microbiome

Is Insulin Resistance Making You Fat or Inflated?

Our body is a marvellous biological machine that performs thousands of behind-the-scenes functions to produce and maintain several different types of biological entities so we can feel, look and be at our best. One such wonder product is a hormone called insulin. Insulin is a hormone responsible for regulating ...Read More

By |2022-09-19T17:15:40+10:00September 19th, 2022|All|Comments Off on Is Insulin Resistance Making You Fat or Inflated?

Are isolated soluble fibres really just “ultra-processed” food additives?

For gut health enthusiasts the term “Prebiotic dietary fibre” is not jargon. Many different kinds of prebiotic dietary fibre supplements are available in your local pharmacy. Your supermarket’s “health aisle” displays range of different food products that tout the benefits of added prebiotic fibres with claims to resolve all ...Read More

By |2022-09-05T18:58:16+10:00September 5th, 2022|All|Comments Off on Are isolated soluble fibres really just “ultra-processed” food additives?

IBS vs IBD – What is the Difference?

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is often confused with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). “IBS” and “IBD” may sound similar, but the two acronyms stand for two very different conditions that affect the digestive tract. While they may have some similar symptoms, IBS and IBD are not the same, and they ...Read More

By |2022-08-25T10:12:31+10:00August 22nd, 2022|All|Comments Off on IBS vs IBD – What is the Difference?

What causes Acid Reflux, Heartburn, & Indigestion – Too much Acid in the Stomach?

If you have ever experienced that distressing burning pain in your chest, hoarse voice, recurring hiccups, unexplained nausea or felt a bit of food coming back into the mouth shortly after eating, then you already know what heartburn and acid reflux feel like. Acid reflux is a common condition that ...Read More

By |2022-07-04T00:10:05+10:00July 4th, 2022|All|Comments Off on What causes Acid Reflux, Heartburn, & Indigestion – Too much Acid in the Stomach?

Overnight Oats

A high fibre breakfast is a great start to getting enough dietary fibre to support your gut microbiome. Overnight oats are high in fibre themselves, so adding Kfibre gives them an extra boost as well as adding more antioxidants and polyphenols to your day! All good stuff to increase ...Read More

By |2022-01-19T00:59:32+10:00February 3rd, 2022|Digestion, Heartburn, IBS / IBD / Coeliac|Comments Off on Overnight Oats

Akkermansia Muciniphila – A Superhero Gut Bug

Akkermansia muciniphila – a gut bug that is no less than a superhero Gut bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila can make you metabolically fit & Kfibre can help boost its abundance in your gut Akkermansia muciniphila is a type of gut bacteria that makes up about 1-4% of our gut microbiome. ...Read More

By |2022-09-08T14:42:08+10:00January 31st, 2022|Digestion, Heartburn, IBS / IBD / Coeliac|Comments Off on Akkermansia Muciniphila – A Superhero Gut Bug

Eggnog

If you enjoy having your fibre supplement in a drink, then you’ll likely be putting your Kfibre into a smoothie. With the silly season upon us what better reason do we need to put your Kfibre into your Eggnog. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Makes: serves: ...Read More

By |2022-01-18T03:08:51+10:00January 27th, 2022|Digestion, Heartburn, IBS / IBD / Coeliac|Comments Off on Eggnog

Whole Plant Fibre Or Isolated & Purified Fibre Extracts

“Whole plant vegetable fibre” or “isolated & purified fibre extracts” - Which one sounds better for your gut health ? For optimal health & wellbeing as well as keeping preventable disease at bay, maintaining a healthy gut is not a novel concept. Scientists, dietitians, physicians and even sophisticated consumers ...Read More

By |2022-09-08T14:55:02+10:00January 24th, 2022|Digestion, Heartburn, IBS / IBD / Coeliac|Comments Off on Whole Plant Fibre Or Isolated & Purified Fibre Extracts

Banana Berry Smoothie

Having a healthy gut is all about having good gut flora. And, having good gut flora is all about feeding your microbiota with a good quality prebiotic fibre supplement like Kfibre. Prebiotic fibres escape digestion and continue along the gastrointestinal tract to the colon where they are fermented by ...Read More

By |2022-02-10T16:38:54+10:00January 20th, 2022|Digestion, Heartburn, IBS / IBD / Coeliac|Comments Off on Banana Berry Smoothie

IBS, FODMAPs and fermentation in the colon

What happens when IBS, FODMAPs, and bacteria walk into a large intestine ? … Fermentation, or does it? If you suffer from IBS, you may be interested in a study from Lovinsenberg Diakonale Hospital that may reveal another layer of knowledge as to what’s different between the digestion of ...Read More

By |2022-09-08T15:57:53+10:00January 17th, 2022|Digestion, Heartburn, IBS / IBD / Coeliac|Comments Off on IBS, FODMAPs and fermentation in the colon

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