomach actually hold some scientific truth. No… you don’t actually have butterflies pirouetting into a tornado...
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JOSH K REED
- Jul 18, 2016
- 1 min
Your gut is a forest
You may have heard of probiotics, but have you heard of prebiotics? Prebiotics are found in a range of different foods and in my...
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