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Gut-friendly gingerbread cookies

Deliciously healthy gingerbread cookies with prebiotic benefits! Recipe HERE –

5 gut-healthy batch-cook-and-freeze dishes

Whether you’re preparing for a new arrival or getting organised for back-to-school, these recipes have you covered!

Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies

Gut-healthy with a sprinkle of something naughty but nice 🍫 Recipe here!

What is jackfruit and how do you cook it?

This crazy new superfood has surprising health benefits for you – check it out!

5 tips to transform your diet for better physical and mental health

Eat well, feel well: simple steps to a healthier you!

Kimchi & egg fried rice

Transform your taste buds with a fiery twist on a classic favourite! Recipe HERE –

Super-simple yogurt bowl: the perfect meal to support your gut health!

Healthy food can be simple, tasty and quick! Recipe here –

5 Simple New Year’s INTENTIONS for a Happy, Healthy Gut

New year, new you! Here’s how…

5 simple ways to look after your children’s health this winter

5 must-know tips to care for your children’s health this winter ❄️

3-ingredient vegan chocolate mousse

Indulge guilt-free with this 3-ingredient vegan mousse. Recipe HERE…

A Christmas hug in a mug: orange cinnamon spiced tea

Cosy up with orange cinnamon spiced tea this Christmas ☕

Budget-friendly festive activities to enjoy with loved ones

10 ways to celebrate Christmas without breaking the bank! 🎅

From party to peace: natural tips for bouncing back this festive season

6 top tips for caring for yourself through silly season 🪩

5 tips to boost motivation and avoid overwhelm this festive season

5 simple tips to bring some zen to your December festivities…

5 habits to increase family connection

What’s more important than family 🫶 Stay connected with these 5 activities!

3 non-negotiables for staying well this winter

Discover 3 natural ways you can support your immunity this winter…

Warming chickpea and potato curry

This nutritious, delicious curry is perfect for the colder months. Recipe here..

Roasted red pepper, sweet potato & coconut soup

A comforting blend of sweetness and creaminess 🤗 Recipe here…

The surprising stroke risk factors you might be missing!

Unexpected stroke risk factors and simple ways to manage them! Answers HERE –

The rise of ultra-processed foods: a health crisis in the making

A growing health crisis is reshaping the future. Here’s everything you need to know…

Guess what – we won a Gold Medal for our Soothing Lotion!!!

Soothe your skin with an award winning lotion!🐐

Think before you toss: clever hacks to reduce food waste

Discover 11 creative ways for you to reduce food waste –

10 Years???? Never!!!

10 years! 🥳 Shann makes sense of it all….

The Story of Chuckling Goat

Fairy tales do come true! Read how it all began…

Nourishing 3 bean chilli

A tasty and simple gut-healthy dish. Recipe here –

Jam On It

Shann talks jam…🫙🐐

Eat seasonally this autumn🍂

Eating with the seasons and cooking cosy meals! Autumn inspo HERE…

5 easy lunch box snacks!

Back-to-school season is easier than ever with these 5 simple lunch box ideas! 🍎

7 ways to eat healthy, on a budget!

Gut health doesn’t have to break the bank. Practical tips and tricks here…

Immune-boosting shots for a healthier you

Small shots, BIG defence! Recipe here 🍋

Support your children’s well-being: back-to-school edition

4 ways to make the back-to-school transition easier –

5 ways to support your family’s well-being this September

Our top tips to stay ahead of those back-to-school bad bugs!

Take your gut health on holidays

7 simple steps to take your gut health on holidays! 😎

How to have a ‘simple’ summer

Slow down and reconnect with yourself and your kids this summer 🌞

5 minute blueberry French toast!

Looking for a sweet treat that’s both nutritious AND low-calorie? Look no further!

Jerusalem artichoke, cavolo nero and squash salad!

Mix it up with this delicious, prebiotic-packed salad! Recipe here 😋

Our Random Acts of Kindness Campaign – Tuppenny Barn

Tuppenny Barn work hard to create a better world for future generations. We were thrilled to support them 🫶

My favourite essential oil, and why…

The science-backed reasons why Shann is a rosemary FANATIC!

Why you should play more – even as a grown-up!

Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing. Here’s why you should incorporate more play into your day, even as a grown-up!

The power of postbiotics

You’ve heard about probiotic and prebiotics… but what about postbiotics? Discover this KEY to gut health!

Family-friendly Lentil Bolognese

A hit with adults and children alike, this Bolognese is rich in micro and macronutrients 😋

How to live longer like a Blue Zone centenarian

3 things we can learn from Blue Zone CENTENARIANS to live longer, fuller lives ⌛…

Food additives exterminate gut bacteria!

Everything you DON’T want to know about the additives in your food!

Herb gardening: DIY at home!

Grow your own flavour! The what, how, and when of DIY herb gardening 🌱

How to prep for the 4th trimester

Five things you can do to make those first few weeks that little bit easier…

8 herbs for gut health + 6 creative ways to add them to your day

Your complete guide to unlocking the benefits of herbs!

Why apple cider vinegar deserves a spot in your kitchen cupboard

Discover 4 scientifically backed reasons you should be taking apple cider vinegar!

Love your gut – love lentils!

Elevate your gut health game with this easy flatbread recipe! 🤤

10 Acts of Kindness to make you feel good!

Spread some joy AND feel good in the process!

5 ways rosemary can support your health and wellbeing

Experience the incredible benefits of rosemary with these 5 simple tips!

Prebiotic potato, dill & cucumber salad

Elevate your salad game with this delicious and nutritious prebiotic-rich potato salad. Recipe here –

Oat pancakes, crepe style!

Oat pancakes, served up crepe-style! Recipe here 🥞

Minestrone Soup

Live like a Sardinian centenarian & serve this soup for your supper!

The benefits of apple cider vinegar

Get the facts! Find the research-backed benefits of apple cider vinegar here 🍎 –

Bubble & Squeak

Give new life to those delightful holiday leftovers with this delicious Bubble and Squeak recipe.

12 days of health and wellness

Simple ways to get on track and ready for 2024 ✨

Braised Christmas cabbage

Check out this festive, fibre-rich side dish! Recipe here –

The most delicious herb-filled stuffing!

Saskia’s family favourite herb-filled stuffing 😋 Recipe here…

Christmas gingerbread biscuits

Dive into the holiday spirit with these scrumptious gingerbread biscuits. Recipe here –

10 ways you can eat more fruit & veggies!

Top tips to make sure you are eating your 5 (or more!) a day 🍎

4 ways to improve your relationship with food

Break out of the restriction-binge cycle and become an intuitive eater with these 4 tips!

DIY natural spider repellent

Say goodbye to unwanted, eight-legged guests with our powerful homemade spider-repellent

Prebiotics: trick or truth!

Revealing the truth about prebiotics, how they work and their benefits…

Isabella’s sweet potato & squash soup

A quick and tasty autumn/winter warmer 🎃

Natural ways to manage symptoms of arthritis

Arthritis has a way of turning the simplest tasks into daily battles. Find natural solutions here 💪

Curry is GOOD for you – here’s why!

Spice up your life! 🌶️ Check out what makes curry so good for your health…

Happy tummies = happy tails: the power of probiotics for pets!

Why probiotics are good for your pets + a gut-healthy doggie treat recipe!

Cinnamon & Apple Sourdough Pancakes

A nutritious way to start the day this autumn 😋

In the Farmhouse Kitchen with Shann: DIY Rose Hip Cordial

What can you forage and make at this time of year for a seasonal treat? Shann shows you how…

Aash-e Jow (Persian barley, rice, and bean soup)

Experience the heartwarming flavours of Aash-e Jow soup 🍲 Recipe here –

CG First Aid Kit for fungal infections

Our tips for preventing and managing fungal infections…

Feeling low? Mood-boosting tips here!

Ways to naturally boost your mood – FOR FREE!

The beauty of bitters: 6 natural digestive aids

Can eating something bitter really be THAT good for you? Health benefits here!

Ultra-processed foods – the ones to watch!

How to spot ultra-processed foods and reduce intake!

Turmeric – the super spice!

The benefits of turmeric and how to easily add it to your diet –

Gut-healthy food for babies

Top tips and gut-healthy recipes for WINNING the weaning stage!

Magic Garden Diaries: Bean supports and farmer blokes…

National Gardening Week in the Magic Garden – here’s what Shann’s been up to! 🌷

Rosemary – the hero of the herb rack!

Not just for your Sunday roast! Check out the amazing health benefits of rosemary…

March/April on the farm

Our busiest time of year on the farm 🐐🐑Here’s what we’ve been up to…

Shopping for plant diversity – 4 easy tips

Eating a variety of plant foods is easier and less expensive than you think…

How to nurture your skin (+ 3 DIY facemasks!)

You’ve heard of your gut microbiome, but have you heard of your skin biome? Read on…

3 FREE ways to celebrate Mother’s Day

Meaningful ways to treat your loved one – for FREE 🥰

Kedgeree – Mum’s recipe

Full of herbs and spices to help you increase your plant-food diversity. Recipe here!

Do collagen supplements REALLY work?

Take a look at what the science says…

Gut-healthy Multi-grain Salad

Pack in the fibre with this quick 5-step recipe 😋

5 ways to love yourself more

We’re committed to helping you love yourself from the inside, out. Here’s how!

How to feel the love this Valentine’s Day

How to lower your stress levels and boost your happy hormones this Valentine’s Day…

Chocolate Chip Millet Pancakes

These easy pancakes are so tasty, you won’t believe they’re good for you 😉

Banana Buckwheat Pancakes

Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dessert! Gut-healthy pancakes for the whole family : )

6 reasons you should be eating millet

What are millets and what are the health benefits? Read on…

Fajita Bowl Recipe

Packed with delicious flavours and textures, AND gut-healthy! Enjoy ; )

5 health benefits of amaranth!

What the heck is it, how do you cook it, and why should you care?

Festive nut roast

Trying to cut down on meat? This delicious recipe makes it easy!

5 tips for surviving the holiday season!

Top tips to help keep you sane

Everything you need to know about fibre

Why is fibre so important and how can you include more in your diet? Find out here!

Apple Crumble to Soothe a Sluggish Gut

What’s not to love – delicious and makes you feel better too!

Gut-Healthy Spaghetti Bolognese

Everyone loves it – here’s how to make it super-healthy!

Season of mist and mellow fruitfulness and…all things squashy!

Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween! Find out more about what these super-veggies can do for you.

Super-Speedy Miso and Tempeh Stir-fry

No time? No problem! Here’s a quick and easy gut-healthy supper solution…

How to help your fussy eater

Getting kids to accept healthy foods can be tough! Here are some tips for you.

What’s so great about the Mediterranean diet – and how can you get started?

You may have heard the talk – but what is it really and what can it do for you?

Let’s spice it up! 

Heard all the talk about herbs and spices, but not sure where to start? Here’s a foundation course for you, plus the science to back it up.

Banana & date buckwheat porridge

Bored with your porridge? Mix it up with this yummy fix!

Veg-packed Crustless Quiche

Healthy supper, sorted!

Kitchari – Ayurvedic food for your soul and your gut bugs!

What can this delicious healing food do for you? Read on to discover…

Help, I’ve got High Cholesterol! 8 Tips to help –

Do you have high cholesterol? Here’s what to do…

Cool as a Cuke – Recipes here!

Cucumbers have surprising health benefits. Tips here about fun ways to eat your cukes…

5 reasons to add quinoa into your diet!

What can this tasty pseudo-grain do for you, and how do you cook it? Find out now.

Hormones – Your Secret Weapon to Happiness?

10 ways you can boost happy hormones & lower stress hormones

The Top Reasons to Eat Local This Summer

Learn how to strengthen your immune system, and give back to local communities at the same time!

How to sneak healthy foods into your family’s diet

Sometimes you’ve got to get crafty! Stealthy tips and recipes here…

Gut Health Super Salad

This gut healthy salad is low GI, provides good fats and probiotics, is high in fibre, high in food diversity, and high protein. What’s not to love?

4 reasons to add buckwheat into your diet

What is buckwheat anyway? What can you do with it and most importantly – why should you bother?

Prebiotic Pancakes

Everyone love ’em – make them guilt-free with this healthy recipe!

What’s one simple thing you can do to help prevent type 2 diabetes?

This simple addition could make all the difference…read more now!

Which kind of oats should I eat?

Everything you need to know about oats, in one convenient hit

Why you should be keeping a gut health journal…and a free template to help you get started

Here’s your secret weapon in the battle to improve your gut health!

Gut-Healthy Oat Pancakes

An easy peasy, low-GI pancake recipe, straight from the Chuckling Goat family farm – because why should you have to miss out on Pancake Day? […]

Coping with stress? This can help!

It’s back-to-school time, and this September has brought a lot of changes – children are heading into the classroom, and many adults are returning to […]

The Welsh way to embrace colder nights and darker days!

If the combination of lockdown and the clocks turning back has suddenly knocked your mood down a black hole, you’re not alone!  Around 30 percent […]

Three Myths About Fibre Busted!

What is fibre, anyhow? Fibre comes from the cellular structure of a plant. So if you’re talking fibre, you’re talking plants.  Nutritionally, fibre is a […]

5 top tips on how to look after your child’s gut health this Christmas

Christmas can be a challenging time for family gut health, especially with all the sweet treats floating around! Sugar kills off the good bugs inside […]

Break your gut-harmful habits to protect your cold-fighting immunity

Your body is going to take a beating over the coming winter months, and your immune system gets the tough job of trying to keep […]

5 Things You Need to Know About Prebiotics and How They Can Help You

Feeling confident about your knowledge of probiotics and their benefits? Great! Now, how about PREbiotics? What are prebiotics, and what can they do for you? […]

Why it’s important for you to “re-wild” your gut — and how to do it!

Modern life is the enemy of your gut. That delicate, fragile ecosystem inside you is damaged every day, by the things I like to call […]

A weeks worth of Super Supper Smoothies for gut health

Super Supper Smoothie Now, I have two skeptical, non-vegetable loving guys in the house, and although they’re quite happy to chow down on meat and […]

How to find calm when you’re feeling crazy

Introducing emotion recognition! Here in the West, we have a strange relationship with our emotions. We particularly try to avoid negative emotions: in fact, we’ll […]

Boost your gut and skin health with a daily dose of collagen

Take Collagen! One of the most important things you can do to boost your health and re-set your gut, after adding kefir to your diet, […]

The Ultimate Gut-Healthy Breakfast

This is my go-to breakfast on the farm, and it ticks all my boxes – fast, tasty, low-GI, gluten-free, probiotic, satisfying, resistant starch, boosts your […]

How to settle an upset tummy – naturally.

After years of kefirsing, it’s pretty rare that we get ill on the farm, but occasionally we do catch the odd bug! Recently Benji picked […]

The amazing gluten-free flour you may never have heard of!

If you’re anything like me, you’ve tried gluten-free flours and been disappointed by the taste and/or texture. But here’s the fab flour that I’m loving […]

What you should be eating every day instead of bread, rice, pasta or potatoes!

If you’re kefirising in order to get on top of a skin condition or autoimmune disorder, we recommend eating “good grains” to help support the […]

Guilt-free kefir pancakes!

Between you, me and the wall, I adore pancakes. I like the American style pancakes, that are thick and fluffy. I’ve also been scouting around […]

Here’s what we eat on the farm instead of bread…

If you’re trying to eat a gluten-free, non-inflammatory diet to heal your skin with the Good Skin Solution, bread is a no-no. I know, right? […]

Drink Bone Broth

Bone broth is a traditional remedy that works powerfully in cooperation with kefir to heal and restore your gut, which is the first step towards […]

Relieve stress with the Good Skin Meditation

When you’re working with the Good Skin Solution, you understand that your skin is a map of your gut. Whatever is going on inside your […]

Why Are Good Fats So… Good?

A word about good fats: Eat them! You will not be able to heal your skin properly without them. And guess what – butter is […]

Why You Need to Eat Things That You CAN’T Digest

Sounds crazy, right? But allow me to introduce you to the miracle of “resistant starch.” Resistant starch is a good thing. Scientists are only recently […]

How do you make healing collagen broth?

So, we’ve established that to heal your skin, you’re first going to have to heal your gut. And what’s the fastest way to do this? […]

The Good Skin Smoothie for Eczema, Psoriasis, Rosacea and Acne

Here’s Benji – he used to have eczema! But he now has beautiful clear skin. Why? Because he drinks his smoothie every morning. You can […]