If you’re following the low FODMAP diet, you may have already heard of FODMAP stacking. It's an important concept to be aware of when following a low FODMAP diet, particularly during the elimination and challenge stages. What is FODMAP stacking? Basically, FODMAP stacking is when foods ...
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How Useful Are Breath Tests In Diagnosing IBS?
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 ...
Your Guide To Fermented Food And FODMAPs
Fermented food is a hot topic, with fermented products such as kombucha and kimchi emerging on the trendiest of cafe menus. The benefits offered by fermented foods are reported as anything from improving your gut health to treating major chronic disease. So, with an increasing focus on gut health ...
The 4 IBS Sub-Types
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 (constipation/diarrhoea). ...
Low FODMAP Summer Produce
With almost all fruit and vegetables available all year round, it's harder to work out what produce is in season at any given time. Summer brings a wide range of delicious fruit and vegetables, which can also be enjoyed on a low FODMAP diet! While summer favourites such as cherries and mangos are ...
Managing Symptoms After Eating High FODMAP Foods
Slipped up over the weekend and indulged in a few too many high FODMAP foods? Ate something which was high FODMAP without realising? Unknowingly ate a high FODMAP serve of what is considered to be a low FODMAP food? Regardless of the reason, sometimes we slip up on a low FODMAP diet. Is it the ...
What To Expect When Starting A Low FODMAP Diet
Whether you’re about to start a low FODMAP diet, have already started a low FODMAP diet, or are still in the contemplation stage – chances are, you may be a little unsure of what to expect. This is totally normal. I mean, when you first hear someone say FODMAPs stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharide ...
Can Charcoal Help Manage IBS Symptoms?
One of the latest trends to hit the wellness world is activated charcoal, which has been marketed as a treatment for everything from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms such as bloating, to teeth whitening. But can activated charcoal help manage IBS symptoms? First of all, what is ...
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!? What 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 ...
Low FODMAP Grains
Grain-based products are one of the first food groups that are blamed for triggering digestive symptoms including bloating and diarrhea. As a result, more and more people are unnecessarily eliminating carbohydrates and restricting gluten-containing products from their diet. Even if you find you ...