This post was written by nutrition MS/DI student and intern Caitlin Berenson of Boston University and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and reviewed and edited by Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD, IFNCP, CLT. If you’ve been diagnosed with fructose intolerance, eating foods high in fructose can trigger irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. It can be confusing …
Finding a low-sucrose dessert may feel more challenging and overwhelming than finding a needle in a haystack, if you have congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID) or acquired sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (ASID) and a subsequent sucrose intolerance– because most baked goods and other types of sweet treats are traditionally made with white granulated sugar (aka pure sucrose!). Luckily, …
GLP-1 weight loss medications (such as Wegovy, Ozempic, or Zepbound) are flying off the shelves because of their ability to accelerate weight loss– but unwanted side effects can often follow. While constipation is more common than diarrhea on GLP-1 medications, as a gut health dietitian I’ve also been hearing about diarrhea as a side effect …
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Do you love onions but suspect that onions may not love you back? If you’ve ever noticed an uptick in symptoms of smelly gas, belly bloat, and/or diarrhea after eating onions, this sounds like an onion intolerance– and yes, in case you’re wondering– that’s a real thing! Onions are actually a surprisingly common symptom trigger …
I originally discovered Biome Protect by Adapt Naturals via an ad on Instagram, and I felt compelled to give it a try because I was intrigued by the product claims and unique blend of ingredients. For context, I’ve been navigating Oral Allergy Syndrome since 2009, following the onset of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and subsequent …
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If you’re prone to itchy skin, hives, anxiety, dizziness, migraines, and/or stubborn gut issues (especially bloating and diarrhea), especially after eating foods high in histamine (think: tomatoes, citrus, spinach, pork, chocolate, cheese, fermented foods, etc.) …you may be dealing with histamine intolerance. Histamine intolerance doesn’t just show up one day for no reason – and …
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There are countless functional foods and supplements for gut repair (a key component of any holistic gut-healing protocol) on the market; however, not all leaky gut repair supplements are created equal, and one size never fits all. If you’re on the fence about trying GI Revive® as a gut repair supplement on your healing journey, …
Fun fact: My former doctor tried to put me on a statin (cholesterol-lowering drug) when I was 26 years old. My cholesterol had skyrocketed from 150ish to over 300 since the last time it was checked. Being a registered dietitian already by that time, I felt ashamed, and didn’t tell many people! She tried to …
Alcohol is a controversial and confusing topic, especially when it comes to digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other conditions, which often masquerade as IBS. (Think: inflammatory bowel disease/IBD, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth/SIBO, celiac, and congenital sucrase isomaltase deficiency/CSID.) Is an occasional glass of wine or social drinking fine in moderation? Should we …
Have you noticed diarrhea after eating carrots, and found yourself feeling perplexed? (Aren’t carrots low FODMAP, low histamine, low sulfur, and considered a generally “IBS-friendly” food?) Even so, you may be onto something. It’s time to put our detective hats on and connect the dots! Read on to learn 6 reasons carrots can potentially trigger …
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