Nurturing Your Gut Health

25 February 2025

This episode focuses on the vital connection between gut health and overall wellness, exploring how everyday habits impact our digestive system and providing practical solutions for better balance.

Medical expert Dr Darren Green unpacks the hidden dangers of common habits like anti-inflammatory medication dependency, alcohol consumption, and chronic stress on gut health.
Afrikaans music legend Kurt Darren brings entertainment to the loft, performing his latest hit "Hop Hop Spinnekop".

Dr Green returns to the kitchen to demonstrate a vibrant gut-friendly Buddha bowl packed with nutrients, highlighting his "green list" of gut-supporting foods including fermented items, fiber-rich vegetables, and healthy fats, while warning against his "red list" of gut-damaging processed foods and artificial additives.

Later, Dr Green breaks down the differences between upper and lower gastrointestinal issues, introducing viewers to the concept of "stoolgazing" as an important health indicator and providing guidance on when to seek professional medical advice.

Plascon continues their 2025 Colour Forecast with Pali exploring practical techniques for effective colour combinations in home spaces without creating visual chaos.

Absa highlights the grueling Cape Epic cycling challenge, showcasing determination and endurance in competitive sports.

Chef Dion Vengatass closes the culinary segments with a nutritious Crispy Egg Omelette using Nulaid free-range eggs, enhanced with gut-friendly ingredients like Greek yogurt, kimchi, and anti-inflammatory turmeric.