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
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…
Healthy Food Guide NZ
http://www.healthyfood.co.nz/articles/2011/november/food-fodmaps-and-ibs-what-to-eat-and-what-to-avoid These guys are generally good when it comes to healthy eating, and when it comes to IBS and FODMAP diets, they won’t let you down. The above link is for a sort of “overview” page with some solid, thorough, facts explaining the what and why of FODMAP. You can also link off from this…
Six low-FODMAP breakfast ideas
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…
There’s more to life than your diet… like exercise!
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…