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 ...
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Yoga for IBS
As if we need more reason to love yoga, research suggests that the ancient practice may reduce symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). So what is it that's good about yoga for IBS? The evidence is unfolding, but it isn't all new. The postures, breathing and meditative techniques of yoga have ...
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 ...
Low FODMAP Summer Produce
With what used to be seasonal produce now often available all year round, you may find yourself asking what fruit and veg is ACTUALLY in season!? And also, what low FODMAP produce is in season in Australia this winter? Why shop in season? Well, there are a lot of great reasons why you should shop ...
Talking about IBS and FODMAPs
Diarrhoea. Bloating. Gas. These aren't exactly topics we want to talk about over brunch, right? But as many as 1 in 5 Aussie's will experience Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in their lifetime. IBS is a condition characterised by symptoms including abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and/or ...
Sugar-free Products And IBS
These days there are more sugar-free products filling supermarket shelves than ever before. This increased demand for lower sugar substitutes can be attributed to many reasons. Some of these include a rise in health conditions such as diabetes, increasing rates of overweight/obesity, and growing ...
FODMAPs Sensitivity VS Food Intolerance
Similar symptoms, problem foods, and elimination processes. It’s confusing right?! Foods cause tummy troubles and other symptoms for many reasons. Conditions that cause reactions in susceptible people include FODMAPs sensitivity, food chemical intolerance, allergy and coeliac disease. FODMAPs ...
Managing Symptoms After 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 ...
Understanding FODMAPs serve sizes
Serve sizes are key when it comes to following the low-FODMAPs diet. But before we get into the nitty gritty of FODMAPs serve sizes, lets take a quick look at what the low-FODMAPs diet is all about. A low-FODMAPs diet recap FODMAPs, stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, ...
My FODMAP Challenge Experience
Sarah Hillman, an Exercise Physiologist from Southern Sydney recently undertook The FODMAP Challenge. We asked her to write a few words about her experience. Both from a participant, and health care practitioner perspective in participating in The FODMAP Challenge. Take it away Sarah... ...