All the bloody poo
Well, here I am, 15 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I’ve been wanting to revive my blog for a long time so I figured what better time...
Curried lamb and lentils
Lunch bliss: happy girls eating curry and rice! We did a very South African and hosted a lamb roast! This is our 5th one to date. It's...
Frozen chocolate-covered bananas recipe
This recipe is so easy--with a few simple ingredients you can serve a healthy, delicious dessert with very little effort. With no added...
Simple and healthy hummus recipe
I love hummus as a snack. It’s simple, tasty, full of fiber and filling. And it entices me to switch up my veggies—my go-tos are jicama,...
No Gestational Diabetes!
The takeaway My glucose tolerance test came back normal--no gestational diabetes! Dietary changes, supplements and exercise likely...
Cultivate your kid's gut microbiota
The takeaway Loss of microbial diversity in the gut is linked to several chronic health conditions, including allergies, depression and...
Are gut microbiota responsible for your child’s temperament and behavior?
The takeaway Gut microbiota differs in children with different temperaments Modulating the gut bacteria in mice induces behavioral...
The role of gut microbes in ADHD
The takeaway: Attention deficit disorder (ADHD) is primarily determined by genetics, but several environmental factors play a role,...
The gut connection to autism
The takeaway: Besides genetics, several factors contribute to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including gut microbial imbalances, immune...
Microbial phone line: linking gut and brain communication
The takeaway: The gut and the brain communicate with each other, forming a connection known as the gut-brain axis The gut-brain axis...