Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition characterised by symptoms including abdominal bloating and pain, gas and diarrhoea. Poor absorption of carbohydrates known as 'FODMAPs' (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols) is a leading cause of IBS symptoms ...
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The Best Low FODMAP Bread Options
Bread has been forever known as a household staple but the recent increase in fads like ketogenic and paleo diets focus on keeping bread out of the kitchen. Toast is one of my favourite breakfast options and is a great source of carbohydrates for energy and healthy whole grains. I wouldn’t want ...
Funky Fermented Foods
Funky Fermented Foods Fermented foods have long been a staple for many different cultures. Originally they came about as a means of preservation. From kimchi in Korea, sauerkraut in Germany, yoghurt in Greece and miso in Japan. These traditional foods have become quite the star these days all ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
A Guide to Low FODMAP Meal Prep
Weekly meal prep is something I am a huge advocate for. I usually set aside a couple of hours on a Sunday and prep my lunches, dinners and snacks for the working week. You don’t need to go all out like me and prep all meals and snacks (I am just very time poor during the week). Even preparing ...
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 ...
A low-FODMAP diet and your health
What is the low-FODMAP diet? Fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs) are carbohydrates (sugars) which may be poorly absorbed in the small intestine. As a result, they move to the large intestine. Consequently, they are fermented by bacteria. The bacteria ...
Is avoiding gluten healthier?
Chances are you know someone who is avoiding gluten. You may even be avoiding gluten yourself! With the 'wellness' industry spruiking claims about the many benefits of gluten-free diets, the popularity of gluten-free grains and availability of gluten-free products, it's no surprise that the ...