Brisbane Dietitian Nutritionist specialising in IBS and low FODMAP diet
For the last several months I have been working with my mentor, dietitian Joan Breakey, on an eBook that people with IBS can use to help manage their symptoms. Your Diet for Your IBS is an amalgamation of our combined 50 years of clinical experience in working with irritable bowel syndrome. In this book we …
Whether it’s for business or pleasure, travel is a part of life. But if you’re one of the 1 in 5 Australians who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you might find that travel can be a bit of a problem. When flying, symptoms such as bloating and flatulence can be worsened due to pressure …
A 2017 study compared the effectiveness of the low FODMAP diet to yoga for the management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. And the findings may surprise you! Read my summary on this study below. How? 59 participants with IBS were randomised into two groups – a yoga-based intervention or a low FODMAP diet intervention. …
So you’ve just been told you need to start the low FODMAP diet, and now you’re wondering what on earth to eat. Here are some helpful products from the grocery store to get you started and make meal times a breeze! 1. Garlic Infused Olive Oil This product makes the elimination stage of the diet …
Hommus is one of the foods that people are most disappointed to omit when following a low FODMAP diet. But it does not need to be excluded, only tweaked! What’s more, this recipe is naturally vegan, gluten free, dairy free and egg free – in other words, it fits a wide range of dietary requirements. …
The low FODMAP diet is the most effective therapeutic diet in the management of the symptoms of uncomplicated IBS, and something I frequently use in clinic. However, this diet is restrictive, and should not be strictly followed long term. Fortunately, there are many simple things we can try before embarking on a low FODMAP diet. …
Snacking can be hard on a low FODMAP diet, particularly if you’re on the go and can’t keep your food in the fridge. This recipe is a great way to make simple macadamias just that little bit more exciting! This method also works for other low FODMAP nuts such as peanuts, pecans and walnuts. Print …
Probiotics are becoming increasingly popular as pharmaceutical companies and the food industry alike come up with novel ways to deliver probiotics in pills, powders, tonics, foods and drinks. But the evidence for their benefit is not as clear as these labels might suggest. What are probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms that are thought to be …
You might have heard about the microbiome, or your gut bacteria, which are all the rage right now. This is a huge area of emerging research in health, but it’s important to note that we don’t yet have all the answers. But this is what we do know (right now) when it comes to prebiotics …
Have you ever noticed that your period causes some er, interesting, gut behaviour? First of all, you’re not alone, and secondly, there’s a very simple, scientific explanation for this. Most of us are aware that menstruation is all about shedding your womb lining (unless you’re on a form of hormonal birth control, but that’s another …