Positive 5 with Kiri

In this feel-good episode of Positive 5 with Kiri, we’re diving into the surprisingly powerful world of fermented foods, kefir, kombucha, miso, kimchi, sauerkraut, and all those slightly funky favourites your gut absolutely loves.Kiri shares how adding just a few spoonfuls or sips of these good-bacteria-packed foods can boost digestion, energy, immunity, and even mood. From kefir breakfasts to kombucha in place of an afternoon slump snack (or even wine!), she breaks down easy, real-life ways to fit fermented foods into your day, no jars bubbling in cupboards required.You’ll learn why a happy gut means a happier you, how tiny habits can make a huge impact, and why consistency beats perfection every time.Tune in for a quick, uplifting guide to supporting your gut with simple, delicious, tiny wellbeing upgrades. Your digestion (and your mood) will thank you!

In this episode, Kiri talks about how a short mindful meditation a day can enhance your mood, your immune system and your brain. Kiri only does 5 mins of daily mindfulness practice but after finding out all the benefits such as improving memory, she might need to up her game!

In this episode, Kiri talks about how she compares writing in a journal to therapy. If you don’t feel like talking to someone about what’s on your mind, write it down instead! Its mostly made me feel better, because everything is better out than in right? well almost everything! 

As you know by now, Kiri loves the sunlight and probably gets her far share of it d in the summer but in the winter, she takes a Vitamin D supplement as days are shorter and its hard to make enough. Vit D helps clear abnormal proteins, such as amyloid plaques and tau, from the brain, which may help protect you from dementia. Having enough vitamin D can also boost your immune systems, making that common cold easier to recover from. It could even lift your mood! These are all really relevant during menopause too!

Kiri talks about the benefit of having good core stability and how she adds a plank into her routine! She was surprised to find out how beneficial they are including helping with back pain and preventing injuries! Doing a plank is a form of isometric exercise, where muscles are held still, neither stretching nor contracting, and Kiri finds it hard to stay still!. They can also reduce our blood pressure and can even be better than crunches of sit ups for your abs and core muscles. Who would have thought!

In this episode, Kiri talks about how she swaps white pasta and bread for the wholemeal variety as much as she can, even for the kids! Wholegrains such as wholegrain pasta, bread and brown rice contain more fibre, vitamins and minerals, than refined grains. Kiri talks about how she uses brown rice pasta, red lentil and green pasta to make a colourful meal and the kids don’t even notice! No wonder they have toooooo much energy! Wholegrains can keep us fuller for longer and this slow digestion could result in a lower increase in blood sugar and gives us energy all day, not just after a meal due to the slow release carbs!