
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

Gluten-Free diet: Benefits & risks
By Lou Mudge last updated
Everything you need to know about following a gluten-free diet, from what foods to avoid, to potential risks

Gluten-free diet plan for beginners: Meal ideas & tips
By Lou Mudge last updated
Reference If you struggle to digest gluten, our gluten-free diet plan for beginners will help you to decide what to eat and what to avoid

Heat intolerance: What are the symptoms, causes and treatment?
By Lou Mudge last updated
reference Does heat affect you more than most? Here’s everything you need to know about heat intolerance

Unsaturated vs saturated fat: Which is better for your health?
By Lou Mudge last updated
reference When it comes to unsaturated vs saturated fat, what are the differences and how much should you eat of each?

What is a fecal transplant?
By Lou Mudge published
Fecal transplants have become a common procedure to treat bowel infections – but how do they work and are there any risks involved?

What is binge eating disorder?
By Lou Mudge published
reference We look into the potential symptoms and causes of binge eating disorder, as well as recovery options

What is the DASH diet?
By Lou Mudge last updated
reference What is the DASH diet and how can it help you to stay healthy?

Signs you might have a caffeine sensitivity – and what to drink instead
By Lou Mudge last updated
reference Everything you need to know about caffeine sensitivity and how differs from a caffeine allergy

Keto diet for beginners: Meal ideas, safety & expert tips
By Lou Mudge last updated
reference New to keto? Our guide to the keto diet for beginners will help you to get started

Ulcerative colitis diet: What to eat to manage symptoms
By Lou Mudge last updated
reference A tailored diet for ulcerative colitis may provide you with some relief

5 great Amazon Prime Day dental deals for a brighter smile
By Lou Mudge published
Deal We've rounded up the best discounts across a range of oral care products, helping you achieve a whiter smile this Prime Day

Get 34% of the BLUEAIR 411 Air Purifier on Amazon Prime Day
By Lou Mudge published
Deal This Amazon Prime Day deal on the BLUEAIR 411 will save you $46 on one of our favorite air purifers

Save $137.00 on this GermGuardian AC5350B 4-in-1HEPA Filter Air Purifier this Amazon Prime Day
By Lou Mudge published
Deal An air purifier deal to blow you away: save 47% on the GermGuardian AC5350B 4-in-1HEPA Filter Air Purifier right now at Amazon

Save $149.97 on the AZEUS True HEPA Air Purifier this Amazon Prime Day
By Lou Mudge published
Deal Want clean air for less? Save 50% on the AZEUS True HEPA Air Purifier right now at Amazon

Ulcerative colitis: symptoms, causes and treatment
By Lou Mudge published
Everything you need to know about ulcerative colitis

What is the raw food diet?
By Lou Mudge published
reference Everything you need to know about following the raw food diet, including potential health benefits, risks and foods to avoid

Is milk good for your teeth?
By Lou Mudge published
Is milk good for your teeth – and does it build stronger bones? We separate fact from fiction

Paleo diet for weight loss: How it works and what to eat
By Lou Mudge published
Reference Minimally processed and relatively low carb, here's how a paleo diet for weight loss could help you drop those stubborn pounds
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