IBS

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

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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A List of Foods High in Sucrose

A Comprehensive List of Foods High in Sucrose 

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 …

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What is a Sucrose Intolerance & How Do You Know If You Have It

What is a Sucrose Intolerance, and How Do You Know if You Have It?

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, …

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