26 docs tagged with "Gut Microbiome"

How dietary fibre supports the microbiome, how tolerance develops, and why gradual exposure improves digestive regulation.

How the gut and brain communicate via neural, hormonal, and immune pathways, and why diet influences this bidirectional signalling.

How whole grains support stable glucose release, metabolic regulation, and sustained energy for brain function.

A polyphenol-rich breakfast bowl with high fibre, combining ginger, omega-3 nuts, blueberry polyphenols, and probiotic yogurt.

Mitochondrial energising smoothie rich in polyphenols, magnesium, and antioxidants

A warm savoury breakfast skillet with eggs, greens, and slow carbohydrates for steady morning energy.

A fibre-rich bean and vegetable chilli with warming spices and slow carbohydrates for steady energy and satiety.

Roasted sweet potato with creamed corn and a mixed lipid phase to enhance carotenoid absorption; served with broccoli for fibre and glucosinolates.

Whole-wheat linguine with cockles in a silky emulsified sauce; Italian emulsification technique without cream, supporting taurine, B12, and choline intake.

A collagen-rich, glycine-heavy slow-cooked stew made from affordable turkey wings — rich in protein, tryptophan, and B vitamins.

Turmeric- and ginger-spiced lentil dish rich in fibre, folate, and polyphenols

A lightly fermented, naturally sparkling drink made from stale sourdough, raisins, and cinnamon. Gut–brain friendly, refreshing, and probiotic-leaning.

A nitrate-rich, polyphenol-dense bowl combining leafy greens, beets, berries, nuts, and early harvest olive oil

A Caesar-style mixed-leaf salad with a tahini, anchovy, caper and Parmesan dressing, using extra virgin olive oil retained from oil-packed capers.

Polyphenol-rich midday salad with quinoa or lentils, vegetables, avocado, and early harvest olive oil

Soft roasted aubergine finished with a late-added herb oil of rosemary, thyme, chilli flakes and olive oil, served with a light balsamic drizzle.

Polyphenolic alkaloid; glycemic control; antimicrobial effects; microbiome modulation

Polysaccharides with immune-modulating properties found in mushrooms and other foods

Complex carbohydrates with immune-modulating and gut microbiome supporting properties

Polyphenol; antioxidant; gut barrier/LPS modulation; supports microbiome

SCFA supporting neuroinflammation reduction, blood-brain barrier protection, and neurotransmitter regulation

Microbial metabolites supporting gut barrier, immune tone, and brain function

Neurotrophic and immune modulation; calcium homeostasis

Nutritional strategies targeting HPA axis regulation, stress response, neurochemical balance, and gut-brain communication to reduce anxiety and support emotional regulation

Food-first dietary interventions targeting neurochemical balance, inflammation, gut-brain axis, and metabolic health to support mood regulation and emotional resilience

Evidence-based overview of postpartum/postnatal depression, mechanisms, screening, and interventions (clinical + lifestyle-adjunct).