Can boosting your gut health improve iron absorption?
Could a microbiome imbalance be hindering your iron absorption? Answers HERE…
Science
Search Results for: gut health
Wellness
I’m a gut health expert – here’s what I eat in a day at 16 weeks pregnant
Gut health expert, El, shares her dietary tips for navigating pregnancy at 16 weeks 💛
Science
I’m a gut health expert – here’s why I take PREbiotics every day.
Do prebiotics really matter, if you’re already drinking kefir? Shann breaks it down HERE!
Lifestyle
Tips for improving your gut health – advice from the Gut Health experts
Discover 5 EXPERT tips for achieving good gut health!
Videos
A gift guide for gut health and happiness!
It’s gift-giving time, and we’ve done the legwork for you 🎁 Festive inspo HERE.
Nutrition
What IS a gut health protocol, anyway?
Shann explains it all.
Fitness
The magic of movement: 3 ways exercise boosts your gut health and immune system
Exercise is good for your insides too! 🤸♀️ Here’s how –
Nutrition
5 Simple Swaps To Improve Your Gut Health
Getting started can be complicated. This guide makes it easy.
Recipes
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?
Lifestyle
Take your Gut Health on Holidays
Your long-awaited holiday is coming up, and you want to make sure you come home feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, not sluggish and tired, right? Follow […]
Lifestyle
5 Morning Habits For Gut Health And Happiness
You’re busy. Here’s how to get yourself off to a flying start.
Lifestyle
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!
Videos
Gut Health Smoothie
How do you make the ultimate gut health smoothie? Watch it here…
Wellness
Give your baby the best start – improve your gut health!
Whether you’re trying for a baby, currently pregnant or coping with a newborn, there’s one simple thing you can do to massively improve things for […]
Lifestyle
Can Gut Health Affect Sleep?
Yes, it can! Your sleep patterns are controlled by something called serotonin,1 90% of which is made inside your gut.2 Damage to your gut microbiome […]
Nutrition
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 […]
Nutrition
Summer Gut Health Hacks
The summer season can be challenging for your hard-working tummy! There’s an inverse relationship between the temperature outside and the body temperature inside. In winter, […]
Recipes
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 […]
Wellness
The supplement you need for good gut health – that you’re probably not taking!
A whopping 86% of all British adults have suffered some form of gastrointestinal (GI) problem or ailment in the last year. If you’re one of them, you […]
Lifestyle
5 ways to keep gut-healthy during pregnancy
Keep gut-healthy and maintain general wellbeing during pregnancy – and beyond!
Recipes
Level up your Gut-Brain Health Smoothie with the Complete Mushroom Blend!
Have you tried our NEW Mushroom Blend? Here’s how to incorporate it into your morning smoothie!
Nutrition
5 gut-healthy ways to ‘unprocess’ your diet
Ditch the ultra-processed food with these 5 SIMPLE swaps!
Nutrition
3 ways Christmas dinner IS gut-healthy
Find out how a vibrant Christmas dinner BENEFITS your digestive system 😉
Recipes
Gut-healthy Greek salad
Greek salad with gut-healthy twist – enjoy 😋
Recipes
Gut-healthy chocolate mousse
An indulgent treat you can feel GOOD about eating 😋
Lifestyle
18 gut-healthy snack ideas
Is your tummy rumbling between meals? Check out these healthy snack options…
Recipes
The best gut-healthy salad dressing
Take your spring-summer salads to the next level 🥗
Recipes
Gut-healthy food for babies
Top tips and gut-healthy recipes for WINNING the weaning stage!
Recipes
Gut-healthy muesli!
Nourish your gut bugs with this healthy breakfast.
Recipes
Gut-healthy Multi-grain Salad
Pack in the fibre with this quick 5-step recipe 😋
Nutrition
How can you make your snacks gut-healthy?
Here’s how you can enjoy your snack break and take care of your gut bugs : )
Wellness
I’m a gut-health expert – here’s what I’m putting in my new year smoothies!
Make your smoothie UGLY. Find out why
Lifestyle
5 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happy & Healthy Gut
New year, new you! Here’s how…
Recipes
Gut-Healthy Spaghetti Bolognese
Everyone loves it – here’s how to make it super-healthy!
Recipes
Chocolate Gut-Brain-Health Smoothie
Delicious, guilt-free, quick and easy, chocolate – breakfast sorted! You’re welcome.
Lifestyle
Let’s get summer ready – the gut-brain healthy way!
Forget all those nasty “bikini-ready” worries – here’s how to get prepped for summer, the happy healthy way!
Recipes
Gut-Healthy Dishes For Your Jubilee Celebrations!
Party food can be good for your gut – here are some quick and easy ideas!
Lifestyle
How can you stay gut-healthy when you travel?
Here are some top tips to stay healthy and happy on your travels.
Recipes
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? […]
Recipes
Gut-Brain Health Smoothie
This is the easiest way to combine your Gut Health products into a simple daily protocol. It’s quick and straightforward – just blend, drink and […]
Nutrition
What is a gut-healthy diet?
Trying to get gut-healthy? Here is the Gut Health Diet created by Shann Jones and our team of Chuckling Goat Nutritional Advisors. We’re going to […]
Skin
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, […]
Recipes
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 […]
Science
Endometriosis and the link to your gut
Here’s why improving your gut health can help manage symptoms!
Recipes
Love your gut – love lentils!
Elevate your gut health game with this easy flatbread recipe! 🤤
Science
Gut bacteria influence your cholesterol levels!
Discover how boosting your gut microbiome can improve your cholesterol levels. More HERE!
Wellness
How is your mental wellness connected to your gut?
Discover why experts call your gut “the second brain” and start improving your mental wellness TODAY 🧠🦠
Lifestyle
5 ways rosemary can support your health and wellbeing
Experience the incredible benefits of rosemary with these 5 simple tips!
Nutrition
Vitamin K – a job for your gut bugs!
You’ve heard about vitamins A, B, C, and D, but what about vitamin K? Everything you need to know HERE…
Science
Gut dysbiosis – part 3 – what to do about it
How to RESOLVE gut dysbiosis! Natural tips here –
Wellness
12 days of health and wellness
Simple ways to get on track and ready for 2024 ✨
Lifestyle
5 tips for a healthy winter
5 invaluable tips to ensure your winter remains both happy and healthy!
Science
Gut dysbiosis: part 2 – signs, symptoms & links to disease
Gut dysbiosis can show up in more ways than you might think!
Wellness
Your gut bacteria: a key player in diabetes prevention
The power of probiotics and prebiotics for diabetes PREVENTION.
Science
The science of kindness: how acts of kindness benefit your health
Even the smallest acts of compassion can make a world of difference. Discover the science of kindness here ❤️
Wellness
Essential nutrients for fertility health
Discover the essential nutrients to optimise your fertility health ♡
Science
Gut dysbiosis – part 1: what is it?
What’s the big deal about gut DYSBIOSIS? Find out here…
Wellness
Oral Microbiome – your mouth and your gut are connected!
Your oral health is more important than you think. Discover why your mouth is your stomach’s first line of DEFENCE!🦷
Fitness
10 ways walking is good for your health and your sanity!
Walk the path to wellness! Discover the physical AND mental benefits of walking 🚶♂️
Farm Life
Rewild your gut!
Why is it a good thing to GO WILD? Find out here!
Nutrition
Handy hints for healthy hair!
How to get luscious locks…
Recipes
Healthier Flapjacks
Reduce your sugar intake with this healthier version 😋
Recipes
Fuel up and flourish: healthy high-calorie smoothie
High-calorie, nutrient-rich and gut-healthy 💪
Nutrition
Fuel up and flourish: meal ideas for healthy weight gain
Delicious, nutritious meal inspo, to help you achieve a healthy weight gain 🥑
Science
Marvellous mucus – why it’s GOOD for your gut!
Mucus – good?! Yep, you heard right – check out the science here 🔍
Nutrition
Fuel up and flourish: 7 tips for healthy weight gain
Fuel your body, boost your strength, and achieve a healthy weight gain!
Lifestyle
A simple approach to improving your health
Straightforward tips from our team of nutritional therapists
Wellness
Signs of an unhappy gut – and what you can do about it!
Do you have an unhappy gut? Recognise the signs and find out how to make it happy 😊
Wellness
7 simple ways to boost your health
Achieving optimum health and wellbeing is easier than you think…
Science
Everything you need to know about how your gut influences your hormones!
What does your gut microbiome have to do with your hormones? Find out here!
Lifestyle
5 tips for ‘spring cleaning’ your health & wellbeing
Give your health & mental wellbeing a seasonal makeover
Science
Gut Facts 🤓
Ten facts about the ecosystem inside YOU 🫵
Recipes
Gut-Loving Easter Nests
It’s naughty but nice – and with a gut-healthy twist 😋
Recipes
Fibre-rich bread for your gut!
Full of fibre and gut-healthy goodness – enjoy!
Recipes
Healthy Homemade Granola
Get off to a good start with this gut-healthy brekkie 😋
Nutrition
Love your gut – with the anti-inflammatory diet!
What can you do to reduce inflammation? Check out these easy-to-follow steps.
Lifestyle
4 morning habits to improve your gut
Easy-to-follow, gut-healthy morning habits for 2023
Nutrition
5 health benefits of amaranth!
What the heck is it, how do you cook it, and why should you care?
Videos
Healthy Hot Chocolate
A festive favourite – here’s how to make it healthy.
Recipes
Apple Crumble to Soothe a Sluggish Gut
What’s not to love – delicious and makes you feel better too!
Science
How gut bacteria are linked to Parkinson’s Disease
The amazing story of a woman who could “smell” Parkinson’s Disease – and what it taught scientists
Recipes
Kitchari – Ayurvedic food for your soul and your gut bugs!
What can this delicious healing food do for you? Read on to discover…
Fitness
Pop quiz: which type of crazy exercise is the best for your gut bugs?
There are all types of wacky new forms of fitness out there…test your knowledge on which one is best for your gut.
Lifestyle
7 ways to eat healthy, on a budget!
Eating to boost your gut-brain health doesn’t have to break the bank. Practical tips and tricks here!
Recipes
How to sneak healthy foods into your family’s diet
Sometimes you’ve got to get crafty! Stealthy tips and recipes here…
Mood
What’s the quickest way to boost your mental health?
If you’re feeling stressed or anxious, this will help!
Science
Meet Flora – your gut-friendly lodger :)
A fun introduction to your very own gut bugs.
Fitness
Yoga for your Gut
Yoga’s great for strength and flexibility. But what can it do for your gut health? Find out here.
Lifestyle
5 ways to stay healthy in the workplace
Whether you’re working from home or the office, here are a few ways to stay healthy and focused during the workday.
Fitness
The Gut-Fitness Connection
Trying to improve your fitness, stamina and endurance? You might be surprised to find out that exercise is closely connected to gut health! We know […]
Wellness
Can your gut bugs help you age beautifully?
Want to live to be 100? Look to your gut microbiome! Researchers into the ageing process turn to Japan, where the average age exceeds that […]
Wellness
Get heart-healthy for Valentines!
Your loved ones rely on your strength and generosity every day. So improving your own heart health is one of the best gifts you can […]
Science
Which pre-existing health conditions increase your coronavirus risk?
As the cases of coronavirus in the UK mount, we are beginning to confront the reality that not all infections are equally dangerous. Most people […]
Nutrition
Time To Repair Your Gut!
So, the party’s over. You’ve had your treats, your sugar, your booze, and your Christmas cake. You’ve over-indulged, stayed up too late, eaten naughty nibbles, […]
Nutrition
Is Your Gut Prepared for the Party Season? Here’s what you need to do!
We all want to have fun over the festive season. But parties, booze and rich food aren’t much fun if your gut isn’t happy! At […]
Lifestyle
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 […]
Mood
Why Kefir Is The Best Mental Health First Aid
Are you experiencing low mood, anxiety or depression? Now you can create your own mental health first aid kit! The trillions of living organisms inside […]
Recipes
Here’s a recipe for the ultimate happy-making, gut-healing family supper!
This is a classic family pleaser, that will make both your family and your gut bugs happy! It’s rich in tryptophan and has loads of […]
Science
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 […]
Fitness
What kind of exercise is best for your gut and your brain?
We humans evolved as a species that walks, runs, climbs trees and hills, and uses a variety of muscles all the time. Now we’ve grown […]
Mood
How Healing Your Gut Can Heal Your Brain
If you suffer from IBS, you may also be dealing with depression and/or anxiety. This isn’t too surprising; after all, IBS is a debilitating condition, […]
Science
What Are the Health Benefits of Goats Milk Kefir?
These days, there’s a lot of talk about the health benefits of probiotics. If you’re trying to improve your gut health, you may be dutifully […]
Science
What information can you expect from CG’s NEW Microbiome Test?
Gut issues? Get tested! Discover the SEVEN key areas of gut health that the CG Microbiome Test examines…
Skin
Psoriasis: the root cause and how to manage symptoms
Your gut health could be the ✨ KEY ✨ to managing your psoriasis
Wellness
What can Kefir do for you?
Boost your gut health with probiotics 💪
Recipes
Make your Kefir smoothie SWEET this summer
Boost your gut health and satisfy your sweet tooth with this recipe…
Recipes
Tropical green smoothie
Boost your gut health and make your Kefir taste YUMMY with this recipe 💚
Science
What do you need to know about SYNBIOTICS?
Super-charge your gut health with synbiotics! All the info you need here
Nutrition
What kind of chocolate should you choose?
Not all chocolate is created equal – which is best for you and your gut health?
Lifestyle
5 Outdoor Activities For Your Kids
Getting outside is great for your little one’s gut health. Here are some fun ideas!
Videos
It’s officially picnic season 🤸♀️🍓
Finally, it’s time! Get a quick hit of gut healthy inspo.
Lifestyle
Kids & Kefir
Did you know that your child’s mood, sleep, behaviour, skin, and immune system is linked to their gut health? Safe and simple ways to keep them gut-healthy, right here.
Wellness
5 tips for thriving in parenthood!
Our gentle reminder that you are important too ❤️ 5 tips for thriving in parenthood HERE!
Nutrition
7 top tips for teen nutrition
Navigate your teen’s journey with confidence with these top nutrition tips!
Lifestyle
Natural DIY cleaning spray to safeguard your home
Ditch the nasty household chemicals with this DIY NATURAL cleaning spray!
Nutrition
Everything you need to know about sugar!
Discover how to be sugar SAVVY, and if honey really is better…
Lifestyle
8 tips for navigating Easter indulgence
Find your balance this Easter with these top tips 😋
Recipes
Fibre-rich rock cakes
Perfect with a cuppa and great for you gut bugs – recipe HERE 😋
Science
5 reasons Mum needs collagen
5 science-backed reasons Pure Fish Collagen is the ideal Mother’s Day gift this year ❤
Farm Life
Learn Welsh with us!
It’s St. David’s Day / Dydd Gwyl Dewi – come and learn some Welsh with us!
Nutrition
Original Kefir or Kefir Light – which one will you choose?
The age-old question – Original Kefir or Kefir Light? We compare them HERE…
Recipes
Prebiotic potato, dill & cucumber salad
Elevate your salad game with this delicious and nutritious prebiotic-rich potato salad. Recipe here –
Wellness
5 ways to take our new Mushroom Blend!
Five fun ways to take our NEW Complete Mushroom Blend…
Lifestyle
8 top tips for ditching diet culture
Break free from diet culture with these 8 empowering tips!
Nutrition
The power of medicinal mushrooms🍄
13 medicinal mushrooms for a healthier YOU and one simple solution to include them all!
Skin
Probiotic kefir lotions – which one is right for you?
Find your perfect match among our natural, probiotic kefir lotions!
Fitness
Winter walks: 5 reasons to embrace the cold
Discover why we LOVE a cold, winter walk ❄️
Wellness
6 ways to love your brain this Valentine’s Day
Boost your brain health this Valentine’s Day with these 6 simple tips 🧠
Lifestyle
Struggling with the taste of kefir? Try this!
Love your Kefir with these tasty tips 😋
Science
IBD: symptoms, causes & what to do about it!
Half a million people in the UK are living with IBD – here’s how to manage the symptoms!
Nutrition
Natural ways to reduce your symptoms of PCOS
Support PCOS symptoms through these diet and lifestyle tips 💜
Lifestyle
What’s the deal with supermarket kefir?
Let’s talk about the different types of kefir and how to recognise the REAL DEAL
Wellness
CG’s NEW Microbiome Test: after-care & what to expect from your consultation
You’ve completed your sample – now what? All the info regarding your after-care here!
Wellness
What do our customers have to say about the CG Microbiome Test?
Don’t just take our word for it – check out what our customers have to say about the CG Microbiome Test service 😉
Farm Life
CG newsflash! Founder awarded MBE
The love story that lead to Shann’s MBE award for Innovation and Charity in the King’s New Year Honours List 🧡🐐
Science
Is our NEW Microbiome Test right for you?
Gut Issues? Get Tested! All of your CG Microbiome Test questions answered…
Wellness
The ‘go easy on yourself’ New Year’s Resolution list ;)
Check out our reasonable and REALISTIC approach to 2024 New Year’s Resolutions 🤪
Lifestyle
5 ways to detox naturally this New Year
Ditch the conventional detox and get ready for a healthy New Year, the natural way!
Recipes
9 nourishing breakfast ideas to kickstart your New Year
9 delicious and nutritious breakfast ideas fit for a KING this New Year!
Recipes
Braised Christmas cabbage
Check out this festive, fibre-rich side dish! Recipe here –
Farm Life
Festive fun at CG HQ
Spend a day with the team…🎄
Fitness
Reduce digestive discomfort with yoga!
Feeling bloated and uncomfortable? Try these yoga poses!
Recipes
The most delicious herb-filled stuffing!
Saskia’s family favourite herb-filled stuffing 😋 Recipe here…
Wellness
5 ways to love your brain
Elevate your brain health and cognitive well-being with these EASY tips 🧠
Wellness
4 ways to improve your relationship with food
Break out of the restriction-binge cycle and become an intuitive eater with these 4 tips!
Nutrition
Everything you need to know about prebiotics
Celebrate World Prebiotic Week with us 🌾 ALL of your prebiotic questions answered here!
Lifestyle
Top 5 essential nutrients for supporting a vegan diet
These five key nutrients are your bridge to a well-balanced, nutritionally rich, vegan lifestyle.
Science
Prebiotics: trick or truth!
Revealing the truth about prebiotics, how they work and their benefits…
Recipes
Isabella’s sweet potato & squash soup
A quick and tasty autumn/winter warmer 🎃
Farm Life
CG in the Community
We’re focused on becoming ever more connected to our community. Find out how here –
Wellness
Meet Shatavari – the queen of herbs!
How can Shatavari help YOU?
Wellness
Natural ways to manage symptoms of arthritis
Arthritis has a way of turning the simplest tasks into daily battles. Find natural solutions here 💪
Lifestyle
Happy tummies = happy tails: the power of probiotics for pets!
Why probiotics are good for your pets + a gut-healthy doggie treat recipe!
Nutrition
What to eat to support each phase of your menstrual cycle
Making dietary changes to support your fluctuating hormones can be a GAME CHANGER! Read on…
Skin
5 tips to naturally manage your eczema
Could your eczema be the result of a hidden battle within your body? Here’s what to do!
Wellness
5 ways to support your family’s well-being: back-to-school season
Our top tips to stay ahead of those back-to-school bad bugs!
Farm Life
August on the farm
It’s not always sunshine and lollipops at HQ…
Mood
Feeling low? Mood-boosting tips here!
Ways to naturally boost your mood – FOR FREE!
Science
4 myths about probiotics: busted!
Look at the common misconceptions and debunk the myths!
Lifestyle
How to have a ‘simple’ summer
Slow down and reconnect with yourself and your kids this summer
Skin
Urticaria: symptoms, causes and what you can do about it!
All the info you need HERE!
Science
What’s the deal with BIOTICS?
Everything you need to know about pre, pro and post biotics
Lifestyle
Do you need a ‘news fast’?
Here’s how you can manage news anxiety AND stay informed…
Farm Life
A day at CG HQ
Behind-the-scenes photos from CG HQ 📸
Wellness
3 must-have supplements for summer
Feel your best all summer long! ☀️
Lifestyle
Everything you need to know about collagen – and how to take it!
What is collagen, which collagen is best and how to add it to your routine. Find out here!
Wellness
Signs your synbiotics are working!
How do you know if your probiotics + prebiotics are working? All the info you need –
Farm Life
June on the farm
Farm and family life at HQ…
Recipes
Antioxidant-rich French dressing
A zingy, heart-healthy salad dressing to try this Summer
Farm Life
Haymaking 2023
Chuckling Goat isn’t just a business – we’re a working farm too 🚜 Peek BTS here!
Science
Everything you need to know about histamine – and how to handle it!
What is histamine and what happens when there’s too much of it? Your questions answered.
Farm Life
How we drink our Kefir at CG
Here’s how we drink our Kefir here at CG HQ… How do you drink yours?
Science
Biofilm – The Beauty and the Beast
What are biofilms and what can you do to prevent the harmful kind?
Science
Probiotics vs Prebiotics: what’s the difference?
You know they’re good for your gut, but what’s the difference? Find out here!
Science
Food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances – what is the difference?
All the science AND what you can do to help reduce symptoms 💪
Farm Life
The Story of Chuckling Goat
Fairy tales do come true! Read how it all began…
Lifestyle
How to manage your kid’s sugar rush this Easter
Let them enjoy the extra treats; we’ve got tips to help you manage the sugar rush…
Nutrition
Shopping for plant diversity – 4 easy tips
Eating a variety of plant foods is easier and less expensive than you think…
Wellness
7 wellness gifts for Mother’s Day
Nurture your loved one’s health and well-being 💗 Gift inspo here!
Wellness
How to combat Long Covid
Say goodbye to long-covid symptoms with these 7 nutrients 💪
Science
Do collagen supplements REALLY work?
Take a look at what the science says…
Nutrition
Which magnesium supplement is right for you?
Find out which magnesium supplement is best for you and your gut.
Wellness
CG First Aid Kit for Insomnia
Keep these two natural items on hand to help you get a good night’s sleep…
Lifestyle
Why skipping meals will NOT help you lose weight!
Do you want to lose weight? Here’s why you shouldn’t be skipping meals!
Recipes
Chocolate Brownies
Treat your loved ones and your gut bugs to something yummy 😉
Wellness
5 ways to love yourself more
We’re committed to helping you love yourself from the inside, out. Here’s how!
Wellness
How to feel the love this Valentine’s Day
How to lower your stress levels and boost your happy hormones this Valentine’s Day…
Mood
How to naturally boost your happy hormones: Endorphin
Quick endorphin-boosting tips here!
Nutrition
What’s all the fuss about fermented foods?
Why you should be adding fermented foods to your daily diet…
Nutrition
6 reasons you should be eating millet
What are millets and what are the health benefits? Read on…
Mood
Eat your way to happiness
One all-natural thing you can do, RIGHT NOW, to help boost your mood…
Science
Inflammation – friend or foe?
What exactly is inflammation and how can you manage it? Find out more here!
Lifestyle
Get a Fresh Start!
So – it’s 2023. Here on the farm, we don’t really think in terms of “resolutions” anymore. These days, we take the new year as […]
Wellness
5 tips for surviving the holiday season!
Top tips to help keep you sane
Wellness
6 easy tips to feel your best over Christmas – without sacrifice!
Leave that guilt behind and indulge yourself this season! Here are some simple tips to keep you feeling tip-top while you do…
Wellness
Food to boost your fertility!
Did you know that your diet matters? This is what you need to know.
Wellness
Seasonal Affective Disorder and how to beat it!
Feeling blue? Here’s what to do!
Nutrition
Do you need to eat more fibre? Meal plans here!
91% of Brits aren’t getting enough fibre. Fix it! Easy planning tool for you.
Nutrition
What can time-restricted eating do for you?
Timing matters! Learn more here.
Lifestyle
Prep Tips From The Farm
Busy week ahead? Here are our top five prep tips, to help you get organised.
Nutrition
Everything you need to know about fibre
Why is fibre so important and how can you include more in your diet? Find out here!
Nutrition
What’s so good about GOOD FAT? 🥑
Did you know that some fats are GOOD for you? Find out why and how you can add them to your diet.
Nutrition
Boost your digestion today!
Feel that you’re not getting the most out of your diet? These 8 simple techniques will help.
Recipes
Super-Speedy Miso and Tempeh Stir-fry
No time? No problem! Here’s a quick and easy gut-healthy supper solution…
Recipes
4 mocktail recipes for sober October!
It’s Sober October – get mixing those mocktails!
Nutrition
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?
Nutrition
Are All Calories Created Equal?
Trying to lose weight? Calories counting can be confusing! We break it down for you.
Wellness
5 Natural Remedies For Upset Tummies
“My tummy hurts!” Sound familiar? Here’s how you can help.
Lifestyle
The Contented Gardener
Why are gardeners so happy? Head CG Gardener explains.
Nutrition
How To Curb Your Sugar Cravings
Find out more about what’s causing your sugar craving and even better, what to DO about it!
Recipes
What is jackfruit and how do you cook it?
This crazy new superfood has surprising health benefits for you – check it out!
Wellness
4 Steps To Combat Post-Viral Fatigue
So you’ve had a bug – and now you’re CREAM CRACKERED! Here’s what to do next…
Mood
Is your forgetfulness normal?
Do you often walk into a room and forget why you’re there? We’ve all done it. But is it a red flag? Learn more here.
Recipes
Veg-packed Crustless Quiche
Healthy supper, sorted!
Wellness
Feeling stressed? It may be time to DO NOTHING…
Discover the new Dutch method of reducing stress and boosting happiness – no special equipment required!
Nutrition
What causes IBS – and what you can do about it!
Scientists now understand what’s behind this troubling disorder. Read on for practical info and solutions…
Wellness
5 ways kefir can support you and your baby
New baby on board? You need support! Here’s how kefir can help…
Lifestyle
Love the ones you’re with… and their microbes ;)
You can catch nasty bugs from your loved ones – but did you know you can catch healthy bugs as well?
Lifestyle
Are you trapped in the Sleep-Stress Cycle?
You deserve a good night’s sleep tonight! Top tips here…
Recipes
Summer Smoothie Bowl
Find out how to keep everyone, and their gut bugs, happy this summer!
Nutrition
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?
Fitness
Why You Should Exercise Outside this Summer
The hidden benefits of taking your workout – outside!
Recipes
Prebiotic Pancakes
Everyone love ’em – make them guilt-free with this healthy recipe!
Nutrition
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!
Nutrition
What is fermented food, and how can it benefit you?
You hear a lot about fermented food these days – – but what exactly is it, and why is it so good?
Nutrition
Which kind of oats should I eat?
Everything you need to know about oats, in one convenient hit
Nutrition
How fad diets can harm you…and what you should do instead
Are you wondering if you should try one of the trendy diets everyone is talking about? Read this first!
Lifestyle
World Meditation Day
Take 60 seconds to reflect and find your zen.
Nutrition
5 reasons why you should be eating oats every day!
Think oats are boring? Think again!!
Lifestyle
Why you need to get outside, asap!
What can nature do for you? Check out the science here!
Skin
Why you should never, ever ignore your dry skin!
Neglecting your skin can have a bigger impact on your health than you might think! Find out why – and what to do about it – here.
Wellness
Do you have type 2 diabetes – without knowing it?
Do you, or someone you love, have any of the following symptoms? feeling very tired cuts or wounds taking longer to heal feeling thirsty all […]
Fitness
Eat right to boost the “lean bug”!
As a member of the Chuckling Goat tribe, you’ve probably already heard the good news about popular bacteria like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus which can improve […]
Lifestyle
Get Ready to Party – Without the Guilt!
The festive season is here – so it’s time to get ready. You need to prepare your gut for the holiday season. We all want […]
Mood
Can kefir reduce your stress?
In order to find out, we’d like to introduce you to a new member of our Chuckling Goat tribe – Miguel Toribio-Mateas – our brand-new […]
Mood
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 […]
Skin
Collagen – do you need it?
Here at Chuckling Goat, we add fish collagen to our Gut Health Smoothie every day, mainly to benefit gut health. That’s because collagen contains the […]
Science
Kefir – what’s it all about?
You may have heard a lot of talk recently about “kefir.” But what is kefir, and why is it getting so much attention in the […]
Lifestyle
Forget resolutions – 3 DO-ABLE changes to make you feel better now!
I’m going to put it right out there – New Year’s Resolutions are over. Who needs them? We’ve got enough people right now telling us […]
Science
Global Prebiotic Week!
So, this week is Global Prebiotic Week! (Seriously, who makes these things up?) In honour of the occasion, we thought that we would do a […]
Science
There’s a war going on inside you right now!
There’s a war going on right now, Inside your gut microbiome. The good bugs are fighting the bad bugs. The survival at stake – is […]
Science
What should you do if you have to take antibiotics?
Hey, it happens. You have to take antibiotics. Now because you’re a member of the CG Tribe, you know that antibiotics come with their own […]
Science
Do you have biofilm?
The more we study the gut microbiome here at Chuckling Goat, with the help of our amazing Microbiome Test, the more we learn about this […]
Fitness
Open letter to Boris Johnson RE: Obesity
Dear BoJo, It’s great that you’re trying to tackle obesity in the UK. You’re quite right that obesity is a risk factor for Covid-19.1 A […]
Science
What’s the Right Way to Take Kefir?
Are you getting the maximum benefit from your kefir? Probiotic therapy is a cutting edge area of science, and new information is coming in all […]
Science
Which kefir is best?
As people learn about the importance of kefir for improving gut health, there are more kefir choices out there. But which kefir is best for […]
Lifestyle
Can’t sleep during coronavirus? Here are 4 things to try.
If you’re having trouble sleeping during these anxious days, you’re not alone! #cantsleep has been trending on Twitter for the last week. As we enter […]
Science
Why natural kefir is more powerful than man-made probiotics – diversity is king!
Every single day, your gut is being assaulted by the the four “Arch-Enemies” of good gut health: sugar, stress, chemicals and antibiotics. Even if you’re […]
Fitness
This 5-minute exercise will boost your mood for free!
You know about work-outs for your body. But how about how about working out the most important nerve of all – your VAGUS NERVE?! Why […]
Skin
Here’s why steroids will never clear your eczema – and what WILL help.
We tend to think of our gut and our skin as two separate things – but really, they are one connected surface! Any gut disorder […]
Wellness
Why are we bloated in the morning? And what to do about it!
Inside your gut are 100 trillion living bacteria, known as the gut microbiome. These living bacteria control how you break down the food that you […]
Lifestyle
How Kefir Helps You Sleep (and other natural sleep aids)
Kefir is the king of natural sleep aids – here’s why. Your sleep patterns are regulated by a neurotransmitter called serotonin.1 Specialised cells called EC […]
Science
Why Does Good Kefir Taste So Sour? And Why You Should Drink It Anyway
If you struggle with the taste of the goats milk kefir, you’re not alone! The sharp, fizzy, fermented taste is unfamiliar to us, in these […]
Science
Chuckling Goat kefir now sells Atlas Biomed microbiome tests!
Originally published by Atlas Biomed on the Atlas Blog. Article written by Leigh Stewart. The UK’s leading milk kefir producers now stock Atlas Biomed Microbiome […]
Nutrition
The crazy pasta that you SHOULD be eating every day! (and you’ve probably never heard of it…)
Usually when you’re trying to restore your gut health, I recommend avoiding most bread, rice, pasta and white potatoes. These foods are all high GI, […]
Nutrition
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 […]
Science
13 Things You May Not Know About Kefir
On Wednesday Feb 1 at 8 pm, the BBC Two television show Trust Me I’m a Doctor unveiled some ground-breaking science, in the form of […]
Nutrition
Eat Good Fats
A word about good fats: Eat them! You will not be able to heal your skin properly without them. On the farm, we’re big fans […]
Nutrition
Eat Goat Dairy
In the Western world, we tend to overlook goat’s milk in favour of cow’s, which is a shame, because goat’s milk is nutritious, healthy, and […]
Nutrition
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 […]
Recipes
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? […]
Recipes
Baked apple & cinnamon porridge
Delicious, nutritious and soothing baked porridge! Recipe here –
Nutrition
Why apple cider vinegar deserves a spot in your kitchen cupboard
Discover 4 scientifically backed reasons you should be taking apple cider vinegar!
Recipes
Collagen Coffee for Mother’s Day
Treat the coffee-lover in your life to a Collagen Coffee in bed ☕
Lifestyle
Spring is sprung… why prebiotics are so important!
Prebiotics feed the probiotics, just as compost feeds the flowers 🌱 Lessons from Shann’s garden…
Mood
6 ways Lion’s Mane mushroom can boost cognitive vitality
Is Lion’s Mane the key to cognitive VITALITY? Explore the benefits here 🧠🍄
Science
Fighting pain? Think Boswellia!
All the science on our NEW product here!
Fitness
Age-defying strength: 7 benefits of strength training for older adults
7 ways strength training will benefit your GOLDEN years 💪
Recipes
Minestrone Soup
Live like a Sardinian centenarian & serve this soup for your supper!
Wellness
Caring for your Kefir
Here’s how to properly keep and consume your Kefir…
Recipes
Blueberry muffin SYNBIOTIC smoothie!
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this gut-boosting SYNBIOTIC smoothie…
Nutrition
The benefits of apple cider vinegar
Get the facts! Find the research-backed benefits of apple cider vinegar here 🍎 –
Recipes
Bubble & Squeak
Give new life to those delightful holiday leftovers with this delicious Bubble and Squeak recipe.
Recipes
Festive chocolate tiffin
Kickstart your New Year festivities with this nourishing and deliciously indulgent tiffin recipe!
Nutrition
Struggling with indigestion or acid reflux? Try Shatavari!
Check out the natural CG approach to indigestion and acid reflux!
Wellness
Avoid food anxiety this festive season
Find more peace and joy with food this Christmas! ❤️
Recipes
Christmas gingerbread biscuits
Dive into the holiday spirit with these scrumptious gingerbread biscuits. Recipe here –
Nutrition
10 ways you can eat more fruit & veggies!
Top tips to make sure you are eating your 5 (or more!) a day 🍎
Lifestyle
5 reasons to start drinking herbal tea!
Could herbal tea be one of the SECRETS to a longer and healthier life? Find out here…
Mood
Adapting to stress with Ashwagandha
Find out why Ashwagandha is the CG SECRET to stress resilience –
Recipes
Autumnal Synbiotic Smoothie
Craving an autumnal, gut-healthy smoothie? This is the recipe for you!🍂
Nutrition
Should you be taking vitamin D?
Discover why vitamin D is the sunshine supplement for YOUR health.
Nutrition
Osteoporosis: how magnesium can help!
Could magnesium be the unsung hero mineral your bones have been waiting for?
Recipes
Banana Bread (with added prebiotics!)
The colder, darker months are the perfect time to indulge in a bit of comfort food!
Nutrition
Up your porridge game!
Find out why porridge is so good for you and how you can make it EXTRA ✨
Nutrition
Curry is GOOD for you – here’s why!
Spice up your life! 🌶️ Check out what makes curry so good for your health…
Lifestyle
Simplify your personal care & cleaning products!
How to start a healthier, less expensive personal care and household cleaner collection –
Wellness
Calm the chaos: 9 tips for coping with stress
Stress is an inevitable part of life, but it doesn’t have to control you! Our tips for calming the chaos…
Recipes
Cinnamon & Apple Sourdough Pancakes
A nutritious way to start the day this autumn 😋
Lifestyle
5 reasons to love autumn
Embrace the cosy months and LOVE autumn! 🍂 Here’s what to look forward to…
Farm Life
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…
Recipes
Aash-e Jow (Persian barley, rice, and bean soup)
Experience the heartwarming flavours of Aash-e Jow soup 🍲 Recipe here –
Nutrition
Let’s start Sourdough September!
What’s all the hype about?! All the info you need here 🍞
Nutrition
The power of protein for weight loss
What’s one easy thing you can do to accelerate your weight loss? Eat more protein! Find out why here –
Lifestyle
10 ways to combat fatigue
Simple yet POWERFUL – our top tips for combating fatigue and increasing energy levels!
Skin
CG First Aid Kit for fungal infections
Our tips for preventing and managing fungal infections…
Lifestyle
Everything you need to know about prebiotics – and how to take them!
What are prebiotics and how can you start adding them to your gut-health routine?
Wellness
The original chill pill: 3 ways magnesium can help you sleep
Magnesium – your natural aid for sleep! Find out how it can help here…
Recipes
My go-to smoothie for glowy skin
Glow from the inside, out ✨
Recipes
Summer Iced Tea Lollies
An easy, gut-healthy summer treat for you and your kids – enjoy!
Recipes
Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
Gut-healthy with a sprinkle of something naughty but nice 🍫 Recipe here!
Skin
Why your skin needs probiotic lotion!
What is the skin biome and how can probiotic lotions keep it healthy? All the info you need here 🔍
Recipes
Mega Magnesium Smoothie
Nourish your body with this magnesium-packed synbiotic smoothie!
Fitness
Unleash your inner strength: 8 reasons you should be strength training
Transform your body, boost your confidence and live longer! Here’s how strength training can help…
Recipes
Blueberry & ginger synbiotic smoothie
What better way to start the day!? 🫐
Science
Everything you need to know about Ashwagandha!
We 💗it, and once you know what it can do for you, you will too!
Nutrition
The beauty of bitters: 6 natural digestive aids
Can eating something bitter really be THAT good for you? Health benefits here!
Recipes
Cucumber and mint Kefir smoothie
Stay cool and refreshed with this gut-healthy smoothie 💚
Mood
One top tip to deal with exam stress
A stress-busting supplement for you and your teenager!
Nutrition
Ultra-processed foods – the ones to watch!
How to spot ultra-processed foods and reduce intake!
Nutrition
Turmeric – the super spice!
The benefits of turmeric and how to easily add it to your diet –
Mood
Can the weather REALLY affect your mood?
Here comes the sun! Will it affect your mood? Find out here…
Nutrition
Rosemary – the hero of the herb rack!
Not just for your Sunday roast! Check out the amazing health benefits of rosemary…
Nutrition
How to combat constipation – a step-by-step guide
Do you suffer from constipation? Here’s what you can do!
Nutrition
What can ginger do for you?
It\s a fiery spice that does more than flavour your food – find out the benefits here!
Recipes
Chocolate Collagen overnight oats
Chocolate for breakfast? YES PLEASE!
Nutrition
12 natural solutions for heartburn & Acid Reflux
Tips to help you combat heartburn once and for all!
Recipes
Springtime soup
A quick and delicious in-season soup for all the family – yum 🥣
Lifestyle
10 ways to reduce your sugar intake
Looking for ways to cut down on sugar after the Easter binge? We’ve got you covered!
Lifestyle
Kitchen cupboard must-haves for mature women
Kitchen cupboard essentials to help you age beautifully, inside and out ✨
Wellness
CG First Aid Kit for UTI & Cystitis
Prone to water infections? Here’s the one natural supplement you need
Skin
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…
Lifestyle
3 FREE ways to celebrate Mother’s Day
Meaningful ways to treat your loved one – for FREE 🥰
Recipes
Kedgeree – Mum’s recipe
Full of herbs and spices to help you increase your plant-food diversity. Recipe here!
Wellness
Menopause? Here’s what you need to know!
Top tips to help you manage symptoms 💪
Recipes
Simple Synbiotic Smoothie
Probiotic Kefir + Complete Prebiotic = the perfect synbiotic smoothie. Follow the recipe here!
Videos
Oatmeal & Banana Kefir Smoothie
Breakfast; sorted ✅ Follow the recipe here – enjoy!
Lifestyle
7 ways to lose weight by adding something IN to your routine!
Tired of ‘cutting things out’ to lose weight? Try adding these 7 things IN!
Nutrition
Are you getting enough magnesium?
Why is magnesium so important and should you start supplementing?
Lifestyle
A 3-step morning routine to help you age beautifully
Simple steps to keep you feeling good through your 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond…
Nutrition
CG First Aid Kit – Constipation
Need a little help to get things moving? We recommend you keep these 2 things on hand…
Recipes
Chocolate Chip Millet Pancakes
These easy pancakes are so tasty, you won’t believe they’re good for you 😉
Fitness
Should you consider an under-desk walking pad? Here’s what you need to know!
They’re ‘trending’ on TikTok but are they worth the £? Find out here!
Recipes
Banana Buckwheat Pancakes
Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dessert! Gut-healthy pancakes for the whole family : )
Recipes
Fajita Bowl Recipe
Packed with delicious flavours and textures, AND gut-healthy! Enjoy ; )
Nutrition
Beat the Bloat!
11 natural, simple tips to get you smiling again
Farm Life
Festive fun on the farm
We enjoyed every moment…here’s our season in pics!
Lifestyle
A tipple-too-many this holiday season?
We’ve all been there – here’s what will help.
Wellness
Winter first aid for coughs
Two natural remedies that should always be in your first-aid cupboard
Farm Life
CG Christmas Playlist
Some of our favourite holiday tracks, to get you in that festive mood!
Nutrition
Your Christmas guide to polyphenols
What are they, and what can they do for you? “Tis the season to find out!
Science
Let’s talk about…Poo Posture! 🚽
No one wants to talk about it, but everyone needs to know. Read it here!
Lifestyle
5 Tips to Naturally Prevent Flu
Prevention is the best cure this winter! Here’s how…
Nutrition
Is coffee good for you?
Or are you drinking too much? Find out here!
Lifestyle
Halloween activities for kids (& grown-ups!)
There’s more to Halloween than eating sweets! Fun fore the whole family here…
Recipes
Prebiotic Baked Oats Recipe
Bored with breakfast? Try this!
Wellness
Strengthen your immune system with these smoothie recipes….
Cold season in coming! Time to immune-up.
Lifestyle
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.
Lifestyle
Why You Should Think About A Social Media Break
Is it time to unplug? Find out here!
Nutrition
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.
Lifestyle
10 things you can eat to help tackle high cholesterol
We’re always being told what to give up. Here are ten things you can add in.
Lifestyle
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?
The debate has been raging for decades – we settle it, right here. Read the science…
Lifestyle
8 natural ways you can reduce high blood pressure!
One in every three adults in the UK has high blood pressure. Here are some natural chemical-free fixes for you.
Wellness
Why your teeth matter, too!
Did you know that when you neglect your teeth, you increase your risk of IBS? Here are some top tips for tooth care…
Nutrition
Help, I’ve got High Cholesterol! 8 Tips to help –
Do you have high cholesterol? Here’s what to do…
Mood
6 reasons why you’re hungry all the time
Constant snack attack? Take back control! Here’s how….
Nutrition
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.
Mood
Hormones – Your Secret Weapon to Happiness?
10 ways you can boost happy hormones & lower stress hormones
Nutrition
How much water should you actually be drinking? And why?
6 things staying hydrated can do for you this summer
Recipes
Guilt-Free Ice Cream
We love ice cream! Simple, healthy option here…
Videos
Chocolate + Orange Prebiotic Energy Balls – your go-to snack!
When you’re craving a quick chocolate treat, here’s your gut-healthy option…
Recipes
Creamy Prebiotic Soup
Healthy can also be delicious! Here’s a healthy hack that the whole family will enjoy.
Recipes
Coconut Mango Kefir Smoothie 🥭🥥
Fall in love with mangoes this summer for a quick, gut-healthy treat!
Nutrition
Which type of “milk” is right for you? Let’s compare!
There are a lot of different plant-based milks out there – which one is best? Compare them here!
Lifestyle
6 steps to a great night’s sleep
Trouble sleeping? You’re not alone! 36% of UK adults struggle to get to sleep on a weekly basis, and almost 1 in 5 have trouble […]
Mood
Sort your seasonal anxiety!
Seasonal anxiety – sorted! If you’re finding the run-up to the holidays stressful this year, you’re not alone. High expectations and multiple commitments (not to […]
Nutrition
4 Easy Ways to Ensure You’re Eating Enough Fibre
Are you getting enough fibre? Low fibre diversity is a very common issue these days. Many people who are trying to “eat a good diet” […]
Lifestyle
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 […]
Nutrition
Cut loose from cravings and improve your diet – without suffering!
If you experience food cravings, you’re not alone. A whopping 97 percent of women and 68 percent of men report experiencing cravings for certain foods.1 […]
Science
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 […]
Wellness
Which supplements should you be taking to protect yourself right now?
What can you do to boost your immune system, during these uncertain times? Here are the supplements we recommend taking daily: Vitamin C Seriously sick […]
Lifestyle
Why You Should Be Moisturising Your Hands During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Are your hands painfully dry and cracked because you’ve been following the widespread advice to frequently wash them or apply hand sanitiser to prevent the […]
Wellness
What causes those sharp pains in your tummy, and how can you stop them?
We’ve all felt it – a sudden sharp pain in the tummy. Not very pleasant – and it can be worrying! So, what’s going on […]
Wellness
Cold and flu season is just around the corner. Are you ready?
Historically, colds and flu have been treated with medications designed to reduce only the symptoms of these infection. These drugs can’t activate the body’s own […]
Lifestyle
Are you drinking plastic along with your tea?
If you’re using a plastic tea bag, the answer is probably “yes.” In a first-of-its-kind study, McGrill University researchers have determined that steeping a single plastic […]
Science
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? […]
Science
5 Things You Should Know About Kefir and Your Microbiome
Inside your gut, at this very moment, there are trillions of live bacteria, fungi and viruses, known as your microbiome. Imagine these gorgeous tiny organisms […]
Mood
Find Your Inner Smile, Week One
If you experienced anxiety or depression in the past week, you’re not alone! In the UK, it is estimated that 1 in 6 people in […]
Mood
Here’s what you need to eat, to feel happy!
If you don’t have the right amount of serotonin in your system, it’s biochemically impossible for you to feel happy. But how do you give […]
Nutrition
The real problem with the FODMAP diet – and how to get some joy back into your relationship with food!
Here’s the problem with the low FODMAP diet: it’s a temporary fix. Yes, you may get some relief by removing gut-irritants from your diet. But […]
Nutrition
Why your food choices matter – a new way to think about the food you eat
Let’s think about this for a minute: Why do you eat? To stay alive? Because you’re hungry? Because you’re bored? Because you’re trying to push […]
Wellness
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 […]
Nutrition
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? […]
Nutrition
Use Stevia Instead of Sugar
Let’s talk about something that you really need to let go of if you want to heal your skin condition: sugar. Why? Quite simply, sugar […]
Nutrition
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 […]
Skin
Use Kefir Skincare
The essential power of the Good Skin Solution is to heal from the inside and outside at the same time. So while you are drinking […]
Nutrition
Drink Goats Milk Kefir
Habit #1 – Drink Goats Milk Kefir Drink 170 ml of goats milk kefir, first thing in the morning, before food. A daily dose of […]
Skin
Introducing the 7 daily habits of The Good Skin Solution
If you’ve had a look at the success stories that we see on the farm, you’ll know that we get some pretty dramatic results with […]
Science
Are you allergic to cows milk?
Are you struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, acne, asthma, IBS, colitis or Crohn’s? You might be allergic to cows milk! Cow milk is the number […]
Nutrition
Eggs are a magic food. Eat eggs.
Don’t know how to make it any simpler than that! In the words of the doyenne of gut science and health, Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride, […]
Lifestyle
What’s the super-food you can grow on your own window sill?
I’d like to introduce the concept of your own Windowsill Farm. You can be growing healthy things for your family, wherever you are! One of […]
Nutrition
Why sometimes ice cream can be better than potatoes! ; )
As far as your holobiome is concerned, sugar isn’t just the stuff that tastes sweet. Your entire system – all of the magic bugs that […]
Lifestyle
What’s the Right Kind of Clean?
Healthy skin – or a healthy gut – is a space grab. It’s all about good bacteria and bad bacteria, fighting it out for toe-space. […]
Science
Why You Should Think Twice Before Giving Your Child Antibiotics
We all take antibiotics – and we take them a lot. 40 percent of all adults and 70 percent of all children take one or […]
Skin
Why you should never, ever ignore dry itchy skin.
Once upon a time, scientists thought that skin was just like a kind of physical bag to keep your squishy bits in. Now we know […]
Recipes
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 […]
Farm Life
How did kefir save my husband’s life?
In the spring of 2011 we launch our little online business called Chuckling Goat, selling the kefir online, mainly to gym bunnies and fitness fanatics, […]
Science
Three Important Things You Need to Know About the Bugs Inside You:
Why we are all just big marionettes
Science
How Our Point-and-Shoot Mentality has Harmed Us
Remember – you ARE the bacteria. They ARE you. 90% of your cells are bacterial cells. There is no such thing as a “germ,” – there are only beneficial and harmful bacteria.
Skin
Why Your Doctor Hasn’t Been Able to Help You Clear Your Skin
The problem is that these days, it seems that pretty much all doctors have to offer is some variation of steroid or antibiotics.
Science
Why You Are a Super-Organism – and Why it Matters
You have ten times more bacterial cells in you than human cells! You are really just a constellation of bacteria – a big walking, talking, bacterial mat.
Skin
What is your microbiome, and what does it have to do with your skin?
Scientists at Oxford University have found in that inside the microbiome, there are actually prey and predator species battling with each other all the time!
