Author: Rachel Woods, Associate Professor, University of Nottingham; University of Lincoln

Research found a particular gut microbe may help to prevent weight regain. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock Losing weight is hard. Keeping it off is often even harder. Research has shown that most people who intentionally lose weight regain at least some of it within a few years. This is often attributed to lack of “willpower”, but the […]

Peas are seriously underrated. masa44/ Shutterstock Peas aren’t often seen as a particularly exciting vegetable. They tend to be treated as a basic side dish or something people eat out of habit, rather than choice. But they’re also cheap, widely available and contain a combination of nutrients that can have a positive impact on our […]

The millions of microbes living in your gut have far-reaching effects on health. New Africa/ Shutterstock The trillions of microbes living in the human gut are increasingly recognised as important partners in human health. Scientists have linked the gut microbiome to several aspects of health, from metabolism and immunity to mental health. A recent study […]