Nutrition – Page 2 – The IBS Diaries

Coffee – 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, its time to find out ifContinue reading “Coffee – Friend or Foe?”

Protein: The Basics

Whenever any sort of diet is mentioned, the first thing people talk about is protein. Especially, if you are vegan. Where does your protein come from? How will you ever get enough if you don’t eat meat? I have heard it all. And matters can be a little more tricky if you are following theContinue reading “Protein: The Basics”

Kombucha – Worth The Hype?

You may have probably seen Kombucha all over the place. Splashed over Instagram, in health food shops, in cafes and at the gym. Health claims that seem to good to be true and in some cases a price tag that doesn’t seem justifiable. New superfoods pop up all the time and in all honesty mostContinue reading “Kombucha – Worth The Hype?”

Which Milk?

I choose to drink plant based milks as I was never really a fan of cow’s milk. Not particularly enjoying the taste, switching to dairy free alternatives seemed like the logical thing to do. And it seems the rest of the UK and the world agrees. You may have already noticed when doing your weeklyContinue reading “Which Milk?”