Category: IBS
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From Stress to Sleep: Non Food Triggers of IBS
Food is a major culprit when it comes to causing IBS symptoms, but did you know it is more than just food that could cause an IBS flare-up? IBS can be triggered by many different factors and it’s a good idea to know what to look out for so you can identify what has caused…
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6 of the Best Yoga Poses for Bloating
Your jeans are tightening, your stomach is feeling painful, and you generally feel pretty uncomfortable! Bloating is not fun and can affect how we feel mentally and physically. Bloating is a pretty common condition caused by lifestyle or dietary factors. Commonly it is caused by the build of gas created by things like a…
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7 Low FODMAP & Vegan Pancake Recipes
Don’t miss out this pancake day, try these 7 amazing low FODMAP & Vegan pancakes Pancake day is officially here! And not that you ever need an excuse to make pancakes but it definitely provides a nice one for us. If this is your first year being low FODMAP or vegan, making pancakes can…
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Symptoms of IBS in Females You May Not Know About
Feeling a bit bloated after a large meal or intense exercise is normal, but persistent abdominal discomfort and a change in your bathroom habits might be irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This common condition is estimated to affect at least 1 in 5 people in the UK. Of those 1 in 5, at least two-thirds of…
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5 low FODMAP breakfasts (and they’re vegan too!)
Breakfast (and coffee) is the reason I get out of bed in the morning. It might actually be my favourite meal of the day. During the week, I usually eat the same thing each morning. At the moment that is a bowl of warming peanut butter & cinnamon porridge, but during the weekend it’s great…
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Are Bananas Low FODMAP? The answer’s not so simple
You’ll be happy to hear, that yes, bananas can be low FODMAP. But, it depends on how ripe the banana is. An unripe banana is low FODMAP but a ripe banana is high FODMAP. Intrigued? Read on to learn more about the health benefits of bananas and how you can fit them into an IBS-friendly…
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Is Oat Milk Low FODMAP? (and all your oat milk questions answered here)
Let’s dive right in and answer your burning question: Yes, oat milk is low FODMAP! But this does come with some caveats. You need to keep your portion size down to 1/2 cup or 140g for it to stay low FODMAP. Any more than that and your FODMAPs increase and it becomes a high FODMAP…
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Coffee and IBS – Friend or Foe?
For many people, the idea of getting out of bed and not having a cup of coffee doesn’t seem achievable. In fact, caffeine, is the most common psychoactive substance and is used by about 90% of Americans (1). With so many of us enjoying a good cup of coffee, it’s time to find out if…
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What is FODMAP Stacking and How Can You Can Avoid It?
You are following a low FODMAP diet and have found that your IBS symptoms are beginning to reduce. However, you still get a bit of a flare up, even when you think you’ve eaten a mostly low FODMAP food diet. These symptoms might be caused by something called FODMAP stacking. What is FODMAP Stacking? FODMAP…
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Your Guide to Low FODMAP Vegan Dairy Alternatives
If you have IBS and are trying to follow a low FODMAP diet, you may be considering removing lactose from your diet. You can do this in a few ways: Alternatively, If you are on a low FODMAP diet and choose the lactose-free vegan options, it is important to make sure you are choosing foods…