Food

Throughout my IBS journey, my trigger foods have come and gone. At one point, tomatoes were an absolute no-go for me. Now, they are alright. Pumpkin, on the other hand...

It's that time of year again! A new year means new goals for IBS management. Say goodbye to unwanted symptoms, terribly timed triggers, and never-ending bathroom breaks. Instead, say hello...

Do you love cakes, cookies, muffins, bread, and anything doughy? Commonly made with gluten-abundant flour, honey, high fructose corn syrup, confectionary sugar, and milk, store-bought baked goods are essentially a...

When you don’t have packed snacks, finding an outside fuel source may feel like the IBS-version of Russian Roulette. Will it trigger symptoms, or will it not? So, instead, you...

I have a sweet tooth. A big one. I think it stems from my Italian grandmother always feeding my brother and me Cheerios with sugar whenever we went over. She...

I've already posted on this site more than once about how the development of IBS in my very early twenties forced me to give up a beloved staple of my...

Trust your gut and eat some nuts! As the right-hand man to jelly sandwiches around the world, these hearty nuts are a classic fan favorite. But whether you prefer whole...

Trigger-free meals don’t have to be bland. But condiments and sauces are often the culprits of unwanted symptoms of IBS. Many contain high-fructose corn syrup—a high FODMAP-containing ingredient that can...

For many years, I have had a couple of safe foods I resort to when symptoms are overwhelming. One of my favorites is a lifeline at times because it is...

When you are living with IBS, it’s important to nourish your body with nutritious foods. By keeping a well-stocked fridge, you’ll make fewer trips to the grocery store, be more...

While adolescence may smell like teen spirit, it's also a s-t-r-u-g-g-l-e. Hormones are fluctuating. Bodies are changing (including the digestive tract). Stress is increasing. In fact, teens currently report worse...

Managing mealtime and IBS can be stressful, making it easy to keep your beloved gut-friendly dishes on repeat out of fear of flare-ups. But much like your bathroom habits, mealtime...

One hallmark of summer is gathering with friends for a backyard barbecue. Ribs, chicken, burgers, brats, potato salad, ice cream – these are the foods that often epitomize summer. But...

Avoid mealtime déjà vu with easy yet creative IBS-friendly recipes. In case you missed it, “An IBS Friendly Day of Tasty Recipes, Day 1” outlines an introduction to gut-friendly recipes...

Here’s the thing, food and IBS are complicated. I know you know this. Getting unsolicited food advice from outsiders can be some of the most annoying and aggravating things to hear...

Sick of mealtime blues but don’t want to spend a day planning out your menus? We’ll we got it covered! Whether you are a cooking beginner or seasoned pro, these...

Welcome to the second post in a series about non-FODMAP triggers for people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In my last post, we reviewed non-FODMAP foods that may trigger...

Most plant-based food sources contain a combination of both insoluble and soluble fiber. However, some are richer in one type of fiber, and some contain close to equal amounts of...

I live in the southern United States. The stereotype of southerners frying everything exists for a good reason. We do. Unfortunately, fried foods are a problem if you have irritable...

Due to a currently undiagnosed medical condition which may or may not be yet another issue with my digestive system, my doctor has suggested a change in diet. As if...