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

Drew and his wife Cory are the founders of thegutprogram.com. Drew has been suffering from IBS for several years, but it was his wife Cory who eventually realised that Drew's chronic symptoms could actually be due to an undiagnosed case of IBS. After testing positive for fructose intolerance, Drew was told that a low FODMAP diet would help reset his gut and eliminate his symptoms. Now that Drew has been able to keep his IBS symptoms under control, he wants to help others like him to do the same, this is why he has created a program that not only includes many low FODMAP products, but also many individualised recipes that Drew and Cory create after personally consulting with you. Listen to the end of this episode to hear about the fantastic offer for all the listeners of this podcast. Check the show-notes for this episode for more details and links: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/41

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

Lauren Renlund is a registered dietitian and nutrition coach from Ontario, Canada. Lauren suffers from Irritable Bowel Syndrome and has used the low FODMAP diet to improve her symptoms. Lauren offers nutrition counselling and coaching sessions in person and remotely. You can find Lauren on her blog and social media. Check the show-notes for this episode for more details and links. To read the show notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/39

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

Stephanie Clairmont is a registered dietitian from Toronto, Canada. She's a mum, wife, yoga lover, dog owner and passionate about helping people suffering with digestive health issues. After suffering for years with IBS herself, Stephanie now shares all her insights from personal and professional experience to help others better manage IBS, Crohn's, colitis and other digestive health issues. In this episode, you'll learn:  Stephanie's IBS story and journey into the low FODMAP diet. Why it is so useful to see a dietitian who has personally experienced IBS and followed a low FODMAP diet themselves? Why the low FODMAP diet is not for life and why it's important to reintroduce FODMAPs into your diet to identify triggers? Answers to real questions sent in from listeners of this podcast. Is a sugar-free diet recommended in addition to the low FODMAP diet, when suffering from IBS? Should natural sugars be completely avoided on the low FODMAP diet? Tips for following the low FODMAP diet and the GERD diet when you're eating out . How is the GERD diet different from the low FODMAP diet? Why it's so important to identify your trigger food as quickly as possible? How long should you follow a low FODMAP diet and what comes next? What should you do if you've been following the low FODMAP diet for too long and you are scared about challenging high FODMAP food? How can the Beyond FODMAPs Insider's Club membership community help those suffering from digestive issues? Which resources does Stephanie's offers on her website to help those starting a low FODMAP diet? To read the show notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/37

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

My guest Laura Stonehouse and her young daughter are both IBS sufferers and have been following a modified low FODMAP diet for many years to reduce their symptoms. Laura hasa blog called Our House for Tea with articles, videos, and recipes, as well as a very beautiful book that is also called Our House for Tea- Real Life Low FODMAP and Free From Family Cookery.. In this episode, you'll learn: How did Laura came across the low FODMAP diet? How Laura helps also her young daughter to manage her IBS symptoms. What is her Our House For Tea book about? Laura's top 5 Low FODMAP Diet life hacks for busy people. How to make low FODMAP tortillas. Why does Laura put coconut milk in her pizza base? Cooking low FODMAP recipes in the slow cooker. How to have convenient and safe food ready in a moment. Fantastic recipes for family cooking that are quick and delicious! How Laura includes the entire family in the excitement of coming up with delicious recipes for all. AND MORE! To read the show notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/35

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

Today's guest is Australian entrepreneur, filmmaker, author and wellness advocate Joe Cross. He is very known for his incredible health transformation, featured in his very successful film, Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, which has been watched by over 25 million people around the world. In his movie he talks about his journey back to health by following a 60-day fresh juice fast, while travelling across the United States. After the phenomenal success of his first movie, my guest created a health and lifestyle company to help other people with their health journey and he has also published several books about juicing, including a New York Times bestseller, and directed two more feature documentaries: Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2 and The Kids Menu. Together with Joe, we also have registered dietitian, wellness expert and fitness coach, Isabel Smith. Isabel is also the Founder of Isabel Smith Nutrition and she is the Nutritionist at Reboot with Joe. In this episode you'll learn:   Joe's journey back to health with plant-based food and juicing. Why did Joe decided to choose the 60-day juicing? How easy is it to continue following a healthy diet after the juicing period? How important is it to reset your microbiome? What nutrients do we get from juicing? What factors contribute to illness? How safe is juicing for IBS sufferers and those following the low FODMAP diet? How many days should you stay on a diet of juices or smoothies? Juicing versus blending, what's best for IBS sufferers? How does fibre affect IBS sufferers? What is Reboot with Joe all about? What is the Fasting Mimicking Diet? What is ProLon? What are the six lifestyle choices that will prolong your life and make you healthier? What is it 23andMe and what are the benefits? And much more! To read the show notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/33