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our take on the latest nutritional science and research, curated by our in-house dietitian, to help you on your health journey. explore our healthy diet and nutritional resources on a variety of topics such as FODMAPs, IBS, weight loss, gut health and women's health.

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Top Tips for Cooking on a Low FODMAP Diet
By Laura Tilt

Whilst it can be challenging to plan and cook low FODMAP food, a low FODMAP diet doesn’t have to mean bland meals. Expert Development Chef Matt Williamson shares smart cooking tips that will help you build flavour, variety and confidence in the kitchen.

Myth Busting: There's No Treatment For IBS
By Laura Tilt

Whilst there is no cure for the long-term condition, it’s a myth that there’s no treatment for IBS. Discover your options for IBS symptom management—from dietary changes to stress support—and how to feel better, sooner.

Myth Busting: You Can't Follow a Low FODMAP Diet if You're Vegan
By Laura Tilt

Think low FODMAP and vegan diets don’t mix? Think again. Discover how to manage both a low FODMAP and a plant-based diet with our expert tips and our simple meal formula.

Myth Busting: The FODMAP Diet Works for Everyone
By Laura Tilt

It’s true that a low FODMAP diet improves gut symptoms in many people with IBS, but it doesn't work for everyone. While powerful, the FODMAP diet isn’t a one-size-fits-all fix, and in this article, learn who a low FODMAP diet helps, who it doesn’t, and how to tailor the diet to your needs.

Myth Busting: A FODMAP Diet is a Long-term Diet
By Laura Tilt

There’s a lot of confusion about the FODMAP diet. In this article, dietitian Laura explains why it’s not a long-term solution for IBS —and how to transition to a more sustainable long-term diet with confidence.

Diet and IBD: The Relationship
By Sophie Medlin

Struggling with IBD? Discover which foods can help support gut health, reduce flare-ups and bring balance to your everyday eating habits. Our IBD diet guide covers what you should and shouldn't eat when dealing with IBD.

IBS Awareness Month: 10 Tips to Fall in Love With Food Again
By Laura Tilt

April is IBS Awareness Month, and we want people with IBS to fall in love with food again. We understand how frustrating mealtimes can be for those with IBS, and in this article offer 10 top tips to help manage IBS and enjoy food again.

Top Tips For Eating A Low FODMAP Diet
By Mei Wan

We spoke to Amanda Bishop (moderator of Low FODMAP UK Facebook group), and here's a summary of Amanda's top tips for eating a low FODMAP diet, alongside some myth-busting of common FODMAP misconceptions.

The Low FODMAP Diet and Our Meals
By Laura Tilt

In this article, we cover the basics of eating low FODMAP, including what FODMAPs are and what a low FODMAP diet entails. All our Field Doctor Low FODMAP meals are developed by FODMAP-trained dietitians to ensure they meet low FODMAP guidelines, and are tested by the team at Monash University to be certified as low FODMAP.

I've Got IBS, What Can I Do to Improve My Symptoms?
By Laura Tilt

If you've received an IBS diagnosis, you may be wondering what strategies you can try to ease symptoms. In this article, we look at the diet, lifestyle, and medication options you can undertake to treat and manage IBS symptoms.

How Can I Tell If I Have IBS?
By Laura Tilt

Often times getting an IBS diagnosis can be very overwhelming, and you may feel overwhelmed and wonder what symptoms point specifically to IBS. This IBS guide aims to outline the key symptoms of IBS, the process of getting an IBS diagnosis and what to do after you receive your diagnosis.

5 Tips for Successful FODMAP Reintroduction
By Laura Tilt

A low FODMAP diet is one of elimination, where at first all high FODMAP foods are removed from the diet. To help your diet return to normal, it is then recommended to reintroduce high FODMAP foods back in one by one to pinpoint which cause symptom flare-ups. It In this guide, we offer practical tips on adding your favourite higher FODMAP foods back in without getting symptom flare ups.

Low FODMAP Food Staples
By Laura Tilt

Are you embarking on a low FODMAP diet and wondering what staples you should have? In this article, we cover the basic components of a low FODMAP diet and what foods you can have easily on hand in order to make following a low FODMAP diet easier.

Our Guide To Coeliac Disease & Eating Gluten Free
By Laura Tilt

There are a lot of misconceptions around coeliac disease and how to manage symptoms once you are diagnosed. In this guide, we aim to answer FAQs about coeliac disease, such as what it is, what the symptoms are, how you can manage symptoms once diagnosed and what the difference is between coeliac disease, gluten sensitivity and FODMAP sensitivity.

Why You Should Be Careful With FODMAP Lists
By Laura Tilt

FODMAP research is constantly evolving, and it can be hard to keep up to date with the latest information, especially when seeing healthcare professionals. Often, online or paper lists of low and high FODMAP foods are out of date, and do not take into account individual differences or serving sizes. Read on to discover why we instead recommend the Monash low FODMAP app.

FAQs about IBS and an IBS Diet
By Anna Hardman

Anna Hardman answers 10 of the most commonly asked questions surrounding IBS and what to eat if you have IBS, such as the role of fibre, dealing with bloating and constipation, and practical dietary tips for IBS sufferers. Learn more in our IBS FAQs.

Why Is IBS More Common In Women?
By Laura Tilt

Women are diagnosed with IBS at higher rates than men, but why is this the case? We look at what science and research have to say about the link between women and IBS, the link between IBS and hormones, and why biological females are more likely to be diagnosed with IBS.

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
By Kaitlin Colucci

There is a lot of misinformation surrounding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and lots of misperceptions. Our article aims to address key questions such as what is IBS, what causes IBS, what dietary factors can impact IBS and lifestyle and dietary tips for managing IBS symptoms.

What To Eat On A Low FODMAP Vegan Diet
By Mairi Huntly

Ensuring you get the right nutrients on any kind of diet is essential - let alone combining more than one! Our guide aims to outline what foods you can eat while following a vegan and low FODMAP diet, including vegan and low FODMAP protein sources, calcium sources and iron sources.

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