Why does my bloating / diarrhoea / constipation get worse at Christmas?

  When digestive problems flare up at Christmas, the usual suspect is what you’ve eaten. But as a dietitian specialising in gut health for over-50s, I often find that simple lifestyle tweaks—stress, movement, sleep and HOW you eat—are the real game changers. In fact the NICE guidelines (2008) for IBS recommend lifestyle changes before diets […]

6 gut boosting foods that every over 50 should be including in their diet

Kiwi fruits, 2 per day are good for constipation

Are you confused by all the information you see online about gut boosting foods that you should be eating but find that they give you unpleasant bloating, wind or leave you rushing to the toilet? Unfortunately, advice is not always targeted towards the unique needs of the over 50’s – but, don’t worry I’ve got […]