Clare Collins

How to Restore your Microbiome After You’ve Been on Antibiotics

February 19, 2023 by Clare Collins - Reading Time: 6 minutes

Antibiotics treat infections caused by bacteria. But they can also destroy the good bacteria in your gut. For some people, this results in an upset stomach and diarrhea. One UK review of the research looked at changes in gut bacteria after antibiotics commonly prescribed for respiratory and urinary tract infections found that after treatment, the […]

How to Save $50 off Your Food Bill and Still Eat Tasty, Nutritious Meals

January 22, 2023 by Clare Collins and Megan Whatnall - Reading Time: 5 minutes

Grocery prices have taken a hike upwards for a host of reasons, including the rising costs of petrol, fertilizer and labor. You could “shop around” for cheaper groceries, but that would cost you more in fuel or travel, not to mention time. Research shows a healthy diet costs low-income households 20 to 30% of their disposable income. […]

Six Tips for Losing Weight Without Fad Diets

January 8, 2023 by Clare Collins - Reading Time: 7 minutes

Monday – start diet. Tuesday – break diet! Wednesday – plan to start again next Monday. If this is you, it’s probably time to get off the diet roller coaster and make some bigger changes to the way you eat, drink and think about food. Here are six tips to help you get started. 1. […]

Is salt good for you after all? Checking the Evidence!

July 10, 2022 by Clare Collins - Reading Time: 6 minutes

Salt is the most common form of sodium and is added to food during manufacturing, home cooking or at the table to enhance the taste or to extend the shelf life. Most people have heard the advice to cut down on salt. That’s because high sodium intakes are associated with high blood pressure, a major […]