Today (27th February) is National Protein Day in America and we thought it was a good time to focus on this key nutrient and to bring you a simple recipe to help support your daily protein intake. Protein is one of our key macronutrients (along with carbohydrates and fats) and comes from a variety of …
Chase away the blustery chill and add some heat to your Valentine’s weekend with this spicy pepper sauce. The fermented vegetables provide a good source of prebiotic fibre, along with live bacteria to support your gut health. This is a tasty topping for meat, fish or vegetable dishes and a must have for any serious …
Italians, both rich and poor, have devoured their traditional pizza dish since the 16th century and it is now an indulgent feast enjoyed by many nations, each creating their own particular take on it. Toppings range from cured meats to vegetables, from fruits to seafood and fish. We’ve updated the traditional pizza to give it …
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week in the UK – it runs from 1-7 February and is designed to raise awareness of the importance of our children’s psychological and emotional health. Children’s Mental Health Week was established by Place2Be, a national charity with over 25 years of experience working with pupils, families and staff …
Can gut health improve your overall wellbeing? According to national statistics, the first Monday in February marks the day that employees in the UK are most likely to ‘pull a sickie’. The most regularly reported reasons to include colds and flu, tiredness/low energy and a variety of mental health issues. This article looks at how …
You may be familiar with milk-derived kefir drinks (similar to natural yoghurt), but for those who want to avoid milk or simply aren’t keen on the taste of milk-based kefir, water kefir is a great alternative. Water kefir is a fizzy fermented drink made using water, water kefir grains and sugar, to which many different …
The answer to this question is a resounding YES – ProVen Probiotics can be taken both alongside and following a course of antibiotics. Our amazing microbiome Our microbiome consists of 100 trillion microbes, which include bacteria, fungi and viruses that all work together with our body to help us remain in equilibrium and balance (known …
The new year is a time when we all make resolutions and often these are health and particularly weight related. For some this is to detoxify after the festive season and for others it’s simply a time to kickstart some good habits and perhaps lose a few pounds in the process. In this article, we …
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Today is National Spaghetti Day and we’ve combined the ethos of Veganuary with this culinary festival to bring you a deliciously warming and cheerful dish to tantalise your taste buds. It also contains lots of yummy prebiotic fibre in the lentils, beans, garlic and onions as well as herbs to support your gut health and …
Traditional to Russia and the Ukraine, kvass was originally a low alcohol, fermented, grain-based drink (usually rye) that was consumed daily. This Beetroot Kvass recipe is grain and alcohol free, making it suitable for everybody. It can be made using berries, limes, honey, mint and any other ingredients that appeal to you. Kvass can be added …
