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The Low-FODMAP Diet for Beginners: What You Need To Know

If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) you may have stumbled upon the term ‘Low-FODMAP Diet,’ but what exactly is a FODMAP and what does the FODMAP diet involve? In this beginner's guide...

A Guide To The Ten Worst Foods For IBS: What To Avoid

Living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be a constant struggle. The unpredictable and often debilitating symptoms can make it difficult to enjoy a normal life. One of the key ways to manage ...

Hormone Balancing Foods: Fighting Hormonal Weight Gain Naturally

Hormonal imbalance can be the root cause of myriad health issues in women, ranging from irregular menstrual cycles to weight fluctuations, mood swings, digestive issues and chronic conditions like ...

Is Chocolate Good For You? Unwrapping The Health Benefits of Cacao

If you have a sweet tooth, as so many people do, you might be prone to regular chocolate cravings and frequently tempted by a piece of chocolate (or six!) but then feel terribly guilty for the rest...

What is Spirulina?: Key Health Benefits of This Nutrient-Packed Superfood

When it comes to superfoods, you can’t go past Spirulina. This blue-green algae (yes - it doesn’t sound the most appealing thing to consume but stick with us!) is a nutritional powerhouse that is p...

Diet and Mental Health: How Fibre Influences Mental Wellbeing

The intricate dance between diet and mental health has garnered much attention, and fibre's role in this tango is both profound and promising. As we explore the vast array of dietary fibres—soluble...

Bowel Problems & Your Pelvic Floor

Have you tried all the diets, all the supplements, all the fibres, all the medications & the meditations…& still can’t get your body to just poo normally, regularly and comfortably?   What ...

Bristol Stool Chart: Teaching Kids What’s Normal

Download our Bristol Stool Chart Print out this Bristol Stool Chart and laminate it for the back of the toilet door. Leave it there until your kids know exactly what they should be doing (or pooin...

Tips for IBS friendly catering at family gatherings

Catering for larger groups means being mindful of the varying dietary needs of all the people attending. Here are my tips to make the whole process quicker and easier. When planning family gatheri...

Is Your Fitness Regime Sabotaging Your Gut Health?

Fit, healthy, exercise conscious people are not immune to gut problems like bloating, pain, constipation, IBS, diarrhoea, leaky gut & IBD. In fact, many fitness enthusiasts are sadly sabotaging...