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Millions of people worldwide nowadays are suffering from some kind of “gut issues” which, at first glance, might seem to be irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). (Constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gas, bloating, heartburn, nausea, etc.… the struggle is real!) But what I’m finding in my functional nutrition clinic (after digging deeper) is that many people who …
Can you take prebiotics and probiotics together? Should you take them together? Does it matter if they are in food or supplement form? The more we uncover about prebiotics and probiotics, naturally the more questions will come up – and as a functional gut health dietitian, holistic nutritionist, and former IBS sufferer, I’d love to …
Should You & Can You Take Prebiotics and Probiotics Together? (FAQ) Read More »
“What’s the difference between prebiotics vs probiotics?” …This is a frequently asked question that comes up a lot in my functional nutrition practice! Needless to say, prebiotics and probiotics are hot commodities in my field of gut health (for good reason). But unfortunately there’s also a lot of misunderstanding and exploitation when it comes to …
Prebiotics vs Probiotics, According to a Gut Health Dietitian Read More »
“Let’s talk about poop!” (Said *almost* no one ever… unless they happen to be into bathroom humor… and/or unless it’s a doctor, a holistic nutritionist, or a registered dietitian.) 😀 Which is why, as a gut health dietitian, I felt compelled to create and share a downloadable Bristol Stool Chart PDF via this article for you! …
Bristol Stool Chart PDF- Free Download & Holistic Guide to Deciphering Your Poop Read More »
Okay, so we all know about lactose intolerance – and some IBS sufferers may also even be familiar with fructose intolerance – but what about SUCROSE intolerance? Yup; that’s a thing! If you’re among the millions of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who doesn’t get any relief from a low FODMAP diet, and you …
A low sucrose foods list can be useful as a resource for people who have been prescribed a sucrose intolerance diet, which entails eliminating foods high in sucrose, while simultaneously emphasizing and leaning on foods lower in sucrose. A low sucrose diet is exclusively beneficial and relevant for people who have a sucrase-isomaltaste deficiency, which …
People with a sucrose intolerance (which typically disguises itself as irritable bowel syndrome / IBS) are often prescribed a sucrose intolerance diet, which means they need to avoid foods high in sucrose. That is easier said than done, to say the least! Please feel free to refer to this comprehensive list of high-sucrose foods as …
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you’ve likely been advised by your doctor, registered dietitian, and/or holistic nutritionist to start keeping track of your food intake and digestive patterns via an IBS food diary. In this article you’ll learn what an IBS food diary is, why you might need one, and some insider tips …
If you’re among the ~25-30% of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who doesn’t get much symptom relief from following a low FODAMP diet (1), and you’ve ruled out other underlying conditions (with help from your treatment team), you could possibly be suffering from a sucrose intolerance – aka an inability to break down, digest, …
What is a Sucrose Intolerance, and How Do You Know if You Have It? Read More »
There’s a lot of polarization and controversy when it comes to the conundrum of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and sugar. Is it okay to eat sugar when you have IBS? Or is it going to send you spiraling into a flare? Is sugar bad for IBS? The answer to each of those questions could be …
