Fermented Foods VS Probiotics

For thousands of years humans have been consuming fermented foods. One of the main benefits to fermenting food and one of the reasons it has been around for so long is due to the ability for the fermentation process to

NutritionMarika DayFebruary 26, 2019 Comment

Why is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) More Common Now?

Lately it seems IBS is becoming more and more common, people are talking about it more, discussing symptoms more and getting diagnosed more frequently. So why is this the case?

NutritionMarika DayFebruary 19, 2019Comment

Is dairy ACTUALLY bad for our gut?

This is important. There are a lot of #guthealth facts and fads floating around and this is one we really need to understand better because the depth of this is getting serious

NutritionMarika DayFebruary 12, 2019gut health, ibs, dairy, nutrition, health Comment

The low FODMAP low-down

The low FODMAP diet is the shiny new diet we keep hearing about. It is popping up everywhere, it’s in my insta feed, on products, supplements and everyone is talking about it.

Marika DayFebruary 5, 2019

Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Gut Health

Over the past decade the research available investigating the role of the gut microbiome on human health has continually expanded. We now know that the gut microbiome plays a vital role in human health and disease.

NutritionMarika DayJanuary 28, 2019gut health, ibs, nutrition, omega 3 Comment

Food Intolerance Testing: Worth the $?

It seems many of you have been through the process of having an IgG Food Intolerance tests done and as you will soon understand it is likely this was not worth the money.

NutritionMarika DayOctober 23, 2018healthfood, intolerance, intolerance testing, food allergy, nutrition Comment

2 Minute Hummus

I have a confession - until 2 weeks ago I’d never made hummus myself. I put it in the too hard basket and assumed store-bought hummus would not only taste better but be easier. How wrong was I!

RecipesMarika DayOctober 8, 2018health food, Nutrition, hummus, recipe, recipes, chickpeas

The Truth About Apple Cider Vinegar

Last week I posted an image to my instagram page , well to my stories, about the science behind (or lack thereof) drinking lemon water.

NutritionMarika DaySeptember 30, 2018apple cider vinegar, apple cider, truth, research Comments

Peanut Cacao Bliss Balls (GF & Vegan)

Enjoy and don’t forget to tag me in your pics on instagram @marikaday so I can check out your delicious creations!

RecipesMarika DaySeptember 22, 2018peanut, cacao, bliss balls, gluten free, vegan

5 Common Myths About Probiotics

With the rise in popularity (and research) in the field of gut health there has been one real winner - pharmaceutical companies, in particular those selling probiotics.

NutritionMarika DaySeptember 18, 2018probiotics, myths, probiotic research Comment

Should you Avoid Water with Meals to Improve Digestion?

This question has come up a few times over the last few months and sometimes me just saying how it is isn't enough without the science to back it up.

NutritionMarika DayAugust 19, 2018water, digestion, meal, research Comments

7 Tips to Keep Consistent this Winter

Winter months make health and fitness that little bit harder, the cold, dark mornings, the windy evenings, the thought of staying in bed that little longer makes everything seem just a tad more impossible.

HabitsMarika DayAugust 15, 2018

How To Get Calcium Without Dairy, And Why You Need It!

First up, let’s be clear I am neither for, nor against dairy as a food group. There are many nutritional benefits of dairy but I also understand why some avoid it for ethical reasons, or if it just doesn’t agree with them.

NutritionMarika DayJuly 4, 2018 Comment

Chicken, Veggie & Rice Soup

Filling, soul warming and delicious - what more could you want from a soup? Now I should warn you I found this out the hard way that the rice (obviously in hindsight) continues to absorb the soup after you make it.

RecipesMarika DayMay 15, 2018soup, winter, gluten free, healthy, recipeComment

Gut Loving Pancakes

Improving our gut health is the biggest health trend at the moment, so what can we actually do to improve gut health and why should we?

RecipesMarika DayApril 16, 2018Comment

Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

These babies have 5 high fibre, plant based, gut friendly ingredients to give your afternoon the nutritional boost you need.

RecipesMarika DayApril 2, 2018Comment

Coeliac & Oats: Clarifying the Confusion

When it comes to coeliac disease and the gluten free diet, this is the most frequently asked question I get. How can I eat oats when I am a coeliac or how does one find out if they can?

NutritionMarika DayMarch 18, 2018 Comment

Low FODMAP Bliss Balls

For those having to follow a low FODMAP diet you will understand the difficulty in not only finding tasty, healthy snacks but finding bliss balls is near on impossible.