How to help your body detox
If a few unhealthy eating and lifestyle habits have snuck into your routine (and we’ve all been there) you may be feeling the urge to detox – but how? It’s important to know that your body does an excellent job of ridding itself of waste and toxins via your liver, kidneys and colon, among other […]
What is Human Microbiome?
A microbiome is a community consisting of trillions of microorganisms (also called microbiota or microbes) of thousands of different species that inhibit our bodies. These also include bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. Inside and out, our bodies are home to a huge array of micro-organisms. Did you know there are more bacterial cells in your […]
The difference between a Probiotic and Prebiotic
Probiotic and Prebiotic? Trusting Your Gut In human intestines, there are many strains of two main species of friendly bacteria, Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Probiotics and Prebiotics both help those friendly bacteria, but in different ways: What is the Difference between Probiotic and Prebiotic? The lining of our gut is covered in microscopic bacteria. Collectively, these organisms […]
Prebiotic Fibre
MaxiFOS is the ideal food for your microbiome. It is a PREbiotic, not a PRObiotic, although both are important. Prebiotic fibre resists digestion, instead heading to your colon where it creates those awesome energy-producing short chain fatty acids. This feeds the healthy gut flora. MaxiFOS has a wonderfully sweet taste, but there is no sugar […]
Maxifos – Food for friendly Bacteria
MaxiFOS ‘feeds’ the friendly bacteria, but it does so much more: reduce the growth of unfriendly bacteria maintains regular bowel movements manages healthy cholesterol & triglyceride levels helps regulate healthy blood sugar levels Almost ALL individuals are deficient in this mineral – try it yourself for great results Disclaimer You can simply click on the […]
The Benefits of Prebiotics
You’ve heard of PRObiotics – the beneficial bacterial population in our bodies, but what about PREbiotics? Prebiotics are found in certain foods and are essential for increasing and feeding our healthy beneficial gut flora which go to make up our microbiome – that nine-tenths of who we are – but we simply do not get […]
