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 ...
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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 ...
Common causes of constipation
Constipation is an issue that affects 1 in 10 kids and 1 in 5 adults living in Australia. More than half of people with IBS will also experience constipation. It is an issue that is straining almost 25% of the country yet no one likes to talk about it! Lets get to the nitty gritty. Are you ...
The secret window to your gut health
So beautifully put by Dr Karl and Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics Clare Collins – like the eyes are the windows to your soul, the toilet bowl is the window to your gut health - so get looking! What am I looking for? I recently completed a project which involved creating a chart (see below) ...
Legumes: The Real Superfoods
So, whats so super about legumes? Legumes can make a quick, cheap and healthy high-protein meal with a range of health benefits! These little superfood hero's come in many forms - whether it be lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans or cannellini beans (the list goes on!). Legumes are ...
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 ...
Balancing FODMAPs and Fibre
Fibre is a very important part of a healthy diet, and for so many reasons! Fibre is the part of plants we humans can't digest, so it passes through your gut pretty much unchanged. There are two major types, soluble and insoluble. Their actions are slightly different, but most fibrous foods ...