Fermented Foods on the Low FODMAP Diet For many, following the low FODMAP diet for IBS is one way to see symptom improvement. During the elimination phase especially, it can be difficult to include probiotic-rich foods. Many... By Andrea Hardy RD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Sadness of Losing Another StapleWhen I first developed and was diagnosed with IBS, I was in major denial. I clung to my coffee (even having multiple cups a day), despite that it definitely did... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Losing Weight with Low FODMAP DietI was wondering the other day if non-IBS people used the low FODMAP diet as a weight loss diet. I don’t generally pay much attention to formal ‘diets’ per se... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Low FODMAP Eating While CampingFor many, summertime means vacation, weekend getaways, and the great outdoors. Relaxing and stress-free right? For those with IBS, it can sometimes feel like the opposite. When we aren’t at... By Andrea Hardy RD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Avoid the Bloat: Foods You Shouldn't Eat (At Least Too Often)One of the other uncomfortable realities of living with IBS and GERD is how often I tend to get bloated, as though my belly is a balloon that's been filled... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Specific Carbohydrate Diet and GAPS Diet for IBSWhile doing some research a while ago, I came across a couple of diets that are supposedly beneficial to patients with digestive issues. The two diets I discovered are called... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Forget Willpower – How to Make Better Food ChoicesMost poisonous substances taste awful. You would never crave arsenic. But what happens when you have IBS and some food intolerances and your poison happens to be chocolate cake, or... By Caitlin Wheat3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Pregnancy in IBS: Nutrients, FODMAPs, & Symptom ManagementDisclaimer: It is not typically recommended to start a low FODMAP elimination diet during pregnancy due to the restrictive nature of the diet. If you absolutely need to consider initiating... By Andrea Hardy RD4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Best Herbal Teas For (My) IBSUp until my early twenties, the only type of tea I ever drank was black tea that was caffeinated. Shortly after graduating from college, my gut issues, while not as... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Can I Lose Weight on a Low FODMAP Regimen?Yes, but no! It is important to understand that first and foremost, the low FODMAP way of eating is not for weight loss. It has never been intended for weight... By Neilanjan ‘Neil’ Nandi, MD, FACP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Is Food the Only Medicine?Food can be many things, like a luxury for wealthy people, a prop for studio sets, or even a toy for kids. But one thing for sure to many sick... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Cheeses Are Low FODMAP?Whether you have just started eliminating FODMAPs or you are following a long-term modified low FODMAP diet, you know this lifestyle change can feel very restrictive! As a dietitian specializing... By Andrea Hardy RD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Learning My Lesson of Not Eating BIG with IBSAs a kid growing up, I used to always eat big and finish my whole plate. Many times, I would even ask for seconds and finish that whole plate too... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Pumpkin: A Good IBS FoodHere's an interesting little tidbit about me: my cat also has IBS. I've often joked with people about how my cat and I share such a close connection, we even... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Beat the CravingsCravings are often the hardest part of sticking to any new diet. They catch us when we are not only stressed but when we relax as well. They can feel... By Caitlin Wheat3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Do Portion Sizes Matter with Low FODMAP Foods?When it comes to FODMAPs, the professionals don’t label foods as simply “high” and “low”. While that may seem easiest, FODMAPs are a bit more complicated than that. Foods contain... By Andrea Hardy RD4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The BBQ Break-up LetterDear Local BBQ Joint: It breaks my heart to say this, but I may have to quit you. I’ve enjoyed many unforgettable lunches and dinners at your table. Piles of... By Lisa Carr2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
HELP! The Low FODMAP Regimen Didn’t Work for Me!If low FODMAP improved your symptoms, then congratulations! This means you have found your dietary triggers and must now focus on re-introduction of those triggers in smaller quantities to provide... By Neilanjan ‘Neil’ Nandi, MD, FACP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Diet, Prebiotics, and Probiotics for IBS-CIBS-C or IBS with constipation is a condition that can impact your quality of life. Following a restricted diet such as the low FODMAP diet often provides symptom relief and... By Meredith East-Powell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Guilty of Eating Trigger Foods“Order in the court! Order in the court!” the judge yells while slamming his gavel repeatedly. “The jury has finally reached a verdict regarding the case of Hess P vs... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments