I get asked about coffee in every one of my specialist digestive health clinics. Whilst I am able to give my individual clients the individual advice that they need, it is impossible to give one over all recommendation, so I thought I would write this post to explain. Introduction Despite being famous for our love…
Dietary Advice (non Low FODMAP)
Bone Broth – Is It Good For Digestive Health? – Dietitian Advice
Bone Broth has been around for hundreds of years, but in recent times, it has become the latest trend. This article looks at the science to figure out if bone broth helps digestive health. What Is Bone Broth? Bone broth is a broth made from bones with a slight amount of meat on them. It…
Lactose Intolerance – What is it? How Is It Diagnosed? How Do I Manage It?
Lactose intolerance is a common gastrointestinal complaint. Find out what lactose intolerance is and how to manage it safely. What is Lactose? Lactose is a type of sugar that is naturally found in milk and milk products such as yoghurts, cheese, ice cream and chocolate. Lactose is broken down by an enzyme called lactase, which…
How To – Go On An All Inclusive Holiday (Gluten Free)
Updated June 2022 by Serena Bansal Registered Dietitian BSc Hons Can people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance enjoy an all inclusive holiday? Following my recent coeliac adventure to Mexico, I share my top tips on ensuring a gluten free holiday. Before You Book Research the best resorts for gluten free food, by looking at…
How to get 30g of fibre a day
Getting 30g of fibre per day can be difficult to achieve. We all know that fibre is good for us and we should be eating more. But how do we eat more fibre and how much more should we be eating?ย This article answers these queries, which foods you can find fibre in, and also…
What is A2 Milk and is it Good for Digestive Health Problems?
A2 Milk is one of the latest trending foodie topics, but what on earth is it? And, is it good for digestive health? What Is It? 70% of normal cow’s milk contains both A1 and A2 beta-casein proteins. However, A2 milk is produced using naturally selected cows which only make milk containing the A2 protein….
Is Gluten Bad For You?
Gluten seems to be treated like the devil of the food world. It is claimed to cause many health problems, some of which are fairly serious accusations. But, is it actually bad for you or not? What is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Who is it bad for? Gluten…
Traveling for Work? What to Eat at the Airport When You Have PCOS
Ladies with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome know only too well how important getting the right diet balance is. For those who travel frequently for work – navigating the airport and following a PCOS friendly diet can be a nightmare. Having family in Northern Ireland and an expensive travel addiction, I spend many hours in airports and…
Is Wheat Good For Me?
Updated June 2022 by Serena Bansal Registered Dietitian BSc Hons Wheat is a cereal grain used to make certain food products such as bread, pasta and pastry. In the UK wheat based products traditionally make up a huge part of our diet. But, in recent years wheat has gotten a bad name – being blamed…
Which Milk Is Right For You?
Milk is an important part of the diet – containing calcium and good amounts of vitamin A and D. Now we have the choice of organic, full fat, semi-skimmed, skimmed, cowโs, goatโs, rice, almond, soya, coconut and raw. But which one should you have? Animal Milkย All animal milk contains lactose and milk protein. If…