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When it works perfectly, the lining of your gut keeps out the toxins, allergens and microbes that would otherwise make you sick, while absorbing the nutrients that are essential for great health. But with leaky gut syndrome, things don’t run quite so smoothly. When there’s an increase in the permeability of the small intestine, foreign compounds can escape into the bloodstream, increasing the sensitivity of the immune system, triggering auto-immune reactions and causing a whole host of common health problems. Here we round up 7 of the most common signs that you have leaky gut syndrome – and how you...

Almost everybody experiences constipation at some point in their lives – bowel movements that become less frequent and more difficult to pass. It is a very common disorder of the digestive tract which can affect anybody, but it is most common amongst women (particularly during pregnancy), the elderly and young children. Although common, it is important not to ignore constipation. Even if there is no serious underlying cause (which is most often the case), digestive regularity is an essential component of good health – not least because it is the way in which toxins and waste-matter are eliminated from the...

Fibre doesn’t just help us go to the toilet. It keeps us feeling full, promotes a healthy bowel environment, lowers cholesterol and stabilises blood sugar levels. All important benefits for a healthy gut and a happier you.Worryingly, however, we’re only eating around half of the recommended intake of fibre per day – 15-17 grams compared to the 25-38g we should be consuming. So what foods should you be eating to boost your fibre intake? Here are the top 20 high fibre foods to add to your grocery list.Nuts & Seeds Chia SeedsBoasting a massive 34.4g of fibre per 100g, chia...