The gut (or 'GI tract') is a key athletic organ. It allows water, energy and nutrients to fuel your body before, during and after exercise. With this in mind, it is worrying that GI problems athletes are common. The exact stats vary, but research says that 30-50% of athlete's experience ...
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Low FODMAP Winter 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, which of these are low FODMAP? Well, let's take a look! Why shop in season? Well, there are a lot of great reasons why you should shop to ...
A Low FODMAP Vegetarian/Vegan Diet
If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, there are some important nutrients your diet may lack. These include calcium, protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B6 and B12. These can become deficient in a vegetarian/vegan diet due to animal products being the best sources, nutritionally speaking. If you also ...
Low FODMAP Protein Powders
In a world that is becoming more and more health-focused, I’m sure you’ve heard protein being praised by many as the ultimate nutrient in the quest for a healthy life. So is protein really the mega nutrient it is made out to be? Protein an essential nutrient in our diet, we couldn’t survive ...
Do FODMAPs Only Affect Those With IBS?
A low FODMAP diet is effective in improving IBS symptoms in about 75% of IBS sufferers. This is because FODMAPs worsen symptoms for many IBS sufferers. But can FODMAPs cause stomach upsets for those of us without IBS? Why FODMAPs can impact anyone ...
What if FODMAPs isn’t Working?
For most people with IBS starting the low FODMAP diet can be daunting, as it often means making major changes to your diet. Cutting out a variety of foods (even if just for a short time) can be difficult, especially if you have other mouths to feed, or you enjoy eating out regularly. But what if ...