As a gastrointestinal (GI) dietitian, I work with many patients with irritable bowel syndrome. For some, IBS has been a lifelong issue. For others, it comes on suddenly to wreak havoc on their..

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a disorder of the gut-brain axis, was previously called a functional gut disorder. IBS is a common digestive disorder that affects 10-15% of the worldwide..

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be an overwhelming chronic disease that can severely impact a person’s quality of life. Luckily, great strides have been made in the past 10-15 years in terms of..

Exercise can be an amazing way to diminish stress and get your blood flowing for the day. However, what do you do when you have GI issues on top of that stress -- issues that can be worsened by..

There’s a reason that American Olympian Bill Rodgers stated that “more marathons are won or lost at the porta-toilets than at the dinner table.” Many athletes suffer from gut issues around an..

Where do FODMAPs hide?

FODMAPs can be tricky because they're found in common foods that can be good for our health, like fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds. FODMAPs can also be hiding in..

What do you think of when you hear the word “probiotics”? You may automatically think of fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, or miso (made from fermented soybeans), or perhaps you think of the..

Stool. Bowel movements. Feces. Poop. Whatever you call it, we all do it. However, not all stool looks the same. In 1997, doctors in England created a scale to classify stool into seven different..

Has your gastroenterologist or dietitian recommended that you try a Low FODMAP diet for your Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? It can feel like a daunting experience (no garlic?!) but it certainly..