Trying to find low FODMAP cereal bars or gluten free cereal bars can be a nightmare. This recipe is simply amazing – not only does it taste good, it is also made within minutes. Ingredients 2 cups of gluten free oats 1/3 cup soft brown sugar 1 tablespoon of white sugar 1.5 teaspoons of gluten free…
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Which Sweeteners Are Low FODMAP? Dietitian Advice For IBS
Low FODMAP sweeteners are an important consideration for those with digestive problems. Some sweeteners are sugar alcohols or ‘polyols’, a type of FODMAP. Even if you don’t add sweeteners to your food and drinks, they are commonly found in ‘sugar-free’ drinks, chewing gum, desserts, and yogurts. It is important to understand what are considered low…
Low FODMAP Rice Paper Rolls
Updated June 2022 by Serena Bansal Registered Dietitian BSc Hons Low FODMAP lunch ideas can be difficult to continue to create, so check out these low FODMAP rice paper rolls. Not being able to eat bread, only makes you realise just how much you relied on it. This recipe is based around traditional asian food…
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Introduction Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EoE) is a rare allergic condition which can affect both adults and children. EoE is triggered by having an allergic response to certain foods. When you consume the food, inflammation occurs in your oesophagus, leading to symptoms. What Are The Symptoms of Eosinophilic Oesophagitis? In adults, dysphagia (inability to swallow) and food getting…
Low FODMAP Granola
This low FODMAP granola is an easy go-to breakfast when most shop-bought alternatives unfortunately often contain many high FODMAP components such as honey, certain nuts and high FODMAP dried fruit. For coeliacs, shop – bought granola also throws up the problem of also containing gluten as the oats used are often not gluten free. By…
Is Intermittent Fasting Good For IBS?
Updated May 2020 By Consultant Dietitian Kirsten Jackson Fasting and more specifically, intermittent fasting has become popular with many in recent years. It has many controversially claimed benefits and now there are some claims that the practise is beneficial for irritable bowel syndrome. In this post, I am going to look at the science behind…
10 Things To Do Before Starting The Low FODMAP Diet
This article is for those of you who are about to start the low FODMAP diet and need some guidance before you get started. First things first don’t start it straight away. This may sound like a strange suggestion as you will probably feel quite motivated to make the changes in order to see an…
A 3 Step Process For IBS Control
Introduction Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects 1 in every 10 people in the UK (1). The symptoms of IBS can really take over your life and the idea of ever gaining control of your symptoms may seem like an unrealistic dream. I recently conducted some interviews with people who suffer with IBS. They told me that having control…
What Does It Feel Like To Have IBS?
Recently, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has become a much more recognised condition, but, what does it feel like to have IBS? Despite this condition affecting around 1 in 10 adults, many of us are still unsure about what it actually feels like (1). Trying to find out what IBS feels like can be confusing. For instance,…
4 different ways hypnotherapy can help you combat IBS symptoms
Our gut and mind are interconnected. One burning question that IBS sufferers often have is ‘does hypnotherapy help IBS symptoms?’ Judith Ward, Clinical hypnotherapist, explains the connection between our brain and gut, allowing hypnosis to be used as a therapy for IBS. If you have IBS, you are not alone. Around 2 in every 10…
