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Sensitive Tummies: 5 Common Culprits and Gentle Alternatives Written by Eloise Turner, Accredited Practicing Dietitian For those with sensitive tummies, the quest for digestive comfort often involves identifying and avoiding certain triggers. In this blog post, we delve into 5 common culprits that may be causing you tummy troubles: 1. CaffeineStarting our list is caffeine, a well-known stimulant that can often spell trouble forsensitive tummies. Caffeine increases gut transit time, essentially speeding up themovement of food through the gut (the opposite effect of fatty foods, as seen below). So, if you notice some urgency or uncomfortable symptoms after your morning...

How to deal with the overwhelm of parenting? Parenting while managing work and household responsibilities can be overwhelming. Some days feel worse than others and you may find yourself counting down until bedtime. There are some strategies you can use to help get you through the hard days and navigate these challenges. Here are some strategies to help you manage feeling overwhelmed: Figure out what the priorities are for the day – Whether you write down your priorities daily or weekly to help you focus on what actually needs to get done in both parenting and your work can help...

Blog written by Lauren Brenton, One MamaMidwife Can you drink coffee during pregnancy? Pregnancy comes with a large range of lifestyle changes to ensure the health and development of the growing baby. One common question that we get asked as midwives all the time is “can I have coffee during pregnancy?”. This topic is one that has sparked many debates over the years, with most health professionals advising caution when it comes to consuming too much caffeine during pregnancy. In this blog, we delve into the effects of caffeine in pregnancy and explore the República Organic Coffee Decaf range as...

So there you have it, folks – the keys to making the perfect cup of coffee at home. No more mediocre coffee for you! Just remember, with great coffee comes great responsibility (to share with your friends, of course).