Chococolate Quinoa PuddingNow I call this a pudding but I actually eat it for breakfast or a snack! Most weeks I’ll prepare a batch of quinoa and store it in the fridge...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of HumilityWhen I think of how IBS makes me feel, I don’t necessarily go directly to how bad the physical symptoms are or that they make my life very difficult. Generally...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Discouraging Journey to Getting DiagnosedIt all started back in 2009 when I developed a bacterial infection called Helicobacter Pylori, or H. Pylori, due to a food poisoning experience which I have written about in...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
IBS-Friendly Chicken StockMany of the dishes I make during the colder months require a broth of some kind (like chicken or beef stock). However, using the pre-made broths from the store can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 foods that are also delicious and provide nutrients...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
IBS Journal Entry: February 2018Every once in a while, I like to check in and say something about my life with IBS. How am I doing this month, this week or today? I’m tired...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Q&A with Dr. Nandi 1 - Should You See a Primary Care Physician or Gastroenterologist For IBS?Living with IBS is difficult, and effectively managing symptoms can be extremely complicated. Often times, there are more questions than answers, leaving people feeling frustrated and even helpless. In this...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 the body. An individual is then able to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Peanut Butter Overnight OatsA perfect choice if you have to eat on the run in the mornings. You can make this up the night before and just grab it from the fridge as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Struggle of EatingTo eat, or not to eat? That is the question! Suffering from IBS can make it quite a challenge to develop an appetite, especially when almost anything I consume can...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Yoga for IBSI have been practicing yoga for almost 20 years, on and off. Granted there has been a lot of OFF…I was off a good long time after I had my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Different Type of GoalThis year I didn’t set New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve never found them to be particularly successful in the past. I set big lofty goals, get started on achieving them, then...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do You Need to Have a Chat?How are you doing today? How are you feeling? Is there anything you need? If it’s been a while since anyone has truly asked you how you’re doing and whether...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
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 foods, can’t leave the house during flare-ups, can’t...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
IBS-Friendly Shepherd’s PieHere’s an IBS-friendly dish that is great for the holiday season and can fill a whole family – IBS Friendly Shepherd’s Pie! It’s a traditional dish, however, I modified the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making the Best Out of the Worst SituationsWhen living with IBS, it can be easy to experience an embarrassing moment. I have come up with a few worst case scenarios involving IBS, and I would like for...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Malaise Has ReturnedA while back, I wrote about what I consider the worst IBS symptom that I’ve experienced; malaise. I choose the word ‘malaise' because I don’t think there is a better...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Understand Your Triggers To Avoid IBS SymptomsYou have recently been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and you feel confused and completely lost with the amount of conflicting information available out there; you are not sure...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 to fill up with food. As the food...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Serenity Prayer and IBSFor those not familiar, let’s look at the first part of what is commonly referred to as ‘The Serenity Prayer.’ ‘God, please grant me the serenity to accept the things...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
