We've all heard about the issues gluten can cause with your health - both mental and physical - but did you know that corn can in fact be wreaking as much havoc on your health as gluten? Many of us turn to corn as a 'healthy' alternative to gluten, but although corn may be 'gluten free', is it really as healthy as we're lead to believe? I'll start by answering this question with a few simple facts about gluten. For those who are still a little unclear about what gluten act

No doubt you've heard about the importance of taking a quality probiotic for maintaining a healthy gut, but many of us know little about prebiotics and the important role they play in our gut and digestive health. So let me begin by explaining the actual difference between a 'pre' and 'pro' biotic. To put it simply, probiotics are strains of “good" bacteria, found in fermented foods and quality probiotic supplements, required by your gut to maintain a healthy balance of good

It seems dairy free milks are fast becoming our preferred choice when it comes to our morning brew, smoothie, or breakfast cereal, and that's a good thing considering the MANY issues associated with cow's milk. (You can read more about these in a previous post I wrote here and here). But one diary free milk that's quickly gaining popularity, is coconut milk. The humble coconut is renowned as a wonder food, thanks to being rich in fatty acids - namely lauric acid - which ma

When it comes to functioning and feeling your best - both mentally and physically - the most important place to start is with your gut! Put simply, 'the gut is where it's at' - when it comes to how well we function on a day to day basis. The reason why our gut health plays such a central role in influencing our overall health, is because it's home to trillions and trillions of microbes that outnumber your cells by a ratio of 10:1, which means the human body is essentially

There’s a lot of talk about whether eating organically produced food is worth the money and health benefits. This is something I get consulted on regularly, including a recent article I contributed to for Fernwood Gym’s magazine. My advice when it comes to buying organic food, at the very least stick to organic eggs and chicken (you can read why here) and avoid non-organic varieties of ‘THE DIRTY DOZEN’ fruit and vegetables – created by The Environmental Working Group (EWG).

When most people think of ways to lose weight, they tend to go for restricting calories and exercising more, but when these approaches fail,

Many of us are turned off by the idea of a ‘detox diet’ or juice cleanse, due to the associated calorie deprivation, feelings of lightheadedness and impulsively wanting to eat everything in sight, after solely consuming liquids or rabbit food! For anyone who’s tried these forms of detox, you’ll know the results are often short lived at best, with most people eventually regaining any weight lost! In my view, the infamous lemon detox diet or juice cleanses, are a far cry from

If you've read my book, Love Your Gut, or seen me for a consultation, you'll know when it comes to diagnosing and treating your health, I place A LOT of emphasis on your poo! But before you go getting all grossed out, you may be surprised to learn that when it comes to your poo, it tells an awful lot about you! So why is it that the topic of poo has become so taboo?! Would you think differently about your number two's if I told you your poo holds the key to your health - bo

The case against cow's dairy and whether it plays an 'essential role in our health', is an age old argument, causing plenty of controversy and a divide amongst health professionals. To help dispel much of the confusion surrounding cow's dairy and the role it plays in our diet, I've broken down the science for you so you can be clear about the facts on this supposed 'essential food' and whether we really need to consume cow's dairy for strong, healthy bones. We're taught from

We're hearing an awful lot about gut health nowadays and for good reason - it is the centre of our bodies universe! So how do we look after our gut and why is it so important to that we maintain those trillions of good bacteria living inside us? Well the simple answer is, your gut is composed of more bacteria than there are cells in the entire human body - making us actually more bacteria than human cells! The microbes living within your gut functions just like any eco syste