Everything You Want to Know About IBS – Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) you will know that it is a complicated condition. It is a disease of the gut-brain axis. However, you are not alone as around 1 in 10 people have IBS, making it quite a common problem (1 ). Symptoms vary in severity and type. What Are the Signs […]
Plant based sources of protein
In recent months I’ve seen a huge rise in the number of people choosing to adopt plant based diets. Their top concerns are how to ensure you get enough protein from plants and questions on what are the best plant based sources of protein when following a plant based, vegetarian or vegan diet? A common […]
Do Bananas Cause Constipation?
One of the most popular questions I get asked is ‘do bananas cause constipation?’ Your friends may have even told you to eat bananas to help with constipation. ‘It thickens up your poop.’ This is confusing information since bananas can also be high in FODMAPs. They can worsen IBS right? In this article I am […]
Could My IBS Be Bile Acid Malabsorption
Bile Acid Malabsorption (BAM) is a condition which is often misdiagnosed as IBS. At least 1 in 100 people have BAM (1 ). If you have IBS which is sensitive to fat then you may BAM. In this article I will explain what BAM is and the common symptoms. I will also guide you on […]
Nutritional cause of fatigue – iron deficiency anaemia
I’m currently 31 weeks pregnant and 2 weeks ago my midwife told me I have iron deficiency anaemia. This makes sense as I felt all the classic symptoms. For me in particular. I was feeling: -low energy and low mood -feeling out of breath especially when exercising -restless legs -rapid heart beat -heart palpitations -lack […]
Small changes = big results
How many things are you currently trying to overhaul in your life? Maybe it’s getting more sleep, stretching, strength, exercise or nutrition habits you want to work on. How many are you trying to change all at once? All too often I see people trying to make too many changes at the same time and […]
Can Hypothyroidism Cause IBS?
You may be wondering if your hypothyroidism is causing your IBS. It is only natural to feel there may be a link. Many of the symptoms of having an under active thyroid are similar to IBS. You may notice that your IBS symptoms improve as your thyroid levels are treated. In this post I am […]
Lemon coconut chia rice cake recipe
These lemon coconut chia rice cakes are one of my current favourite ride foods. Quick and easy to whip up, make a batch and store them in the freezer so you don’t ever get caught out with nothing to eat on a ride. Making your own ride food is quick, easy and can be tailored […]
Should you be following the Paleo Diet
The Paleo Diet Imagine a time before, cars, supermarkets, agriculture, heck, before houses existed. You’d spend the day roaming the planes of the land or the coast of the seaside in the endless pursuit to find food for yourself and your tribe. You’d gather anything edible you could find from plants and trees. This meant […]
Lower your glucose levels by knowing this
The only way to be able to fix a problem is to understand what is wrong in the first place. Most patients I meet have not had what is happening in their body fully explained to them. If they can’t understand what is happening to them, how are they supposed to be able to fix […]