10 things to know about a Low FODMAP diet
If you're considering a trial of the low FODMAP diet, or just want to learn more about it, here's 10 things I think you should know.
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Feb 17, 2021
What Is the Gut Brain Axis?
Heard about the gut brain axis? I think it's one of the most exciting areas of gut health research. Read on to find out more.
Apr 27, 2020
SHOULD I GET MY MICROBIOME TESTED?
Should you get your microbiome tested? Here's my opinion.
Apr 27, 2020
NUTTY CHOCOLATE BARK
An easy recipe for nutty chocolate bark - packed with nutrients your gut microbes love
Apr 5, 2019
ARE ‘GUT-FRIENDLY’ FOODS GOOD FOR IBS?
Foods which are 'good for your gut' aren't always helpful for people with IBS - in fact they can make symptoms worse
Mar 26, 2019
ARE FERMENTED FOODS PROBIOTIC?
Does your supermarket sauerkraut count as probiotic?
Mar 26, 2019
CAN YOU GET ENOUGH FIBRE FROM FRUIT AND VEG ALONE?
Is it possible to meet your daily fibre target with fruit and veg?
Feb 7, 2019
WHAT IS A HEALTHY POO?
Your poo can tell you a lot about your digestive health, so it’s worth paying attention
Jan 23, 2019
WHY THE FODMAP DIET ISN’T FOR LIFE
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE LOW FODMAP DIET #1 THE LOW FODMAP DIET IS FOR LIFE As the low FODMAP diet has gone mainstream, the biggest...
Oct 15, 2018
THE WORLD’S BIGGEST SAUERKRAUT – AND A FEW GUT HEALTH TIPS
How often can you say you spent Sunday taking part in a Guinness world record for making the world’s biggest Sauerkraut?! Well that’s...
Oct 10, 2018
HOW DOES YOUR GUT HEALTH AFFECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH?
This post was originally written for Symprove, as part of their gut health series. WHAT DO THE BACTERIA IN YOUR BELLY HAVE TO DO WITH...
Sep 27, 2018
IS YOUR IBS REALLY B.A.D?
Do you have IBS? This post is for you… IBS or BAD? In the UK, up to 1 in 7 adults will suffer with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) at some...
Sep 12, 2018
CAN YOGA 'TREAT' IBS?
If you’ve read my steps to managing irritable bowel syndrome, or tuned into my IBS podcast you’ll know that stress seems to play a big...
Aug 14, 2018
HOW DOES YOUR GUT ACTUALLY WORK?
Gut health has been hitting the headlines for a while, so it’s about time we got to grips with how it actually works. Once you know how...
Aug 12, 2018
THE F WORD AND YOUR GUT
As part of my gut health series for Symprove, I’ve been looking at how our diets affect gut health. Today I’m talking the F word… and by...
Aug 10, 2018
COULD EATING 30 PLANT FOODS A WEEK = A HEALTHY GUT MICROBIOME?
Today’s post (and lunch!) is inspired by the results from the American Gut project – the largest study of it’s kind to look at how diet...
Jul 13, 2018
WHAT IS THE FODMAP DIET?
If you’re interested in gut health, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the FODMAP diet. But what is it, and who should follow it? WHAT...
Apr 13, 2018
10 STEPS TO MANAGING IBS…
April is IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) awareness month, making it a great time to talk about this condition – especially as it affects...
Sep 4, 2017
PRE AND PROBIOTICS, WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN GUT HEALTH YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD THE WORDS PRE AND PROBIOTICS – BUT WHAT EXACTLY ARE THEY, AND HOW CAN THEY...
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