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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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 ...
Top 5 Ways to Eat Low FODMAP Fruit
Do you feel limited by what seems like a lack of options when it comes to low FODMAP fruit? Are you struggling to get your 2 a day? Well, today we give you our top 5 ways to eat low FODMAP fruit. But first, what fruit is actually low FODMAP? Fruit can be tricky on a low FODMAP diet since a large ...
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 ...
Alcohol and IBS
The silly season is quickly approaching, along with Summer here in Australia. For many of us this means Christmas parties, BBQ’s, end of year functions and of course New Years celebrations! This can be a wonderful time of year spending more time with family, friends and colleagues. However, all ...
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 ...
FODMAP Reintroduction
Have you been on the FODMAP diet for a while now and although you may be feeling much better than before, you are hesitant to start FODMAP reintroduction? While it seems obvious to slowly reintroduce foods that you have restricted back into your diet, FODMAP reintroduction is often forgotten about. ...
Is IBS More Common in Women or Men?
As many as 1 in 5 Australian’s will develop IBS at some point in their life, making it the most common gastrointestinal disorder. It can be incredibly debilitating with symptoms that include diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, bloating and excess wind. A topic which has been of interest in ...