Gut Health

MCT Oil Vs Coconut Oil: Which is Better?

MCT Oil Vs Coconut Oil: Which is Better?

Dr Mark Hyman calls MCT oil “the secret fat that makes you thin”. So what is MCT oil and how is it different from coconut oil? Coconut oil is mainly made up of the following 4 fats: C6 – Caproic Acid – 6 carbon atoms…

Why the Gut is Responsible for Allergies, Acne, Depression & More

Why the Gut is Responsible for Allergies, Acne, Depression & More

Imagine a top student from a highly intelligent alien race was sitting an exam on interplanetary biology.   A question comes up asking the alien to take a quick look at the anatomy of this strange looking species from the planet ‘Earth’ who call themselves…

What I Ate in February

What I Ate in February

Welcome to my ‘What I Ate in February’ blog post – in this month’s post read about a simple soup you can make to improve gut health, how to clean your ‘dirty genes’, paleo cookery and more. Plus you can download my free two week autoimmune protocol…

What I Ate in January

What I Ate in January

Welcome back to my ‘What I Ate’ series and to 2018!   What’s in Season in January? Apples, Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kale, Leeks, Mushrooms, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Spring Greens, Spring Onions, Squash, Swedes, Turnips.   As you can…

What I Ate in October

What I Ate in October

I know this is completely unrelated to food but I had to share. We got a new puppy earlier this month! She’s a blue whippet called Millie and she is adorable. Here are some pictures of her: @MillieTheBlueWhippet   Food October is the month of…

What I Ate in September

What I Ate in September

Welcome back to my ‘What I Ate’ series. I can’t believe the Summer is over!   September brings us into the start of Autumn and around us in Kent it has definitely started feeling autumnal. My big fluffy jumpers and slippers are already out (I live…

What I Ate in August

What I Ate in August

Welcome back to my ‘What I Ate’ series. In this series of blog posts I have been trying to give you some month-by-month seasonal food inspiration as well as keeping you up to date on new paleo recipes and products, what’s going on in the…

Alzheimer’s: Why is the Brain Deteriorating?

Alzheimer’s: Why is the Brain Deteriorating?

After considerable research it is interesting to bring you up to speed on documented evidence of things which answer the question. “Why is the human brain deteriorating faster than the rest of the body?”   There are a multitude of factors and today’s article will…

Ultimate Gut Health Resource – Probiotics, Prebiotics & More

Ultimate Gut Health Resource – Probiotics, Prebiotics & More

This post is a round up of all things related to Gut Health. I have researched Probiotics, Prebiotics, Books, Podcasts and list here a selection of the best resources. What is the Gut Microbiome? There are over 1000 different types of bacteria that can colonise…