NUTRITION
Here’s how coffee helps move “things” along in your GI track
For some people, coffee does more than jump-start their day. It also helps “wake up” their GI track and move their bowels along. Despite...
Why IBS doesn’t mix well with certain alcohol
Have you ever found yourself drinking with friends and then feeling like your GI track took a drastic turn? The cramping, bloating, or...
Spirit-free beverages can be just as fun during the holidays
The holidays can be troublesome for people with IBS. Beside all the rich, hearty food that can exacerbate digestive issues, holiday...
Foods to boost your mood
Food can have a major impact on the body’s overall wellness, not just physically but mentally as well. Eat too much sugar, for example,...
Here’s why women should encourage men to add probiotics to their diet
Recently, an IBS Life reader went home to visit family and noticed his mother and sister eating Greek yogurt. When asked, both mentioned...
Is it IBS or an allium intolerance?
Everyone can agree that the best part of eating is tasting the flavors. Sweet, savory, salty, rich, spicy — we all have preferences....
This ingredient makes yogurt a superfood
Most people with IBS assume that they should avoid dairy products considering they tend to be high FODMAP and can easily irritate the...
Here’s why these types of "milk" won’t trigger IBS
Figuring out what foods won’t trigger uncomfortable symptoms is one of the hardest parts of having IBS. Looking at every ingredient in a...
Six way to not overeat during the holidays
It’s that time of year. A season of holiday feasting that kicks off during Thanksgiving and continues until January 2021. For most of us,...
Why We Crave Junk Food
When you’re at home all of the time — especially during this pandemic — it’s easy to grab snacks in the kitchen and eat mindlessly....
A new offer to try this popular medical food
Glycom is announcing that Holigos IBS Restore can now be purchased as a single box without signing up for a subscription. A growing...
A Mediterranean diet could improve older adults' gut microbiota
It’s possible that switching to a Mediterranean diet could help improve the overall health of older adults, according to a study...
This meal delivery service offers low-FODMAP foods
Meal delivery programs have been picking up steam nationwide as more people come to realize how easy, affordable, and delicious it can be...
Why fermented milk helps IBS symptoms
Some say the first yogurt was created when nomads began traveling across the dessert thousands of years ago. Goatskin bags full of milk...
What you need to know to keep your gut quiet and happy
It never fails. Just when you think you can relax, your gut starts complaining. If you’re out with friends, it might mean constantly...