Journal
Food, health and the questions in between.
I write about the science, the practicalities and the pleasures of eating. Browse the articles below.
When Constipation Persists: Methane, Mucin and the Microbiome
Methane has a recognised association with constipation. New research on bacterial mucin degradation offers another possible mechanism, but its clinical use is still uncertain.
Read article ↗Gut health · 20 February 2026Why Some Constipation Doesn’t Improve With Fibre or Magnesium
If fibre, fluids or magnesium have not helped, there may be several reasons. A new microbiome study offers one intriguing possibility, but symptoms alone cannot identify it.
Read article ↗Midlife health · 4 February 2026When Dieting Stops Working: Understanding Midlife Weight Changes
If weight has become harder to manage in midlife, it helps to look at the whole picture: meals, muscle, menopause, sleep and metabolic health.
Read article ↗Energy & liver health · 27 January 2026MASLD (aka Fatty Liver) and Fatigue: When Low Energy Isn’t “Just Life”
Feeling tired all the time has become so normal that many people barely question it…
Read article ↗Gut health · 7 October 2025Are You Eating Against Your Body Clock? What It Means for Digestion and Reflux
If you’ve ever noticed that your digestion feels a bit “off” in the evenings — or that reflux seems to flare up just as you’re trying to sleep — you’re not alone. Our digestive system…
Read article ↗Recipes · 13 January 2025Winter Warmer Potato and Sprout soup
This soup is actually much tastier than it might sound due to the addition of caraway seeds and mustard. Adding vinegar at the end really lifts the flavour…
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