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 ...
FODMAP Blog
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 ...
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 ...