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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

Low FODMAP Panko-Parsley 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: Everything 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 Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
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: Everything You Need to Know
I’m not gonna lie – reintroducing FODMAPs is a tricky game that takes planning, organization and, ideally, a dietitian to walk you through the process. If you’re not working with

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?
Updated January 2024. 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

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 distress. It’s remarkable how much symptoms can improve when a person minimizes common IBS triggers and adopts a healthy

Low FODMAP snacks your gut will love
If you’re looking for low FODMAP snacks that won’t trigger IBS symptoms, then check out this list of healthy, gut-friendly snacks. Since you’ve got a busy life, I’ve categorized them

Flax Muffin Recipe for IBS and Constipation
[Updated March 2025] I originally intended to make this flax muffin recipe low in FODMAPs, but in the end I designed it for folks with constipation. To this end, each

5 low FODMAP kiwi smoothie recipes for IBS
If kiwis aren’t on your low FODMAP grocery list, then something’s amiss. So it’s my mission to help you add them to your diet through 5 kiwi smoothie recipes that