One of my favourite snacks is hummus with linseed crackers. It’s such an easy and delicious savoury treat – it’s usually gone in no time when I have guests, and well… equally so when I’m by myself. Linseeds, also called flaxseeds, are rich in soluble fibre and healthy fats (Omega 3) and make a fabulous, nourishing snack. Soluble fibre helps keep digestion moving and supports the body in clearing metabolites through the gut. Linseeds are also one of the richest sources of lignans, a type of...

Borscht Bourguignon The festive season is filled with warmth, connection, and celebration — but it can also be a time when our daily rhythms shift , meals become richer, and our bodies work a little harder behind the scenes. While enjoying beautiful food and company is part of the season, this time of year places extra demand on the liver — one of the body’s most extraordinary multitaskers. Supporting it now, and as we move into the new year, can help you feel more balanced, energised, and...

Making use of the last plums of the season , I baked one of my favourite brownie recipes this week. It’s inspired by a recipe recommended to me by a friend many years ago, which I’ve since adapted to be gluten-free, using ground almonds instead of flour and with less sugar compared to the original. It also happens to be the dessert I served at my recent Microbiome Workshop . This is a true microbial treat — rich in soluble and insoluble fibre, polyphenols, and probiotics thanks to the...