Have you seen the claims that you can take herbal supplements for SlBO? If you are reading this then you are likely suffering with the symptoms of SIBO (small bowel bacterial overgrowth) and wondering what is the best way to get rid of it. You will also know that antibiotics is currently the most commonly…
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Is The Whole 30 Diet Good For IBS? | THE IBS DIETITIAN
You may be reading this article wondering is the Whole 30 Diet the solution to my IBS? You have likely googled this diet or seen it on social media – several sources are raving about. BUT! I also know this is not the first diet you have come across. You have likely tried multiple diets…
Can a Ketogenic Diet Help Your IBS?
As an IBS sufferer you will be keen to try ANYTHING which could help you gain some sort of symptom control. So, you will be wondering whether the claims that the ketogenic diet can help IBS are real or not? Unlike the low FODMAP diet, you will likely be thinking that this diet looks a…
Does a Gluten Free Diet Help With IBS?
This article is about the gluten free diet and IBS. If you have irritable bowel syndrome, then you will probably be trying to avoid gluten to help your IBS symptoms. A gluten free diet may actually make your IBS better, but it isn’t because of the gluten. In fact, avoiding gluten may have some negative…
Autoimmune Protocol
Introduction The autoimmune protocol diet or ‘AIP diet’ is like the paleo diet but more restrictive (1). AIP advocates claim that the diet eliminates foods which cause gut inflammation. By doing this, they state that they can reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases. This article looks at the science behind the claims to see if…
Is Celery Juice Good For IBS?
We are always told that celery is good for us, so it comes as no surprise that celery juice is the latest craze across social media. There are various claims around this special drink and its ability to soothe the gut. But, are they true and should celery juice be something which you include in…
Is Intermittent Fasting Good For IBS?
Updated May 2020 By Consultant Dietitian Kirsten Jackson Fasting and more specifically, intermittent fasting has become popular with many in recent years. It has many controversially claimed benefits and now there are some claims that the practise is beneficial for irritable bowel syndrome. In this post, I am going to look at the science behind…
Is The Ketogenic Diet Good For PCOS?
Many people have been asking me if the ketogenic diet is good for their PCOS. This article outlines how the ketogenic links in with PCOS and provides diet advice based on scientific evidence to give you the best solution (any questions – just pop me a message). Introduction – What Is The Ketogenic Diet? Normally,…
Candida Overgrowth & The Candida Diet
Candida is a type of yeast or fungus which likes to grow in warm, moist conditions. Candida grows all over our body and is a normal part of the digestive system (1). However, it becomes a problem when it starts to grow in an unusually large volume. What Are The Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth? Most candida…
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…
