Just a little pre-note - if this title applies to you and happens on the regular then definitely see a doctor as you could possibly have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). If you do have IBS and have not yet tried the low FODMAP diet then we highly recommend! It has helped many people find relief from ...
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Gut Microbiota and Health Conditions
Gut microbiota, gut bacteria, gut microbiome, gut bugs…all terms thrown around like wild fire in the world of nutrition and science at present. Gut health is certainly becoming the latest health trend, and for good reason! If you aren’t familiar with gut microbiota, or need a bit of a recap, check ...
Quick tips to get digestion moving
Constipation is very common in Aussie kids and adults. For people with constipation type IBS the low FODMAP diet alone is often not enough to relieve or prevent symptoms. We recently spoke about the common causes of constipation. Here are some very simple tips to get those bowels moving! 1. ...
Common causes of constipation
Constipation is an issue that affects 1 in 10 kids and 1 in 5 adults living in Australia. More than half of people with IBS will also experience constipation. It is an issue that is straining almost 25% of the country yet no one likes to talk about it! Lets get to the nitty gritty. Are you ...
The secret window to your gut health
So beautifully put by Dr Karl and Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics Clare Collins – like the eyes are the windows to your soul, the toilet bowl is the window to your gut health - so get looking! What am I looking for? I recently completed a project which involved creating a chart (see below) ...
Low FODMAP Winter Soups
With the freezing cold mornings/evenings and increased difficulty getting out of bed, I'm sure you don't need me to remind you we're in the middle of winter! Whether you love it or loathe it, one aspect of winter we can all appreciate is that it is soup weather. I mean, how comforting is a bowl of ...
PCOS and IBS – How to cope when you have both
If this title applies to you, you are certainly not alone! Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 5 women during their reproductive years and of these almost half will have IBS, according to a 2010 study. Never heard of PCOS? Here is a quick run down. PCOS is a hormonal disorder ...
Keeping Healthy This Flu Season
It is that time of year again…the weather is colder, there is less light in the day, and colds and flus seem to be spreading like wildfire. Almost all of us have experienced a cold or flu at some point in our lives (if you haven’t, you’re either some sort of superhuman or Pinocchio). So, you would ...
Gut Microbiot-HUH?
Why has ‘you are what you eat’ got even more meaning than ever before? First of all, Australians do not have good gut health and this has a lot to do with our microbiota. 1 in 4 women suffer from constipation Bowel cancer is the 2nd most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia 1 in 2 ...
A closer look at the fermentable sugars
Fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols - it's a mouthful isn't it!? These fermentable carbohydrates (or sugars) are implicated in causing symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Specifically - bloating, pain, gas and altered bowel habits. In people with ...