Sugar and your Gut Health
Did you know that the make-up of your gut bacteria can be harmful to your health? This all depends on what we feed our gut bacteria. Our gut bacteria thrives on fibre. Fibre that we mainly get from fruits and vegetables, but also grains, beans, lentils and nuts&...
5 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut and what you can do about it
There are many signs of an unhealthy gut, some you may be aware of but there are many more that may surprise you. Just like anything in life, when something is going well we don’t pay attention….but when something isn’t going so well it becomes our focus, it’s all we...
Nutty Low-Carb Breakfast Granola
When it comes to breakfast it may be easier to reach for the cereal or a slice of toast, rather than look at preparing a meal like you would dinner. However, studies have shown that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. But how you break that fast...
Gut loving Homemade Fizzy Kombucha
Fizzy kombucha is a great replacement for other sweet or alcoholic drinks, while supporting gut health along the way. It is really simple to make, and by adding in a second fermentation step you can really take the taste to the next level and use it as a replacement...
Teas that can improve digestion naturally
If you suffer from on-going digestive issues like bloating, constipation or an upset tummy you might have tried other over the counter medications to relieve those symptoms. Or maybe you don’t suffer with digestive issues at all, but are wondering how best to support...
IBS and SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth) – is there a connection?
SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, occurs when there is an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. Is your IBS really SIBO? What is the connection? Whilst you may have heard, or read into, different ways you can support your intestinal health...
Tips and Tricks to get more Vegetables into your Diet
I’m always trying to get more vegetables into my and my family’s diet. The recommended intake of vegetables is 5 portions per day, and in some countries this has increased to 7!! From doing my workshops and talking to clients, some people find it hard to even get 3...
Cauliflower Rice Recipe
I’m a big fan of vegetables all round, but when I decided to try low-carb cooking I was looking for tasty alternatives that I could substitute for rice when it came to dinner time - Low-carb Cauliflower rice was the answer. A cup of cauliflower contains 5 grams of...
5 easy ways to show your digestive system some love!
5 easy ways to show your digestive system some love! Looking after your digestive system and having good gut health has become such a popular topic in the last few years as people start to understand the importance of keeping it in...