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5 Tips to Enjoy the Holidays When You Have IBS
Holidays can be packed with fun activities, time with family, and special meals. And 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 pay the consequences and suffering...
How To Enjoy Thanksgiving When You Have IBS
Thanksgiving will be here soon with all the celebration, family time, travel, and, of course, the indulgent meal. For someone with IBS, this can be a challenge. That's because of the large portion sizes, the alcoholic beverages, the many courses in the typical...
How to Choose an Authentic Sourdough Bread
Is Sourdough Bread Low FODMAP? If you are starting a low FODMAP diet and are confused about bread, you are not alone! You may have heard that sourdough bread is low FODMAP. But you are not sure about which kind to buy and how much you can eat. The issue with bread is...
Can Digestive Enzyme help with IBS?
Digestive enzymes are quite popular as they claim to reduce common gut symptoms. And people with IBS are often drawn to them in their search for a solution to their IBS problems. But do you really need them? Let's talk about whether digestive enzymes can help people...
Why Do IBS Symptoms Worsen in the Summer? And What You Can Do About It
If you struggle with IBS you may have noticed that your gut symptoms and flares become worse in the summer months, or with heat in general. Indeed, heat can impact IBS. Let's talk about why this is happening and some ways to mitigate the effect of heat on IBS. Heat...
6 Tips for Eating Out on a Low FODMAP Diet
Preparing all your meals at home would be ideal while following a low FODMAP diet. This way, you have more control over what and how much you are eating. On the other hand, it’s hard to avoid eating out completely. And you shouldn't give up your social life just...