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Based on one of my all time favourite chocolates, Ferrero Rocher, I wanted to see if I could make some just as delicious but with a gut health naturopath spin using whole ingredients free from refined sugar, additives, preservatives and palm oil, commonly found in store bought chocolate.

The classic BBQ favourite potato salad is healthier for you than you may realise. Potatoes have been avoided for way to long, as a naturopath I need you to know that they can be one of the best foods for your gut health.

Why are they so good? Because, cooked and cooled potato is one of the highest sources of resistant starch.

Candida, yeast and fungal infections are more common than you think, and are responsible for so many random, niggling symptoms that you can't ignore. These guys are masters of survival, so when wanting to overcome an overgrowth or infection, there is a lot to consider in the treatment process. To help you understand if you have an issue and what to do about it, here are the must knows.

You may be familiar with the health terms prebiotic and probiotic. In my Melbourne clinic, I am talking a lot about these to my patients and how they can support the health of their gut. So what do they mean and how do you know when to use them?

As a gut health naturopath, i'll be the first be acknowledge there is a lot of buzz around the importance of taking probiotics with many claims surrounding of how they can support your health. Some of these claims are true and some are false; but it's really hard to know which is which. 

To help you make more informed choices about your health and probiotic purchases, here is the truth (as the science says) to five of the biggest myths about probiotics.

Spring is a time when flowers are blooming, pollen is in abundance and grasses are at seed. In other words, an absolute nightmare if you experience allergies, hay fever or histamine intolerance/sensitivity. But did you know that this season of horror could be associated with the health of your gut? Yes, that's right. Your sneezing, red eyes, and runny nose could be alleviated by addressing your gut health.

Classically, someone who says ‘I’ve tried everything’ referring to the numerous lotions, prescriptive cream and medications like the pill, antibiotics or Roaccutane without success, may be experiencing a more than skin deep issue.

What their skin is really reflecting that there is something internal that is contributing to its state, which requires a holistic approach from both the inside-out and outside-in.

A lot of you want to know if gluten is bad for you and if being gluten free is healthier. The answer to that isn't straight forward as each of have individual needs so as always, I want to provide you with what the evidence says. Knowledge is power, and with this knowledge, you can apply it to your life and see what role gluten has for you.