Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS occurs in 5-10% of women, so it’s more common than you might have thought. It’s not something that a lot of people have heard of and is underdiagnosed, often taking several doctors visits before a diagnosis is received, which can be frustrating (1). Dietary ...
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Low FODMAP Nuts
Are you struggling for snack ideas on a low FODMAP diet? Why not try a handful of low FODMAP nuts? Nuts can be a great on the go snack and they are packed full of healthy fats, protein and fibre. Nuts contain mono and polyunsaturated fats which are beneficial for your heart health, plus a small ...
Low FODMAP Christmas
Yes, that’s right Christmas is right around the corner! For some Christmas Day can be a stressful time, thinking about what foods will be provided and what you will be able to eat. So, to help you de-stress here are 5 areas to consider to help enjoy a low FODMAP Christmas. The 3 S’s: Seasoning, ...
FODMAP Friendly Summer Breakfast Ideas
Sun, sweat and sandy toes can mean only one thing, summer! Once the sun comes out and the temperature rises many of us like to switch up our breakfast from a warming winter wonder to a vibrant summer brekky often full of summer fruits. With so many fruits coming into season it’s important to know ...
Managing IBS at Social Events
The festive season is quickly approaching. For many of us this means more social events to celebrate the silly season with friends and co-workers. This can be stressful if you’re following a low FODMAP diet with many of these social occasions revolving around food. But fear not, today we have 6 ...
Alcohol and IBS
The silly season is quickly approaching, along with Summer here in Australia. For many of us this means Christmas parties, BBQ’s, end of year functions and of course New Years celebrations! This can be a wonderful time of year spending more time with family, friends and colleagues. However, all ...
How to Increase Flavour on a Low FODMAP Diet
After being diagnosed with IBS, it can be so reassuring to discover the benefits the low FODMAP diet can have for symptom management. However, that bout of happiness can be a little short-lived when you realise how many of your favourite foods are off the menu during the 2-6 week elimination ...
FODMAP Reintroduction
Have you been on the FODMAP diet for a while now and although you may be feeling much better than before, you are hesitant to start FODMAP reintroduction? While it seems obvious to slowly reintroduce foods that you have restricted back into your diet, FODMAP reintroduction is often forgotten about. ...
Low FODMAP Drink Choices
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 ...
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 ...