Starting a low FODMAP diet can seem overwhelming at 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. ...
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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 ...
6 Tips For Managing Low FODMAPs On Holidays
Whether it be a relaxing cruise, overseas getaway, camping trip, or a short weekend away – holidays are always something to look forward to. How to manage low FODMAPs on holidays? A less exciting prospect... Whatever your holiday of choice includes, there is something that all holidays consist of… ...
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 ...
How To Get Enough Calcium On Low FODMAP Diet
Calcium is an essential nutrient required by our body for normal development and maintenance of our bones, blood clotting, as well for the proper functioning of our nerves, muscles, and cardiac (heart) function. Meeting your calcium requirements on a low FODMAP diet can be a little harder as easy ...
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 ...
Why we should all be eating 30 plant foods a week
You may be wondering what is so important about eating 30 different plant foods each week? Maybe you’ve heard about it but can't understand how it's possible on a low FODMAP diet. The good news is, it's much more achievable than you may think. Read on to learn more about why eating 30 different ...
Leaky Gut vs IBS : What’s The Difference & How Do I Know If I Have Either One?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Leaky Gut Syndrome are both Gastrointestinal (GI) conditions with unknown causes. There is a good chance you have either heard of, suffer from, or know someone who suffers from IBS. Leaky Gut Syndrome isn’t as well-known, so it may be new terminology for ...