Lisa Walker

Eating lots of different plants - A healthy human microbiome is one that is rich and diverse. This means that to have a healthy gut, we need to feed a diverse array of species and provide each species with enough food to thrive. To achieve this we need to feed our internal microbial rainforest a wide variety of plant matter - nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruits, grains, and fresh herbs and spices.

Finding new and exciting ways to add a variety of plants to my meals is an ongoing challenge for me. Join me on my quest and set yourself the challenge of seeing how many different plants you can consume in a week - go seasonal, keep it real and try something new that puts your tastebuds outside of their comfort zone.

Finally, menopause is having its moment - and it’s about time! I am thrilled to see the rise of awareness and support for those going through the menopausal transition. The conversation on periods has really started to take off and I am excited to see the conversation on menopause do the same. It’s time to lift the taboo on women's wellbeing and start celebrating hormonal milestones.

My life is one big jukebox - singing, dancing and moving to music are my daily practices that help me to find my inner calm. As strange as it may sound- these creative activities have been shown in the literature to soothe stress and add joy into our lives.