More than a gut feeling: exploring the gut-brain axis Can you recall a time you felt “butterflies” in your stomach? Or experienced stress about a situation which caused changes in your toilet habits? It turns out there is more to these sensations than mere coincidence – it is thanks to the fascinating relationship between our gut and our brain, also known as the “gut-brain axis”. What is the gut-brain axis? Imagine your gut and your brain as two best friends chatting via a special phoneline. This phoneline is a complex network of nerves, hormones and biochemical signals that constantly exchan ..read more

Easter Celebrations Easter is early this year and the clocks change on Easter weekend as well, so we get the chance to enjoy the benefits of longer and lighter days while we are celebrating good friends and family. Taking a walk What better way to start the long weekend than with a walk. Dress for the weather and step out knowing that by getting enough exercise you can increase  bacteria in the gut  which in turn can help reduce inflammation.  And if you have celebrated well the good news is that it also helps with peristalsis – the movement of your food through the gut. Cookin ..read more

Understanding Ovarian Cancer – Your Guide to this Awareness Month Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in March presents an opportunity to shed light on ovarian cancer, educating about symptoms and striving to change the future for women diagnosed with this condition. Every year in the UK, over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and unfortunately two-thirds of these diagnoses come too late, when it’s harder to treat.1 Shockingly, 95% of women would survive ovarian cancer for five years or more if they were diagnosed at stage one,2 and the current ovarian cancer survival rate is lower tha ..read more

What’s the fuss about fibre? I’m sure you’ve heard that fibre is good for you, especially whenever it comes to looking after your gut. But why is that and what foods contain it? Keep reading to have all your fibre-related questions answered! What is fibre? Fibre is an essential part of a varied and balanced diet, yet many of us in the UK fall short of the recommended daily intake (30g). Shockingly, most adults barely reach 20g  a day.1    What does it do? Fibre is without doubt a friend to the digestive system. It helps digestion, prevents constipation, and also provides a food ..read more

 Revitalise Your Resolutions: Navigating Fitness Goals and Gut Health As we approach the end of February, the initial motivation that comes with our New Year’s fitness goals may be starting to wear off. In fact, research shows that 43% of people expect to give up their New Year’s resolutions after just one month1. However, keeping up your resolutions, especially any fitness goals, and maintaining healthy routines are important for your long-term health and wellbeing. If you find yourself struggling to muster the motivation to exercise or simply want to learn more about increasing your dai ..read more

A Valentine’s Day – devoted to you and your gut Valentine’s Day – steeped in history from Roman fertility festivities to the romantic devotions of the Courtly Love era and today’s cards, chocolates and red roses – is fast upon us! This year, consider doing something different. You can still celebrate. In fact, we encourage you to do so. Why not change the focus and devote the day to you and loving your gut? Our digestive health has the power to impact everything in our life, from mood to immunity, so it’s important to make sure we give it the love it deserves! 5 ways to Love Your Gut this Val ..read more

6 Tips for Top Gut Health this Christmas and New Year We all look forward to the Christmas and New Year celebrations; however, it can also be a stressful time. Be prepared this year with 6 Tips for top gut health this Christmas and New Year from Love Your Gut to prioritise your gut health and keep you on track so you can enjoy every moment of the festivities. Let your gut look after you! A winter rainbow Your gut is home to lots of helpful bacteria that help in training our immune system and digesting our food. To keep them thriving, you need to feed them well. Fibre-based foods are perfect fo ..read more

Christmas Recipes  We have officially entered “silly season”! The Christmas lights are glistening, the high street shops are filled with hustle and bustle, kitchens are being stocked with copious amounts of food and drinks, every radio station is playing Mariah Carey and the annual hunt for sellotape and wrapping paper begins. It’s time to take a look at some Christmas recipes! Gut-Loving Christmas Dinner For many of us, our Christmas dinner is one of the highlights of the festive period. Between work parties, reunions with friends and family gatherings, it’s easy to rank up numerous tur ..read more

Maintaining Your Fitness this Winter As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, it is common for our fitness regimes to take a hit. When returning home from the office in the dark and cold, tying up your laces and heading out on a run is likely at the bottom of your list of ways to spend your evening. However, maintaining your fitness during the winter months is of utmost importance to keep you fit and well – but don’t worry, it doesn’t need to be as tricky as it sounds. During the colder months, we are more likely to come down with the common cold, flu and other illness. However, researc ..read more

World Kindness Day 2023 From a thoughtful “just checking in” text from your best friend to offering to pay for a stranger’s morning coffee, World Kindness Day celebrates and encourages each of us to show a little love to everyone around us. Let’s think about how kindness impacts us and others?    The Science of Kindness When we think of kindness, we tend to picture those warm fuzzy feelings that others may get from our actions, but we can also experience a flood of positive emotions ourselves after doing something selfless! This phenomenon is known as “Helper’s High” where you might ..read more