by John-Paul | Aug 26, 2026 | Fibre, Foods, Gut health, Immunity, Science, Weightloss
Fibre is often associated with keeping your bowels regular, but its importance goes much further. Higher fibre intakes are linked with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer and premature death. Fibre also feeds our gut microbes,...
by John-Paul | Apr 2, 2026 | Fibre, Foods, Gut health, Science, Ultra-processed foods, Weightloss
Food additives and ultra-processed foods are not the same thing, but they often overlap. In the UK, additives are regulated and approved before use, while concern about ultra-processed foods focuses more on the overall pattern of heavily industrially processed...
by John-Paul | Mar 14, 2026 | Cognitive health, Menopause, Science, Strength training, Supplements, Women's health
Can creatine supplementation benefit peri / menopausal / post menopausal women? Let’s take a look. Creatine is a natural compound produced in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas from amino acids (the building blocks of protein) and is more abundant in foods...
by John-Paul | Oct 11, 2025 | Anxiety, Calming, Cognitive health, Science, Supplements
Lion’s mane – also known as ‘Hericium erinaceus’ – comes from the Latin name for hedgehog – given its appearance in the natural world with its many spines. It’s a white, shaggy culinary mushroom that’s become one of the most...
by John-Paul | Sep 7, 2025 | Supplements
“Sea moss” is a popular term for coloured seaweeds sold as dried fronds (leaf structures), powders, capsules, or gels. The 3 main types are ‘Chondrus crispus’ (also known as ‘Irish moss’ which tends to be reddish-purple, but can be...
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