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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…
http://fodmapfriendly.com/ The website for the FODMAP Friendly certification program not only has some great information about FODMAPs in general, you can also learn about the exciting program itself. FODMAP Friendly certification, is the only registered certification trademark worldwide certifying FODMAP levels in food products that have been laboratory tested to be low in FODMAPs. It’s designed…
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…
Quite a few people we’ve come across have found that cutting out sugary drinks have helped their IBS (and their general health, too!). Yes, a balanced diet is the real important thing, and yes, sugar is found in many places, but sugary drinks are entirely unnecessary and do nothing but bad for your health. Why…
http://www.med.monash.edu/cecs/gastro/fodmap/ Monash Uni have done some really excellent research on IBS and have a wealth of information available in the FODMAP space. Their app is a flagship item, but if you don’t want to pay for it, there’s screeds of other dietary advice, health info, and resources available.