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Yoga for IBS: 4 Gentle Poses to Relieve Bloating, Gas & 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...
Low FODMAP Diet Elimination Phase Explained – A Dietitian’s Guide for IBS
If you live with IBS, you know how frustrating it can be to feel like every meal is a guessing game. Bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and gas can make eating stressful instead of enjoyable. The best evidence-based approach for managing IBS symptoms is...
FODMAP Lactose Explained: Understanding Disaccharides and IBS
Welcome back to my FODMAP Explained series! In this set of articles, I break down the acronym FODMAP and share practical tips to help you reduce digestive symptoms while still enjoying the widest variety of foods possible. In this post, we’re focusing on the letter...
Low FODMAP Fermented Foods: How To Enjoy Them Without an IBS Flare
Fermented foods are often praised for their potential gut health benefits, but if you have IBS, you may be wondering whether they will help or worsen your symptoms. Fermented foods are widely associated with improved digestion, yet not all of them are suitable during...
Low FODMAP Protein Powder for IBS: A Dietitian’s Complete Guide
If you’ve ever tried to find a low FODMAP protein powder, you’ve likely realized it’s not as straightforward as it should be. Between confusing ingredient lists, hidden high-FODMAP additives, and conflicting advice online, it’s easy to feel unsure about what’s...
Resistant Starch and IBS: Should You Eat It or Avoid It?
If you have IBS, you’ve probably heard that resistant starch is good for gut health. But you may also wonder: will it help your symptoms, or make them worse? The connection between resistant starch and IBS isn’t always straightforward. Resistant starch can nourish...