Soda: An IBS No-NoEven though I didn't develop full-blown IBS until my late teens when I was already in college, I always suffered on and...reactions20comments
Do You Chew Your Food Enough?While this may seem like a strange question to ask, I promise there is a reason. But I have to start by...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Pregnancy in IBS: Nutrients, FODMAPs, and Symptom ManagementDisclaimer: It is not typically recommended to start a low FODMAP elimination diet during pregnancy due to the restrictive nature of the...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
