As a low FODMAP diet can be quite restrictive, it is not recommended to be followed long-term. A strict low FODMAP diet can also be low in some important nutrients, which also contributes to why it isn’t ideally a diet for life. Some of these nutrients commonly lacking in a low FODMAP diet can ...
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Prebiotics and FODMAPs: Same-same Or Different?
Prebiotics and FODMAPs can be a bit of a confusing topic to wrap your head around. Part of this confusion is because prebiotics and FODMAPs are often the same foods. For good gut-health and IBS symptom management, it is important to take both into account. What are prebiotics? Prebiotics are ...
What’s The Deal With Gut Microbiota?
You may have already heard of gut microbiota from your doctor, dietitian, local chemist, family member, or very likely – the internet. But what's the deal with gut microbiota? Why all the hype? With the wealth of studies being conducted in this exciting field of research, it is no surprise that more ...