A case of jingle bowels – navigating IBS around the festive season

Posted on December 23, 2020

Even for those without IBS, Christmas can bring about stomach problems. The combination of the rich (albeit delicious) food, alcohol, disruption of routine and fun-sized portions can invite a host of uncomfortable gut feelings. For those with IBS, extra caution is recommended to avoid being curled up with an IBS flare over the festive season. […]

Women: How do our hormones affect bloating & other IBS symptoms?

Posted on December 16, 2020

We’re probably all familiar with the feeling: when you put on a nice outfit for an event and love how it fits and looks, but halfway through the party you’re struggling to sit down comfortably and everything you’re wearing feels tight. Have you noticed that you’re more regular when you’re close to your period? Or […]

How to Get Enough ‘Safe’ Fibre on a Low FODMAP Diet

Posted on December 09, 2020

Fibre is an important part of a healthy lifestyle as it can help reduce cholesterol, maintain a healthy weight and keep the bowels moving. In addition, fibre can act as a food source for the beneficial bacteria in your gut, which in turn help our bodies digest food and absorb nutrients, as well as produce […]

Can IBS trigger migraines?

Posted on December 02, 2020

In most people, IBS is often accompanied by other pain-related disorders such as joint pain, muscle ache, regular headaches and, in some instances, migraines.  But what exactly is a migraine and is it an inevitable aspect of IBS? What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects the functioning of […]

The Gut Microbiome: Do our Gut Bacteria Impact Depression and Anxiety?

Posted on November 25, 2020

Have you ever had the feeling of butterflies in your stomach? Or just had a general gut feeling about something? Turns out, our guts are actually pretty intelligent and almost act like a ‘second brain’. A reason for this could be the trillions of microscopic bacteria that are in our digestive system called the gut […]

Why do I still get symptoms when I eat food with a ‘low FODMAP’ label?

Posted on November 18, 2020

There is nothing more frustrating than experiencing IBS symptoms even when you feel as though you have done the right thing and purchased ‘low FODMAP’ labelled products. Here at FODMAP Friendly, we frequently get asked why this happens. There are multiple reasons for why you may still experience symptoms with ‘low FODMAP’ labelled foods. Let’s […]