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What’s the deal with supermarket kefir?
Learn what sets REAL kefir apart from the processed versions on supermarket shelves…
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What’s the right way to take kefir?
Are you getting the maximum benefit from your kefir? The Gut Health Experts share their answers to FAQs here 🔍
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Getting cold! Getting dark! Time to get Immuned Up!
Feeling cold-y? Shann’s got the fix!
Farm Life
Why Shann is not in Dubai…and what’s in it for you?
Award-winning, but still muck boots over sparkly shoes…
Science
CG’s Kefir + Prebiotic beats other supplements for reducing inflammation
CG clinical trial hits medical journal. Shann provides the lowdown…
Farm Life
The One Where Google Came to Chuckling Goat!…
Shann tells all…
Wellness
Breathe easy! Boosting your gut-lung connection for October
3 things to do for your gut-lung axis this week!
Science
Why does good kefir taste so sour? And why you should drink it anyway
Shann explores the tangy taste of REAL kefir 😉
Nutrition
Fibremaxxing alert! Here’s what you need to know
Why fibremaxxing is more hype than help!!
Mood
Why kefir is the best mental health first aid
Why kefir is the best first aid for your mind 🤗
Science
Synbiotics explained: why your gut bugs need dinner and a show
Old-school, farmhouse magic paired with fibre fuel! Shann explains SYNBIOTICS…
Farm Life
Where did kefir come from?
Shann tells the story of where kefir began…
Science
If you make your own kefir at home, please read this!
Is it safe to make kefir at home? Check out Shann’s EXPERT guidance!
Nutrition
Fabulous Ferment!
Shann’s thoughts on Tim Spector’s new book, FERMENT…
Wellness
Search for your health issue, instantly!
Will this improve your health issue?
Wellness
2 ways to sort your hormones, today!
Need a hormone rebalance? Shann tells you how!
Science
5 things you should know about kefir and your microbiome
Is kefir good for your gut? 5 things to know…
Mood
Tired, Wired, or Fiery? Here’s How to Rebalance Fast (Gut-Hormone Connection 101)
Feeling hormonal and MOODY? Try Shann’s all-natural fix…
Science
Get the latest science – in a 5-minute vid!
Can dietary interventions really reduce inflammation? Here’s what the science says! 🔬
Lifestyle
Tips from Charles Dowding on how to improve YOUR garden soil!
Super-charge your garden soil! No dig made EASY 🌱
Recipes
Gut-Brain Health Smoothie
Your brain and your gut talk more than you think – this smoothie fuels both…
Wellness
3 herbs to give you a safe, natural detox today!
Ready to detox? Shann tells you how!
Nutrition
Do you need a cleanse? Here’s how to tell…
Restore the natural rhythm between your gut and liver! Shann explains how…
Skin
4 Things Probiotic Lotion can do for your skin!
What does your skin need? Shann talks all about the skin BIOME 🤩
Wellness
Is your skin screaming? Here’s a herbal cuppa that helps!
Itchy, blotchy, or just fed up? Try this skin-soothing tea 🍵
Farm Life
Chuckling Goat named Innovative Health Solutions Brand of the Year 2025
Guess what just happened? YOU reap the benefits! 🏆
Skin
Want to clear your skin? Here’s how…
Discover how healing your gut can calm eczema, rosacea and psoriasis – FOR GOOD. Shann explains…
Farm Life
Why you should NEVER dig your garden!
DON’T dig your garden! Shann tells you why…
Mood
Feeling Blue? How Mushrooms Can Make You Happier!
Mushrooms can make you happy! 🍄
Community
Your friend needs your help!
Your friend needs you! Here’s how to share the love ♡
Science
What you need to know right now about the gut-brain connection
You need to know this now! Shann shares empowering information on the gut-brain connection 🧠
Wellness
Tired? Try Siberian Ginseng.
Feeling wiped out? Try this!
Mood
Why I take ashwagandha EVERY day…
Shann shares why ASHWAGANDHA is her go-to for calm, energy, and balance🧘
Farm Life
Shann Named One of Top 5 Women Leaders to Watch in 2025
A very exciting International Women’s Day! Read Shann’s SECRETS to success ✨
Science
The Biggest and Most Exciting Thing Behind a Podium…
Shann’s super-excited about this…
Farm Life
Love – who needs it?
Who needs your love the most? The answer might surprise you!
Farm Life
Behind the scenes at the farm…
Grab a cuppa, put your feet up and have a listen!
Lifestyle
Why I take a prebiotic EVERY day…
Discover Shann’s health routine must-haves
Wellness
No “New You” Needed…just a little nurturing for the Real You!
A great way to do this, is to take back your gut health.
Farm Life
Shann vs. the Big Bad Meh…
What to do when the winter blahs set in?
Farm Life
Calling all WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE!
Look out, Greg Wallace – we’re coming your way! 😉
Farm Life
But what happens NEXT??…
No plan survives the enemy! Shann talks about her ‘Second Act’…
Farm Life
What CAN you do?
No matter how bad things get, there’s always a way forward!
Farm Life
Why Cash is NOT King…
Is your business ladder against the wrong wall?
Skin
Guess what – we won a Gold Medal for our Soothing Lotion!!!
Soothe your skin with an award winning lotion!🐐
Farm Life
10 Years???? Never!!!
10 years! 🥳 Shann makes sense of it all….
Farm Life
How did we discover kefir on the farm?
It all started with a little boy called Benji and a goat named Buddug…
Farm Life
The Story of Chuckling Goat
Fairy tales do come true! Read how it all began…
Wellness
Tummy troubles? Read this…
Soothing relief for those pesky tummy troubles. More info HERE –
Skin
Before and Afters…
From breakouts to beautiful: Inspiring before & after photos inside!
Community
Too many marmalades?…!
How many is TOO many? Shann ponders…
Community
The Goats go to… Cambridge??
The Master and Fellows of Trinity Hall, Cambridge, invites Mrs Shann Jones MBE at The Bateman Feast…
Community
Ch – ch- ch- changes….
Stories of organic growth and a CG announcement 😉
Wellness
I shroom, You shroom, We all shroom for mushrooms…
Turkey tails and mushroom tales: Why Shann created the Complete Mushroom Blend 🍄
Wellness
Shake it off…
Smoothies are OUT, Shakes are IN! 😉
Skin
My favourite essential oil, and why…
The science-backed reasons why Shann is a rosemary FANATIC!
Farm Life
Of Chickens, Freedom and Risk…
Read Shann’s country-girl journey from Easter Egg Chickens to Speckledys…
Farm Life
The Goats get a Coat of Arms?! Eh?
Join Shann as she sets off on another adventure to London, this time, to design her own Coat of Arms!
Wellness
I’m a gut health expert – here’s what I drink every day…
Looking for a mood-boosting coffee alternative? Here’s what Shann brews to get her through the day 🍵
Videos
Watch this 3-minute video to blow your mind a bit…
What’s the connection between the soil and your gut? Find out in this mind-blowing 3 minute video…
Community
The Goats Go To Windsor!
Shann meets His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales! 🐐
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!
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 🧡🐐
Nutrition
What IS a gut health protocol, anyway?
Shann explains it all.
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…
Farm Life
Rewild your gut!
Why is it a good thing to GO WILD? Find out here!
Science
What do you need to know about SYNBIOTICS?
Super-charge your gut health with synbiotics! All the info you need here
Mood
What’s the quickest way to boost your mental health?
If you’re feeling stressed or anxious, this will help!
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lifestyle
How can Siberian ginseng boost your energy?
Siberian ginseng (also called Eleutherococcus senticosus) is a natural stimulant and an adaptogen, a compound that helps the body better handle and adapt to stress. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mood
What’s a safe, natural remedy for your anxiety?
If your anxiety is at an all-time high at the moment, you’re not alone! The Office for National Statistics reported that almost half (49.6%) of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recipes
Here’s how to make a DIY Lemsip from your cupboard
Here’s the current NHS advice on taking ibuprofen during the coronavirus pandemic: “There is currently no strong evidence that ibuprofen can make coronavirus (COVID-19) worse. […]
Science
Why you should be using plain soap instead of antibacterial soaps
Plain soap and water is a more effective way of getting rid of harmful bugs than antibacterial soaps, which may be harmful to pregnant women, […]
Wellness
Why inhaling essential oils is a good idea right now
We’ve been hearing a lot lately about washing your hands. But how about hygiene for your nose? Although the ancient medical tradition of Ayurveda emphasises […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, McGill 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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wellness
Real hope for IBS
Excepted from the #1 best selling new book The Kefir Solution: Natural Healing for IBS, Anxiety and Depression by Shann Nix Jones 86% percent of […]
Science
5 things you should know about kefir and your microbiome
Is kefir good for your gut? 5 things to know…
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 […]
Lifestyle
How knowing the difference between pleasure and happiness could change your life, today!
Did you know that there’s a difference between pleasure and happiness? It’s true. They are, biochemcially speaking, two totally different sensations, caused by two different […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Skin
The real reason that nothing has ever worked to resolve your acne, eczema, psoriasis or rosacea – until now!
Here’s the big breaking news in the skin world: Acne, along with eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and dermatitis, is not a skin condition. These issues are […]
Lifestyle
Relax with a hot Epsom salts bath
Take a hot Epsom salts bath! Are you deficient in magnesium? Chances are good that you are – roughly 80% of the population is deficient […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Recipes
Bone Broth For Dummies
Let me sing you a song of bone broth. YOU SHOULD BE DRINKING 6-8 OZ OF BONE BROTH EVERY SINGLE DAY. We all should. Listen, […]
Nutrition
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 […]
Recipes
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 […]
Farm Life
Meet Shann
Hi, I’m Shann Nix Jones. Nice to meet you! ; ) I started out in San Francisco as a journalist, radio talk show host and […]
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 […]
Wellness
How we treat a cold on the farm
Winter is the season of coughs, colds and sniffles! On the farm, we keep our immune systems continually boosted with our daily dose of kefir, […]
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
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 […]
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, […]
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? […]
Nutrition
What’s the only sweetener you should mix with your kefir?
I only allow one kind of sweetener on the farm: Stevia. Stevia is brilliant stuff. Made from a plant, low-GI, zero calories, safe for diabetics. […]
Science
If You Make Your Own Kefir at Home, Please Read This!
Working with live cultures can be a wonderful boon to health. You can buy ready-to-drink goatsmilk kefir, or you can make your own at home. Like […]
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
What is kefir?
Kefir is a powerful probiotic from Eastern Europe, made from fermented milk. The best kefir is made from goat’s milk, as scientists have confirmed than […]
Skin
The Secret About Your Eczema that Your Doctor Won’t Tell You
Autoimmune disorders stem from the gut, and the most successful way to treat an autoimmune issue, logically enough, is by treating the gut.
