
Lou Mudge
Lou Mudge is a Health Writer for Future Plc, working across Coach, Fit&Well, Live Science, TechRadar, T3 and Tom's Guide. Based in Bath, UK, she has a passion for food, nutrition and health. She's eager to demystify diet culture in order to make health and fitness accessible to everybody, and is a champion of sustainable training and eating practices.
Multiple diagnoses in her early 20s sparked an interest in the gut-brain axis, and the impact that diet and exercise can have on both physical and mental health. She was put on the FODMAP elimination diet during this time and learned to adapt recipes to fit these parameters, while retaining core flavors and textures, and now enjoys cooking for gut health.
Lou enjoys wild swimming, hiking and horse riding. She particularly loves Snowdonia, Exmoor, Dartmoor and the Peak District national parks for these activities, but can also be found jumping in her local river after a long day at work in the summer. She is a keen gardener and grows a lot of her own food organically, using permaculture and companion planting principles. She tries to eat locally sourced, ethically raised meat and get as much of her protein as possible from vegetarian sources. Good sleep practice, meditation and journaling have been a big part of Lou’s journey with health as tools for the improvement of overall quality of life.
Latest articles by Lou Mudge

Intermittent fasting: What is it and how does it work?
By Lou Mudge last updated
Reference There are several different types of intermittent fasting. Here’s how they work, including the potential benefits and risks

Intermittent fasting for beginners: Expert tips on how to get started
By Lou Mudge last updated
Reference New to intermittent fasting? We break down everything you should know before starting an intermittent fasting routine

What are the best supplements for anxiety?
By Lou Mudge last updated
Reference We unpack the potential benefits and risks of taking supplements for anxiety

Vegan vs Mediterranean diet: Which is better?
By Lou Mudge published
Reference We’ve compared a vegan vs Mediterranean diet with help from some top nutrition experts, to see what effects they can have on our health

The Paleo Diet: What it is and how it works
By Lou Mudge last updated
Feature Celebrities seem to love the paleo diet, but what are the benefits, and risks, of eating like our ancestors?

Type 3 diabetes: Symptoms, causes and treatments
By Lou Mudge last updated
reference The term ‘type 3 diabetes’ in increasingly being used to describe Alzheimer’s disease

Which vegetables are good for diabetics?
By Lou Mudge last updated
reference We take a look at the best and worst vegetables for diabetics, to give you a head start on your diabetes diet

Save up to 50% on dietary supplements this Amazon Prime Day
By Lou Mudge published
Deal With Amazon Prime Day deals, you can get the best supplements for a fraction of the price

Save 52% on this XTERRA Fitness ERG220 Magnetic Rower
By Lou Mudge published
Deal Grab a Prime Day special of $257.75 off this XTERRA Fitness ERG220 Magnetic Rower

Save $350 on this Fitness Reality 4000MR Magnetic Rower for Prime Day
By Lou Mudge published
Deal Grab a fabulous Prime Day deal with 41% off this Fitness Reality 4000MR Magnetic Rower

Save nearly 50% on this CHIROGUN Deep Tissue Percussion Massage Gun on October Amazon Prime Day
By Lou Mudge last updated
Deals Save yourself $29 on this CHIROGUN Deep Tissue Percussion Massage Gun and get relaxed muscles for less on October Amazon Prime Day

Save 22% this Prime Day on a VEWIOR 4.5L Top Fill Cool Mist Humidifier
By Lou Mudge published
Deals Grab yourself a bargain for Prime Day with this VEWIOR 4.5L Top Fill Cool Mist Humidifier, now $20 cheaper

Save 36% this Prime Day on a hOmeLabs 1,500 Sq. Ft Energy Star Dehumidifier
By Lou Mudge published
Deals Grab yourself a bargain for Prime Day with this Amazon top rated hOmeLabs 1,500 Sq. Ft Energy Star Dehumidifier

Save 53% this Prime Day on these JBL LIVE 300 Premium True Wireless Headphones
By Lou Mudge published
Deals Save yourself a whopping $80 this Prime Day with these fantastic JBL LIVE 300 wireless headphones, perfect for sports

Save 36% this Prime Day on a Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier
By Lou Mudge published
Deals Grab yourself a bargain for Prime Day with this Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier with True HEPA technology, now $89 cheaper

How much water do you really need to drink?
By Brandon Specktor published
Hydration is the key to a happy and healthy life, but how much water do you really need to drink?

What are magnesium supplements?
By Lou Mudge last updated
Why do we need magnesium, who is at particular risk of magnesium deficiency and who might want to supplement? We ask an expert

What's the science behind taking magnesium for headaches?
By Lou Mudge last updated
Headaches and migraines can be debilitating. So can taking magnesium for headaches relieve some of the discomfort?

Does magnesium help restless leg syndrome?
By Lou Mudge last updated
Reference Does taking magnesium for restless leg syndrome work? We’ve spoken to experts to find out

Eight magnesium rich foods
By Lou Mudge last updated
Reference These are the best magnesium rich foods to support a healthy body and brain

Keto diet foods: what to eat and what to avoid
By Lou Mudge last updated
Low in carbs and high in protein, these are the keto diet foods to fill your plate with

Keto Diet: What it is, how it works and why it may not be safe
By Lou Mudge last updated
Reference Want to learn more about the keto diet? Here’s how it works and why it may not be safe for everyone

Are meat substitutes actually good for you?
By Lou Mudge last updated
reference We look into the pros and cons of meat substitutes, and how they compare to real meat
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