By Courtney Gerlach
Courtney is a Registered Dietitian at Fonterra. She holds a BSc. Food Science & Nutrition, and a MHSc in Nutrition & Dietetics
Our gut is made up of trillions of different microbes including “good” and “bad” bacteria, which varies from person to person. The balance between “good” and “bad” bacteria is delicate and can be affected by many things in our day-to-day life including:
Probiotics are “good” bacteria that have a range of proven health benefits. Including certain probiotics as part of a healthy diet can help to keep your digestive balance in check.
Probiotics are microorganisms that aid digestive health by boosting the number of friendly or ‘good’ bacteria that live naturally in the gut. They are known to be important modulators for health, operating through a complex system to support many facets of our inner wellbeing.
Probiotics or ‘good’ bacteria help to:
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We all know good nutrition is important for a healthy body and to help us to lead active, fulfilling lives. But have you ever stopped to think about whether you and your family have different nutrition needs?
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We all know good nutrition is important for a healthy body and to help us to lead active, fulfilling lives. But have you ever stopped to think about whether you and your family have different nutrition needs?
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Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day, but sometimes it’s hard to fit a healthy breakfast into a rushed morning.
The Health Star Rating system was developed to help make informed decisions on nutrition information when purchasing packaged foods. The rating helps compare between foods in the same category and make healthier choices.
While milk, yoghurt and cheese products are generally recognised as nutritious food choices, not everyone can always enjoy what dairy has to offer. Some people have an allergy to cow’s milk protein and have to avoid dairy products completely, but for those with lactose intolerance, dairy isn’t necessarily off the cards!
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Milk and core dairy products such as cheese and yoghurt are rich in essential nutrients. Dairy is known for supporting good bone health, but dairy does so much more such as supporting muscles, energy levels and an active mind. Explore the many benefits of including dairy in your diet.
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