- 50g hazelnuts
- 50g walnuts
- 180g dark chocolate
- ½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 wholegrain wheat biscuits
- 50g dried cranberries
- 15g shredded/desiccated coconut
- ½ cup popcorn
- 1 tbsp pepitas
- Roughly chop the nuts, then toast in a dry pan for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
- Break up the chocolate into a microwave-safe mixing bowl and add the oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
- Lightly crush the wheat biscuits. Mix all ingredients together with the melted chocolate in a large bowl until well combined.
- Divide mixture between a 12-hole silicone mini-muffin mould, pressing down gently to fill mould. Freeze until set. Store bites in freezer to maintain freshness.
Tip: Feel free to experiment with different nuts, seeds, dried fruits and chocolate.
PLUS, each day, remember to drink plenty of water, do some physical activity you enjoy and get at least 7-hours sleep.
- 7 tips for improving gut health
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Whole grain foods contain more micronutrients than non-whole grain foods. Whole grains are higher in gut-loving fibre than their refined counterparts. Eating whole grains regularly has been linked to improved health outcomes and reduced risk of some health conditions.
- What are whole grains and why are they healthy?
- How many whole grain serves should you eat each day?
- What is a serve of wholegrains?
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The health of your gut influences how you feel physically and mentally. Eating a variety of foods supports a healthy gut, and restricting your intake does the opposite.
A gut-healthy habit is aiming to eat at least 30 different plants per week. That’s just 4 to 5 different plant foods per day. Plant foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and even herbs!
- The importance of a healthy gut
- Tips to increase the variety of plant foods you eat
- Tips for building your meals around plants
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If your gut is causing you grief, you should first speak to your doctor to rule out any medical issues. Once you’ve got the all clear, trial these simple nutrition strategies to help you feel more comfortable.
- What is farting and how to ease the pain
- What is bloating and how to ease the pain
- What is constipation and how to ease the pain
- What is diarrhoea and how to ease the pain
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Fibre is a key nutrient for a happy, healthy gut. A few simple swaps like the examples below, can give your fibre intake a big boost.
- Food swaps to increase fibre intake
- Recommended daily fibre intake for men and women
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Eating a variety of plants each weeks supports a healthy gut. Using the table, tick off the plant foods you eat each week. Your goal is 30 different types – but the more, the merrier!
- A table of different plant foods which can be ticked off each week
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Gluten is a naturally occurring protein found in wheat, rye, barley and oats. The type of gluten in oats is quite different to the type of gluten in wheat, rye and barley. Some people with coeliac disease can tolerate oats that are not contaminated by wheat, rye or barley. You should speak to your gastroenterologist about the process of testing your tolerance to contaminant- free oats.
- Gluten containing foods
- Gluten free foods
- Tips to minimise the risk of cross-contamination
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One of the easiest ways to check in with your gut is checking in with your poo … so, have a look in the loo! You don’t have to inspect every deposit, but make a habit of investigating once a month, or sooner if you’re experiencing gut issues.
- Why it's important to check in with your poo
- What a healthy poo should look like
- Tips for a healthier poo
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Coeliac Australia is the national registered charity supporting Australians with coeliac disease and associated conditions requiring a gluten free diet. We provide membership and a range of support and information services to enhance the lives of people with coeliac disease, raise vital funds for research and create awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten free diet within the medical profession, food services industry and the broader community.
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