Bex

You are following the diet in the same sort of way as me. I find that coconut oil gives me palps, so I go easy on that, taking maybe 3-5 teaspoons a day. I also eat almonds, because I need something to snack on. Can't do yoghurt.

I saw a programme on TV which did an experiment on how to increase the good bacteria in the gut. They took two teams - fed one lot yoghurt, kefir and other foods high in probiotics, and fed the other lot prebiotics, although I can't remember what now. Some sort of salad leaves. After a week they tested the quantity of good bacteria in their respective guts and found it was highest in those who had been eating prebiotics.... The joghurt and probiotics drinks had no effect on bowel flora.

This kind of backs up Duncan's theory, so I am minded to give at least the prebiotics side of thingsa go. There is something steering me off undenatured whey, so I'll leave that for now.

Let me know what you decide.

Nicola