The truth about fermented foods
Kombucha, sauerkraut, kimchi or kefir… fermented foods are being lauded for their beneficial...
Antibiotics associated with pre-cancer growths – study
Long-term antibiotic use in early to mid-adulthood is associated with increased risk of...
Seven ways to prepare for a low-FODMAP guest
Preparing for a low-FODMAP guest during the holiday season or on special occasions...
The facts on farting
Let’s clear the air! Dietitian Brooke Longfield answers the questions you’re too embarrassed...
Inside your body: The pancreas
University of Auckland professor of surgery John Windsor demystifies the pancreas, one of...
Fact or fiction: Spicy foods cause stomach ulcers
We all used to believe this. But now we know: no food will...
What’s really causing your IBS?
Dietitian Anna Richards — who specialises in food allergies and intolerances — unravels...
Behind the science: Getting your gut back to normal
HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr has advice for those suffering from tummy trouble.
For...
Gut and mood: The surprising connections
Boasting a huge network of nerve cells, your gut literally has a mind...
Gut health update: What your gut bacteria can do for you
Emerging research shows that our gut bacteria are an internal barometer of our...
The road to relief from constipation
Dietitian Katrina Pace investigates what causes constipation and how to find relief from...
Ask the experts: Fermented foods
Dietitian Clarice Hebblethwaite looks at an ancient group of foods that can have...
What’s causing that bloated feeling?
How’s your bowel today? It’s not something most of us like to talk...
It all starts with the gut
How bacteria affects everything about our health.
You might think of your gut as...
Grumbly tummy? IBS? You’re not alone…
I spent a few days recently in Hamilton, where I spoke at the...
IBS: Our most common tummy trouble – what to do about it
Do you have ‘tummy trouble’? About 15 per cent of the world’s population...
