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How to test for SIBO in the UK

How to test for SIBO in the UK

If you’ve been dealing with bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, or abdominal pain and have heard of SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), you might be wondering how to find out if you have...

The impact of keto and carnivore diets on IBS

The impact of keto and carnivore diets on IBS

If you're like most of my IBS nutrition clients you've done your research on the best diets for IBS. You might have looked into a vegan diet, intermittent fasting, or keto and the carnivore diet. ...

Tofu and tempeh on the Low FODMAP Diet

Tofu and tempeh on the Low FODMAP Diet

If you’re trying a low FODMAP diet due to IBS, you may be wondering where plant-based proteins like tofu and tempeh fit in. For those who rely on meat-free alternatives, the topic of tofu and tempeh...

How to spot AI generated nutrition blogs

How to spot AI generated nutrition blogs

How can you tell if artificial intelligence (AI) wrote something you read online? Well unfortunately since the AI models are so good nowadays, sometimes you won't be able to! It can be amazingly...

Can you eat avocado with IBS?

Can you eat avocado with IBS?

The Millennial food of choice, avocado is a really delicious and healthy. But is it any good for people with IBS?  The benefits of eating avocado with IBS Avocados are great for adding healthy...

Is psyllium husk good for IBS?

Is psyllium husk good for IBS?

If you’re anything like most of my clients you’ve researched all the typical IBS supplements and you might well have seen psyllium husk advertised. Or it could be recommended by your doctor. This...

Are mushrooms bad for IBS?

Are mushrooms bad for IBS?

Have you ever considered mushrooms a trigger for your IBS? This blog post covers all you need to know to decide if you should keep eating them.  The benefits of eating mushrooms with IBS Mushrooms...

Which sweeteners are low FODMAP?

Which sweeteners are low FODMAP?

Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) often means making significant changes to your diet to avoid triggering symptoms. One common question I get as an IBS nutritionist is, “Which sweeteners...

Can you eat lentils if you have IBS?

Can you eat lentils if you have IBS?

Many people I work with are pretty scared of lentils. They are well known to cause gas in people, even if you don't have IBS. So the thought of knowing eating something that might make things worse...

Low FODMAP Vegetables for IBS relief

Low FODMAP Vegetables for IBS relief

Confused about which vegetables are low FODMAP? Dealing with IBS can throw some serious curveballs into your meal planning, right? But don't worry, you can still include lots of veg in your meals....

The impact of IBS on daily life

The impact of IBS on daily life

​The struggles of IBS: A new survey reveals the profound impact on daily life. I ran a survey with my audience about the impact of IBS, and the way Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects your...

How does dairy fit into a low-FODMAP diet?

How does dairy fit into a low-FODMAP diet?

When following a Low-FODMAP Diet, it's important to understand how dairy fits into the plan. In fact, you might be surprised to know you don't have to give all dairy up.  Dairy products can be a...

Taking amitriptyline for IBS

Taking amitriptyline for IBS

Have you been offered a low dose of amitriptyline for IBS? It's a antidepressant that's sometimes offered to patients who experience significant abdominal pain related to digestion. If you're unsure...

Can you eat cheese if you have IBS?

Can you eat cheese if you have IBS?

Cheese may set off your IBS symptoms, but why? There are many reasons why cheese can trigger digestive issues. Is it the natural sugar lactose, or is it the high fat content, or the high histamine...

How to eat apples with IBS

How to eat apples with IBS

An apple a day is supposed to be healthy, but what about if you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?  This post explains how to eat apples with IBS and why they might be an issue for you. Apples and IBS...

Are cherry tomatoes your hidden IBS trigger?

Are cherry tomatoes your hidden IBS trigger?

If you are unsure of your IBS food triggers, you might be wondering about whether you can eat tomatoes with IBS. This post explains how tomatoes might trigger your digestive symptoms, and how best...

Why breakfast is important if you have IBS

Why breakfast is important if you have IBS

Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Many people I work say they just don’t feel hungry in the morning, and so avoid eating. Maybe you don’t want to start off your bloating that hits as...

Does being overweight cause IBS?

Does being overweight cause IBS?

I'm getting straight to the point with this one - There isn't any evidence that being a heavier weight causes IBS. But, what we eat, and the way food moves through the body can impact our body size,...

Gut Reset method – IBS nutrition support

Gut Reset method – IBS nutrition support

This post gives you an overview of what you might expect in the 3 month Gut Reset programme. I use a comprehensive model for supporting IBS and gut health which has been tried and tested with...

Fruit and IBS – what to eat and what to avoid

Fruit and IBS – what to eat and what to avoid

I find working with my IBS clients that many people get worried about eating fruit due to their sensitive digestion.  If you have been avoiding fruits for ages you may be wondering whether you...

IBS and periods: What you need to know

IBS and periods: What you need to know

If you have IBS and periods you’ve probably experienced changes in your bowel habits through the menstrual cycle. You might be wondering whether you can do anything about worsening of IBS around...

How to use prokinetics in SIBO

How to use prokinetics in SIBO

If you’ve been told to take a prokinetic after SIBO treatment – or you’ve read about them online – you might be wondering what they actually do. This post explains how prokinetics work, how they’re...

Should you do Veganuary with IBS?

Should you do Veganuary with IBS?

For many January = Veganuary. But should you do Veganuary with IBS? If you’re interested in a vegan diet you might wonder whether going vegan could help improve your Irritable Bowel Syndrome...

The low FODMAP diet and weight loss

The low FODMAP diet and weight loss

If you’re wondering whether the low FODMAP diet will help you lose weight, let me be clear from the start: this isn’t a weight loss diet. The goal of the low FODMAP diet is not to cut calories, but...

Best gut health hack for better digestion

Best gut health hack for better digestion

Stop scrolling all those blogs about better gut health! This is my best gut health advice, the one thing you need to do to get better digestion.  If you're looking to improve your gut health my...

Vitamin D – does it help IBS and SIBO?

Vitamin D – does it help IBS and SIBO?

Could a supplement of vitamin D help improve your quality of life if you have IBS? Vitamin D is sometimes called the sunshine vitamin (it's not actually even a vitamin but a hormone, but let's just...

Understanding SIBO bloating – causes & solutions

Understanding SIBO bloating – causes & solutions

If you’re dealing with daily bloating that leaves you uncomfortable or looking six months pregnant, SIBO might be the cause.  As a nutritional therapist working with people who have SIBO, bloating...