Low FODMAP Diet and IBS Podcast

Alyssa Labrecque is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist from Canada. Alyssa's journey started when she could no longer watch her sister in pain with Ulcerative Colitis and wanted to help her to feel better. Herself she was battling with weight issue and after researching and reaching out to health professionals she discovered that nutrition was the way forward for both herself and for her sister. Alyssa has created a site called Soulfood Nutirtionista and a program called Love & Trust Your Guts where she guides you through your journey to improve your digestive issues. Her program includes: Personalised daily actions that will get you back on track The specific inflammatory foods to avoid and how to swap them out without feeling deprived Proven stress busting and anxiety-reducing strategies to stop sabotaging your gut Personalised supplements to support and maintain a happy gut and happy poops The Happy Poop Method for tracking and normalising your poops Personalized gut repair food plan Proven strategies to avoid cravings, feeling lightheaded and start regaining your energy that works even in social situations And SO much more...! Check the show-notes for this episode for more details and links: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/42

In this episode, you'll learn: How Fiona came across the low FODMAP diet Nutrient deficiencies and IBS The effects of staying on a low FODMAP diet for too long Can it be harmful to stay on the low FODMAP diet long-term How getting a Comprehensive Stool Parasitology can help you How Fiona was able to reduce her IBS symptoms and how you can also reduce yours in the same way Fiona's gut healing secret???? It's hot and can be drunk in a mug and it's NOT hot chocolate and more.... To read the show notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/40

RD Erin Peisach is specialised in Functional Bowel Disorders and her specialties include GERD, IBS, SIBO, Crohn's, Colitis, Celiac, and EoE. Her aim is to educate her clients and guide them through five key areas: diet, supplements, physical activity, sleep and stress management. In this episode, you'll learn: Erin's own struggles with digestive issues. How Erin realised that the low FODMAP diet helped her clients suffering from IBS more than other diets? What is a Functional Bowel Disorders? Erin's approach in treating teenagers and young adults. The difference between acid reflux and GERD. Erin's tips to heal acid reflux without medication. How stress affects the digestive system? The importance of finding the root cause of symptoms. The difference between lactose intolerance, dairy allergy and dairy intolerance. Can probiotics help IBS sufferers? To read the show notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/38

In this episode Dietitian Laura Manning and author Karen Frazier enlighten IBS sufferers through their book The Flexible FODMAP Diet Cookbook, which offers over 100 tasty and nutritious FODMAP friendly recipes, that can be customised depending if you are prevalent IBS-D or IBS-C and can also accommodate other food intolerance, in addition to FODMAPs (GERD, SIBO and more). In this episode, you'll learn: Why did Karen keep on putting on weight despite following a very healthy diet? Which health issues does Karen suffer from? Why was Laura truly enlightened when the low FODMAP diet came about? How Karen and Laura's cookbook differ from most other low FODMAP cookbooks? Reasons why a lot of IBS sufferers lose weight. What is hypermotility and how can it affect your day-to-day activities? What is dysbiosis of the gut? Tips on how to reduce bloating. How to adjust low FODMAP recipes to help with other health issues? Why planning and preparation are so important to be successful on a low FODMAP diet? How to avoid the fear of starting a low FODMAP diet. Karen and Laura's favourite recipes from the book. What are the main struggles for IBS sufferers' starting a low FODMAP diet? To read the show notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/36

Chloe Adams is a gastroenterology dietitian from the UK, who has post graduate training in medical conditions affecting the digestive system and accredited training in the delivery of the Low FODMAP Diet at King's College London. Chloe loves being able to have such a positive impact on people's lives and she is very passionate about her job. Something else that Chloe enjoys very much is preparing tasty foods that are also healthy and friendly for our digestive system. This is why she has created a blog called "Tummy Love" where she shares recipes suitable for digestive issues, reviews suitable products, as well as sharing evidence-based information and advice aimed on improving digestive comfort through lifestyle change. In this episode, you'll learn: How did Chloe come across the low FODMAP diet? What exactly is SIBO and what is its link to IBS? Do SIBO and IBS have similar symptoms and does IBS cause SIBO or vice versa? How is SIBO diagnosed and is there a cure? How does the low FODMAP diet help those with SIBO and how does Chloe use it to treat her patients? How and when are probiotics best used to treat IBS and SIBO? Why is it essential to use a high-fibre diet in tandem with a low FODMAP diet for IBS-C sufferers? Does the low FODMAP diet benefit those who suffer from IBS-C? Why does Chloe recommend linseed? What to watch out for in gluten free bread. To read the show notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/34

In this episode I interview Steven J. Singer, an accomplished entrepreneur from Montreal, Canada. Steven is the co-founder of the very famous Glutino Foods, America's premier gluten-free food company which he started from scratch in the late 1990's and grew to a very successful business, soon becoming the leader in gluten-free products across North America. More recently, Steven founded another business, and this is what makes it very interesting for those who are on the low FODMAP diet just like me, because FODY Food Company is America's first low FODMAP food company. During this interview I have the pleasure of talking to Steven about why he decided to get into this new venture and how his products can help IBS sufferers to avoid those dreadful symptoms. In this episode, you'll learn: How did Steven get into the food industry and the FODMAP space? Which products are available at FODY Food Co.? Where can FODY products be found? Why FODY Food has certified their products? What is the 'safe' quantity of low FODMAP food that IBS sufferers can consume before triggering symptoms? Why did FODY Food decide to have their pasta sauces made in Italy? What are the opportunities and challenges facing a new product launch in a niche market? What are some tips for those planning to launch low FODMAP products? Why should IBS sufferer reach out to a low FODMAP authority and dietitian? Where did the brand name FODY come from and what is the message behind the bird logo? What does the future hold for the international expansion of FODY? What does it take to be successful in the food business? How can you be one of the first to receive new products to your doorstep? To read the show notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/32

My guest, Dr. Glenda Bishop, is a registered nutritionist, a wellness coach, a behavioural neuroscientist, a personal trainer and an educator who helps people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome live a less irritable life. Glenda was diagnosed with IBS twenty five years ago and follows the low FODMAP diet to keep her IBS under control -- along with exercise, stress management, and other techniques. Glenda is also the author of the website A Less Irritable Life and works with her clients to create personalised solution, for living a healthy life with IBS. In this episode, you'll learn: Who is Glenda Bishop and how did she come across the low FODMAP diet? What is Glenda's Four Step Snack Builder? What are some great low FODMAP treats you can have for snacks? What things can trigger IBS apart from FODMAPs? Should alcohol be avoided, if you're suffering from IBS? Can alcohol be used in cooking if you have IBS? Are carbonated beverages IBS triggers? Should coffee be avoided even though it is not high FODMAP? Why should IBS sufferers be looking at a personalised solution? How important is it to keep track of your FODMAPs throughout the day? How much time is generally needed to get IBS under control? "The more positive you are about your condition and the more accepting you are of what it is and how you can help it, the easier it is to manage your IBS." –Glenda Bishop To read the show notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/30

To read the show notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/28 Heather Van Vorous has been suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) from the early age of nine and even after being diagnosed many years later, she was unable to get any help or find any information to relieve her symptoms. Heather understands what it means suffering from IBS and the emotional and physical pain it can create in people's lives and she has an ongoing personal interest in helping others with bowel disorders, so that they don't have to suffer as long as she did. After a great deal of research she has become a health and special diet cookbook author and developed successful organic medical foods for managing IBS symptoms. Heather is also the founder of HelpForIBS.com which is the largest IBS organisation in the world. Learn more from Heather's journey and her fight to gain back a happy and healthy life. In this episode, you'll learn: Heather's struggles with IBS that began at the age of nine years old. What is the difference between the IBS diet and the low FODMAP diet? Why is it important to find your personal tolerance threshold. What are the differences between soluble and insoluble fibre and which fibres can cause IBS symptoms? What foods contain soluble fibres and what food contain insoluble fibres? Why IBS sufferers need to minimise fatty foods? How peppermint oil capsules can help IBS symptoms? Why we need prebiotics? Why a lot of food contain high FODMAP prebiotics? What are the benefits of fibres, herbal teas, and peppermint oil capsules and how are these products used most effectively? Why taking peppermint oil on a full stomach may result in heartburn? What is the best way and the best time to use natural supplements and herbal teas to soothe your tummy? To read the show notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/28

Welcome to the third and final part of the Special Holidays & Christmas Low FODMAP Recipes. Last week we talked about main courses, and the week before we presented a few ideas for starters. This week we will present a few delicious dessert ideas! I hope you will enjoy these recipes. The guests, who will be sharing their beautiful low FODMAP recipes are: Alana Scott: Butterscotch Pudding Stephanie Clairmont: Maple Pumpkin Cookies Natalya: Fruit Mince Pie and Infused Water Zlata: Low FODMAP Brownies Laura Stonehouse: Mini Mont Blancs with Chestnut Puree The details of the recipes, their ingredients and all the instructions can be found in the show-notes for this episode at: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/26

Part 1 of a special holidays low FODMAP recipes episode. If you struggle for ideas of what to prepare for your next special holidays or Christmas, that is IBS friendly for you, but also tastes delicious for your family and friends, here are some simple ideas. In this episode, and for the next couple of weeks, we are going to talk about low FODMAP recipes for the holidays. I have chosen to do this so that you could get some ideas about what to prepare for those special occasions like Christmas or other special holidays that you may celebrate with your family. You may be inviting guests to your house, and if you are in charge of doing most of the cooking, you can easily prepare these low FODMAP dishes for everyone else as well and they will still taste fantastic. Alternatively, if you are invited to someone else's home, you could bring a couple of these safe dishes and at least you will have something delicious and low FODMAP to eat. The links to these recipes, including their ingredients and all the instructions can be found in the show-notes for this episode. To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/24

In this episode we'll learn the differences between a dietitian and a nutritionist from Hollie O'Connor. We'll also find out the answers to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions from listeners of the podcast and readers of the blog. In this episode, you'll learn: What is a nutritionist? How can a nutritionist helps IBS sufferers? What are the differences between a nutritionist and a dietitian? Who can diagnose and treat health issues? Why IBS sufferers are okay with some dairy products but not with cow's milk? What milks are suitable for IBS sufferers? Is the gluten-free diet good for IBS sufferers? Will the Paleo diet reduce IBS symptoms? What can you eat if you are following both a Paleo diet and low FODMAP diet (not much really!) To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/22

This episode's guest, Lee Martin, is a specialised dietitian who became part of the low FODMAP diet research team in London King's College, contributing to the research and development of the diet. Currently, he works as a specialist gastroenterology dietitian at the University College London Hospital where he provides group education on the low FODMAP diet. Lee has also published the book "Re-challenging and Reintroducing FODMAPs" which is the first book ever written that is completely dedicated to the reintroduction phase of the low FODMAP diet. Lee has not been diagnosed with IBS, but suffers from functional gut symptoms and has followed the Low FODMAP diet, to understand more about the practicality of the diet and to improve his symptoms. In this episode, you'll learn: Lee's involvement with the low FODMAP diet research team at King's College London. Why Lee wanted to try the low FODMAP diet, even without IBS diagnosis. What is Lee's "Re-challenging and Reintroduction of FODMAPs" book all about? What are the general guidelines and protocols for doing the re-challenging phase of the low FODMAP diet? What is the difference between re-challenging and reintroduction? What is meant by a three-day re-challenging and what is the best procedure? What is a washout period all about? Will it ever be possible to eat the foods that trigger your IBS symptoms again? Do we need to stay on the low FODMAP diet forever? What are some useful travelling tips for IBS sufferers on the low FODMAP diet? What are some of the newest developments in the research of the low FODMAP diet? and more.... To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/20

We are very lucky to meet people like Aghi and Elena, who give their time to provide genuine help to people who seek relief for their IBS symptoms and with their great knowledge they are able to spread the word of the low FODMAP diet all over the world. In this episode, you'll learn: How Aghi and Elena came across the low FODMAP diet? Which highly regarded food was causing Aghi to be a more sick? What tests have Aghi and Elena undergone to finally get a diagnosis? How has IBS impacted their life? How hard is to follow a low FODMAP diet in countries like Italy and Holland? What is the hardest part of following the low FODMAP diet? Why has Aghi started the low FODMAP diet Facebook group in Italian and how Elena was able to help her? Other Facebook groups created by Aghi in different languages to help IBS sufferers around the world to understand the low FODMAP diet. How Elena is able to help Italian IBS sufferers with her blog and wonderful recipes. What are the biggest difficulties for non-English speaking countries when trying to find information about the low FODMAP diet? To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/18