Afraid to Eat? Me? Hah!In some ways my fear knows no bounds. Take spiders. I’m paralyzed the moment I spot one scurrying across the carpet. It’s...reactions2comments
Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet for IBSI may have mentioned before that my son has autism. When he was first diagnosed, his mother and I researched and got...reactions2comments
Dude...Can I Just Have a Smoothie?Ok, ok, I know that in previous articles my problems with coffee and alcohol have been discussed in some detail. I’m happy...reactionscomments
8 IBS-Friendly Teas and SmoothiesIt can be extremely challenging to find foods that won't trigger IBS symptoms. It can be even more difficult to find safe...reactions1comment
What Are Elimination Diets? Your Questions, AnsweredAn elimination diet is a short-term eating plan that removes specific foods from the diet that may be causing adverse effects in...reactionscomments
What to Eat When You Think You Can’t Eat Anything: The ABCs of Low FODMAP foodsFor more than 25 years, thanks to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), I’ve been living in a world of “can’ts”: Can’t eat certain...reactions18comments
Bigger Meals Can Make IBS WorseOne of the things that can trigger IBS symptoms is eating big meals. When you eat, your stomach stretches as it begins...reactions2comments
Using Leftovers to Help Manage IBSOf all the strategies to help manage IBS, leftovers may not seem very important. But bear with me while I explain how...reactionscomments
Turmeric And Your Gut: Will This Golden Spice Help Your IBS Symptoms?It is not uncommon for people living with IBS to incorporate complementary alternative therapies such as traditional Chinese medicine and herbal products...reactions4comments
My Top 5 IBS-Friendly FoodsMy top 5 IBS-friendly foods are listed here. They include types of milk, creamer, cheese, kombucha, and ice cream. Lactose free milk...reactions4comments
My Experience Trying Vegan FoodMy experience trying vegan food has been a bit of an interesting journey. My parents are from the Dominican Republic, and the...reactions5comments
These Are A Few of My Favorite Things...That I Can No Longer EatResearch shows that 25 percent of IBS patients experience symptoms related to their diet, and as a result, many people avoid foods...reactions12comments
What is the SIBO Bi-Phasic Diet?One of my big IBS-C symptoms was bloating immediately after eating. Sometimes the bloating would start while I was still eating a...reactionscomments
My Battle with Trigger FoodsIt’s difficult to predict what’s going to set off my IBS-M (also known as IBS-A). I can have a string of good...reactions3comments
Is It Really An IBS Trigger? Or Just a Phase?The first time I had a colonoscopy, I was very discouraged because the gastroenterologist told me that I could just drink a...reactionscomments
Vegetarian Protein Sources on a Low FODMAP DietMany people struggle to find high protein vegetarian options on a low FODMAP diet, particularly because most legumes are quite high in...reactionscomments
My Unrequited Love for Red MeatIt's my birthday and my partner is treating me to a lovely brunch. Our meals were amazing and we are longingly gazing...reactionscomments
Saving Time and Energy With Food PrepDuring recent treatment for SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) as the cause/contributor to my IBS, I found myself on a restricted diet yet...reactionscomments
Food Chemicals or FODMAPs, What's Your IBS Trigger?So you have just been just been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and you’ve been told that to manage your symptoms...reactionscomments
Why Restricted Diets for IBS Need Nutritional GuidanceWith all the dietary advice given on the internet, it may seem like restricted diets aren’t that big a deal. But any...reactionscomments
