Autumn is here! This calls for a warming soup to keep the cold at bay. This seasonal squash soup has a velvety smooth texture, its nutty, creamy and yummy!

Fermented ginger bug is probiotic starter for fermented drinks. You can use this starter culture that you can make at home to create delicious fermented drinks that are rich in probiotic cultures. Not only is it low in sugar (as the sugar is used up during the fermentation) but it also is delicious and refreshingly zingy!

Fermented foods with their beneficial bacteria and yeasts support a healthy gut microbiome. Find out why fermented foods are important in your diet.

Do you suffer with skin issues, bloating, IBS, anxiety, depression or an autoimmune condition? Could a leaky gut be the underlying reason? A leaky gut is when your gut lining looses it's integrity allowing toxins and bacteria to migrate into the body circulation causing havoc. I write about nutritional and lifestyle factors you may consider for a healthy gut lining.

Runner Beans are a classic summer vegetable in England. If not picked direct from PYO (pick your own) farms, people that like to grow their own vegetables will be growing these beans. I like to pick my own runner beans when in season this way I can select the young tender ones that have not formed stings yet! I use the beans to cook one of my favourite Turkish Cypriot dish: Etli Taze Fasulye!

Fermented foods are known for their health benefits. Here is a simple yet delicious fermentation recipe to make and enjoy as tapas or meze.

Rhubarb kvass is a fermented probiotic drink. It is delicious and practical to make when rhubarb is in season. The Probiotic drink may be beneficial to gut and immune health with it's probiotic properties and organic acids.

What is autism, what are my experiences with autism as a therapist and parent. How I work with autistic individuals and key nutritional, genetic and gut considerations.

Do you often worry about getting constipated? constipation can be uncomfortable and make you feel lethargic and sluggish. For best health we want to be opening our bowels daily. I want to share some of my great tips to help you along to avoid this situation. Looking at your diet and lifestyle to can make a difference to your gut health and is a great place to start.

Beetroot Kvass is a delicious fermented probiotic drink. You can make this drink at home and support your gut health and digestive function. It is very practical with proven health benefits it is rich in antixodants that support your overall health.

Sauerkraut is a traditional food based on lacto fermentation. It is fermented cabbage. It originates from Eastern Europe.

Pour the boiling water over the tea and sugar stir and let it cool. Add the starter culture and scoby to the kombucha mix. Cover it.

Kombuch is a fermented drink made with tea. It is delicious and a source of probiotic bacteria. There are health benefits associated with it

A great way to evaluate your digestion is knowing your transit time. A simple home test can help you get an insight if your gut is moving well. Find out how you can do the gut transit time test at home and what you can use instead of beetroot and why doin the transit test is important.

Oat bran porridge is a delicious health giving ceral. It is nutrient dense and supports healthy gut bacteria and gut health.

There are many health benefits associated with eating oat bran. It is a cereal rich in nutrients and contians good levels of fibre.

Kimchi is a traditional fermented Korean dish made mainly with Chinese cabbage, radish, garlic, fresh ginger, and chilli.

This traditional and delicious fermented food has been associated with many health-promoting properties.

Purple carrot kanji is a fermented drink originating in North India. The drink is made by lactic acid fermentation and rich in antioxidants.

Kanji is a fermented probiotic drink made with various vegetables and fruit. You can find different varieties with spices, chilli or just plain.