It can be confusing knowing which drink choices are ok to have when following a low FODMAP diet. Whilst water should be our main drink of choice, many of us choose to include other beverages to mix things up. Some of which are recreational, such as alcohol. Others which are often essential, such ...
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Is IBS More Common in Women or Men?
As many as 1 in 5 Australian’s will develop IBS at some point in their life, making it the most common gastrointestinal disorder. It can be incredibly debilitating with symptoms that include diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, bloating and excess wind. A topic which has been of interest in ...
Low FODMAP Grains
Grain based products are one of the first food groups that is blamed as the culprit for triggering digestive symptoms including bloating and diarrhea. As a result, more and more people are eliminating carbohydrates and restricting gluten containing products from their diet. Even if you find you ...
IBS Symptoms During Pregnancy
Whilst pregnancy can be a wonderful journey, for many women it can also mean months of unpleasant pregnancy symptoms. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms which are typical for IBS are also common during pregnancy. This includes nausea, wind/flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and constipation. For ...
Pre-workout options for IBS
Sometimes it can be hard to find that workout motivation, especially in the winter months. Cold mornings are for sleep ins and cold evenings are for tea by the fire, but we still need to get in our regular exercise. Common solutions to this problem are afternoon pick me ups and pre-workout ...
How to reach your calcium needs on a low fodmap diet?
We all know that calcium is an essential nutrient required by our body for our daily needs. Calcium is needed for normal development and maintenance of our bones, blood clotting, as well for the proper functioning of our nerves, muscles, and cardiac (heart) function. Of all the calcium we ...
The Use of a Low FODMAP Diet in Sporting Events
The use of a low FODMAP diet has been well-established as an effective dietary approach to help manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Recently, the use of a low FODMAP diet to manage exercise-induced gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms has become more topical in the world of ...
Your guide to winter warmer low fodmap dishes
With the weather in Australia becoming increasingly cold in the mornings and evening, nothing beats having a warm and hearty soup or casserole packed with veggies and of course flavour! Can you agree that is basically a warm hug in a bowl? Unfortunately for those on a low fodmap diet, majority ...
Dietetic Guidance and the Low FODMAP Diet
The low FODMAP diet is a well-established first-line therapy for IBS management. Approximately 75% of individuals experience symptom improvements during the elimination stage of the low fodmap diet. Whilst the diet has gained popularity in recent years due to its efficacy, it should not be done ...
How to eat Chocolate on a low FODMAP diet
Easter is well an truly over but this doesn't mean the chocolate cravings and late night treats disappear from our thoughts. Chocolate is one of the worlds favourite foods and is often not eaten in small amounts either, so unfortunately for FODMAPers chocolate may be a no go. Today we provide a ...