Oats are low in FODMAP and high in fibre. So you will likely be feeling rather frustrated that they trigger your IBS. Being on the low FODMAP diet is restrictive enough, without low FODMAP foods also causing you issues. This can leave you feeling confused, frustrated and helpless in what to do. However, we must…
Resistant Starches and IBS
Resistant starches are a type of carbohydrate that can flare up irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. If you have ever felt frustrated that you are following a low FODMAP diet and still getting bloating, it could be resistant starch. In this blog post, I will explain what resistant starches are and how they cause symptoms. What…
FODMAP stacking explained (+ tips on avoidance)
If you are following the low FODMAP diet then you may be wondering what is FODMAP stacking? FODMAP stacking is something that you must understand fully to avoid making mistakes through the low FODMAP process. This article explains what FODMAP stacking is and how to avoid it so that you can gain control of your…
Do Prebiotics Help IBS Symptoms?
Are prebiotic supplements good for IBS symptoms? You are probably aware that gut bacteria has a role in your IBS. So anything that affects your gut bacteria could also benefit your IBS right? In this post, I look at a new study published which found that prebiotics are not useful for those with any functional…
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…
How Does A GP Manage IBS?
Many people ask me who they should go to about their digestive problems and what usually happens during the assessment. You should be going to your GP to start with and they will assess you and do a number of tests to rule out other conditions. In the US and UAE, a GP is known…
Does Aloe Vera Juice Help IBS?
You will have seen aloe vera being advertised as an IBS remedy. It soothes the skin, so taking a supplement for your gut makes sense right? But does aloe vera juice help IBS or is this just another fad which is going to be a waste of your time and money? In this article, I…
How To Increase Weight With IBS
Are you left wondering ‘how can I increase weight weight IBS?’ When you are trying to avoid IBS symptoms you may find that you struggle to gain weight. This is because your diet has become too restrictive. You will be feeling confused about what you should be doing next. You want to try the low…
How to get an IBS Diagnosis
Getting an IBS diagnosis may seem like a minefield! What tests do you need to get? Is it going to be expensive? What about those allergy blood tests that you have seen online? All the different information can be confusing, and you may feel vulnerable. This post will cover the British medical guidelines for getting…
10 Mistakes You Are Making on The Low FODMAP Diet
The low FODMAP diet is a process used to find what foods are causing IBS symptoms. The process starts with a diet which is low in FODMAPs (fermentable carbohydrates). It is then followed by a structured reintroduction period to pin-point and diagnose food intolerances. In this article, I will be discussing the top 10 mistakes…
