Recipes and articles on nutrition and herbs for people navigating IBS.
“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” 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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Bone broth has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among health enthusiasts and folks looking for natural remedies for gut-related issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and/or leaky gut. But what exactly is bone broth, and does it really help to heal the gut? In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons …
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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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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 …
If you’ve got irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may have been told to avoid coffee or limit your caffeine intake. (For the record, that level of restriction may or may not be helpful!) And what about decaf coffee and IBS? Is that any better? One size never fits all – but if you’re suspecting that …
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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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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) …
“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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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 …
