The beverage industry has experienced exponential growth in recent years, transforming into a multi-billion dollar market that shows no signs of slowing down. With a diverse range of products and an ever-expanding consumer base, the industry is constantly adapting to meet the demands of the modern beverage enthusiast. For individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Continue reading What Beverages You Can Drink On A Low FODMAP Diet
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
Many people, when diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), think that they have to change the diet and start eating healthy. IBS is a condition that affects GI tract resulting in bloating, abdominal pain and alteration in bowel movements. It can be very uncomfortable for some people because you never know when the flare upContinue reading 3 Breathing exercises that help with digestion and IBS