Could Yoga Help Your IBS Symptoms
Hi All! My name is Erin Kukura, and I am a Registered Dietitian and Yoga Teacher Trainee. I’m here to chat to you about how yoga can be an effective tool to help you reduce IBS symptoms and manage stress. The Stress & IBS Cycle Before we get started it’s good to...
Is It Okay To Combine Elimination Diets?
If you have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), a quick internet search will surface dozens of diets claiming to be the one and only answer to all of your digestive woes. Not only do you have to sift through the search results to find any sliver of truth, you will also be...
How To Host A Gluten Free & Low FODMAP Brunch
It’s Coeliac Awareness Week here in New Zealand! Lots of you already know that I’m a coeliac and I’m five years into my gluten free journey. This year I’m super honoured to announce that I’m Coeliac New Zealand’s Food Ambassador for 2019! This June I’m helping raise...
The pitfalls of demonising high FODMAP foods
Okay peeps. I know when you live with irritable intestines it can be easy to swear off ANY foods that you think are contributing to your flares. I get it. No one enjoys being crippled over with abdominal pain, flattening young children as you sprint to the loo or god...
The Truth About Broccoli & The Low FODMAP Diet
Hello! It’s time. Time to learn the truth about broccoli and the low FODMAP diet. This tasty little veggie causes a LOT of confusion in the FODMAP world. We blame this on misinformation in outdated food lists. Broccoli is often portrayed as high FODMAP and considered...
Low FODMAP Easter Chocolate Round Up
Being a self-confessed chocolate addict, Easter is an especially exciting time for me! I get to hang out with all my chocolate friends aka Easter Eggs… However, sometimes the wrong Easter egg can send me dashing to the loo! Not all Easter treats are created equal and...
Are Garlic Chives Low FODMAP?
Missing garlic? We’re not surprised and we’re here to save the day. It turns out garlic chives might be the perfect low FODMAP solution to help you get that garlicky hit without the stomach ache. Over the past few years, we’ve had dozens of followers ask are garlic...
Why I wrote The Gut Friendly Cookbook
Eek! I’m super excited to announce that my FIRST ever low FODMAP cookbook is now available for purchasing! If you just can’t wait till the end of the article to get your hands on The Gut Friendly Cookbook then head here 👉 (PS I’ll even sign a copy...
Do you need to break up with avocado on the low FODMAP diet?
Whether you LOVE it or hate it avocado is an adored food for many… and losing avocado when starting the low FODMAP diet can be soul destroying – believe me, I’ve been there. Some of us might be inadvertently missing out on a favourite food when there’s no...
Low FODMAP Movie Snack Ideas + Valentine’s Day Movie Round Up
Valentine’s Day is almost here and like us you might still be planning your romantic date, hang out session with the girls (or boys), or carving out some special ‘me’ time. So why not have a quiet night in with some good old classic rom-coms and yummy low FODMAP movie...
A Fresh Start For 2019 | Health & Wellness Resolutions
It’s New Year’s again… when did that happen?! This means it’s the season for resolutions. I’m not sure I’m quite ready. Some of my resolutions from last year are still a work in progress (I’m still a perfectionist and my daily yoga goal needs some love!). But I’m...
47 Low FODMAP Holiday Recipes
4 Lessons I’ve Learned From Being Chronically Ill
I’m all down for a good old pity party now and then but as we approach the holiday season I’m taking time to reflect (yip I know it sounds cheesy!)…. And find the good stuff about life. I’ve officially been unwell for over half my life which is crazy. I still remember...
Low FODMAP Tofu… I’ve been doing it wrong!
October is World Vegetarian Month and while I’m a self-confessed omnivore, my household has been making more of an effort to eat vegetarian meals…. Which brings me to low FODMAP tofu and how to make it tasty. I’ve always had a bit of a mental block when it comes to...
Low FODMAP Guide to Hiking & Backpacking
Getting out into nature on a hike, tramp or backpacking trip is a wonderful way to disconnect from technology and nurture your soul. We’ve put together a quick guide to help you navigate your trip while on the low FODMAP diet. Breakfast Early morning breakfasts should...
34 Low FODMAP Dinner Recipes
There is no need to put up with boring meals while on the low FODMAP diet! There are plenty of low FODMAP dinner recipes to keep the whole family happy. We’ve collated 34 of our favourite low FODMAP dinner recipes just for you. Special thanks to Jessie Elvy, our...
Understanding the Monash Low FODMAP App Updates
You might have noticed that over the past few weeks the Monash University Low FODMAP app has undergone some pretty big changes. Here at A Little Bit Yummy the Monash University Low FODMAP app is our FODMAP bible and a key resource. We’re here to help you understand...
Renee’s IBS Journey
Each month we are in awe of the perseverance and determination you show to get out there and live life despite having irritable bowel syndrome. Living with a chronic illness is no joke! We understand that getting out of bed each morning and managing your symptoms is...
4 Types of IBS Anxiety And Strategies to Help
Anxiety and IBS go hand in hand and up to 40% to 60% of people with IBS experience anxiety or mental health challenges so you’re not alone! If you’re hiding from social situations, fretting over what you eat, catastrophizing about embarrassing symptoms, or obsessing...
5 Tips For Creating A Self-Care Routine That Lasts
Self-care isn’t just a buzzword but a dedicated set of actions that can help you support your health and find your happy place. When you suffer from a chronic medical condition, like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), life is tough and it’s even more important to...
6 Low FODMAP Foods that are High in Calcium
Are you getting enough calcium? Research shows that over half of the Australian population isn’t getting enough calcium in their daily diet (1), and this statistic is echoed all over the world. It’s easy to overlook your calcium intake, but calcium is essential for a...
Endometriosis, Surgery and Me
If you’ve been following me on social media, then you might have noticed I’ve been in hospital recently. Over the past year, I’ve been experiencing unexplained abdominal symptoms that feel different to my IBS symptoms. My gynecologist was concerned that I might have...
13 Low FODMAP Snack Ideas That Boost Your Nutrition
You might have heard a lot of chatter that the low FODMAP diet is a restrictive diet and that’s true! But that doesn’t mean your nutrition has to suffer. There are plenty of nutritional snacks you can use to enrich your diet while in the low FODMAP phase....
6 Tips To Gain Weight On the Low FODMAP Diet
Everyone on the low FODMAP diet deals with their own unique health challenges. Some people may need to lose weight, while others need to focus on gaining weight to improve overall health. Keep reading to find out my tips to gain weight on the low FODMAP diet. 6 tips...
Jeff’s IBS Story
Today we’re sharing Jeff’s IBS Story. What struck me most when reading Jeff’s email was his perseverance and determination to live his life no matter what challenges were sent his way. It was inspiring and heartwarming to know that others have had...
4 Reasons Why You Need To Reintroduce FODMAPs
You may have heard that the low FODMAP diet is not a forever diet. In fact, it’s actually just a 2-6 week test diet to find out whether FODMAPs are playing a role in triggering your IBS symptoms. If you’ve responded to the low FODMAP diet, you might be feeling the...
7 Low FODMAP Mother’s Day Gifts
It’s almost Mother’s Day! I am blessed to have an awesome Mum, so no matter how broke I am I always try to plan something a little bit special for her… Here are some of my favourite low FODMAP Mother’s Day gifts! Low FODMAP Mother’s Day...
Lactase enzymes and the low FODMAP diet
Why do cows have hooves instead of feet? – Because they lactose. This joke was said to me at University by my colleague during one of our many dietetics parties. These ‘bring-a-plate’ gatherings were not a rare occurrence because, after all we are foodies at heart!...
Catherine’s IBS Story
Today I’m sharing Catherine’s IBS story and opening up our platform to give you and other IBS sufferers a voice. We’re here to share your experiences, break down the social stigma and create a safe space to discuss our IBS journeys. Lets stop suffering in silence and...
Fructose And The Low FODMAP Diet
If you are on the low FODMAP diet then you know that excess fructose can send some people rushing to the loo! Fructose is the ‘M’ in the FODMAP acronym and is a monosaccharide. It’s a single sugar unit found in foods like fruit, and fruit products such as juice and...
