On July 4th, you might be looking forward to a BBQ or party with family and friends. If you have digestive issues like IBS or food intolerances, these events can...
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Fermented foods and drinks have become increasingly popular because of their health benefits, particularly relating to digestive health. Inspired by my colleague Fabien's recent experiment lacto-fermenting blueberries, in this blog...
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There are numerous types of fermentation, depending on the medium doing the breaking down, and in my new “FoodMarble Ferments” series of blogs, I am going to introduce some of...
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By Claire Shortt, PhD in Microbiology May 02, 2019 | Health What is vitamin D and where do we get it from? It has been estimated that approximately 20%...
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When you have persistent digestive symptoms, you often receive a chorus of advice about the simple thing you should be doing to eliminate all your problems. The advice can run...
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The FoodMarble lunchroom can be a bit of a peculiar place. Whether it’s a chat about the Bristol Stool Scale or sharing tips on foods to keep you regular, we’re...
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When you first start learning about FODMAPs, it can all seem a little daunting. Maybe you’ve heard that FODMAP stands for “fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols”. Maybe you know...
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Tomorrow is national pizza day! You may think you can only daydream about a slice while following a low-FODMAP diet, but you don’t have to miss out. With some tweaks,...
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For most people, overeating during the holidays leads to a couple hours of feeling uncomfortably full, and maybe an afternoon nap. But for people with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and...
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