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...
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...
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....
Holidays are meant to be joyful — filled with laughter, connection, and delicious food. But if you live with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the season’s festive meals and unpredictable schedules can quickly turn that joy into discomfort, bloating, cramps, or...
You would like to enjoy a glass of wine with a special dinner, have a cocktail at a party, or toast a special occasion with a glass of champagne. Can you? And which low FODMAP alcohol options do you have? If you have IBS, alcohol may worsen your gut symptoms. In this...
I’ve had the honor of being interviewed by Caroline Potts, founder of Meals Hero, an app that removes the mental load from meal planning and grocery shopping, and offers a more personalizable, affordable, and sustainable alternative to meal kits. I was featured on her...