According to the last Irish National Adult Nutrition Survey in 2011, over 80% of Irish adults are not meeting the recommended daily intake of fibre with the average intake just 19g. Despite this statistic being 8 years old, it is doubtful much has changed as we are now consuming more foods that are processed, high in refined carbohydrates, and overcooked, all of which are low in fibre. Ideally adults should aim to consume at least 30g fibre every day, with an optimum intake o

Scientific research now tells us that looking after your microbiome is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health. The health of your microbiome has been linked to several health complaints including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), depression, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, allergies, Alzheimer’s disease, asthma and even weight gain. But what exactly is your microbiome? There are 100 trillion microbes, mostly bacteria, living in and on your body which let