Recipes & Rituals — research

Gut health has become one of the most talked-about topics in nutrition. It has also become one of the most commercially exploited. Here is what the peer-reviewed research actually says — stripped of the marketing.The Gut MicrobiomeThe human gut contains approximately 100 trillion microorganisms collectively known as the gut microbiome. A healthy microbiome is characterised by high diversity. IBS, inflammatory bowel disease and a range of other conditions are associated with reduced microbiome diversity.What Damages the MicrobiomeThe primary disruptors are well established: antibiotics, ultra-processed foods, chronic stress, inadequate sleep and lack of dietary fibre. Each reduces bacterial diversity. Learn about...