Traveling with IBS
Traveling with IBS – how to go from fear to fun Traveling with IBS brings its own set of uncertainties. It’s not uncommon to have IBS and food anxiety when it comes to leaving the comfort of your home, kitchen, and familiar safe foods. Traveling with IBS has been my partner for over 40 years.…
Smoothies and IBS : 5 Tummy Saving Tips for Summertime Smoothies!
Smoothies and IBS How can smoothies and IBS come together? There is nothing like a cold smoothie on a hot summer day. However, when you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) a cold smoothie can send the gut into cramps, bloat your tummy like a beach ball or signal your colon for a quick (I mean…
How to do the Low FODMAP Challenge Phase
What is the Low FODMAP Challenge Phase Phases of the Low FODMAP Diet The challenge phase of the low FODMAP diet is the second of the three phased low FODMAP diet plan used to relieve symptoms common to IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). This second phase is needed to identify the types of carbohydrates that trigger…
The Secret to using a Low FODMAP diet for IBS
The Top Reason this Dietitian recommends a Low FODMAP diet meal plan for IBS In 2010, the low FODMAP diet was discovered in Melbourne, Australia by researchers at Monash University. They found that restricting foods high in FODMAPs brought relief to common IBS symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence (gas) and diarrhea. The science behind…
Maple Syrup is my Favorite Secret Sweetener for the low FODMAP Diet!
Can I eat maple syrup on low FODMAP diet? Maple syrup and the holiday season go together like a Christmas tree and ornaments. If you are following a low FODMAP diet you may wonder, “can I eat maple syrup on a low FODMAP diet?” According to Monash University, researchers and creators of the Monash App…
The Top 3 Fiber Supplements Recommended for IBS
IBS and Fiber: is Fiber friend or foe? That depends! It’s hard to think of fiber as friendly when most people’s first image of fiber is saw-dust like bran. Or grabbing for a fiber supplement to relieve sluggish bowels. However, this is only part of the fiber story. There are so many different types…
10 Tips to Reduce Abdominal Bloating and Distention
Abdominal bloating is not fun! Abdominal bloating and distention happens to everyone at some time. Whether it’s occasional or daily, one thing we know is that abdominal bloating is an unpleasant experience. This article is a follow-up to the previous month’s article “10 Reasons for Abdominal Bloat and how to tame it!” In that article…
Top 10 reasons for Abdominal Bloat and how to tame it!
Are you alone in your abdominal bloat? Abdominal bloating is one of the most common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms for all genders and ages. It’s estimated that 15 to 30% of Americans regularly experience abdominal bloating. Some people describe abdominal bloat as a brick in their gut or a “food-baby belly.” The severity of bloating can…
“5 Tips to Keep your Gut Healthy during the Summer”
Summer is here! This means long weekend adventures, out-of-state vacations, alfresco dining, and opportunities to create an angry tummy! One or all three of these changes are frequently part of summer and can turn relaxing days to lost days soothing an upset tummy. The activities of the summer months are generally meant to allow time…
Could that cramping abdominal pain be IBS?
Did you know that since 2016, April was designated as I.B.S. (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Awareness month? Funny since if you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, you are anything but aware that you have it! Yet many people don’t know that their digestive woes are not reflective of a normal functioning digestive tract. On the world stage,…