Willy's ACV - Probiotic Live Foods

TGIF! I’ve spent years self-diagnosing ADHD, bipolar, autism, dyslexia—even questioning if I had dementia. This week, I finally got tested—and it’s official: I have combined ADHD and autism. 🧠✨ I scored 8/10 for ADHD! The testing journey has made me reflect on childhood and career experiences and how neurodivergence was misunderstood, especially growing up in the ’70s. Back then, behaviours we now recognise as ADHD or autism were dismissed as ‘lazy’ or ‘not normal.’ One key insight? Managing ADHD is closely linked to gut health. What we eat, how we move, and avoiding ultra-processed foods, sugars, alcohol and toxins all play a role. It’s all about gut health—to brain health and overall wellness. Did you know? Approx 80% of serotonin and approx 60% of dopamine, the 😆 "feel-good" chemicals, are produced in the gut. No wonder food choices impact mental clarity, focus and mood! After 14 months alcohol-free, I’ve also decided against medication, for now, opting instead for lifestyle adjustments. And here’s a surprising discovery: ☕️ Coffee actually relaxes me! While caffeine isn’t ideal for everyone, it helps calm my ADHD mind—even late at night. I’ve noticed how certain foods trigger brain fog, while fermented foods, movement, and proper sleep keep me balanced. Even a short morning walk in daylight helps reset my focus for the day ahead. 🌳 Now, as a 60-something with an inner age still in my 40s, I’m navigating the highs, the lows, the early-morning darkness… and the people around me (a test in itself!). Sharing this to encourage awareness and understanding. Does any of this resonate with you? I'd love to hear your story. Let’s keep the conversation going. 💬✨ #Neurodivergent #ADHD #Autism #GutHealth #BrainHealth #MentalHealthMatters #ADHDAwareness #TrustYourGut #GutHealth #GutToMind #GutBrainAxis

TGIF! I’ve spent years self-diagnosing ADHD, bipolar, autism, dyslexia—even questioning if I had dementia. This week, I finally got tested—and it’s official: I have combined ADHD and autism. 🧠✨ I scored 8/10 for ADHD! The testing journey has made me reflect on childhood and career experiences and how neurodivergence was misunderstood, especially growing up in the ’70s. Back then, behaviours we now recognise as ADHD or autism were dismissed as ‘lazy’ or ‘not normal.’ One key insight? Managing ADHD is closely linked to gut health. What we eat, how we move, and avoiding ultra-processed foods, sugars, alcohol and toxins all play a role. It’s all about gut health—to brain health and overall wellness. Did you know? Approx 80% of serotonin and approx 60% of dopamine, the 😆 "feel-good" chemicals, are produced in the gut. No wonder food choices impact mental clarity, focus and mood! After 14 months alcohol-free, I’ve also decided against medication, for now, opting instead for lifestyle adjustments. And here’s a surprising discovery: ☕️ Coffee actually relaxes me! While caffeine isn’t ideal for everyone, it helps calm my ADHD mind—even late at night. I’ve noticed how certain foods trigger brain fog, while fermented foods, movement, and proper sleep keep me balanced. Even a short morning walk in daylight helps reset my focus for the day ahead. 🌳 Now, as a 60-something with an inner age still in my 40s, I’m navigating the highs, the lows, the early-morning darkness… and the people around me (a test in itself!). Sharing this to encourage awareness and understanding. Does any of this resonate with you? I'd love to hear your story. Let’s keep the conversation going. 💬✨ #Neurodivergent #ADHD #Autism #GutHealth #BrainHealth #MentalHealthMatters #ADHDAwareness #TrustYourGut #GutHealth #GutToMind #GutBrainAxis

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Come and say hi to Helen and Guy today at raye the store in the Quadrant Arcade, Regent Street, London.

🍏 Bumper Crop - But Wetter Than Ever! 🌧️ Now halfway through harvesting over 48 varieties of wild apples at Mother Farm. 🚜 Using #regenerative farming practices, to nurture healthy soil, bringing the benefits from our soil to your gut microbiome. 🌳 After falling naturally, our organic apples go straight from orchard to press, pectin fibre and all! Naturally fermenting (no added yeast) into antioxidant-rich live vinegar (5%). Every bottle of Willy's ACV - Probiotic Live Foods is packed with the "mother" (living bacteria cultures) to give your gut – and mental – health a boost! 🧠 It's as easy as A-C-V! Call me 01432 808 090 #soilmicrobiome #regen #sixinchesofsoil #mothernature #regenerative #nutrientdense #NonGM #NoPesticides #healthysoil #soil #organic #farming #farmer #appleharvest #apples #willysstory #willysdiet

🌻 REGENERATIVE/ ORGANIC FARMING 🌻 Regenerative Farming is at the heart of everything I do at Willy's ACV - Probiotic Live Foods. I’m pleased to see that the #regen movement is spreading fast, from the USA to Australia and throughout Europe. Back at home on Mother Farm we have now finally moved all of our farm - our arable cereals and pulses - over to organic regen. I would love to share the findings with anybody who is interested as we intend to sell all our products on their nutritional value and taste, rather than their cosmetic looks. I’ve learned a lot - can you grow potatoes regeneratively by not moving the soil?! 🥔 I’d never have thought that I would have been doing this 10 years ago as a conventional farmer; I have learnt so much more about the benefits of nutrient dense foods compared to mass produced, ultra processed, nutrient-free, bland, supermarket food. I’m now thinking all farmers -nutritionists - food processors - governments, should start rating our food for its nutritional value and not just as a commodity - this would prove the value of feeding the soil. Nutrient rich foods are depleting; I’m told there is now 60% less microbiome in our soil and subsequently our guts, than there was 80 years ago. Another thing I’ve learnt is if we eat food that was around over 80 years ago, we’ll be fine; in other words, no UPF processes or fast food, take-away or convenience foods.   EUREKA MOMENT! ☀️ If you’ve not tried it, I’d love to send you a sample! willy@willysacv.com #soil #soilhealth #regen #organic #farmer #UKag

Hello! I’m writing this as I make my way back from Australia, following my 4th export mission in Oz, alongside the government’s UK Trade and Investment team.   My first trip was in 1992 when I was looking at becoming a cotton farmer in NSW before starting Tyrrells potato chips, then making vodka and gin as Chase Distillery in 2008.   With the latest brand, Willy's ACV - Probiotic Live Foods, I’ve been looking for another home down under; every time I visit it gets more inspiring, especially Melbourne, which is still my favourite city in the world for new inspiring food trends. We visited the new Amazon distribution centre for NSW and were told about a fantastic surge in Independents and online healthy retailers. The health food landscape is fast changing - more so than the rest of the world but it will be a long time before people give up UPFs. But it IS happening, with larger retailers such as Woolworths, Coles and even Aldi assigning designated space for organic and gluten free, plant-based milks, and some even questioning the reported nutritional benefits of seed oils. I have found most of my inspiration for global food trends and ideas whilst travelling the world on export missions. It was always my original mission with Tyrrells crisps - then Chase Spirits and now Willy’s ACV - to get listed globally. I have always preferred working with small, independent partners, rather than big paid partners, so have built many friends around the world this way. It’s given me a great broad view into the whole world’s food habits – especially now, in this new world of healthy living foods. Good gut health is a fast-growing space, globally. For example, fun fact "FHACT": Did you know that Brussels sprouts, roasted cauliflower and beetroot have become the hottest side dishes at trendy restaurants everywhere? They've even knocked avocados off their pedestal! I hope this has been of interest; it’s more of a summary of the last 22 years than an autumn farm fermenting newsletter, refraining from talking about the weather 🌦️ or awards, or facts and figure. It’s a simple summary of where we are, as we all need each other to trade and build our businesses as I thank all of you for supporting us over the last 22 years from fresh potatoes to Tyrrells chips to Chase vodka - gin - whisky! Covid sanitiser - rose wine - red wine, white wine - Willys acv – and wow Eureka…Thanks to all! I would love to hear from you, so please don’t hesitate to call, write or visit! From our soil microbiome to your gut microbiome and mind. Yours, Willy Chase 🚜

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