How many times have you been told to trust your gut feelings?

Do you trust your gut when it comes to making decisions?
How looking after you gut can help with how we feel.

March 3, 2021

Give a Fig about your Brain Health this Festive Season

The big figs of brain health – four foods you might not associate with brain health. With winter upon us, it’s so tempting to reach for comfort foods to snack on and big carb laden dinners to feel cosy with and if you feel the

December 17, 2020

Simple ways to get your Gut Healthier

Quick reminder-your gut is full of bacteria and the balance between good guys and bad guys within this is important for many aspects of your health. This include brain health as our gut and our brain are in direct communication via two way street as

November 30, 2020

Tis the season to Eat

Whilst many aspects of this Christmas are going to be different to ‘normal’, there are still lots of yummy Christmas treats around to snack on. As the evenings get longer and without a Christmas Night Out in sight, those stollen bites, mince pies and chocolate

November 30, 2020

Cholesterol-brain friend or foe?

“I’ve got a cholesterol of 6.4, is that bad?” is the type of question I often hear people ask. If only there were a simple answer…. First things first-what is cholesterol anyway and why do we need it? Or do we need it at all?

November 23, 2020

2,4,6,8 Which Omega do we appreciate?

Omega 3 Omega 3 Fatty Acids have a vital role to play in keeping your brain healthy. They are essential for nerve cells and brain cells to communicate and translate information into action elsewhere in our body. EPA and DHA – 2 types of essential

November 8, 2020

Vitamin C is for everyday health, not just for Christmas

Vitamin C-where do you get yours? I was a big fan of Sunny Delight in my youth, the orange juice that used to actually turn you yellow if you drank too much of it. I also enjoyed the odd orange and presumed that was enough

November 8, 2020

Why did the Banana go to the Doctor ?

It wasn’t peeling well… Ok so the joke may be below average but there is nothing underrated about the humble banana. We can’t directly link bananas with brain health but it is a ideal as a healthy snack on the go or for breakfast. As the

October 18, 2020

Brain, Belly, Bugs, Poo – What do these all mean for you?

Living with a 6 year old boy, poo is discussed more in our house than I would personally like. However as we learn more about the connections between our Brain and Gut, the role of bugs and how these can be understood through our poo,

October 6, 2020

Snacks to boost your brain power

Some foods are great all rounders for your health and wellbeing, and are especially good for your noggin, so if you’re snacking try to aim for these healthier snacks. Beans Chickpeas, kidney beans, and lentils contain high levels of protein to power the brain. Legumes

October 3, 2020