Boost your bacteria  We used to think of microscopic bacteria myopically. There was only 'bad' bacteria. Scientists and doctors, of course, knew better and, over time, the idea of 'good and bad' bacteria has rightly taken hold. Your gut is home to billions of bacteria. A healthy, flourishing gut environment has...

Problem: In our 40s, our fluctuating sex hormones can influence peristalsis (the muscle movement that moves food through our digestive tract), either speeding it up (causing diarrhea and abdominal pain) or slowing it down (causing bloating, gas, and constipation). In addition, the bacteria in our gut (microbiome) is intimately connected...

On the Supplement HOT LIST this season. Seaweed the best natural multi-nutrient supplement. Your health and wellness is an individual journey  - for each of us, it can be different in the steps we take or the paths we follow.   What I love about our seaweed supplements is the...

Let’s chat about one of my favourite foods – chocolate.  *Gasps from the audience.* Seriously, when did chocolate become a ‘naughty’ food, and why is food considered ‘naughty’ in the first place? Chocolate can be a source of joy AND vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It’s all about how you eat...

Here at Supercharged Food HQ, we’re no stranger to talking about the best diets for our gut and, well, *clears throat*, our gut (hello, covid kilos!), but today I wanted to discuss the best diet for your heart. If you, or your family, have high cholesterol levels, elevated blood pressure...