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Dawn of the dead: say hello to ‘postbiotics’, the inanimate link in the gut health family

By now most people have heard of probiotics, but what about postbiotics? It’s likely to be one we hear more of

Evening Standard · Oct 21

13 surprising reasons you’re always dog tired – and what to do about it

Feel lethargic even after a full night’s sleep? From not enough fibre to too much sitting, experts explain why your get up and go has got up and gone

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

Move Aside, Fibremaxxing—I Tested This Viral Fibre Supplement For A Month and The Results Blew Me Away

Forget protein for a second, *almost* all of us need more fibre.

Marie Claire · Jul 8

Is it true that … coffee aids digestion?

Caffeine can improve the digestive system and lead to better gut health, but try to avoid it after noon or if you have irritable bowels

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2

6 storecupboard superfoods that don't cost very much at all

Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean maxing out your credit card. Giulia Crouch on the simple money-saving foods you probably already have in your cupboard

Evening Standard · Jan 4

Beyond chicken soup: what chefs and doctors eat when they’re sick (or just hungover)

Laid up with the flu? Suffering with a sore throat? From chicken bhuna to fire honey, this food should get you back on your feet

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2025

More kissing, less kimchi: seven surprising ways to boost your gut health

From gardening and humming to getting a dog – there’s more to boosting your gut microbiome than Greek yogurt

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

Fibremaxxing Has Gone Wildly Viral - and For Once, Nutritionists Can't Rave Enough About a TikTok Nutrition Trend

Spoiler: This might actually be one you want to try.

Marie Claire · Aug 11, 2025

The surprising way to serve pasta, bread and potatoes which makes them healthier for your gut

Is there anything better than leftover pasta? In my book, the answer is no.

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025

Is it true that … detox diets flush toxins out of your body?

The body has a built-in cleansing system that needs energy and nutrients to function well, so you’re better off feeding it

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025