In this blog post, we’ll look at changes to the gut microbiome during middle age – our 40s and 50s. This can be a time of immense upheaval and change health-wise, especially for women, most of whom transition through menopause at this time. The gut microbiome in middle age A quick search of research papers
Make the ultimate gut-friendly, green summer salad. It has everything you need to feel great – apple cider vinegar for beneficial bacteria; bitter green leaves for liver and digestion support; healthy fats in olive oil and avocados plus parmesan and nuts for protein. And it tastes good too! Serves 2 Ingredients3 tbsp extra virgin olive
With the arrival of spring comes, for many, the arrival of hay fever season. Having grown up with two family members who suffered with hay fever, I know just how miserable this can be. What are the symptoms of hay fever Symptoms vary between individuals, but tend to include: a constantly itching throat, nose and
The first week in May is National Weaning Week in the UK, designed to offer help and support to parents in weaning their babies onto solid foods. Although milk is the only food a baby needs in the first months of life, from six months an infant’s nutrition needs to start to broaden to support
An enzyme is a protein within the body that helps speed up the rate of a chemical reaction. In the case of digestive enzymes, they do this by breaking down the food we eat into smaller particles that can then be absorbed and used by the body. Thanks to digestive enzymes, the nutrients contained within
Who else is enjoying the new season asparagus that’s in the shops at the moment? Saturday 23rd April is National Asparagus Day, so what better way to celebrate than with a delicious tray bake recipe – our favourite way to cook! This recipe can easily be adjusted to feed more, or just serve one, as
April is IBS Awareness Month and we thought it was a good time to pull together a comprehensive article summarising some of the information around irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to support those who might already have it or might be concerned that they have some of the symptoms. We have written a number of posts
It’s officially spring, with blue skies, warm temperatures and blossoms greeting us each day. With gut health and the microbiome always on our minds, we wanted to share some reasons why getting outside each day in the sun to enjoy nature is beneficial for health in general, and gut health in particular. Some health benefits
How are you feeling about the arrival of spring? Do you need to boost your energy levels after the winter months? Or are you buzzing with excitement at the prospect of longer, brighter days and the feeling of the sun on your skin? If you fall in the former group, don’t worry. We’ve put together
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are bacterial infections of any part of the urinary tract that cause inflammation. More than half of all women in the UK experience a UTI in their lifetime and around half of these have recurrent episodes in the following six months. Urinary tract infections are the most common bacterial infection amongst
It’s British Pie Week this week, celebrating all things pastry and potato topped! There are hundreds of pie recipes available online, so rather than invent our own, we thought we’d bring you five recipes that we think would be particularly great if you are trying to boost your gut health. You might be wondering how
Looking after our gut involves both diet and lifestyle – including eating healthily, exercising, staying hydrated and managing stress and sleep. The relationship between exercise and gut health is proving to be more intricate than was previously understood, with researchers starting to look at it in more detail. In what ways can exercise be good
It’s National Pizza Day on Wednesday, meaning we don’t need much of an excuse to enjoy pizza for dinner! However, have you tried a gluten free cauliflower pizza? Anyone with a gluten or wheat sensitivity will know that traditional pizza bases can aggravate digestive symptoms such as bloating, pain and gas. If this sounds familiar
How to recognise an unhealthy gut? Many health issues have been linked to problems in the gut – ranging from digestive issues, to food allergies or sensitivities, mood issues, skin issues and more serious health issues such as diabetes and autoimmune disease. Recognising the symptoms of an unhealthy gut and implementing a positive change to
Today, the third Monday in January has become known as ‘Blue Monday’. Apparently, it is the most depressing day of the year, although many dismiss this as nonsense! The Samaritans have turned it around and declared today ‘Brew Monday’, encouraging us to get together with a friend or family member for a cup of tea
