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The key ingredients for a thriving microbiome

Are you feeling the resistance against starch? With the rise of the ketogenic diet comes the decline of fibres essential for ourdigestive system. In France, I’m sure they’d call it Le starch de résistance.

If you’re cutting out carbohydrates to make way for fat loss, I urge you to reconsider. Carbohydrates, particularly fibre, resistant starches and prebiotic-rich foods, are essential for optimising the health of your digestive system.

One of the best ways to support a thriving gut microbiome is to feed it. Just like teeny weeny, microscopic babies with wide open mouths, your gut microbes await your feeding and,

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