Friday Five: HRT shortages, gut health and staying slim

In this week’s Friday Five, Liz reveals the good gut bugs we need to stay slim and how to include more of them into daily life. She also shares some tragic menopause news from Dr Louise Newson, but explains how you can take action.

You can stream the episode below, or download the recording via iTunes or Spotify.

Links mentioned in the show

• How to make your own yoghurt
• Make your own kombucha
• Liz’s guide to making kefir
• Veganuary – the nutrients vegans need to stay healthy
• Find out more about the HRT shortage
• Sign the Make Menopause Matter petition
• Enter our competition to win a two-day menopause retreat
• Listen to our podcast with Dr Rebecca Lewis
• Find out more about subscribing to Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine