Diet & Nutrition
How to Increase Butyrate Naturally Through Diet
Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid produced in the gut when certain types of dietary fibre are fermented by beneficial bacteria. It helps nourish…
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Lindsay Powers
A Nutritional Therapist and Health Writer translating research into clear, practical guidance on nutrition, lifestyle and wellbeing for everyday health.
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WEEK 02 (2026) – Is Moving More One of Your January Goals?
Last week, we welcomed in the New Year with insights and recommendations from Lucy. We hope it inspired you to think more about supporting…
Healthy Lifestyle
What is Sodium Butyrate Good For? Benefits for Gut, Metabolic and Brain Health
Sodium butyrate, a type of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA), is gaining recognition for its wide-reaching health benefits. SCFAs are organic compounds produced in the…
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WEEK 52 (2025) – We Wish You All a Healthy And Happy New Year
As one year draws to a close and we enter the new year, it’s often a time that people think about ‘new year’s resolutions’,…
Healthy Lifestyle
Curcumin for Weight Loss: Why a 2015 Study Is More Relevant Than Ever
Weight management has never been more challenging than it is today. Our environment is constantly pushing us in the wrong direction. Ultra-processed foods, environmental…
Healthy Lifestyle
Healthier Festive Snacks You’ll Actually Want to Share
December is full of good intentions, but sometimes our food choices can be less than ideal. Buffets, nibbles, party tables and tins of chocolates…
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WEEK 51 (2025) – December Energy, Wherever You Are
Last week, we explored why ultra-processed foods tend to hit harder in winter and how seasonal habits can quietly affect energy and resilience. I…
Healthy Lifestyle
How Stress Weakens Your Immune System During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is often described as a time of joy, celebration and connection. It brings familiar traditions, cosy gatherings and welcome moments of…
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WEEK 50 (2025) – Why UPFs Hit Harder in Winter
Last week, we talked about why the immune system does not technically work in a way that can be “boosted,” and why balance and…