Food

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...

Whether you have IBS-D (diarrhea), IBS-C (constipation), or IBS-M (mixed), dietary fiber plays a crucial role in managing your symptoms! Fiber is a nutrient found naturally in different plant foods...

Have you ever followed the low FODMAP diet, only to still struggle with digestive symptoms? If you are living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you have likely experienced a flare-up...

As someone with IBS-M, I can expect most mornings, especially right now with *the state of the world* (because stress affects IBS), to wake up either feeling constipated and blocked...

As an athlete, IBS can be a real pain in the butt (or the gut). One minute, you are running along enjoying the scenery, and then all of a sudden...

I love coffee. Ah, hot bean water. Delicious, delicious hot bean water. The joy of that first cup of coffee in the morning, the swirling steam coming off of the...

Plant-based diets are all the rage. And, for a good reason! According to Food Insight consumer surveys, people ages 18-80 are interested in plant-based eating. Since 2010 there is a...

My husband is a picky eater, and that is very helpful in dealing with IBS. As much as I was once annoyed by his refusal to eat certain foods, I...

If you’re eating more plant-based, you’re not alone. Based on a recent consumer survey, nearly 6 in 10 (60 percent) consumers say it is important that the food products they...

Most of the time, I purposely cook more than it is needed for my family dinner, so that I can re-use the leftovers to make a completely different dinner the...

Are you unsure if your IBS symptoms are a result of food allergies or food intolerances? Many people with IBS think they have food allergies, although it is more likely...

Let’s face it: Bread makes for an easy option for a quick meal, but when you have IBS it’s important to find one that suits your body. As a nutritionist...

At times, most of us desire sweets, whether in moderation or excess. Processed foods that are high in refined flour, sugar, or unhealthy fats are easy to find in kitchens...

I would love to eat healthier. Well, I would like to be able to eat a few healthier foods. The problem is most things that are considered healthy choices do...

As reggae legend, Bob Marley used to sing, “Got to keep on moving...” Of course, he probably wasn’t referring to concerns about being all stopped up in his colon. Nevertheless...

When it comes to a low FODMAP diet, I find many of my patients struggle with getting enough variety and fiber. I find one of the common mistakes patients make...

To many people, the classic image of healthy food might look something like a giant bowl of salad with a lot of raw roughage and crunch in it. However, for...

I recently wrote a post for this site about eating ice cream with IBS and ways to try to still enjoy it anyway (in moderation and with certain modifications of...