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…
Dietary Advice (non Low FODMAP)
Food Chemical Intolerance and IBS
You may have a food chemical intolerance and not IBS. This type of intolerance causes similar symptoms but the triggers are different. In this article, I will explain to you what a food chemical intolerance is and how you can diagnose it. The good news is that if you have a food intolerance, you will…
Sugar and IBS
You will likely have heard the claims around sugar being a trigger for IBS. You may have tried a sugar free diet to help your IBS symptoms. The term ‘sugar’ refers to several different molecules. Not all ‘sugar’ will cause your IBS symptoms, only those which you are intolerant to. In this article, I am…
Do bananas cause constipation? A dietitian answers
You may be wondering, “Do bananas cause constipation?”. Unfortunately, different sources say different things thus leading to confusion. Some people believe that bananas help to ‘thicken up’ stools, but others have suggested that they can cause adverse IBS symptoms – such as diarrhea. This post aims to explore this topic in detail. It will break…
Do Eggs Cause IBS Symptoms?
You may find that eggs cause IBS symptoms. This will confuse you because eggs contain no FODMAPs or fibre. They even have little fat in them. But surely you can not have an egg allergy as you can eat baked eggs ok and you don’t have anaphylaxis. So what the heck is going on? In…
Is The Whole 30 Diet Good For IBS? | THE IBS DIETITIAN
You may be reading this article wondering is the Whole 30 Diet the solution to my IBS? You have likely googled this diet or seen it on social media – several sources are raving about. BUT! I also know this is not the first diet you have come across. You have likely tried multiple diets…
‘Why am I bloated on keto?’ answers from a registered dietitian
Are you bloated on keto? You might be wondering why does does it happen? As an IBS sufferer, you might have heard that the ketogenic diet can help you gain symptom control. But is it effective, and is it worth it if it causes bloating? This article will explore what the ketogenic diet is, whether…
Do Oats Cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms?
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…
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…
