Unlock the Secrets to Wellness: A Comprehensive Look at Collagen, Kefir Making, and the Microbiome

Unlock the Secrets to Wellness: A Comprehensive Look at Collagen, Kefir Making, and the Microbiome

Author: Kriben Govender February 5, 2023 Duration: 1:01:01

An insightful interview with the host of The Gut Health Gurus Podcast, Kriben Govender conducted by Steve from the Made to Thrive Podcast. Kriben talks about the latest science around kefir, collagen, the microbiome, and much more.

Bio:

Kriben Govender, is a Food Scientist, Registered Nutritionist and Founder of Nourishme Organics, a company manufacturing, distributing and retailing fermented food starter cultures, Probiotics, Prebiotics and Gut Health Supplements. Kriben holds an honours degree in Applied Science (Food Science and Technology) and is a member of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology and The Nutrition Society of Australia. With more than 20 years of Food industry experience in the field of Research and Development, Quality Assurance and Procurement, Kriben intimately understands the food supply chain and the interaction between diet, prebiotics, probiotics and the gut microbiome. He has personally visited more than 100 food processing sites across the world.

Key Topics Discussed:

- Moving to Bali and the effects on mental health

- Managing a business remotely with technology

- The benefits of kefir and other fermented foods

- Different types of collagen and their benefits

- Making kefir at home and choosing the right milk

- The importance of the label and contacting manufacturers

- The long-term effects of making kefir and maintaining the taste profile

- Shipping to Kefir Grains overseas

- Organic vs Conventional Dairy

- Cooking Oils and Processed Fats

- The Microbiome and Fermented Foods

- Prebiotics and Short Chain Fatty Acids

- The Benefits of Probiotics

- Nuances of the Microbiome

- Morning Meditation and Breakfast Routine

- Deuterium Depletion

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Kriben Govender's journey is a testament to how personal crisis can lead to profound discovery. After a period where his life unraveled through professional bullying, personal loss, and deep isolation, he found a lifeline not in abstract concepts, but in the very real science of the microbiome. As a Food Scientist and founder of Nourishme Organics, Kriben now channels that hard-won perspective into The Gut Health Gurus Podcast. Here, conversations move beyond dry dietary advice to explore the tangible connections between our digestive system and everything from mental resilience to physical fitness. Each episode feels like a candid discussion, unpacking how nurturing gut health can fundamentally alter one's wellbeing. You'll hear from a range of voices-scientists, practitioners, and people with lived experience-all grounded in Kriben's own understanding that true health often starts from within. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about building a sustainable, informed relationship with your body. Tune in for a podcast that blends evidence-based nutrition with the very human stories behind the science, offering a compassionate and practical guide to taking control of your health from the inside out.
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