In this episode of Alive and Loving It, Rosy and Karen meet the fascinating Janice Clyne of Nourished by Nature — scientist, fermentation expert, forager, educator and passionate advocate for real food. Janice shares her journey from a career in food science and whisky research to discovering the ancient art of fermentation and building ‘Nourished by Nature’, where she now inspires people to reconnect with food, nature and their own wellbeing.

In this episode we explore:

• Why fermented foods can be so valuable for gut health and how they may support the diversity of our gut microbiome.
• How to make your own sauerkraut and vegetable ferments at home — and why you don't need complicated equipment or starter cultures.
• The fascinating relationship between the gut, brain, cravings and mood.
• Why eating real, minimally processed food and a diversity of plants matters.
• The joys and benefits of seasonal eating and foraging.
• How to introduce fermented foods gradually and listen to your own body's response.
• The difference between fermentation and pickling.
• The core philosophy of taking responsibility for our own health and making small, sustainable changes.

Janice's message is refreshingly simple: eat real food, choose the best quality you can, eat seasonally, enjoy plenty of plants and experiment to discover what fermented foods work well for you.

With her scientific curiosity, infectious enthusiasm and wonderfully independent spirit, Janice is a true force of nature. This is a conversation full of practical ideas, inspiration and joy and may well be the key for restoring healthy digestion and mental wellbeing.

Find out more about Janice and Nourished by Nature at www.nourishedbynature.uk. There you can get Janice’s ebook full of recipes ‘Janice’s Guide to the Galaxy’.
You can also become a Member of her Wellness Hub to join her lively community of happy fermenters!

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Janice's background in science
• 02:37 The broken system of health and the power of traditional foods
• 04:10 Unlearning misinformation and returning to basics
• 07:04 Janice's journey from microbiology to fermentation
• 13:21 The benefits of fermented foods for gut health
• 20:17 A day in the life of Janice's kitchen and fermentation process
• 26:41 Cravings, gut health, and the microbiome connection
• 36:08 Supporting gut diversity and the impact of fermented foods
• 43:37 Listening to your body and intuition in health choices
• 45:01 Practical tips for starting with fermented foods
• 55:20 Janice's community, wellness hub, and future plans

Janice’s links:

Instagram – @nourishedbynature
TikTok – @nourishedbynature
Website – www.nourishedbynature.uk

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