What is LPS? (Lipopolysaccharide) LPS is a natural compound found in the membrane of certain types of bacteria in the gut called gram...

Microorganisms in the gut can influence your mood via the 'Gut Brain Axis'. The different types of organisms produce different chemicals...

Our relationship with our microbiome is deeper than we ever thought. The human genome consists of about 25,000 genes whereas our gut...

The American Gut Project is the world's largest citizen science microbiome research project and analysed factors affecting our microbiome...

I really like these graphs from the 'Glucose Goddess' which show the impact of different types of food on our blood glucose. When blood...

Recent study (2023) shows that EPA from fish oils can be beneficial for reducing depression. With EPA and DHA between 1-2g per day. EPA...

The Conclusion of this study 2013 study on 100 vegetarians and 100 meat eaters is that vegetarians are more likely to have a B12...

What could be the reason for this link with vegetarian diets and depression? One factor could be the lack of EPA and DHA, these are two...

Plant based alternatives to meat products are popular with those who are staying away from meat. And whist I agree with the environmental...

We need amino acids from protein to create neuro transmitters dopamine and adrenaline needed for motivation and mood. Many of us are not...

A study published in 2018 trawled all the current data for the 12 nutrients with the most evidence of helping reduce symptoms of...

This Shakshuka recipe makes a delicious, high protein lunch or weekend breakfast. I cooked some garlic, spring onions and sliced peppers...

MEXICAN BLACK BEAN SALAD This easy to make bean salad is a great one to make when you are short of time, or have a tin of beans in the...

This seafood paella is a great one to have in the repertoire. It is easy to make and uses black rice which has anti-inflammatory...

This recent study, published in 2020 nicely demonstrates the group who ate the meals containing high carbohydrate (60% kcal from fat; 20%...

This 2019 study demonstrates how eating some protein and or fat before your carbohydrate reduces the speed at which glucose goes into the...

Around 90% of underactive thyroid issues are due to an autoimmune condition which means that the body’s immune system is attacking the...

Hashimoto's and gluten free

The results of a randomised, placebo- controlled study of Vitamin C on Covid-19 patients on ventilators in hospitals in Wuhan, reports...

The problem with the 'British standard' breakfast of cereal and milk is that it tends to be high in sugar and processed carbohydrates and...