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Probiotics have made their way into food products, supplements, and pretty much every health-related corner of the internet, and you’ve probably noticed an entire shelf dedicated to probiotic supplements at your local chemist. Marketing might have you thinking that probiotics are essential for a healthy gut, but is this actually the case?

Sleep is fundamental for physical and mental wellbeing, yet is still one of the things that many of us compromise. Sleep surveys report that at least one third of adults experience poor or disturbed sleep.

This quick and easy pasta sauce is great way to sneak in extra servings of veggies, which is particularly handy if you have little ones who are still learning to like certain foods! Just add your preferred protein and serve with whatever type of pasta you have on hand.

Microbiome testing has become popular, as interest in the connection between gut health and overall wellbeing has grown. These tests are often marketed as a solution to better digestion, immunity and more. However, before you spend a significant amount of your hard-earned money, it's important to consider whether a microbiome test really is necessary to help you improve your health.

This salad is packed with a variety of plant foods, which are great sources of a numerous vitamins, minerals, fibre, and nutrients that support healthy and happy gut microbes! You can modify the ingredients to include whatever veggies you currently have on hand.

As winter bugs start circulating, it’s tempting to reach for supplements that promise to “boost” your immune system. But do these products actually work, or are they just an expensive habit that doesn’t live up to the hype?