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This blog is dedicated to helping confused and frustrated IBS sufferers learn how to tame their IBS and get relief from bloating, pain and funky bowels

Travelling with IBS: tips for taming IBS on the go
My gut grumbled and churned. Diarrhea in the rental car was imminent. This was not a drill! Whether you’re embarking on a road trip, jetting off to an exotic location,

Gut Feelings: Review of a Canadian low FODMAP meal delivery service
Are you tired of cooking and recently found yourself on the low FODMAP diet? Well you’re in luck because Gut Feelings recently launched a low FODMAP meal delivery service and

Low FODMAP salmon recipe: parsley panko crusted salmon
OK, first thing’s first: salmon is an animal protein which means it contains no carbohydrates and therefore no FODMAPs. So a slab of salmon shouldn’t trigger IBS symptoms. The FODMAPs

IBS and coffee: what you need to know
Coffee is a supremely popular beverage, but some people with irritable bowel syndrome have mixed feelings about it. An estimated 25% of IBS sufferers feel that drinking a cup of

Low FODMAP oatmeal cookies with chocolate, coconut and cinnamon
I wrote all about whether oatmeal is good for IBS recently. I shared my go-to overnight oats recipe, listed some links to other oat-based recipes, and offered up a number

Reintroducing FODMAPs: how to reintroduce FODMAPs and test your triggers
Hooray! You made it through the elimination phase of the low FODMAP diet! Since you’re here, I’m guessing you had symptom improvements when you cut out high FODMAP foods and

Is oatmeal good for IBS?
Is oatmeal good for IBS? The quick answer is yes, most people with irritable bowel syndrome tolerate oats well. But it depends on how much you eat, how you prepare

Low FODMAP teriyaki sauce and stir fry recipe
The low FODMAP teriyaki sauce below is bonkers good, but if you prefer to buy a pre-made product, there are a couple options. Teriyaki sauce contains garlic, and depending on

Low FODMAP serving sizes: how much should you eat?
For people with irritable bowel syndrome on the low FODMAP diet (LFD), adhering to the low FODMAP serving sizes during the elimination phase (and challenge phase) is key for relieving

Re-tested and new foods in the Monash FODMAP app in 2022
Steer clear of FODMAP food lists you find online or in books. The best source of info on which foods are low, moderate or high FODMAP is the Monash University

Food & Symptom Journal – an essential tool for IBS relief (free PDF)
If you want to kiss goodbye to abdominal pain, bloating, and bothersome bowels, you need to first understand what influences those pesky symptoms. Is it food? Stress levels? Maybe your

11 ways to relieve IBS symptoms without the low FODMAP diet
IBS sufferers don’t always need elaborate diets to ease their digestive woes. These 11 strategies are the first steps to take before turning to more extreme measures like the low