by Luke Gabites | Jun 20, 2023 | Gut Health, Learn, Nutrition, Plant-Based Nutrition
In this article learn to: Get in touch with your body and identify the triggers for gut health issues. Understand the importance of fiber in improving gut health and its role in feeding beneficial microbes. Be aware of the gut-brain connection and how stress can... 
by Luke Gabites | Jun 12, 2023 | Gut Health, Learn, Nutrition, Plant-Based Nutrition
Summary: Our gut is home to a complex and diverse ecosystem of microbes that play a critical role in our overall health. Gut health affects various aspects of our well-being, including immunity, risk of certain diseases, sleep, hormonal balance, and mental health. A... 
by Luke Gabites | May 30, 2023 | Gut Health, Learn, Nutrition, Plant-Based Nutrition
Inflammation is a double-edged sword; it’s essential for our body’s processes of growth and repair yet also problematic when it spirals out of control. Not only can inflammation affect our body, creating pain, stiffness, and soreness, but it can also... 
by Luke Gabites | Feb 3, 2023 | Gut Health, Learn, Mental Health
This article originally appeared in the Aotearoa Vegan Magazine Summer Issue 2023 The food we eat can impact our mental health. The gut-brain connection through the vagus nerve has been found to have a big impact on our brain. Recently, researchers have found that... 
by Luke Gabites | Apr 6, 2022 | Gut Health, Hydration, Learn, Mental Health
Hydration has an effect on our mental health Dehydration may lead to depression, anxiety and cognitive deficits Hydration and mental health are linked with the brain’s ability to regulate hormones and processes related to physical and emotional wellbeing Proper... 
by Luke Gabites | Apr 6, 2022 | Gut Health, Learn, Mental Health
Our gut health has a remarkable impact on our mental health. A healthy gut microbiome is responsible for the production of important neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine that are key in regulating our mood. Our gut is also known as our second brain as it has...