Are you a constant snacker? Or have you been left hungry while you’re out and about? Well, you’re in luck because today we give you our top 10 low FODMAP snacks for any occasion. These are perfect for work, school, or when you are hungry on-the-go. The best part is, most of these are available at ...
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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 ...
Can diet help when living with both IBS AND PCOS?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS occurs in 5-10% of women, so it’s more common than you might have thought. It’s not something that a lot of people have heard of and is underdiagnosed, often taking several doctors visits before a diagnosis is received, which can be frustrating (1). Dietary ...
FODMAP Friendly Summer Breakfast Ideas
Sun, sweat and sandy toes can mean only one thing, summer! Once the sun comes out and the temperature rises many of us like to switch up our breakfast from a warming winter wonder to a vibrant summer brekky often full of summer fruits. With so many fruits coming into season it’s important to know ...
Managing IBS at Social Events
The festive season is quickly approaching. For many of us this means more social events to celebrate the silly season with friends and co-workers. This can be stressful if you’re following a low FODMAP diet with many of these social occasions revolving around food. But fear not, today we have 6 ...
Is IBS More Common in Women or Men?
As many as 1 in 5 Australian’s will develop IBS at some point in their life, making it the most common gastrointestinal disorder. It can be incredibly debilitating with symptoms that include diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, bloating and excess wind. A topic which has been of interest in ...
Dietetic Guidance and the Low FODMAP Diet
The low FODMAP diet is a well-established first-line therapy for IBS management. Approximately 75% of individuals experience symptom improvements during the elimination stage of the low fodmap diet. Whilst the diet has gained popularity in recent years due to its efficacy, it should not be done ...
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 ...