Dietary Advice

Try our Fibre-rich Flap-jacks!

You know when you really crave a snack but you know you can’t have one unless it’s uber healthy because you promised yourself that today you would be good? So … Try our Fibre-rich Flap-jacks!

Fibre – friend or foe for IBS sufferers?

If you have IBS, navigating mealtimes can feel a bit like a digestive minefield. Many people with IBS end up restricting their diet, keeping the same few foods on rotation … Fibre – friend or foe for IBS sufferers?

Why is fibre so important?

Are you getting enough fibre? It is recommended that adults get 30g of fibre a day, but, on average, we eat much less than this – about 18g a day. … Why is fibre so important?

The premature ageing effects of IBS

IBS doesn’t have to be a life sentence, as some sufferers are often told by their GP. You can find ways to enjoy the food and drink that you love, … The premature ageing effects of IBS

How food poisoning can lead to IBS

Food poisoning is one of the most common causes of an increased risk of developing IBS, and the number one cause of developing post-infectious IBS (PI-IBS). Food poisoning happens when … How food poisoning can lead to IBS

Spring cleanse tips for body, spirit and mind

Hello, spring! The daffodils are out, the birds are singing, and the days are getting longer – time for us to come out of our winter hibernation and raise our … Spring cleanse tips for body, spirit and mind

Eating too fast makes you fat

Sitting down for slow, relaxed meals while savouring our food is the ideal way to eat. But do we all do this, all of the time? In our busy world, … Eating too fast makes you fat

Are you ‘inflammaging’?

You’ve probably heard that inflammation is at the root of many diseases and plays a key role in ageing. In fact, inflammation is so much a part of conversations around … Are you ‘inflammaging’?

How to prepare for surgery – to recover faster

Think of surgery like playing a sport. To prepare for tournaments, you train and follow tips from your coach, so you are ready to play your best game. If you’re … How to prepare for surgery – to recover faster

Break unhealthy eating habits

I’m sure all of us, however healthily we strive to eat, have our food downfalls. For me, these tend to happen in the evenings. During the day I’m very busy, … Break unhealthy eating habits

Should women have a flat stomach?

Here’s the honest truth – I’ve never had a flat stomach. Not when I was a young girl doing PE, rounders, running, hockey, netball, swimming; not when I went to … Should women have a flat stomach?

Boost your gut bacteria with exercise

I’ve been attending gyms and health clubs for over 40 years, and never before was I champing at the bit to go back after Christmas as I was this time … Boost your gut bacteria with exercise