What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects 10-15% of people worldwide. In fact, the rates may be higher because many people with IBS-like symptoms do not seek help from a healthcare practitioner and don’t get diagnosed, especially if the symptoms are mild and rare. People who had gutContinue reading Understanding IBS. What is your type of IBS?
WHY BEANS CAUSE FLATULENCE? Most people who eat beans experience wind. This is because beans contain galacto-oligosaccharides or GOS, a prebiotic fiber that travels through GI tract undigested and malabsorbed. Humans lack the enzyme called α-galactosidase to break up the bonds between simple sugars, thus GOS reaches the colon where fermentation by gut bacteria occurs. FermentationContinue reading To bean or not to bean on a low FODMAP diet
Are you having a party in the near future and don’t know what to serve? Deviled eggs are one of the appetizer dishes that are healthy, can be easily made and enjoyed by most people. Not only eggs are a great source of protein and other healthful nutrients, but they are also naturally free fromContinue reading 5 RECIPES OF LOW FODMAP DEVILED EGGS FOR YOUR NEXT PARTY