Hi Nads72
I got mine from here a couple of years ago, been going strong ever since: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Organic-Milk-Kefir-Grains-Live-Tibetan-Mushroom-Superfood/302853177827?hash=item468374c1e3:m:mh4fQNmRT9LW6RCPB1B6-rg:rk:1:pf:0
hope that helps

Hi Jenny. I have exactly the same issues as you! I have been on RPAH for 8mths and can manage medium salicylates and a tiny amount of high ones. My biggest kryptonite is oil of any kind, even in fish. My gut has issues as well, which is why it is taking longer to see results. I have found ‘pushing through’ for a few days when introducing small quantities of new foods can help me get to a better place, despite it feeling unpleasant at the time (retraining the nerves to not see food as a threat). I am happy with my progress. At the moment I have introduced mung bean sprouts and they make me feel completely normal everywhere. Gains are slow but I am determined not to give up and be at the mercy of food. Are you still doing RPAH?

Where is the best place to buy kefir grains please?

Can any one tell me the alcohol content of Kefir, (if any)?
I do not want to introduce alcohol in any way, shape or form into my diet on a daily basis.
Thank you in advance 🙂

Hi, I live in Australia & can buy Filmjolk at the local supermarket. It list all the strains and sub-strains on the label and claims to contain 50+ billion good bacteria. I have a connective tissue disorder and have trouble with my tendons and ligaments so the less I use my hands on repetitive tasks the better, so it is easier to buy a product than make it (most times). I can’t find a list of store bought products on the site so I am wondering if anyone else has tried this type of Swedish style drinking yogurt/ cultured milk. If so, what results have you experienced? It is yummy, contains no added sugars and is a whole milk product. Thank you for your replies in advance. 🙂

Thanks for your advice. I am inclined to get a test done anyway as you say.

Yes it likely would; nevertheless I’d still be inclined to have a test done

Hi Julie2019, Interesting I’d not seen Yeo Valleys Kefir. I imagine it is made with added strains of live cultures to produce a commercial product rather than by the traditional method of using Kefir grains which I believe may impart even more strains. I’ll look some out and see how Yeo’s compares in taste to home made.

Hi I would like to get my microbiome tested but have started Methotrexate injections two weeks ago to try to control Rheumatoid Arthritis. I’ve been on a restricted diet for 3 months now. I don’t know if the Methotrexate would impact on the microbiome test results – can anyone advise please (I’m assuming it would which is why I haven’t gone ahead yet).

Thanks to RF for pointing out Yeo Valleys natural yogurt, I stumbled across this Kefir https://www.yeovalley.co.uk/things-we-make/yogurt/natural-kefir/ that they are also now producing. Sounds perfect with its 14 strains of live cultures.

On P191 of The Clever Guts Diet it recommends trying to avoid broccoli and kale and yet in Phase 1 meal plan (p262-263) they are included for dinner on Mon, Sat and for lunch and dinner on Tues. P191 also advises reducing onions and garlic and yet these are included in at least one meal everyday. Does anyone know why there is this apparent contradiction? I have just finished week 1. Thank you.

Hello, I just want to know if marijuana mix with food because of what I read in the article. It is used to make the aroma more scented https://www.bonzaseeds.com/blog/blue-god/. Do I have something else to know? Your advice is fully accepted.

HI, I’m new to the forum. I’m just starting my second read of the Clever Guts book. We cook a lot of Asian food, and like the fresh rice noodles we can buy locally in Sydney. Pure rice, but in a pasta noodle shape.
I can’t find any mention of where the fresh rice noodles would fit on the resistant starch scale – they are not really cooked before eating, just immersed in boiling or boiled water for a minute or less. They would become a gluggy mess if cooked longer, or a second time. I’m not sure what amount of cooking they may have had in their production. I’d be grateful If anyone has any idea or information?

I have just made the apricot and pistachio bars from the Clever Guts diet recipe book but blending the whole mixture together is beyond the capability of my Tower blender. Which device do people swear by for this sort of mix?

Hello

Should one scrape the fat off the top once it’s cold please ?

As i understand it you don’t want need fat free, go full fat. Your looking for a product that says it has live cultures in it (it should say in the ingredients). Greek style is just strained yogurt so it’s thicker. Once you find one with live cultures you can start to make your own using it as the base, its quite easy…..if you are UK based Yeo Valley Natural Yogurt works well https://www.yeovalley.co.uk/things-we-make/yogurt/natural/
We use that one, not used their others but would have thought they’d work too.

Hello
Am I understanding this right ?
Live yoghurt is Total fat free Greek yoghurt ( not Greek style)

I’m bursting to start but I must say it’s a tad confusing and I’m only looking at yoghurt so far !

I am 27 years old. I suffered from anorexia and bulimia for several years in my teens, and have had occasional bulimia relapses ever since, fortunately they’ve become very infrequent (last year no more than 10 relapses). I am wondering how this may have affected my gut health. Is there any research on this topic?

side note; I have quite a healthy/varied diet, eating lots of vegis, fermented foods, yogurt etc, and I gave up refined sugar two years ago. I do however often feel tired. I would love to get a personalised diet through DayTwo/the Erans study, but it’s not available in my country (yet).

“Gesund durch Fasten. Mehr als nicht-essen: Fasten ist Bestandteil der menschlichen Natur und Kultur. Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen belegen jetzt die große medizinische Kraft.”. Interview/doc with a molecular biologist, an internist and a psychiater http://www.3sat.de/mediathek/?mode=play&obj=78304

Any thoughts on Aloe vera drinks in relation to to gut health and the diet in general?
Yay or nay?
🙂

Hi Danz,

I am on day 10 of the CGD and having the same issue as you! I am interested to know did yours settle down, or what happened? I am feeling pretty good other than the diarrhoea, so I don’t want to stop- I can’t remember the last time I wasn’t bloated or uncomfortable , so hopefully it settles down on its own.

Thanks, and hope you are going well,

S.

Absolutely.
I’ve just finalised my meal planner and sourced everything I need.
I’m feeling quite upbeat about it.
Especially looking forward to bone broth. My Grandma used to make it when I was small and, if it tastes as good as I remember, I’ll be happy. Strangely my brothers used to hate it. She also used to encourage us to drink cabbage water too (she grew her own). Maybe Grandma’s knew best. 😀

Rye and Sourdough are supposed to be healthier but the evidence is its extremely variable and determined by your microbiome. Take a look at daytwo.com for more

Good luck.. I’d say deffo focus on a healthy micriobiome but equally focus on no processed foods; no simple sugar; reduce carbs and substitute for healthy omega3 fats in the diet; also space meals out; don’t snack etc

Dear All,
I know this is not an animal sight but any thoughts or help would be massively appreciated.

We have a dog who is 18 months old and had Campylobacter as a puppy, but although that is no longer present he has had a very week constitution ever since leading to repeated antibiotics to control diarrhoea, has anyone heard of faecal microbial transplant being done in animals at all and if so who might I contact. Any other advice that can be offered would be listened to with open ears as this makes his life miserable.

Very Best
Ashley Blackmore

Got the book. Read it in two sittings. I’m totally on board. Not least because of the part where the lady with severe psoriasis saw a massive improvement.
I too have severe psoriasis. It’s mainly on my feet and I can’t work, barely socialise and depressed.
After careful research, I’ve sourced some recommended products and am focused on implementing the diet.
I’m not exaggerating when I say that this could totally change my life.
Would love to connect with anyone else in the same boat.
I will keep you posted. XXX

Thanks so much again Graham,
I usually have dark rye or sourdough and have tried cutting carbs in the past and no difference. I will give it another go and follow your advice on vitamins. I really appreciate your time.
X

My fiance and I are on day 3 of the reboot plan and I’m struggling.
I’m feeling like I have no energy and I’m waking in the night feeling hungry.

I also just had the granola for breakfast and it didn’t make a dent.

Does it get better? I don’t need to lose weight!

Thank you Graham for the information. I’m interested because my son has suffered from CFS for several years now, needs help.

Ask your GP; why do you want one?

Toast (even small quantities) can spike sugars; raise insulin and hinder weight loss. Try cutting out all beige carbs for a period and see if that helps; increase insoluble fibre in the diet; supplement vitD and magnesium to increase insulin sensitivity; DON’T eat “little and often ” instead allow at least 12h between your evening meal (no snacks!) and BREAK-fast.. . Sleep? 8h; Stress? minimise. Exercise- high intensity plus resistance . Hope that helps

High quality olive oil or avocado oils are much preferable; less processing and a better omega3 to omega6 ratio; if you want to consume seeds then absolutely do so – highly recommended , ditto nuts. Consume a variety to benefit your microbiome diversity and if you can afford it, organic.. Simples!

Hi Graham, thanks for your reply. I am very concerned as I’ve been taking this flaxseed for a long time. An email to the Flaxseed company states this:

” Regarding your query, the production process is very simple. The seed is pressed and the oil then passes through a filter of less than 5 microns. It is then packaged. Typically the oil is 50% omega 3 and 16% Omega 6″

This didn’t sound highly processed to me and it seemed like a low proportion of Omega 6? But I’m so confused as I know very little of the processing process and percentages that are good for you. Thanks for your further thoughts

Thanks Graham, I appreciate your help.
A normal day consists of:

Coffee with milk
Fruit or sourdough toast with a scraping of butter and Vegemite (Yes, I’m an Aussie)
Yoghurt snack sometimes – about 2Tbsp.
Lunch is usually Miso Soup with Vegetables (leafy greens, mushrooms etc).
Or eggs (omlette with no cheese, salt and pepper or boiled)
Coffee with milk and maybe some nuts in the afternoon with a piece of fruit
Dinner is usually a protein and vegetables/salad. It varies but they are always low fat, organic and home made. make as much food myself as I can including cured meats (a rare treat), Kefirs etc. I don’t eat much processed foods at all.
I don’t have soft drinks apart from the odd Gin & Tonic (no sugar tonic) and a small glass of red wine most nights, but its mostly water /herbal teas for me.
Thanks so much again.
Liz X

Thank you so much for sharing X

Yes some meds affect the microbiome in good ways and others bad. This an area if increasing research and research interest and yes its not just antibiotics, albeit they have the most profound effects

I’ve done a lot of work with British Gut- check out their website. Its very cheap (£75 from memory) and when you get the results I’m happy (accredited!) to provide interpretation and advise.. UBiome is one of my other recommendations

Specifically for irritable bowel and and inflammatory bowel symptoms I recommend Symprove. Take a look at their website. They’ve actually funded clinical trials. My next go to is VSL3, but as said above a combination of natural pre and pro-biotics in the diet can be extremely helpful

I recommend the Fibre Freestyle device

Flaxseeds YES flaxseed oils absolutely no. Avoid seed oils at all costs- highly processed and truly unhealthy and full of inflammatory omega-6 fats.

I think there’s a lot of confusion about the value of calorie counting. While its true calories can’t be totally ignored, in most calories its the NATURE not the NUMBER of calories that count. If you are happy to post a typical days food (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks) I might be able to help

I would like to take part in the potato starch survey.

Hi there
I live in Hertfordshire.
Does anyone know where I can get a Dexa scan?

Hello Liz,
I understand your frustration. I’ve written a couple of blogs that may be useful to you.
You may have a better understanding if you read them and help you with your weight loss.
Being diabetic myself and off medication for the past 4 years.
I’m sharing my knowledge & experience with anyone who is keen to help themselves.
Since changing my diet I’ve lost weight & not fallen ill for the past 4 years (touch wood).

Blogs
http://www.tmacombat.com/blogs/fightdiabetes.php
http://www.tmacombat.com/blogs/weightloss.php

I hope the information helps you.

Regards
Sadiq

If the potato starch survey is still ongoing, I’d like to be part of it. Got a sack of that sweet, sweet starch arriving today, so am primed n positioned 🙂

Help please.
I have always been a small eater but a bigger girl – not fat, just ‘comfy’.
I exercise regularly and am quite active, don’t eat junk food or sugary drinks and eat fresh, organic foods.
On average I only eat around 800-900 calories per day and when I ‘pig out’ I may hit the recommended 1200 for a woman my age (43)
I have been to dieticians who tell me to go on a diet – they NEVER listen.
I have been on many eating regimes and cant eat as much as they prescribe – I feel sick and physically cant eat all that food!
I even went on a scientifically based diet and put on weight.
I have had hormones and thyroid testing and all ok.
SO FRUSTRATING!
Liz

Hi I am currently taking 3 dessert spoons of cold compressed flaxseed oil daily as a way of obtaining good levels of Omega 3. I have MS and have read (Professor Jelinek, overcoming MS programme) that this is the best way of consuming it. Will it still be good for my microbiome in this form?
Love to hear people’s views.
Thank you

What would you guys like to find under the tree this holiday season?

Here is my gift guide for fermentation lovers https://myfermentedfoods.com/fermentation-gift-ideas/

I have read about the sugar probe test in The Clever Guts Diet book. How do I find out more?

Hi I’ve just found this and might be too late for the party but I’ll post anyway as I’ll be reading and following some of the advice from earlier posts
I posted a thread recently about being a returner who’s slid off the wagon for various reasons, one big one is that we’ve been up to our eyes in building work on our house and not having a working kitchen for months, so we’ve relied on ready meals pubs meals and takeaways. also stress with my mum whos in a nursing home with end stage Alzheimer’s

Although I’ve not had a medical diagnosis as I hate going to the doctors and often think pills are ineffective and counter productive, I’ve suffered with these digestive symptoms for quite a while – a year or more with acid reflux or GERD or GORD, difficulty swallowing food at times, indigestion, IBS, grumbling, windy, aching abdomen. It seems to have flared up recently – probably stress and a bad diet with the building work in the house and I can’t seem to ease it even though I’ve started this week doing a combination of cleverguts and Tim Spector Diet Myth.

I’m on jury service this week and I suppose a combination of the worry and upheaval about it has made it my symptoms worse. This afternoon I’m sat in court listening to to the defendent being questioned and I’ve got nausea and awful cramping in my stomach up to my midriff and down to my abdomen and I’m doing my best to try to keep things together. I can’t go off sick because the whole trial collapses as there has to be 12 jurors so a new jury would have to be put together and a new trail date set. So tonight I’m lying on the settee trying soothe things so I ll be ok tomorrow.
Today has hit home to me that I need to do something about all these digestive symptoms and I can’t keep putting up with it and trying to manage them them myself – it affects my sleep too as I can’t lie comfortably without wind and feeling bloated and a bit of reflux too. I’m going to try to keep to full fat live yogurt and kefir and avoid anything that I know triggers it until my jury service is over and then go to the doctor – even thought as I said I try to avoid them and try to manage my own health.
Any advice and support – if anyone’s still visiting this thread – is very welcome