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Maybe I’m just dairy intolerant? If only it were so simple… let’s have a quick look at what the deal is with dairy. Let’s start with the basics: what is it about dairy that can irritate your bowels? Milk is made up of many components, each of which interacts with our bodies differently. These are casein (the…
Will paleo fix me? “Paleo” is a diet trend that arrived with a bang, was met with huge success, and – unlike so many diet fads – has actually survived the test of time. It’s often heralded as a cure for most every diet-related ailment. So what is it, really, and can it help IBS…
It’s not just what you eat: how to eat for IBS It’s easy to get caught up in all the food charts and recipes and “how do I make this tasty” side of a low-FODMAP diet, and miss another key part of eating well: how am I eating? I made this exact mistake and only…
New to IBS? 3 things you’re going to become very familiar with After living with IBS for a while, there are some “taboo” subjects where the taboo part just melts away and it becomes BAU (business as usual). Maybe you’re new to IBS, maybe you suspect you have it – either way, this may enlighten you…
Living FODMAP is hard-going – especially if you have a bit of a sweet tooth – because one small discrepancy can cause you a world of unpleasantness. We’ve found that it all becomes that little bit easier if you can find a handful of little guilty pleasures that, although they taste like they’re bad for…
Maybe I’m just gluten intolerant? If only it were so simple… let’s have a quick look at what the deal is with gluten. Let’s start with the basics: what is gluten? It’s a mixture of proteins found in wheat, and other grains like barley and rye. Wheat is a grain often found in breads, pastas,…
You CAN have cheese on a FODMAP diet At the beginning of my FODMAP journey, one of the biggest downers was that cheese would be a no-no. Milk contains lactose, which falls into the D (Disaccharides) of FODMAP, and cheese is made of milk – game over. And then, I watched a documentary about a…
Especially when you’re new to FODMAP, something as simple as breakfast can become really hard… and it can be upsetting when you suddenly don’t know how to do breakfast, after so many years confidently feeding yourself. Well never fear! We have a few ideas to get you started. Quick and easy Soaked oats / porridge (add…
One of the first thing that drops off of the radar when you start experiencing irritable bowel syndrome is often exercise. I mean, it’s risky, right? The thought of going for a run, and needing to find a bathroom part way through is pretty daunting… Likewise the idea of having to leave in a rush…
Anyone living with IBS will know the intense fear of being caught without bathroom access… and the dire consequences. Likewise, the quality and availability of toilets wherever you go will be far more important to you than to most. For various reasons (eg not just related to having irritable bowels!), various people have put together…