The Gut Stuff
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We believe everyone deserves to know their guts, so we’ve got together great experts and made some “s
We’re Alana and Lisa Macfarlane (The Mac Twins) DJs and Presenters spinning records on Virgin and BBC Radio and chatting to you from your television. For years, whilst gigging by night, we’ve been supporting science by day. At the British Gut Project/Twin Research, King’s College London, UK, we’ve been so shocked and excited by what we’ve found, we just have to share our new “gut health” obsession with you all. We’re not experts, we’re still learning, so come on the journey with us.
red wine drinkers… this one’s for you 👀🍷
we sat down with to talk all things alcohol + the gut, including the question we know you’re wondering: could red wine actually be good for your gut?
gastrointestinal physiologist gets into the research on red wine, your gut microbes and why some studies have linked moderate red wine consumption with greater gut microbiome diversity.
but before you start prescribing yourself a nightly pinot in the name of gut health… 👀 it’s not quite that simple.
turns out, the interesting bit might have a lot more to do with the polyphenols than the alcohol itself. 🍇
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17/09/2026
9 out of 10 of us aren’t eating enough fibre… so we’re probably looking at you 👀
low on energy? hungry again soon after eating? feeling a little backed up? your gut might be asking for more fibre. think nuts, seeds, beans and pulses, wholegrains, and fruit + veg (skins on where you can 🥝)
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14/09/2026
packing a lunchbox and want it to be packed with fibre? we gut ya!
there are loads of ways to give your lunchbox a fibre boost... here are just a few 👀
🥝 kiwis (yep, skin on!)
🍿 popcorn for a crunch
🥪 brown or rye bread for your sarnies
🌯 tempeh tucked into a wrap
🍫 a high fibre bar
got a fibre hack we’ve missed? comment it down below 👇
10/09/2026
your basket is begging for more fibre… so we gut you 🛒
chuck a few of these high-fibre heroes into your breakfasts, lunches and dinners and hitting your 30g fibre goal can feel a whole lot easier 💪
comment down below your fibre staples 👇
09/09/2026
looking after your gut doesn’t have to take heaps of time (or money) 👀
it’s the little things that count. box breathing, taking the stairs, getting outside for a walk... small, everyday habits can make a big difference to your gut and your overall health. no massive life changes required!
we’re all about finding easy, realistic ways to love your gut 💪
07/09/2026
those little swaps during the week is what’s going to keep you focused and energised during the working day 🧑💻
and look, sometimes all you have time for is a grab and go brekkie, lunch, or snack and that’s okay! but when you can, making sure your food is full of fibre 🌱 and goodness ❤️ will help you stay focused and energised and might make missing your summer just a bit easier 👀
comment down below if you’ve made any small swaps in your day 👇
05/09/2026
probiotics... tiny microbes, big reputation 🦠
but as dietitian Laura Tilt says, not all good bacteria are technically probiotics 👀 to earn that title, there needs to be research showing a positive health effect when consumed in the right amounts...
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