Food

Even though I didn't develop full-blown IBS until my late teens when I was already in college, I always suffered on and off as a child from what my grandmother...

While this may seem like a strange question to ask, I promise there is a reason. But I have to start by making a confession. I am the epitome of...

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...

When 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...

I 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...

For 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...

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...

While 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...

Most 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...

Disclaimer: 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...

Up 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...

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...

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...

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...

As 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...

Here'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...

Cravings 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...

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...

Dear 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...

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...