Acne and the Microbiome: What Your Gut Might Have to Do With Your Skin

by Diana | Oct 19, 2026 | Food preparation, Health, Human microbiome, Microbiome, Nutrition, Prebiotic foods, Probiotic foods

Could the secret to healthier skin begin in your gut? Discover the fascinating connection between acne, your microbiome, everyday food choices and the health of your digestive system. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to struggle with acne for years, trying...

Microbiome Food Spotlight #9: Fermented Olives – From Bitter Fruit to Mediterranean Treasure

by Diana | Aug 8, 2026 | Fermentation, Health, Human microbiome, Microbiome, Nourishing Traditions, Nutrition, Probiotic foods

There is something rather magical about olives. Perhaps it’s because I love them, but I don’t think I’m alone in finding a bowl of good olives almost impossible to resist. Green, purple, deep black, wrinkled, plump, stuffed, marinated, briny. There...

Arabian Peninsula – Ferments from the Desert

by Diana | Aug 2, 2026 | Ethnic, Fermentation, Health, Human microbiome, Microbiome, Nutrition, Probiotic foods

When people think of fermentation, the Arabian Peninsula may not be the first place that comes to mind. Unlike countries such as Korea, Germany, or even neighbouring Iran, the lands of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates are not famous for shelves...

Microbiome Food Spotlight #8: Sourdough Bread – The Original Bread That Time Forgot

by Diana | Jul 25, 2026 | Baking, Food preparation, Health, Human microbiome, Microbiome, Nutrition, Probiotic foods

Walk into almost any supermarket today, and you’ll find shelves filled with sliced loaves wrapped in plastic. Fast – Convenient – Ready to eat. It’s easy to assume that bread has always been made this way. But for most of human history, it...

Microbiome Food Spotlight #5: Kombucha – The Ancient Fermented Tea with a Modern Following

by Diana | Jul 4, 2026 | Fermentation, Food preparation, Health, Human microbiome, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Probiotic foods

Walk into almost any health food shop today, and you’re likely to find bottles of kombucha lining the shelves. Flavoured with berries, ginger, citrus fruits, herbs, and spices, kombucha has become one of the most recognisable fermented drinks of modern times....

Microbiome Food Spotlight #4: Kimchi – Korea’s Living Food Tradition

by Diana | Jun 28, 2026 | Fermentation, Health, Human microbiome, Microbiome, Nutrition, Probiotic foods

When people first begin exploring fermented foods, they often start with sauerkraut. After all, fermented cabbage feels familiar. But travel halfway around the world, and you’ll discover another fermented vegetable tradition that has been cherished for...