Low FODMAP food might seem impossible to find at a restaurant. And you are not alone if you have IBS and eating out causes stress or anxiety. A recent study found that 85.2% of participants with IBS struggled to eat out (1). But eating out can be one of life’s pleasures, a way to socialise…
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FAST FOOD ON THE LOW FODMAP DIET
Fast food can be a quick and convenient food choice. This is not always the case if you have IBS, as common fast food ingredients may trigger your symptoms. In this article, we will discuss how fast food can trigger IBS symptoms and how to prevent this. We will also share some delicious recipes that…
Is butter low FODMAP?
You may assume that butter is high in lactose and therefore high FODMAP. This might lead to restricting butter in your diet if you have IBS. This post will explain how butter is actually low FODMAP. We will also discuss what other components of butter could trigger IBS symptoms. If this is the case for…
ICE CREAM ON THE LOW FODMAP DIET
Traditional ice cream contains FODMAPs. So you may find it tricky to find a suitable ice cream if you have IBS. In this article, you will find out which FODMAPs are in ice cream. We will also share some low FODMAP ice cream products and homemade recipes. Is ice cream high in FODMAPs? Traditional ice…
Seitan and Vegan IBS
Seitan is a popular meat substitute for those on a plant based or vegan diet. However, if you are suffering with IBS, you may be wondering whether this food will flare your symptoms due to its relationship with wheat and gluten. In this article, I look at the science to provide advice as to whether…
The 12 Days Of Christmas IBS
On the first day of Christmas my IBS gave to me – Bloating all day This IBS flare up was caused by all the stress of the Christmas period. Try to take at least 20 minutes out each day to relax with a good book or go for a walk. Click here for some more…
Coeliac Disease, Oats & Avenin – to eat or not?
Introduction Avenin is a protein that has a similar chemical structure to the protein, gluten and so some people coeliac disease who react to gluten will also react to avenin. This article outlines who with coeliac disease the avenin protein affects, what foods it is in and how to find out if you are one…