IBS

Recipes and articles on nutrition and herbs for people navigating IBS.

15 Dietitian-Approved Low FODMAP Lunch ideas

15 Simple & Delicious Dietitian-Approved Low FODMAP Lunch Ideas 

“15 Simple & Delicious Dietitian-Approved Low FODMAP Lunch Ideas” was written by dietetic intern and functional nutritionist Krista Wale, B.S. and was reviewed, edited and updated by Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD, CLT. Planning and preparing a healthy low FODMAP lunch each day can get overwhelming and time consuming, especially if you’re trying to follow a …

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Ultimate Guide to Finding & Choosing a Low FODMAP Cereal

Ultimate Guide to Finding & Choosing a Low FODMAP Cereal

“Ultimate Guide to Finding & Choosing a Low FODMAP Cereal” was written by dietetic intern and functional nutritionist Krista Wale, B.S., and was reviewed, edited, & updated by Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD, CLT. You may have found that since starting a low FODMAP diet, many of the breakfast cereals most of us know and love …

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Low-down on the Low FODMAP Diet

Low-Down on the Low FODMAP Diet: What’s It All About & Who Is It For?

The “Low-Down on the Low FODMAP Diet” article was originally written by dietetic intern & functional nutritionist Krista Wale, B.S. (nutritional sciences & dietetics), and it was edited, revised, & updated by Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD, CLT. It’s possible you’ve heard the term “FODMAPs” –  along with some hype about the low FODMAP diet circulating …

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Turmeric for IBS and Leaky Gut - Does it Work

Turmeric for IBS and Leaky Gut: Is it Helpful?

In the new health paradigm, more people are interested in learning about the potential benefits and claims of turmeric for leaky gut syndrome and/or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). (Can it actually help, or is it just another gimmick?) Fortunately for IBS sufferers, a new wave of emerging studies are revealing the effectiveness of turmeric for …

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Exploring the Connection Between IBS and Caffeine

Exploring the Connection Between Caffeine and IBS

If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may have been advised to avoid caffeine (among other things). But does restricting caffeine really make a difference?  It may seem that way at first glance, but that’s not always the case for IBS sufferers. In the world of nutrition and gut health, nothing is black-and-white!  …

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How to Choose the Best Milk for IBS Sufferers

What’s the Best Milk for IBS Sufferers? (2023)

As a former IBS sufferer and a holistic, functional dietitian nutritionist specializing in gut health, I’d love to pave the way for you by answering a frequently asked question that comes up a lot in my clinic: “What’s the best milk for IBS sufferers?” Let’s face it:  whether you’re suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) …

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Bristol Stool Chart PDF - Downloadable - What's Your Poop Trying to Tell You?

Bristol Stool Chart PDF- Free Download & Holistic Guide to Deciphering Your Poop

“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! …

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