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Diverse Nutrition and the Gut Microbiome – The Invisible Foundation of Health
Our gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that play a key role in digestion, immunity, metabolism, and overall health. A diverse, balanced microbiome helps our body extract energy from food, produce vital compounds, and support brain and immune function. Eating a varied, nutrient-rich diet nourishes these microbes and lays the foundation for long-term health.
Katrin Peo
Feb 25 min read


How Nutrients Are Digested and Absorbed in the Body
Digestion is a highly coordinated process involving organs, enzymes and hormones working together to break down food and absorb nutrients. This article explores how digestion and absorption really work — and why understanding this complexity matters for appetite, metabolism and overall health.
Katrin Peo
Jan 265 min read


The Digestive System – a Remarkably Intelligent System Supporting Our Health Every Day
The digestive system is a highly intelligent and energy-demanding process that supports our health every day. This article explains how digestion works in different parts of the body, how long the process takes, and how our eating habits and food choices can support digestion, appetite and overall wellbeing.
Katrin Peo
Jan 225 min read


Micronutrients: The Vitamins and Minerals Your Body Systems Need to Thrive
When we talk about nutrition, the focus often falls on macronutrients: protein , fat , and carbohydrates (including fibre ). While these...
Katrin Peo
Jun 30, 20254 min read


How to Support Your Gut Health Daily: Simple Habits That Make a Big Difference
Your gut health is deeply connected to your overall well-being. From digestion and energy levels to immunity, mood, weight, skin health...
Katrin Peo
Jun 12, 20254 min read


Revitalising Green Drink To Start Your Day
In spring, when we get the first dandelions and nettles in the garden I start with a routine to make a green drink boosting of vitamins,...
Katrin Peo
Sep 6, 20242 min read


How are vitamins and minerals absorbed in the body
It's often said that food is fuel, but the journey from the plate to energy production is a complex one. While the primary purpose of consuming food is to fuel our bodies, there's a lot more at play beneath the surface. Commonly known as vitamins and minerals, these microscopic compounds are essential for our well-being, and without them, our existence would be at risk. Photo source: Unsplash The Significance of Vitamins and Minerals Discovered over a century ago, vitamins an
Katrin Peo
Dec 1, 20233 min read


Digestive health- you are not only what you eat but what you digest and absorb
Our health starts at the top of our fork- a saying we have heard time and time again. But we are not only what we eat, what the thing we...
Katrin Peo
Oct 25, 20224 min read


Are you getting enough fibre from your food?
In our modern society, where convenience often trumps nutrition, fibre consumption has gradually declined, posing significant health...
Katrin Peo
Jan 29, 20217 min read


Your Liver: Why It Matters and How to Take Care of It
Your liver is one of the most hardworking organs in your body. It performs hundreds of essential tasks every single day , including processing nutrients from food, helping regulate blood sugar and cholesterol, producing bile for digestion, storing vitamins and minerals, and breaking down substances that could be harmful to the body. Many people associate the liver mainly with alcohol metabolism, but its role goes far beyond that. Your liver is involved in energy production, h
Katrin Peo
Jul 12, 20206 min read


Kombucha- is it healthy and how much should you be consuming it?
I got my scoby from my mother three years ago and I have managed to keep it alive till today. I am consuming Kombucha on a regular basis,...
Katrin Peo
Jul 4, 20204 min read
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