Jungle Goddess Gut Health UK

18/06/2025

📉 The State of the Nation’s Diet – and What We Can Do About It

The latest National Diet and Nutrition Survey (2019–2023) was published this week—and the results are sobering.

Despite everything we know about the benefits of a healthy diet, as a nation, we’re still falling short. Some key findings:

🥦 Fibre Intake

96% of adults and teens didn’t meet the daily fibre recommendation (30g for adults).

Fibre is crucial not just for digestion—but also for gut health, weight regulation, blood sugar balance, and even energy and mood.

🍎 Fruit & Veg

Fewer than 1 in 5 adults (17%) eat 5-a-day.

Among 11–18-year-olds, it’s even lower—just 9% hit the target, with an average of only 2.8 portions per day.

🍭 Free Sugar

The recommended maximum is 5% of daily energy intake.

Only 19% of adults met this. The average was double the recommendation.

🍔 Fast Food and Takeaways

77% of adults and 81% of teens reported buying food from cafes, takeaways or restaurants in the past week.

For those who did, nearly a quarter of their daily calories came from these meals—along with high levels of sugar, saturated fat, and salt.

Why This Matters
These eating patterns are a direct hit to our gut health. A lack of fibre, overreliance on ultra-processed food, and too much sugar all impact our microbiome, energy, immune health, and long-term disease risk.

But it doesn’t have to mean a complete overhaul. Small consistent shifts—like increasing plant foods, adding wholegrains, or swapping your usual lunch for a homemade alternative—can make a real difference.

What Can You Do Today?
✔️ Add one extra plant food to your next meal
✔️ Switch white carbs for wholegrain (even just once a day)
✔️ Choose water instead of a sugary drink
✔️ Carry fruit or nuts to reduce reliance on grab-and-go snacks
✔️ Think “add-to,” not “cut-out” – build a better plate, don’t restrict

Every small action moves you (and your gut) in the right direction.

If you want support making simple, sustainable shifts that feel good and work for your body, I can help.

💬 Do these stats surprise you? What small change could you make this week?

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19/05/2025

🌍💜 Today is World IBD Day 💜🌍

Living with Crohn’s disease for over 35 years, I know firsthand the challenges that come with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The unpredictability, the discomfort, and the toll it takes on everyday life. It’s real, and it’s tough! But with the right strategies and support, it’s absolutely possible to regain control and live fully.

My work is dedicated to helping others do just that through personalised nutrition, gut health strategies, and mindset shifts. If you’re navigating life with IBD or know someone who is, you’re not alone.

Learn more about my journey and how I help others thrive despite IBD: https://www.thejunglegoddess.com

Let’s raise awareness, share support, and keep the conversation going. 💚

16/05/2025

🌿 Last Few Days to Secure Your Spot! 🌿

I’m so excited to be attending The Big Retreat Festival this year! If you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the time—just a few days left to grab your spot.

I’d love to see you there! Let me know if you’re coming. 👇

https://www.thebigretreatfestival.com/

08/05/2025

🌿 Getting Ready for the Chef's Kitchen Stage! 🌿

I’m prepping for my demo at The Big Retreat Festival, and yesterday I made a beautiful Lemon & Dill Sauerkraut with a twist—a touch of sweet potato for extra colour and a hint of sweetness.

This vibrant kraut will be part of what I share on stage—a gut-loving, flavour-packed, delicious and straightforward creation. I can’t wait to show you how easy it is to bring flavour and probiotics into everyday meals.

Catch me on the Chef's Kitchen stage to learn how to batch-cook, mix up plant diversity, and nourish your gut with real food.

✨ Who's coming to taste it? 👋

02/05/2025

Raw foods can be refreshing—but they’re not always easy on your digestion, especially in early spring.

In next week’s newsletter, I’m sharing why warming up your salads might be the best thing you do for your gut this season—plus a simple, nourishing recipe to help you ease the shift.

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27/02/2025

🥞 Pancake Day is Coming – Let’s Make it Gut-Friendly! 🥞

I love Pancake Day! But I know for many, the risk of digestive upset is not worth the risk.

I get it. When I was struggling with a Crohn's disease flare-up, I was following a strict grain-free and dairy-free diet but didn’t want to miss out on one of my favourite treats. So, I got creative in the kitchen and created delicious pancake recipes that worked for my gut instead of against it.

That’s why I want to share my Flippin’ Good Pancakes ebook with you—for free, for a limited time! Inside, you’ll find:

✅ Information about intolerances and how to manage them
✅ Easy swaps for dairy, eggs & wheat
✅ Sweet & savoury pancake recipes for every intolerance

Because no one should miss out on pancakes 💜

Sign up for your free copy now – available for a limited time!

🔗https://thejunglegoddess.com/flippin-good-pancakes-sign-up/

14/02/2025

💖 Love Your Gut This Valentine’s Day! 💖

Valentine’s isn’t just about showing love to others—it’s the perfect time to show your gut some love too! After all, a happy gut means more energy, better mood, and feeling great inside and out!

Here are 3 simple ways to give your gut some extra care today:

🥬 Feed it well – Nourish your microbiome with plenty of fibre, fermented foods, and whole, nutrient-dense meals.

💧 Stay hydrated – Good digestion starts with hydration! Keep your gut moving with plenty of water, herbal teas, or a gut-loving kefir.

🧘‍♀️ Stress less – Your gut and brain are closely connected, so take time to breathe, relax, and unwind.

💡 What’s your favourite way to love your gut? Share below! ⬇️

💕 If you want to dive deeper into gut-friendly habits, recipes, and expert tips, join us in the Gut Healthy Living Wellness Community!

11/02/2025

🌱 What’s Happening Inside the Gut Healthy Living Group? 🥑

Are you looking for practical, gut-friendly tips, expert insights, and a supportive space to take control of your digestion, energy, and overall health?

Here’s what we’ve been talking about lately:
✅ How to build the perfect gut-nourishing smoothie (with a step-by-step guide!) 🥤
✅ The Clean 15 & Dirty Dozen—Get the free eBook! 📖 Know when to buy organic & when it’s unnecessary 🍏
✅ Sleep quality & gut health—why consistency is key 😴
✅ And so much more!

💡 If you want to improve digestion, beat bloating, regain energy & make food work for you, come and join us inside Gut Healthy Living!

📢 Join the group here: https://zurl.co/k3QdI

✨ Already in the group? Drop a comment and let me know what’s been most helpful for you! 💬👇

01/02/2025

🌿 It’s World Fermentation Day! 🌏✨

Did you know I started my journey with fermentation 15 years ago? Back then, I’d heard about the benefits for gut health and decided to give it a go. Before I knew it, my kitchen was full of bubbling jars, kefir babies, kombucha SCOBYs, and ginger bugs! What started as a passion quickly became a thriving fermented food business in Costa Rica—the very start of Jungle Goddess. 💚

Fermenting isn’t just about preserving food—it’s about nourishing the gut, supporting digestion, and creating natural probiotics that your microbiome loves. Caring for the gut has been at the heart of my work ever since, and it’s something I encourage all my clients to do.

Aim to have something fermented every day!
🥛 Kefir or live yoghurt
🍵 Kombucha
🥬 Kimchi or sauerkraut
🥕 Fermented vegetables

✨ What’s your favourite ferment? Or is there one you’ve been wanting to try? Tell me in the comments! ⬇️👇

Curious about fermenting your own food? I run private fermentation workshops in Lancing, West Sussex, or online—perfect for beginners or those wanting to refine their skills.

🛠️ Find out more here: https://discover.thejunglegoddess.com/private-fermenting-workshop/