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El Armstrong from Chuckling Goat

El Armstrong

El Armstrong is our Creative Director at Chuckling Goat. She is also our social media Content Creator and an Author and Editor of our Gut Health Express. El has been a member of the CG team for nearly ten years and her main interest within the business is gut health and happiness for families.

As a busy mother to four-year-old daughter, Isabella, and fur baby, Juno the cocker spaniel, El concentrates on solutions that are quick and simple! She is passionate about offering natural ways to help maintain your family’s well-being through lifestyle tips and hacks, recipes and simple science.

El enjoys walking, cooking, running the coastal paths, photography, watching films and a good bottle of red wine. Most weekends, she can be found on a local beach, with her husband, Isabella and Juno, or eating roast dinners at CG HQ Farmhouse with her parents Rich, Shann and the rest of the CG family.

El Armstrong's Latest Posts

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…

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7 wellness gifts for Mother’s Day

Nurture your loved one’s health and wellbeing 💗 Gift inspo here!

Mother's Day greeting message with tulips, gift and coffee on pink background. Background for International Mother Day.

Collagen coffee for Mother’s Day

Treat the coffee-lover in your life to a collagen coffee in bed ☕

Happy mother and adult daughter looking at each other against pink background

5 reasons Mum needs collagen

5 science-backed reasons Pure Fish Collagen is the ideal Mother’s Day gift ❤

Close-up portrait of nice pretty cute glad cheerful cheery wavy-haired girl licking spoon celebratory festal lunch homemade breakfast isolated on pink pastel colour background

Valentine’s breakfast: red velvet overnight oats

Treat yourself and your gut bugs this Valentine’s Day…

Studio Shot Of Excited Woman Celebrating Big Win Showered In Tinsel Confetti On Yellow Background

5 ways to detox naturally this New Year

Ditch the conventional detox and get ready for a healthy New Year, the natural way!

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

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

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!

5 outdoor activities for your kids

Getting outside is great for your little one’s gut health. Here are some fun ideas!

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!

3 reasons you should eat seasonally + 3 recipes for July!

Save your pennies and eat local, seasonal produce 🥦 Here’s why and HOW –

A Moment Of Calm

For anyone needing a slice of serenity – Tresaith beach 🌊

Trying to stabilise your blood glucose levels? Here are 3 things that can help!

3 things you can ADD to your diet to stabilise blood glucose levels!

How to incorporate apple cider vinegar into your diet

4 delicious and creative ways to enjoy apple cider vinegar!

How to prep for the 4th trimester

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

Why apple cider vinegar deserves a spot in your kitchen cupboard

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

5 ways to keep gut-healthy during pregnancy

Keep gut-healthy and maintain general wellbeing during pregnancy – and beyond!

Love your gut – love lentils!

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

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 💛

Fibre-rich rock cakes

Perfect with a cuppa and great for you gut bugs – recipe HERE 😋

5 ways to take our new Mushroom Blend!

Five fun ways to take our NEW Complete Mushroom Blend…

Probiotic kefir lotions – which one is right for you?

Find your perfect match among our natural, probiotic kefir lotions!

Caring for your Kefir

Here’s how to properly keep and consume your Kefir…

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!

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…

Is our NEW Microbiome Test right for you?

Gut Issues? Get Tested! All of your CG Microbiome Test questions answered…

5 gut-healthy ways to ‘unprocess’ your diet

Ditch the ultra-processed food with these 5 SIMPLE swaps!

Struggling with indigestion or acid reflux? Try Shatavari!

Check out the natural CG approach to indigestion and acid reflux!

10 ways you can eat more fruit & veggies!

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

Should you be taking vitamin D?

Discover why vitamin D is the sunshine supplement for YOUR health.

Isabella’s sweet potato & squash soup

A quick and tasty autumn/winter warmer 🎃

Give your skin some TLC this autumn

The perfect skincare product for autumn/winter – read more here 🤓

Banana Bread (with added prebiotics!)

The colder, darker months are the perfect time to indulge in a bit of comfort food!

Natural ways to manage symptoms of arthritis

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

5 healthy mocktails for Sober October

We’re here to make your ‘Stoptober’ easier with these tasty mocktail recipes. Cheers! 🍹

Curry is GOOD for you – here’s why!

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

Natural power – 3 popular uses for CG Oil!

Strong yet NATURAL – the must-have alternative for your medicine cupboard! 🩹

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!

10 ways to combat fatigue

Simple yet POWERFUL – our top tips for combating fatigue and increasing energy levels!

Gut-healthy Greek salad

Greek salad with gut-healthy twist – enjoy 😋

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!

Gut-healthy chocolate mousse

An indulgent treat you can feel GOOD about eating 😋

4 myths about probiotics: busted!

Look at the common misconceptions and debunk the myths!

3 must-have supplements for summer

Feel your best all summer long! ☀️

Signs your synbiotics are working!

How do you know if your probiotics + prebiotics are working? All the info you need –

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 🔍

Make your Kefir smoothie SWEET this summer

Boost your gut health and satisfy your sweet tooth with this recipe…

The best gut-healthy salad dressing

Take your spring-summer salads to the next level 🥗

Gut-healthy food for babies

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

Springtime soup

A quick and delicious in-season soup for all the family – yum 🥣

CG First Aid Kit for UTI & Cystitis

Prone to water infections? Here’s the one natural supplement you need

Fibre-rich bread for your gut!

Full of fibre and gut-healthy goodness – enjoy!

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…

CG First Aid Kit for Insomnia

Keep these two natural items on hand to help you get a good night’s sleep…

Healthy Homemade Granola

Get off to a good start with this gut-healthy brekkie 😋

What can prebiotics do for you?

The benefits of prebiotics in one, clear pic!

CG First Aid Kit – Constipation

Need a little help to get things moving? We recommend you keep these 2 things on hand…

Chocolate Brownies

Treat your loved ones and your gut bugs to something yummy 😉

Love your gut – with the anti-inflammatory diet!

What can you do to reduce inflammation? Check out these easy-to-follow steps.

How can you make your snacks gut-healthy?

Here’s how you can enjoy your snack break and take care of your gut bugs : )

Winter first aid for coughs

Two natural remedies that should always be in your first-aid cupboard

CG Christmas Playlist

Some of our favourite holiday tracks, to get you in that festive mood!

Food to boost your fertility!

Did you know that your diet matters? This is what you need to know.

5 Natural Remedies For Upset Tummies

“My tummy hurts!” Sound familiar? Here’s how you can help.

What is jackfruit and how do you cook it?

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

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…

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

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

Feeling stressed? It may be time to DO NOTHING…

Discover the new Dutch method of reducing stress and boosting happiness – no special equipment required!

Cool as a Cuke – Recipes here!

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

5 ways kefir can support you and your baby

New baby on board? You need support! Here’s how kefir can help…

Summer Smoothie Bowl

Find out how to keep everyone, and their gut bugs, happy this summer!

Guilt-Free Ice Cream

We love ice cream! Simple, healthy option here…

A Moment Of Calm – Summer Nights 🌄

Relax and inhale this sunset- instant zen!

How to sneak healthy foods into your family’s diet

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

The Only Skincare Item You Need This Summer

Which lotion soothes sunburn, eases bug bites and supports your skin biome – and smells delish?

5 Morning Habits For Gut Health And Happiness

You’re busy. Here’s how to get yourself off to a flying start.

Prebiotic Pancakes

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

🌿Ashwagandha🌿

What’s all natural and helps with anxiety? Watch this quick vid

Why Goats Milk?

Ever wondered what the difference is between goats milk and cow’s milk? Here’s the round-up

CG Top Walks In Ceredigion

Whet your appetite for some gorgeous Welsh scenery!

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.

Gut Health Smoothie

How do you make the ultimate gut health smoothie? Watch it here…

CG Tea Guide

Learn which natural, all-herbal tea is right for you. Which one will you choose?

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 […]

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? […]