When most people think about healthy eating, they picture colourful vegetables, berries, leafy greens, and salads. But there is another food group quietly building a strong reputation in nutrition science: Mushrooms. Professor Tim Spector recently highlighted why mushrooms may deserve far more attention, especially for people interested in gut health, healthy ageing, recovery, and inflammation. And the science is surprisingly impressive. Mushrooms Are Not Really Vegetables Mu

Why “a few little issues” often show up together We hear it every week in the practice. “I’m tired all the time.” "My gut feels off.” “My skin keeps flaring.” “My joints feel stiff.” “My sleep is patchy.” “My mood is flat.” “I feel inflamed.” People often say it like these are separate problems. Different parts of the body. Different causes. The podcast we listened to this week, from ZOE, put a simple idea back on the table. Chronic, low-grade inflammation often links these

A practical guide for our practice members. If your body feels heavy after December, you are not imagining it. Food choices shift fast during the holidays. The good news. Small changes often change energy, hunger, and mood within days, sometimes within hours. ZOE’s Professor Tim Spector and Dr Sarah Berry shared eight simple principles for 2026 . I have translated them into a user-friendly plan you can use this right away. 1. Mindful eating. Pause before you eat. Min