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5 Tips for Eating a Low FODMAP Vegetarian Diet
Can You Go Low FODMAP If You Are A Vegetarian? A low FODMAP diet restricts the intake of foods that are staples for vegetarians, such as certain grains, legumes, lactose-containing dairy, vegetables, and fruits. You may wonder whether, as a vegetarian, you can eat...
5 Myths about the Low FODMAP Diet…Debunked!
5 Myths about the Low FODMAP Diet…Debunked! There are several myths about the low FODMAP diet and they need to be debunked. The Low FODMAP Diet was developed by researchers at Monash University in Australia after they identified which foods are most likely to trigger...
5 Fermented Foods to Improve Your Gut Health
Fermented foods have been part of the eating habits of many cultures around the world for thousands of years. Before refrigeration of foods became possible, they were one of the few ways of preserving food for longer periods of time. The making of sourdough bread,...
What You Need to Know About Chocolate and the Low FODMAP Diet
What You Need to Know About Chocolate and the Low FODMAP Diet One of the most common questions I get from my clients when they are just starting a low FODMAP diet is: “Can I have chocolate?” I don’t need to tell you how relieved they are to hear me say: “Yes!” Many...
5 Ways to Love Your Gut in the New Year
The holidays are behind us, and perhaps you had some over-indulgence that made you feel not so great in your gut. You may be looking to start new healthy habits to improve your gut and overall health. I would love to offer my best tips to do this based on scientific...
5 Tips to Enjoy the Holidays When You Have IBS
Holidays can be packed with fun activities, time with family, and special meals. It’s common to unknowingly stumble upon, or knowingly indulge in, foods that are FODMAP “bombs”. For someone with IBS, this could mean having to bear the consequences in your gut! Here...