Are you unsure about whether celery is low FODMAP? Have you been told that celery juice can heal your gut? Look no further because today we are going to answer all your questions about celery and FODMAPs (including in juice form)! Read on to find out more. Is celery high FODMAP or low ...
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Balancing FODMAPs and Fibre
Fibre is a very important part of a healthy diet but many high fibre foods are also high in FODMAPs. So how can you get enough fibre on a low FODMAP diet? Here's everything you need to know about the importance of dietary fibre and the best high fibre low FODMAP foods you can eat. What is ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
Omega-3 & Gut Health
The research has shown that our gut microbiota- which are the resident microorganisms that are in the gastrointestinal tract, play an essential role in human health and disease.These good microorganisms or ‘bugs’ in our gut play a vital role in the digestion, immunity, detoxification and ...
Go Bananas! – ripe vs unripe bananas on a low FODMAP diet
Ever wondered why a low FODMAP recipe calls for a slightly unripe banana instead of a standard ripe banana? Are bananas low FODMAP? Well I have your answer right here...The common banana, or the technical term: Cavendish Banana, are the large long bananas that are green when they are unripe. ...
What’s the Deal with Guar Gum and IBS?
You may have heard of or be taking a guar gum as a supplement to help manage IBS symptoms. You may also be wondering what on earth is guar gum!?Guar gum is a type of fibre derived from guar beans, which are a type of legume. It is commonly used as a food additive due to its ability to act as a ...
Giving Up Grains is Seriously Not Healthy
Why do the latest health trends always seem to override the actual facts? Grain free or low grain diets like the ketogenic and paleo diets have been floating around for a while now claiming the usual health benefits like weight loss, increased energy and reduced belly fat. Let me tell you as a ...