There are so many varieties of milk alternatives available today from soy, almond, oat, rice, coconut, macadamia etc. When deciding on a milk alternative it's important to know what to look for in order to make the best choice. Why choose a milk alternative? There are many reasons why people ...
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Common mistakes on a low FODMAP diet
Starting a low FODMAP diet can seem overwhelming in the beginning with lots of different factors to consider and a variety of foods you need to temporarily exclude. Without proper guidance it can be easy to make simple mistakes. This can leave you wondering why your symptoms aren’t getting better. ...
Low FODMAP lunches
Do you find yourself eating the same thing every day to prevent IBS symptoms? Or, do you buy your lunch most days because you don’t know what to make? Well say good-bye to boring, repetitive or expensive lunches because today we have our favourite low FODMAP lunches. You can make some of these in ...
Top 5 Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Low FODMAP Diet
Do you get stressed when it’s that time of the week to do your groceries? Do you struggle to find low FODMAP options when walking the aisles at the supermarket? Well worry no more, today we have our top tips for grocery shopping on a low FODMAP diet. We’re here to make your next trip to the ...
IBS in Children
IBS isn't something only adults experience. Children and adolescents can also develop IBS. However, it is currently unknown how common IBS is in children within Australia. One American study suggests that 20% of school students in North America have IBS, affecting both boys and girls equally. (1) ...
Low FODMAP Christmas Desserts
It can be hard to find a low FODMAP dessert. If it doesn’t have flour, it has milk, if there’s no milk, there’s cream…and so on and so forth. Luckily, we’ve developed some delicious low FODMAP dessert options for you to whip up this Christmas! All things chocolate If you love chocolate then ...
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 ...
Can diet help when living with both IBS AND PCOS?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS occurs in 5-10% of women, so it’s more common than you might have thought. It’s not something that a lot of people have heard of and is underdiagnosed, often taking several doctors visits before a diagnosis is received, which can be frustrating (1). Dietary ...
FODMAP Friendly Summer Breakfast Ideas
Sun, sweat and sandy toes can mean only one thing, summer! Once the sun comes out and the temperature rises many of us like to switch up our breakfast from a warming winter wonder to a vibrant summer brekky often full of summer fruits. With so many fruits coming into season it’s important to know ...
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 ...