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The IQS blog

Sugar, gut health and real food

Practical reads from our nutrition team on cutting back sugar and eating well.

The Signs of Postpartum Depression You Need to Know AboutMental Health

The Signs of Postpartum Depression You Need to Know About

20% of Aussie mums suffer from postpartum depression – so why aren’t we talking about it? With Mother’s Day fast approaching, we’ve decided...

5 Aug 20264 min
Is it Safe to Take on the 8-Week Program While Breastfeeding?Gut health

Is it Safe to Take on the 8-Week Program While Breastfeeding?

You may be wondering if it’s safe to take on the 8-Week Program while breastfeeding – we’re here to unpack why it’s...

31 Jul 20265 min
A flat lay of savoury snacks: nuts, seeds and vegetablescravings

Sugar Cravings in Perimenopause: Why They Spike and What Actually Helps

Sugar cravings in perimenopause aren't a lack of willpower — they're physiology. Here's why they spike and the real-food steps that actually...

30 Jul 20262 min
3pm crash

Why Do I Crash at 3pm? The Blood-Sugar Reason Behind the Afternoon Slump

That 3pm energy crash isn't weakness or a coffee problem. Here's the blood-sugar reason behind the afternoon slump — and what to...

30 Jul 20263 min
A Mediterranean salad bowl in morning sunlightblood sugar

Perimenopause and Sugar: The Connection No One Explained to You

Why perimenopause changes how your body handles sugar — and the real-food approach that steadies energy, cravings and sleep.

30 Jul 20263 min
What You Need to Know About Ditching Sugar While PregnantGut health

What You Need to Know About Ditching Sugar While Pregnant

If you’re pregnant and pondering the safety and logistics of giving sugar the flick – this article’s for you. Here’s what to...

29 Jul 20264 min
5 Frightening Signs of PCOSGut health

5 Frightening Signs of PCOS

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, also known as PCOS, is a widespread condition which can cause a range of symptoms from irregular periods to...

24 Jul 20265 min
Affected by Mould? Here Are the Best Foods to Eat, Plus the Ones to AvoidGut health

Affected by Mould? Here Are the Best Foods to Eat, Plus the Ones to Avoid

If you’ve recently been battling a mould-related illness, here are the foods to eat – and the ones to avoid – to...

22 Jul 20266 min
More Reasons to Shun Artificial Sweeteners8-Week Program

More Reasons to Shun Artificial Sweeteners

Just because your groceries don’t have regular sugar listed in the ingredients, it doesn’t mean those artificial sweeteners are better for your...

17 Jul 20263 min
Why Artificial Sweeteners Won’t Help You Quit Sugar8-Week Program

Why Artificial Sweeteners Won’t Help You Quit Sugar

Zero-calorie, intensely sweet artificial sweeteners can look like a miracle ingredient to those seeking to ditch sugar – but not their sweet...

15 Jul 20263 min
What Your Poo is Trying to Tell YouGut health

What Your Poo is Trying to Tell You

It’s time to put your poo under the microscope – it can show you a great deal about your digestive health. Changes...

10 Jul 20264 min
Our Top 3 Benefits of Fermented FoodsGut health

Our Top 3 Benefits of Fermented Foods

Fermented foods are more popular than ever - find out what's driving this trend. We'll be unpacking the numerous benefits of these...

8 Jul 20264 min

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