Put your hand up if you struggle with anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders. Well, if your hand is up, that’s because 13% of the world’s population (+-970 million people) have mental health disorders, and the numbers seem to be rising exponentially. Did you know? Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the world, affecting 284 million people. (Our World in Data, 2018) Globally, mental illness affects more females (11.9%) than males (9.3%). (Our World in Data, 2018) Sufferers experience changes in mood, thinking and behavior, resulting in life being a lot more difficult to navigate than those without any mental health conditions. As professionals research the cause and effect of mental illness, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that...
Are you thinking of diving into the ever-elusive ‘weight-loss journey’?One tends to think of this pain staking journey involving rabbit food with no flavour, hours in the gym and taking supplements using ingredients we can’t even pronounce. We can all agree that that approach is extreme and more often than not, unsustainable. Creating a cycle of disordered eating, guilt and disappointment. The world is eager to find a new approach to weight loss, emphasising the enjoyment of the process and the ability to find balance in your body so it can easily and efficiently digest food and absorb nutrients. If you have a gut feeling something is hindering you from losing as much weight as you would like to, you could be...
Overeating and the festive season go hand-in-hand. It’s a time of winding down, enjoying friends, family, food and just having some fun after a long and stressful year. While we cannot stress enough that eating until your heart's content is never something you should feel bad about, it is important to think about how it might impact your health. We know that overeating in a single sitting can lead to an uncomfortable feeling of being overfull but regular overeating, for example during the festive season, can cause excessive calorie intake, can be taxing on your digestive system, cause you to lose sleep, develop heartburn from the influx of stomach acids and cause weight gain. You might also experience headaches, difficulty...
prebiotic /ˌpriːbʌɪˈɒtɪk/ noun plural noun: prebiotics a non-digestible food ingredient that promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines. Prebiotics are a type of fibre that the human body cannot digest. They are compounds in food that induce the growth and activity of beneficial microorganisms in the gut. Essentially, they serve as food for probiotics, which are tiny living microorganisms, including bacteria and yeast. Both prebiotics and probiotics may support helpful bacteria and other organisms in the gut. What is the difference between PREbiotic and PRObiotic? Probiotics are living strains of bacteria that add to the population of good bacteria in your digestive system. Prebiotics are specialized plant fiber that acts as food for good bacteria. This...
Klean Power Oats Who doesn’t love a hearty bowl of oats in the morning? Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth! They're a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. So we’ve decided to share the yummiest recipe for our Klean Power Oats so that you can get the most out of your breakfast every morning! What you’ll need ½ cup of oats A pinch of salt to taste A sprinkle of cinnamon 2 heaped teaspoons of Klean Powder 1 cup boiling water Dash of milk/nut milk A generous dollop of honey (The Olio Store Raw CBD Honey, preferably) ½ a tablespoon of nut butter Directions 1. Add oats, dry ingredients and...
