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The Story

Back in the Autumn of 2019, Howie was interviewing Joel for a full-time CBT post at ADRU and he asked Joel to talk through an idea for a service development project if successful at getting the position. Joel said ‘I want to open a patient-led cafe that sells gut health products to the rest of the Bethlem, […]

The Science

The ecosystem of bugs in your gut is called the gut microbiota (or gut microbiome) and its relationship with our brain is known as the ‘gut-brain axis’. We are born with our own unique ecosystem of microbes that exist symbiotically with our bodies (this means we both benefit). How this ecosystem is made up is […]

The Menu

We are still developing our menu but it will include…. A Gut Healthy Breakfast Speciality coffee – Direct from Old Spike Roastery Gut healthy breakfast snacks – Overnight fruity oats, Energy bars and muffins Gut healthy lunch Sourdough pizza and Sourdough toasted sandwiches with toppings and fillings from our kitchen garden

The Anxiety Disorders Residential Unit at The Bethlem Royal Hospital. We run a 16 week programme for people suffering with severe anxiety.

The Guts Cafe is a place our residents bake, make and work. A happy, healthy environment to help them build vocational skills, serve the Bethlem Royal Hospital community and promote food that’s good for your gut and mind.

There is strong evidence that demonstrates a strong link between a healthy gut and a healthy mind. Check out our science page for the facts and background.