Do you find it difficult to find sweet, low FODMAP snacks? I hear you! Foods like milk chocolate, cereal bars, cakes and biscuits are generally all high FODMAP. So, you need to find a low FODMAP, snack alternative. This recipe is one of my favourites, but I do feel guilty calling it a ‘recipe’ as…
Is Sourdough Bread Low FODMAP?
You may be wondering if sourdough bread is low FODMAP? Bread is staple part of the diet you will likely miss when doing the low FODMAP process. In this article I will explain which breads you CAN have. Although many breads contain high FODMAP ingredients such as honey, apple and inulin, there are also suitable…
Coronavirus and IBS – are you more at risk?
This is a worrying and anxious time for all. Many of you have been messaging me asking if your IBS will increase your risk of coronavirus and what can you do about it. With lots of inaccurate information out there, I thought I would write this blog post on the topic of IBS and coronavirus….
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
You just got diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, but what is this? It will seem like you don’t really have a diagnosis at all. Or perhaps you will be confused because the doctor could not find anything wrong with you. Welcome to the 1 in 10 club! In this post, I will answer the questions…
Will Iberogast Help IBS Symptoms?
Your doctor or dietitian may have suggested you trial Iberogast to help with your IBS symptoms. But what is this and will it actually work? In this article, I am going to look at the science behind Iberogast in IBS to find out if it will help your IBS symptoms. Or is it just another…
Peppermint Oil Capsules and IBS – Do They Actually Work?
Do peppermint oil capsules actually work for IBS? This is a question I get asked all the time. Peppermint oil capsules are commonly recommended by doctors and dietitians. You will probably be hoping that this naturally remedy actually works and is not just a fad. In the post I am going to explain how peppermint…
Food Chemical Intolerance and IBS
You may have a food chemical intolerance and not IBS. This type of intolerance causes similar symptoms but the triggers are different. In this article, I will explain to you what a food chemical intolerance is and how you can diagnose it. The good news is that if you have a food intolerance, you will…
Sugar and IBS
You will likely have heard the claims around sugar being a trigger for IBS. You may have tried a sugar free diet to help your IBS symptoms. The term ‘sugar’ refers to several different molecules. Not all ‘sugar’ will cause your IBS symptoms, only those which you are intolerant to. In this article, I am…
Oregano Oil and IBS
You may have read that oregano oil can help IBS. You will want to trial this claimed remedy as anything natural is a bonus right? In this article, I will cover what oregano oil is, if it helps IBS and whether you should be taking it or not. What Is Oregano Oil? It is likely…
IBS and Vitamin D – Is There a Link?
Both vitamin D deficiency and IBS are common conditions. Around 1 in 5 people have a vitamin D deficiency and 1 in 10 have IBS (1). So, it wouldn’t be surprising if you have both IBS and a vitamin D deficiency. You may be wondering is there a link between the 2 or is this…