‘Tis the season of festivities! Brunch catch-ups are a great way to celebrate with friends and family alike, but navigating a cafe menu for low FODMAP options can prove challenging. Knowing some tips on what to order and how to alter the menu to suit your dietary needs can help. Overall, preparation ...
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Coeliac Disease vs Gluten Sensitivity
Do you experience bloating, vomiting or diarrhoea after consuming gluten containing products such as bread and pasta? This could be due to a gluten sensitivity, or an auto-immune condition called coeliac disease. In fact, these are two different conditions, which require different dietary ...
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 ...
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 ...
Your IBS Sub-Type
Nearly all of us have been affected by or know someone affected by a gut problem, and ‘Irritable Bowel Syndrome’ (IBS) is common among these. IBS is the name given to a complex condition that is typically characterised by abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habits ...
Why you should sweat the small stuff in IBS treatment
You SHOULD sweat the small stuff in managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Often, making a very small change to your diet can have a big impact on your IBS symptoms. While 'drink more water' or 'eat regular meals' may not be some of the most exciting pieces of advice you have ever heard - they may be ...
Managing a Low FODMAP Australia Day Long Weekend
The Australia day long weekend is quickly approaching. For many Australians this means BBQ’s, beverages, music, and socialising with family/friends. Like most social events, chances are yours will revolve around, or at least include, food and drinks. This can bring about anxiety for many ...
Alcohol & IBS
Are you struggling with the silly season, your irritable bowel syndrome and alcohol? Check out Chloe's thoughts below on managing your intake of alcohol, to help manage the effect on your IBS. https://vimeo.com/245569275/77e1e926c7 For more info about alcohol and IBS, check out our article on ...
Alcohol and your IBS
For those suffering with IBS, dining out with friends and family can be tricky and sometimes stressful-especially when you are still unsure of your main triggers. Alcohol is a common trigger for nearly all those with IBS, causing pain/bloating, urgency and diarrhoea. Not so good when you just want ...