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,...
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...
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...
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. The large portion sizes, alcoholic beverages, the many courses...
Can Digestive Enzymes Help with IBS? Digestive enzymes are quite popular as they claim to reduce common gut symptoms. People with IBS are often drawn to them in their search for a solution to their IBS problems. Do they work and do you need to add them to your diet?...
Heat and IBS: Why Do IBS Symptoms Worsen in the Summer? If you struggle with IBS you may have noticed that your IBS symptoms and flares become worse in the summer months, or with heat in general. Here are some reasons why: 1. Core temperature...
Why You Should Add More Fiber We hear all the time that we need to eat more fiber. Why is it so important to add more fiber to our diet? Fiber has a number of benefits (I won’t go into all of them here) but for people with gut issues such as IBS and irregular bowel...
April is IBS Awareness Month: The Toll IBS Takes on People's Lives April is “IBS Awareness Month” (as declared by the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) in 1997). During this time, we focus attention on important health messages...
Do Kiwis Help with IBS-Constipation? Indeed, it may seem too good to be true but it is! Just eating 2 kiwis a day can help with constipation-predominant IBS or chronic constipation. Let's explore how and why. Constipation in IBS Did you know that 2 out of 3 women with...