If you have ever struggled up the hills in the Graves Park Cross Country races, cursed the hills of Concord Park Run, or questioned your life choices whilst running up Devil’s Elbow on Blacka Moor, you have one man to thank: John George Graves (1866–1945). While his name is etched onto park gates and art … Continue Reading
I love Paris. Since my first visit for a work trip in 1998, I’ve been back many times and got to know it better each time. However, 2025 was the year I stopped feeling so much like a tourist and started feeling more like part of the city. I commuted to work, had a local … Continue Reading
The subject of protein can seem complicated for several reasons, primarily because there’s are whole industries focused on telling you that you need to eat their particular product to get enough or the ‘right’ type of protein (such as the meat industry or the snacks industry). Therefore, I’ve created this page to guide you through … Continue Reading
Why “do everything perfectly” quietly fails We’ve been sold a seductive myth: if we could just get the one system right—perfect diet, perfect workflow, perfect morning routine—everything would click. But perfection has a problem. It’s brittle. Real life—meetings, illness, school runs, seasonal dips—doesn’t care about carefully balanced ideals. And when perfection cracks, we tend to … Continue Reading
Why fibre matters How much to aim for A simple 5‑step plan Quick swaps to increase dietary fibre intake Instead of… Try this… Why it helps White toast or low‑fibre bread Wholemeal/wholegrain bread Higher fibre + whole‑grain benefits for heart and metabolic health. Sugary cereal Porridge/rolled oats or plain wheat biscuits Oats add β‑glucan (LDL‑lowering). … Continue Reading
Your health ‘to do’ list for 2026 in 6 ‘easy-ish’ steps: That’s it – your 2026 and beyond New Year Resolutions for a healthier future Based on current evidence, these foods or dietary patterns are associated with negative shifts in microbial diversity, composition, and function. Category of Concern Specific Foods/Ingredients Proposed Mechanism of Harm 1. … Continue Reading
E-Number reference table (interactive) along with associated health concerns Please note this is a ‘Beta’ version of the table which I’ll endeavour to update on an ongoing basis This is a decision‑friendly reference to food additives (E‑numbers), bringing together regulatory status, safety benchmarks, typical uses, and human‑relevant concerns including a concise column on possible microbiome … Continue Reading
Two new large studies from France suggest that eating higher amounts of certain preservatives is linked with an increase in the risk of type 2 diabetes and some cancers. These studies might not yet be able to prove cause and effect, but they certainly add to the case for choosing fresh or minimally processed foods … Continue Reading
When I’m running I use ‘pace’ on my Garmin watch to know how well and how fast I’m running. For example, if I’m running 10k at 6 minute kilometres, I know it’ll take an hour to finish. But what if my pace is 4 min 34 seconds? Below is an explanation of running pace and … Continue Reading
Below is a practical, evidence‑based list of pesticides used in food production. For each one you’ll also see the typical food or crop uses and the associated health risks they’ve been linked to in scientific or regulatory literature. See also the post ‘When UK fresh foods are in season along with their residual pesticide levels’ … Continue Reading
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