Unlocking the key to healthier and happier children – By Dr Jenna Macciochi

For a long time, it was believed that babies first encounter microbes at birth. Traditionally, both a healthy womb and the placenta were thought to be sterile, and completely free from germs. However, recent studies challenge this notion. While the placenta and womb are not teeming with bacteria, microbes can indeed be found there. What […]
Fast and furious: what does ‘processed food’ mean for our gut?

Most of us are aware that eating lots of junk food can be detrimental to our health but what does this actually mean for our gut health? Firstly it is important to differentiate between the terms ‘processed’ and ‘ultra-processed’. The term ‘processed’ in relation to food generally speaking can have some negative connotations when actually […]
Are fermented foods worth the gut health hype?

Fermented foods have been given a trendy renaissance in more recent years. This is likely due to the increasing interest in gut health as well as a return to leading chefs reverting to more ancestral ways of cooking. However fermented foods are nothing new at all and feature in all cultures in every part of […]
Synbiotics – are these the new generation of probiotics?

If you are already into the gut health game, you may already be familiar with probiotics. You may also be clued up on prebiotics. However, ‘synbiotics’ are much lesser known as they are a relatively recent concept. So, what are these new kids on the gut health block? Are these beneficial for our gut health? […]
What is Nutritional Deficiency? Dr. Cindy Fallon Digs into Nutrient Deficiency

Are you one of the 38% of UK citizens who take supplements1? Or even more likely, are you one of the 2 billion worldwide that suffer from micronutrient deficiency2? You may not realise it, but nutrition is no longer as easy as getting the right fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. And that’s because our produce just doesn’t […]