Where Mind Meets Body, On Your Plate
The phrase “mind–body connection” gets used everywhere. It sounds right, it feels instinctively true, and most people would agree with it without hesitation
The Gut Friendly Kitchen: 6 Smart Cooking habits for a Happier Gut
From the Sodexo Ireland Culinary Team
Why Your Kitchen Is More Powerful Than Your Medicine Cabinet
When we think about gut health, it’s easy to picture probiotic drinks, supplements or the latest food trend. While these all have their place, the biggest difference to your gut health often comes from the meals you prepare every day. Inside your digestive system live trillions of microorganisms, known as the gut microbiome.
They help break down food, produce important nutrients, support your immune system and communicate with other parts of the body, including the brain. Like any living community, they thrive when they’re looked after consistently.
The Gut Friendly Kitchen:6 Smart Cooking habits for a Happier Gut
Our Sodexo Chefs have always believed that great food starts with great ingredients. The same principle applies to gut health. Every meal is an opportunity to add colour, flavour and variety to your plate while giving your microbiome the nourishment it needs to flourish. Over the next few pages, we’ll look at simple cooking habits that can support your gut health without making life in the kitchen any more complicated.
