Gender's Impact on How Processed Foods Shape the Microbiome

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Friends with Benefits

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Postbiotics Anyone?

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What Causes Bloating?

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Diving Into IBS!

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Is Celiac Disease Hidden Among IBS Sufferers?

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FODMAP Ingredients - The Joy of Label Reading

Learning to read food labels is a minefield on the low FODMAP diet! As so many high FODMAP foods are added to products to help enhance their texture and taste, so to help you out, here's a quick list of low FODMAP thickeners and a list of high FODMAP additives.

My Interview With a Herbalist

As a gut health nerd I've always been fascinated by digestive troubles and some of my favourite tips and tricks to banish the bloat include: drinking peppermint tea or chewing fresh, picked or dried ginger or chewing a few organic fennel seeds after a meal. Recently, I wanted to dig deeper into the science behind these magical herbs, so who better to talk to than my all-time favourite herbalist and good friend Emily!

Are Sports Drinks & Other Sports Supplements Low FODMAP?

The sports world is full of strong and competitive individuals. Athletes not only want to perform their best but also to win. The use of nutritional strategies has gained popularity among athletes who want to gain a competitive edge. But if you are an athlete who has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) relying on sports supplements can often lead to an IBS flare because these drinks, gels and bars tend to have high FODMAP ingredients.