We hear all the time that we need to eat more fiber. But if you have IBS, you may have discovered that “just eat more vegetables” isn't always such great advice. Maybe you've tried a giant salad, piled your plate with vegetables, or switched to a hearty whole-grain...
Fall is here, and I have to admit, it’s my favorite season. I love the crisp mornings, colorful leaves, cozy sweaters, and, of course, all the delicious fall flavors. Pumpkin everything, warm spices, maple, and seasonal fruits and vegetables make this time of year...
Have you ever eaten a meal and needed to use the bathroom just minutes later? Or developed bloating several hours after eating and wondered which food was responsible? The timing of IBS symptoms can provide important clues — but it isn't always the food you just ate...
IBS flare-ups can happen even when your symptoms are generally well controlled. While there isn't a quick fix, there are practical, evidence-based strategies that can help ease abdominal pain, bloating and bowel symptoms so you can get back to feeling like yourself....
If you've been following the low FODMAP diet carefully but you're still experiencing bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea or urgency, you're not alone. The low FODMAP diet is one of the most effective dietary therapies for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), helping many...
If you're following a low FODMAP diet, you've probably come across the term polyols. But what exactly are they, and why do they seem to cause digestive symptoms for some people with IBS? Polyols are one of the five groups of FODMAPs: short-chain carbohydrates that can...
Traveling with IBS can feel overwhelming. Whether you're worried about finding safe foods, managing symptoms on a long flight, or being far from a restroom, it's understandable to feel anxious before a trip. As a Registered Dietitian, IBS and Low FODMAP Diet...
If your IBS symptoms seem to worsen during the summer months, you're not alone. As a registered dietitian specializing in IBS, I often hear from my clients that, in the heat, their IBS symptoms get worse: increased bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation....
If you have IBS, yoga can be a simple way to support digestion and calm the gut-brain connection. Research suggests yoga may help reduce symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea while also easing stress—one of the most common IBS triggers. As...