Irritable Bowel Syndrome Infographic
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome awareness month and it’s time to spread the word about IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome is a challenging condition to live with and it can affect every aspect of a person’s life. IBS awareness is on the rise but it is still...
The Low FODMAP Diet And Diabetes
If you have diabetes and IBS then you might be wondering how on earth you can combine both the low FODMAP diet and diabetes diet and not compromise your nutrition or health. It certainly is a little tricky, but it’s not impossible. My name is Sally and I’m an...
Staying Safe on the Low FODMAP Diet
The low FODMAP diet is a health journey not a life time diet. It was created as a tool to help Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers identify and manage dietary triggers, and research suggests that the diet can help significantly reduce symptoms in 70% to 75% of patients...
8 Low FODMAP Date Ideas
Valentine’s Day is almost here. If you are like me then you might be a tad unorganized… and haven’t yet got around to planning your date. That’s okay! Here are my favourite low FODMAP date ideas that won’t break the bank and need minimal planning. 8 Low FODMAP Date...
23 Easy Low FODMAP Lunchbox Fillers
Lunch time doesn’t need to be boring while on the low FODMAP diet! There are plenty of easy and filling low FODMAP lunchbox fillers you can enjoy. To help you get started we’ve put together a list of our lunchbox favourites. 23 Easy Low FODMAP Lunchbox...
New Year’s Resolutions For A Happy Low FODMAP Year
Another year is done and dusted and I’m excited to see what 2018 brings…. Instead of setting unrealistic goals like quitting sugar or going to the gym each day, this year I’m focusing on developing some healthy habits. Here are my New Year’s resolutions to create a...
Last Minute Low FODMAP Gifts
Still searching for the perfect low FODMAP gift for your love one? Don’t worry – We’ve got you covered! Check out our top low FODMAP gifts for people on the low FODMAP diet. 6 Last Minute Low FODMAP Gifts 1. Wine. Alcohol doesn’t have to be off the menu...
Your Guide To Low FODMAP Sushi
If you’re starving and need a quick bite to eat, then sushi can make a great low FODMAP option when you’re out and about. Here’s your guide to low FODMAP sushi to help you navigate your local sushi bar: Check The Sushi Rice First things first, make sure you...
10 Low FODMAP Cocktails To Celebrate
We all deserve a cheeky celebration drink every now and then, and there are lots of low FODMAP cocktails to choose from so you don’t have to miss out! Before you sip your next cocktail here are a few things to remember: Choose a low FODMAP alcohol. Vodka,...
8 Things Never To Say To Someone On The Low FODMAP Diet
If you are on the low FODMAP diet and/or suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) then you know that people love to offer their somewhat misguided opinions and advice! Here are 8 cringe worthy comments that you shouldn’t make to a FODMAPer: 1. “A little bit won’t...
Don’t Forget To Live
Living with a chronic illness is hard. Some days it is a miracle if I make it out of my pyjamas and I often feel like I have been run over by a fleet of trucks in my sleep. I feel trapped in the dark where all my hopes and dreams of being a healthy human float above...
Can FODMAP Intolerances Change Over Time?
When you fail a FODMAP challenge you might feel like banishing those FODMAP foods forever… But do you really need to? The good news is that FODMAP intolerances change over time. Our bodies are complex and many of our bodies’ reactions still remain a mystery. We don’t...
Can I have a cheat day on the low FODMAP diet?
Sometimes that Big Mac with a large side of fries is just too hard to say no to… and before you know it you’re curled up in a food coma surrounded by empty wrappers. Oops! It’s okay, we’re all human and cheat days happen. But what does this mean for your low FODMAP...
6 Processed Foods That Contain Sneaky FODMAPs
When I was just starting the low FODMAP diet I got caught out on a number of occasions by processed foods that contain sneaky FODMAPs. For a while I wondered if the low FODMAP diet was working and what was sending me dashing to the loo! Find out below what foods...
6 Low FODMAP Probiotic Foods
The whole goal of the low FODMAP diet is to help us get healthy and gain good symptom control. So where do probiotics fit, and can we get them from low FODMAP probiotic food? Probiotics are beneficial bacteria found in fermented foods and when we eat them they can...
FODMAP Guide To Mushrooms
I bet you thought that all mushrooms were high FODMAP right? Well I’ve good got news for you. FODMAP testing shows that you don’t have to give up all mushrooms while you are on the low FODMAP diet. Check out my FODMAP guide to mushrooms below to learn which ones you...
5 Nourishing Low FODMAP Snacks To Take To Work
With our modern, fast-paced lifestyle and high pressure work life, often snacks get pushed down to the bottom of the priority list. Sometimes we can think that skipping snacks can buy us more time to work, but ironically, it can do the exact opposite. We find...
Can reintroducing FODMAPs help reduce constipation?
This idea might sound a bit counter-intuitive, right? After all, reducing FODMAPs is meant to help resolve Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. We often find that for people who suffer from constipation, the low FODMAP diet helps reduce bloating, cramps, abdominal pain...
It’s Time To Ditch The Food Guilt
On this wet and miserable weekend, I’ve been pondering my relationship with food. Every day, I read headlines that demonize food, frighten us and worst of all make us feel guilty. This fear is often built on social constructs and I believe it’s time to ditch the...
Gut Problems & IBS
Our gut (including both small and large intestines) plays an important part in maintaining good health through hosting a large and diverse community of bacteria, which aid the digestion and absorption of nutrients from the food we eat (1 2). However, when things start...
How IBS Is Diagnosed & FODMAP Tests
How is Irritable Bowel Syndrome diagnosed? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that causes a wide range of gut symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating, excess wind/flatulence, and changes in bowel habit (diarrhoea, constipation, or...
What are FODMAPs?
If you’ve just heard about the low FODMAP diet and are wondering, “What on earth is a FODMAP?”—you’re not alone. The name might sound complicated, but once you understand what it means and how it works, it can be a powerful tool to help manage symptoms of Irritable...
How a FODMAP trained dietitian can help
How a FODMAP Trained Dietitian Can Help The low FODMAP diet is complex and can be confusing, which means it can take a while to get your head around the diet. Luckily for us there are FODMAP trained dietitians who can help us transition onto the diet, with fewer...
My Low FODMAP Birthday Feast
Okay so this weekend I undertook my most ambitious low FODMAP challenge yet… a low FODMAP Birthday feast for me and my twin brother. Birthdays are meant to be all about rest and pampering and going out to dinner, right? Well I like to make my life just a little bit...
Understanding The Stress IBS Cycle
Many IBS patients have been told that their symptoms are all in their head. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a complex condition that can involve a variety of factors including psychological components that can trigger symptoms. However, saying IBS has a...
7 easy ways to eat more vegetables while on the low FODMAP diet
Many of us are guilty of not eating enough vegetables. Life is busy and it is easy to forget to plan veggies into your meals. In Australia 2 out of 3 people aren’t eating enough vegetables per day (1). These statistics are echoed throughout the Western...
An Open Letter About Being Chronically Ill and How You Can Help
Sometimes the hands we are dealt in life suck. Not only do they suck but they are painful, debilitating, lonely, and exhausting. I mean really what is this pathetic body I’m trapped in? I certainly didn’t order it… On bad days, I’m all for crawling back into bed...
Are Bananas Triggering Your Symptoms? Is it FODMAPs or Something Else?
Many of my followers swear that bananas are problematic and are causing some of their tummy troubles. This begs the question, are bananas really a trigger food? Is it FODMAPs or something else? Let’s take a closer look. Do Bananas Contain FODMAPs? The short answer is...
How To Keep Your Family Healthy While You Follow A Low FODMAP Diet
We all know the low FODMAP diet is a highly restrictive medical diet, so how can you keep yourself fed and your family healthy without creating a whole heap of extra work and stress? Let’s Look At Why FODMAPs Are Important FODMAPs are important for long term gut...
Practical Tips for Managing Chronic Illness (IBS) in the Work Place
The workplace can be a challenging environment, filled with deadlines, projects, office politics and never ending daily tasks that all need your urgent attention. Living with a chronic illness like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can hamper your productivity and...
