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 ...
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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 ...
PCOS And IBS: How To Cope When You Have Both
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects 10 percent of women during their reproductive years and of these almost half will have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, according to a 2010 study. Never heard of PCOS? Here is a quick run down. PCOS is a complex condition with hormonal, metabolic and ...
What’s The Deal With Bananas And IBS?
Since the low FODMAP diet was established certain fruits were categorised as low FODMAP, and therefore should be tolerated by most individuals with IBS. Up until recently, bananas were among the list of low FODMAP fruits. New research published by Monash University earlier this year shows that ...
Tips for Making Low FODMAP Winter Warmers
With the weather cooling down in the evenings, a warm and hearty low FODMAP winter warmer is just what your heart desires. Don’t you agree? With these simple tips and ideas make yourself low FODMAP winter recipes to end your night. 1. Make your own stock To make a flavoursome soup you need a ...
How To Eat Chocolate On A Low FODMAP Diet
Chocolate is one of the world's most popular foods and it's often not eaten in small amounts either, so unfortunately for FODMAPers chocolate may be a no go. Here's our guide on how to eat chocolate safely on a low FODMAP diet, because no one deserves to miss out on their square, row, or block, of ...
SIBO – what is it and how do you treat it?
SIBO, also known as small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, is a condition which has become more common in recent years. Due to an imbalance in gut bacteria, it can lead to unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms, which can often be misdiagnosed as IBS. Read on to find out more about SIBO including what ...
Balancing FODMAPs and Fibre
Fibre is a very important part of a healthy diet but many high fibre foods are also high in FODMAPs. So how can you get enough fibre on a low FODMAP diet? Here's everything you need to know about the importance of dietary fibre and the best high fibre low FODMAP foods you can eat. What is ...
IBS and Alcohol
For those suffering with IBS, dining out with friends and family can be tricky and sometimes stressful – especially when you are still unsure of your main triggers. Alcohol consumption is a common trigger for nearly all those with IBS, causing pain, bloating, urgency and diarrhoea. Not so good when ...
7 Low FODMAP Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast sets you up for the day ahead, refuels your energy, gives your brain a boost, helps to control your appetite and prevents you reaching for those less desirable foods later in the day. Being low FODMAP doesn't mean you should miss out on all the breakfast fun. There are so many great low ...