LPS as the main cause of inflammation in the body - and potential solutions....
What is LPS? (Lipopolysaccharide) LPS is a natural compound found in the membrane of certain types of bacteria in the gut called gram...
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Kate Osborne
- Mar 28
- 1 min
How does your gut effect your mood?
Microorganisms in the gut can influence your mood via the 'Gut Brain Axis'. The different types of organisms produce different chemicals...
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Kate Osborne
- Feb 9
- 1 min
The power of the microbiome
Our relationship with our microbiome is deeper than we ever thought. The human genome consists of about 25,000 genes whereas our gut...
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Kate Osborne
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Can you eat 30 different plant foods per week? (it's easier than it sounds)
The American Gut Project is the world's largest citizen science microbiome research project and analysed factors affecting our microbiome...
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Kate Osborne
- Oct 21, 2023
- 1 min
SUGAR SWINGS
I really like these graphs from the 'Glucose Goddess' which show the impact of different types of food on our blood glucose. When blood...
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Kate Osborne
- Oct 10, 2023
- 1 min
Fish oil Beats Depression
Recent study (2023) shows that EPA from fish oils can be beneficial for reducing depression. With EPA and DHA between 1-2g per day. EPA...
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Kate Osborne
- Sep 21, 2023
- 1 min
Low B12, Vegetarians and Depression
The Conclusion of this study 2013 study on 100 vegetarians and 100 meat eaters is that vegetarians are more likely to have a B12...
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Kate Osborne
- Sep 19, 2023
- 1 min
Can vegetarian Diets Make you Depressed?
What could be the reason for this link with vegetarian diets and depression? One factor could be the lack of EPA and DHA, these are two...
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Kate Osborne
- Sep 11, 2023
- 2 min
Hidden dangers of 'Plant based' processed foods
Plant based alternatives to meat products are popular with those who are staying away from meat. And whist I agree with the environmental...
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Kate Osborne
- Sep 7, 2023
- 1 min
Direct link with protein intake and mood
We need amino acids from protein to create neuro transmitters dopamine and adrenaline needed for motivation and mood. Many of us are not...
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Kate Osborne
- Jun 24, 2023
- 1 min
Top Foods For Beating Depression
A study published in 2018 trawled all the current data for the 12 nutrients with the most evidence of helping reduce symptoms of...
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Kate Osborne
- Mar 17, 2023
- 1 min
EGG SHAKSHUKA
This Shakshuka recipe makes a delicious, high protein lunch or weekend breakfast. I cooked some garlic, spring onions and sliced peppers...
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Kate Osborne
- Mar 3, 2023
- 1 min
MEXICAN BEAN SALAD
MEXICAN BLACK BEAN SALAD This easy to make bean salad is a great one to make when you are short of time, or have a tin of beans in the...
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Kate Osborne
- Feb 23, 2023
- 1 min
BLACK RICE SEAFOOD PAELLA
This seafood paella is a great one to have in the repertoire. It is easy to make and uses black rice which has anti-inflammatory...
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Kate Osborne
- May 18, 2022
- 1 min
Low Carb meals give longer lasting energy
This recent study, published in 2020 nicely demonstrates the group who ate the meals containing high carbohydrate (60% kcal from fat; 20%...
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Kate Osborne
- May 18, 2022
- 1 min
Eating protein or Fat before your Carbs Helps balance blood glucose
This 2019 study demonstrates how eating some protein and or fat before your carbohydrate reduces the speed at which glucose goes into the...
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Kate Osborne
- Mar 24, 2022
- 2 min
Autoimmune Thyroid - What is it?
Around 90% of underactive thyroid issues are due to an autoimmune condition which means that the body’s immune system is attacking the...
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Kate Osborne
- Mar 22, 2022
- 2 min
Why do I need to go gluten free with Hashimoto's
Hashimoto's and gluten free
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Kate Osborne
- Feb 9, 2021
- 1 min
Vitamin C for Covid
The results of a randomised, placebo- controlled study of Vitamin C on Covid-19 patients on ventilators in hospitals in Wuhan, reports...
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Kate Osborne
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
Start your day well
The problem with the 'British standard' breakfast of cereal and milk is that it tends to be high in sugar and processed carbohydrates and...
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