IT’S NOT A MIRACLE CURE, BUT FIBRE COMES SURPRISINGLY CLOSE. NUTRITIONIST Rhiannon Lambert EXPLAINS HOW EATING ENOUGH SUPPORTS HORMONES, ENERGY, DIGESTION AND HEART HEALTH – AND MAY EVEN HELP YOU LIVE LONGER

Across the country, small producers are rediscovering the ancient art of fermentation, with delicious results. Tom Howells samples British-made kefir, kombucha, kraut and more

When she died in 2024, Spain’s Maria Branyas was the world’s oldest woman. She was 117. Experts believe the secret to her longevity may have been the bacteria living in her gut – her microbiome – and

Snacking. I’m really not a fan of that word. There’s a suggestion of disorganised eating, a lack of discipline, a craving for something unhealthy or eating just for the sake of it. The word has many c

Skip the supermarket and see how easy it is to grow the most nutritious crops for heart, brain and immunity health, right on your own doorstep

Your gut does more than digest food – it supports immunity, mental health and energy levels, making it vital to look after