Confused about inulin and the low FODMAP diet? I don’t blame you. Inulin is a less commonly known food ingredient that crops up on the low FODMAP diet causing a lot of confusion. In this article I am going to explain what inulin is and how it impacts your gut. I am also going to…
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Is Celery Low FODMAP?
Many people on a low FODMAP diet often wonder ‘is celery low FODMAP?’. Incorporating a range of vegetables in your daily life is essential to follow a healthy, balanced diet including plenty of fibre, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals (1). A minimum of 2 portions of vegetables per day (160g) and up to 6-7 servings…
How Does Buscopan Help IBS Symptoms?
Please note that this article is for general information only and not personalised medical advice. You should not take this or any other medication without checking with your own doctor first. Buscopan is a common IBS medication which you may have been prescribed by your doctor. In this article, I will explain what Buscopan is…
Low FODMAP Fruits
Fruit is an easy, healthy snack but many fruits contain high levels of FODMAPs which can cause symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome. In this article I will explain which low FODMAP fruits are suitable during the restriction phase of the low FODMAP diet. I have also shared some low FODMAP fruit recipes which…
Low FODMAP bread
Finding a good low FODMAP bread is important when you are on the low FODMAP diet so that you are able to create simple meals. I often find that people fail on the diet because they overcomplicate it and finding simple switches such as a suitable bread can make life easier. After all, an easier…
35 Vegan Low FODMAP Recipes
What is a Vegan Diet? This article provides you with the tastiest vegan low FODMAP recipes and explains how you CAN do the diet whilst also being vegan. If you are following a vegan diet then you only eat and drink foods which are not derived from animals in anyway. Instead, someone who is on…
The Low Fermentation Diet for SIBO
The Cedars Sinai Diet, also know as The Low Fermentation Diet, was originally developed by Dr Mark Pimentel of Cedars Sinai Hospital in LA. The diet used to manage symptoms of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). In this article I am going to outline the low fermentation diet and how it works to reduce SIBO…
Stress, Anxiety, Depression and IBS: Managing Mental Health to Help IBS
Research has shown that 54-95% of people with IBS suffer with psychiatric conditions such as generalised anxiety disorder (1, 2, 3). The link between IBS and psychiatric conditions is only partly understood. BUT the good news is there are multiple ways to help manage them. In this article I will explain the link between generalised…
Does Colonic Irrigation Help IBS?
Colonic irrigation is often marketed as way to improve the immune system and clear out toxins from the system. There is currently no scientific evidence to back up any of the claims made about colonic irrigation. What is colonic irrigation? Colonic irrigation focuses on your colon, this is the part for your bowel which is…
Can you drink alcohol on the low FODMAP diet?
Introduction Yes, you can drink alcohol on the low FODMAP diet. Most spirits, wine and beer are considered low FODMAP depending on their composition, quality and what you mix them with. In this article I am going to explain what alcoholic drinks (including mixers) you can have on the low FODMAP diet. I will also…