Yes, you can drink alcohol on the low FODMAP diet. This post will explain the advice on alcohol when you have IBS, including which alcoholic drinks and mixers are low FODMAP. WHAT IS ALCOHOL? Like fat, protein and carbohydrates, alcohol is a macronutrient. When we drink alcoholic drinks, we are drinking the type known as ethanol….
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The Low FODMAP Diet
The low FODMAP diet is a 3 part process which reduces irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and identifies trigger foods. In this article I will explain what the diet entails, which foods are high in FODMAPs and how to follow the diet. Jump to; Low FODMAP Food List High FODMAP Food List The 3 stage process…
Low FODMAP Diet: Polenta Pizza Bites | THE IBS DIETITIAN
Ingredients (Serves 2) 500g ready made polenta 1 mozzarella ball 1 thin slice of ham (optional) 500g passata 1 tablespoon of garlic infused oil 1 tablespoon of oregano 1/4 teaspoon of asafoetida Method 1.Preheat the oven to 220 ˚C Slice the polenta into 1 cm thins Spray the polenta with a little oil and bake…
What is Constipation and How Can You Treat It
It is likely that constipation will affect you at some point in your life. In fact, it is though to impact anywhere between 8 – 50 % of the UK’s population (1). Unfortunately, because publicly discussing your bowels is not really the norm, you may be left wondering ‘what is constipation’? And, if you suffer…
What are the Symptoms and Causes of IBS?
Maybe you’ve noticed a new symptom that comes with your IBS – back pain. As if there weren’t enough already! In this article I will explain what the symptoms of IBS are and also what the causes of IBS can be. These are two confusing topics which you will need to understand in order to…
Can IBS cause weight loss?
Amidst the array of symptoms, one question frequently arises: Can IBS cause weight loss? While shedding the pounds might be the goal for some, it can also be very stressful if you don’t know what’s causing it or how to manage it. This article explains whether IBS can cause weight loss and what else might…
Low FODMAP Pesto
As much as you may love pesto, it is not suitable on the low FODMAP diet. In this post I will share a recipe that is easy to whip up and suitable for your new IBS diet. Where Does Pesto Come From? Pesto was first used in the 16th century and comes from Italy. Traditionally,…
Can You Take Herbal Supplements For SIBO?
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…
Is Sourdough Bread Low FODMAP?
You may be wondering if sourdough bread is low FODMAP? Bread is staple part of the diet you will likely miss when doing the low FODMAP process. In this article I will explain which breads you CAN have. Although many breads contain high FODMAP ingredients such as honey, apple and inulin, there are also suitable…
Coronavirus and IBS – are you more at risk?
This is a worrying and anxious time for all. Many of you have been messaging me asking if your IBS will increase your risk of coronavirus and what can you do about it. With lots of inaccurate information out there, I thought I would write this blog post on the topic of IBS and coronavirus….
