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Month: November 2018

Does your Period make IBS worse?

Does your Period make IBS worse? FODMAP diet

At Everyday Nutrition, we work with a lot of women, many of whom have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In our experience, it is common for women to report that their gut symptoms and tolerance to problem foods can fluctuate significantly throughout the month. Many are perplexed by this – why should they tolerate a food […]

Why do I react to Low FODMAP Foods?

Why do I react to Low FODMAP Foods?

Research shows that about 75% of people will get a significant and consistent improvement in symptoms like bloating, gas, abdominal pain and altered bowels following a low FODMAP diet. That’s about 3 in 4 people. But, what if you’re one of the 1 in 4 who doesn’t get results or you have had results, but […]

10 Low FODMAP Foods you Didn’t Know you Could Eat

10 Low FODMAP Foods you Didn’t Know you Could Eat

This week I have a guest blog from the lovely Nutrition and Dietetics student Caitlin Kemp. Are you confused about what to eat while following a low FODMAP diet? Do you feel overwhelmed by advice regarding what you can and can’t eat? With much of the focus on identifying which foods to eliminate, the low […]

Understanding Food Chemical Sensitivities

Understanding Food Chemical Sensitivities ibs dietitian

Food chemical sensitivities are different to FODMAPs, but they can cause similar IBS symptoms including bloating, wind, pain, constipation and diarrhoea. Interestingly, in some people they also can cause skin, sinus or neurological symptoms as well. If you’ve had inconsistent results with a low FODMAP diet, seem to react to low FODMAP foods or get […]

How to Gain Weight on a Low FODMAP Diet

How to Gain Weight on a Low FODMAP Diet fodmap diet dietitian

For some people a low FODMAP diet or another health condition, can lead to weight loss. If this is ongoing it can impact on mood, energy levels and immunity. There are also people who need a calorie dense diet to maintain high levels of activity e.g. sport or a physically demanding job. Combine either of […]

Understanding the 3 Phases of the Low FODMAP Diet Plan

Understanding the 3 Phases of the Low FODMAP Diet Plan Fodmap diet

The low FODMAP diet plan is not a forever diet. It’s a diagnostic tool that is intended to identify food triggers for symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and then allow you to modify your long term diet to keep as much variety as possible, but at the same time minimise symptoms. The Low FODMAP […]

CONSTIPATION & IBS

CONSTIPATION & IBS ibs dietitian

The low FODMAP diet Australia wide is super effective at easing bloating, pain and diarrhoea. If you’re one of the lucky (or unlucky) ones with constipation dominant IBS, you may find that FODMAP helps with bloating but does nothing or even worsens constipation. Additionally, those with diarrhoea dominant IBS, can also find that the low […]