Starting a low FODMAP diet can seem overwhelming in the beginning with lots of different factors to consider and a variety of foods you need to temporarily exclude. Without proper guidance it can be easy to make simple mistakes. This can leave you wondering why your symptoms aren’t getting better. ...
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Low FODMAP lunches
Do you find yourself eating the same thing every day to prevent IBS symptoms? Or, do you buy your lunch most days because you don’t know what to make? Well say good-bye to boring, repetitive or expensive lunches because today we have our favourite low FODMAP lunches. You can make some of these in ...
4 Ways to Manage IBS symptoms and Sports
Soccer season is kicking off! Many teams have already started their pre-season training but managing IBS and sports can be difficult. IBS symptoms can interfere with everyday life and for some, the thought of participating in sports after IBS diagnosis can be very scary. Stress it’s self can worsen ...
Top 5 Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Low FODMAP Diet
Do you get stressed when it’s that time of the week to do your groceries? Do you struggle to find low FODMAP options when walking the aisles at the supermarket? Well worry no more, today we have our top tips for grocery shopping on a low FODMAP diet. We’re here to make your next trip to the ...
Top 5 Pantry Staples For Gut Health
Eating well to support your gut health doesn’t have to be expensive and full of "superfoods" you’ve got no idea what to do with. In fact, lots of beneficial foods for our gut health can be cheap and familiar. The key to supporting our gut health and feeding the microbiome (our gut bacteria) is ...
Top 5 Tips to Reduce Stress
With today’s fast pace and busy society, stress effects each and every one of us. There are different types of stress but today we will talk about lifestyle stress. A little bit of stress can be good, and often motivating. However, if we do not manage our stress levels, we can suffer from chronic ...
Top 5 ways to maintain variety on a low FODMAP diet
Do you find yourself eating the same thing every day to try to prevent IBS symptoms? Are you sick of the repetitive cycle of foods that you know won't trigger these symptoms? This limited variety can make it difficult to meet all of your nutrient requirements. And besides, it is just plain boring! ...
Top 5 Ways to Eat Low FODMAP Fruit
Do you feel limited by what seems like a lack of options when it comes to low FODMAP fruit? Are you struggling to get your 2 a day? Well, today we give you our top 5 ways to eat low FODMAP fruit. But first, what fruit is actually low FODMAP? Fruit can be tricky on a low FODMAP diet since a large ...
IBS in Children
IBS isn't something only adults experience. Children and adolescents can also develop IBS. However, it is currently unknown how common IBS is in children within Australia. One American study suggests that 20% of school students in North America have IBS, affecting both boys and girls equally. (1) ...
Top 5 Tips for Managing Reflux
Have you been experiencing chest discomfort, heartburn and indigestion after you eat a meal? Well these could be signs of gastric reflux, also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). The most common cause of gastric reflux is when the lower oesophageal sphincter relaxes allowing the ...