What is the low FODMAP diet? Traditionally, the low FODMAP diet is a three-phase process that involves the reduction or removal of foods high in FODMAPs. What are FODMAPs, you ask? Fermentable Oligosaccharides; Disaccharides; Monosaccharides and Polyols. These are the chemical names for several sugars that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and can […]

You may have heard about lactose or gluten intolerance, but how about sucrose intolerance? Sucrose intolerance has two categories – congenital-isomaltase deficiency (CSID) and sucrose intolerance associated with IBS. Today we will be focussing on the latter but keep an eye out for more information regarding the genetic condition CSID around its awareness week in […]

There are many possible causes of abdominal bloating, including fluid retention, irritable bowel syndrome, SIBO, hormonal changes, infection and in very rare cases cancer.  However, for most people, the cause of bloating is harmless, and it can usually be cleared up by making some simple changes to your diet and lifestyle, although not always.  Bloating is common, […]

What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting has boomed in popularity in recent years and claims a huge array of health benefits.  Intermittent fasting is a form of energy restriction where cycles of fasting and ‘eating windows’ are undertaken for different time-lengths. Most of us already fast between 8 -12 hours a day while asleep. However, […]

Moving into a new year, we tend to see many people driven to set goals around increasing activity levels. A common interest is in running – it is accessible, inexpensive and a great activity to build aerobic fitness. However, for those with IBS, taking up a running habit may be associated with running to the […]

We are at the time of year where new weight loss fads and diet trends cycle through our news feed. Given the low FODMAP diet involves dietary restriction; some of you might be wondering or have come across in social media, whether the low FODMAP diet can be used for weight loss. Weight loss is […]