So,Calcium is a very important nutrient for the normal development and maintenance of our bones. As a result, 99% of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones and teeth. However, the remaining 1% distributed in the body is responsible for a wide range of other health benefits. These include the ...
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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 ...
The Truth about Cheese and Lactose
Are you following a low FODMAP diet and excluding cheese because it has lactose in it? Well fear not, there are actually a variety of low lactose cheeses that you can enjoy! If you love cheese, read on to find out which cheeses to include in your next cheese platter. But first, let’s discuss the ...
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 ...
How to eat Chocolate on a low FODMAP diet
Easter is well an truly over but this doesn't mean the chocolate cravings and late night treats disappear from our thoughts. Chocolate is one of the worlds favourite foods and is often not eaten in small amounts either, so unfortunately for FODMAPers chocolate may be a no go. Today we provide a ...
What is the Deal with FODMAP Stacking?
If you’re following the low FODMAP diet, you may have already heard of FODMAP stacking. It is an important concept to be aware of when following a low FODMAP diet. This is particularly important during the elimination and challenge stages. What is FODMAP stacking? Basically, FODMAP stacking is ...
To charcoal or not to charcoal?
One of the latest trends to hit the wellness world is activated charcoal. Activated Charcoal is a product manufactured specifically to be extremely absorbent, allowing it to bind to molecules, ions or atoms from a dissolved substance. Due to its powerful toxin-clearing properties, activated ...
How To Be Berry Nice To Your Belly
We all know we should eat more fruits and vegetables. A simple and tasty way to do this is berries! Throwing some berries on your breakfast cereal, in your smoothie or with some yoghurt is a great option. The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE) recommends 2 serves of fruit per day, one ...
A Low FODMAP Camping Trip
With the weather getting warmer and summer quickly approaching, camping trips are on the agenda for many of us. It is so relaxing escaping the chaos of everyday life to enjoy a few days of peace and quiet with friends/family/partners. What may not be relaxing, however, is the thought of managing a ...
A Simple Guide to Probiotics and Prebiotics
Many people switch off when reading or hearing about probiotics and prebiotics. Maybe they sound too scientific to be relatable or assume they are things you buy from the chemist. Probiotics and prebiotics are ABSOLUTELY essential for good gut health and are found naturally in some of the foods we ...