This potato tortilla recipe is part of my '28 Day Metabolic Reset' Plan. It is very simple and easy to throw together. It also has plenty of protein from the eggs, combined with coloured vegetables and carbs from the sweet potato. A winning combination! Here is the recipe: Cook the potato: Thinly slice a sweet potato and sauté in olive oil for 6-7 mins until soft and lightly golden. Add the veg & eggs: Stir in cherry tomatoes + a handful of greens (spinach/kale) to wilt, then

Silent reflux is a massively undiagnosed issue and usually is an issue related to the gallbladder. Symptoms to look out for: Constant throat clearing / globus in throat Sore throat or feeling of inflammation in the throat Diarrhoea or urgency, in particular first thing in the morning (may flutuate with constipation late in the day) Pain under the ribs or sternum Pale or floating stools Post nasal drip (drippy nose!) Symptoms don't respond to ant-acid medications like PPIs Bil

There has been much debate as to the cause of acid reflux and whether it is the result of high or low stomach acid. The argument for low stomach acid being that not having enough acid can weaken the muscle between the stomach and the oesophagus, enabling the acidic contents of the stomach to come up into the oesophagus and cause burning. But it seems that in reality it is less a discussion of the amount of stomach acid and more a question of timing and stress. We are often r

There seem to be a massive number of microbiome (stool analysis) tests available online and recently more clients have come to me with results of a stool test they have ordered themselves. Unfortunately, these tests often don't give us much actionable information, just broad information on the commonly found bacteria in the gut and advice around 'increasing microbial diversity', increasing fibre and using prebiotics (such general advice can cause a flare up of symptoms if th

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