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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...reactionscomments
An IBS Tip: It's Not Just What You Eat But HowA lot of IBS posts both on here and other sites seem to focus mainly on diet itself--that is, what the person...reactionscomments
Low-Fructose Diet May Ease IBS SymptomsAs a spoonie, I am no stranger to trying different diets in order to gauge what works better for my body. Over...reactions4comments
Lunches That Are Easy on the StomachLunch time is by far the worst meal of the day for me. I tend to not eat breakfast, unless it's something...reactions5comments
How to Choose the Best Meal Off a MenuOne of the things people with IBS find hardest is eating out and what to order. There are often many unknowns in...reactions1comment
Food as a Tool in IBSMany people with IBS have an interesting relationship with food. If you react to everything every time you eat, food is not...reactionscomments
1-Day Low FODMAP Meal PlanYou’ve probably heard about the low FODMAP diet. Perhaps it has even been recommended to you by your healthcare professional. But have...reactionscomments
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
Trigger Foods and AlternativesAs someone who has suffered with IBS since childhood, the kinds of foods I can and can't eat have changed, and even...reactions6comments
Changing Up the DietHas anyone ever heard that if you continue to do the same exercise routine over and over, that your body will get...reactionscomments
