Probiotics are not just found in yogurt! Probiotics are live bacteria found naturally in the gut, as well as select foods and supplements. Probiotics come in various strains too. The most common probiotic bacteria are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, which are the strains mostly found in probiotics available in the market. Other common probiotic strains are Saccharomyces, Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Escherichia, and Bacillus which have also been found to be helpful in different health conditions and ailments. Research is still uncovering how these strains can help improve gut health and in time to come, we will likely see more products in the...

Honey is popularly known as a delicious, sweet and sticky syrup you drizzle onto pancakes. As we become increasingly health and environmentally conscious, organic honey is quickly turning to a staple supplement in most households. Did you know that this well-loved natural sweetener has been gathered and enjoyed for at least 8,000 years? With all that un-BEE-lievable history, it is easy to love this luscious liquid gold. As we enter the beehive of one of nature’s best raw superfoods, packed with nutrients and all natural goodness, you’ll never go back to regular honey again.   #1 What is Organic Raw...

September is Organic Awareness Month and a great opportunity to raise awareness about why choosing certified organic products where possible, ensures you are making the best choices for you and your family’s health. There are a myriad of benefits to shopping organic, including the assurance that products are free of chemicals, ensures traceability, ensures free range farming practices, has environmental benefits and of course, the flavor of the produce. We think there’s no better way to shop! Meluka Australia is affiliated with Australian Certified Organic as our certifying body and we proudly wear the ACO bud logo and USDA logo...

In our previous blog, we explored plant-based diets. This week, we’re shining the spotlight on honey lemon water and its numerous health benefits. Why we love the honey and lemon combination Raw honey and tangy lemon - two popular superfoods with a myriad of health benefits. Meluka Australia’s raw honey is produced by bees foraging from Australian native flora. It’s a healthy and delicious sweetener and IS used widely as a natural substitute for processed sugar. Lemons are part of the citrus fruit family, and they’re primarily grown for their tart taste. Most of their health benefits are derived from...