Videos on IBS and the Low Fodmap Diet
What are Fodmaps?
Fodmap is an acronym for fermentable, oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols. To get an explanation of these, watch my video.
The healthier I eat, the sicker I feel
When you have IBS, the healthier you eat, the sicker you get because so many healthy foods are high in Fodmaps. A low Fodmap diet which restricts the Fodmaps in foods is the only way to eliminate the symptoms of IBS.
What sugars can I eat on the low Fodmap diet?
Just because you are on a Low Fodmap diet for irritable bowel syndrome doesn’t mean you can’t eat any sugar. You do have to limit it however. This video tells you which sugars you can eat and which to avoid on the low Fodmap diet.
Can I eat soya products on the low Fodmap diet?
On the low Fodmap diet for irritable bowel syndrome you can eat certain soya products and not others. Watch the video to find which ones are fine and which are not.
The Solution for Eliminating IBS Symptoms
Those of us with IBS have a hard time absorbing the carbohydrates or sugars in food. So we need to stay on a low Fodmap diet to eliminate the symptoms of IBS. Watch my video to learn more about that.
Tips for eating at a restaurant on the low Fodmap diet
When you are on a low Fodmap diet, you might worry about eating out at a restaurant. In this video I give you tips on how to deal with the situation and enjoy your night out.
The Reintroduction Stage of the Low Fodmap Diet
Once you have no irritable bowel syndrome symptoms on the low Fodmap elimination diet, you can start the reintroduction stage. My video will tell you exactly how to do this.
The Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There are several things that can cause irritable bowel syndrome or worsen it. My video will explain the main ones.
The Hydrogen Breath Test for Fodmap Malabsorption
If you have IBS, then you will probably be helped by the low Fodmap diet. One way to test if you mal-absorb Fodmaps is to do a hydrogen breath test. In this video, I have explained what happens during the test and what they are testing for.
Food alternatives on the low Fodmap diet
For those of you with IBS, the low Fodmap diet is your answer. Let me tell you about what foods you substitute for those you need to eliminate. There is no excuse for not eating a wide range of flavoursome foods.
How to eliminate IBS symptoms in a few days
There is a solution for eliminating your IBS symptoms very quickly and that is following the low Fodmap elimination diet faithfully. Dedication is required because it is a complex diet but the results can be miraculous and very quick.
What can I drink on the Low Fodmap Diet?
If you are on a low Fodmap diet because of irritable bowel syndrome, you might wonder what you can drink that is low Fodmap. My video will give you a run down on the best drinks to consume.
How to deal with an IBS episode
When you have an irritable bowel syndrome episode, you need to be armed with a plan to help you get through it. Watch the video for some tips.
How to become IBS Symptom Free and not Feel Hungry
When you are on a low Fodmap diet, you might feel hungry because you are not implementing the diet in the right way. Watch my video to find out how to never go hungry on the diet.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms
Watch this video to find out about the 8 symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and of Fodmap malabsorption.
How to deal with Cocktail parties on the low Fodmap diet
When you have IBS , eating out is fraught with danger and so many people stay at home and don't socialize. In this video, I cover how to attend a cocktail party without danger of the IBS symptoms returning.
Cruising and the Low Fodmap Diet
I am sure you worry about travelling with irritable bowel syndrome and while on the low Fodmap diet. I just took a cruise. Watch this video to see how I coped.
4 Crucial Ways to Control Irritable Bowel Symptoms
Controlling your irritable bowel symptoms is like putting together a puzzle. In my video I am going to talk about the four main puzzle pieces: diet, stress control, adequate sleep and exercise.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Type A Personalities
Is there a link between irritable bowel syndrome and the Type A personality who creates stress in their lives through being a perfectionist, a hard worker and over achiever? I discuss that in this video.
Dealing with Naysayers about the Low Fodmap Diet
How do you deal with people who give you grief over being on the low Fodmap diet? This diet is making you well. Don’t let anyone make you take a step backwards to that place of pain.
The Connection between Reflux and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Studies show that there is a connection between GERD (reflux) and irritable bowel syndrome. The chances are that, if you have symptoms of one of these conditions, you could also have symptoms of the other.
Headaches on the Low Fodmap Diet
When you move from a diet which is hurting you to a healthy diet which eliminates IBS symptoms, it is possible that you will have withdrawals symptoms from some of the sugary foods and caffeinated drinks.
Low Fodmap Pastry
When on the low Fodmap diet, you agonize over making the perfect gluten-free pastry recipe which is suitable for the diet. Well, I have one for you today, which works every time. Watch my video for the recipe.
Integration of Reflux and Low Fodmap Diets
There is a connection between reflux and irritable bowel syndrome, and so it can be necessary to integrate a reflux diet with the low Fodmap diet. Watch my video to see how to do this.
Low Fodmap Snacks Cookbook
Low FODMAP Snacks for Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a cookbook for all of you who have irritable bowel syndrome and want to eat a low FODMAP, gluten-free diet.
7 Elements of Balanced Lifestyle
In order to well support your irritable bowel syndrome, you need to have a balanced lifestyle made up of 7 elements. I explain what they are in my video.
Low Fodmap Bread Rolls
If you are on a low Fodmap diet, then you will probably miss bread. I have here a recipe for you for bread rolls made with tapioca flour and white rice flour which are delicious and solve all your problems.
A Day on the Low Fodmap Diet
Many find it difficult to create a sensible meal plan on the Low Fodmap diet for irritable bowel syndrome. In this video, I tell you what I eat on a typical low Fodmap day.
Where to find toilets while travelling if you have IBS
Travelling with irritable bowel syndrome can be a nightmare and our focus is often on the location of toilets. In this video I give you some useful tips on how to locate them.
Vegetarian on the Low Fodmap Diet
If you have irritable bowel syndrome and are a vegetarian, watch my video to find out what sources of vegetarian protein you can eat and still be healthy on the low Fodmap diet.