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Allergies vs Intolerances

Allergies vs Intolerances

Food Prep Nightmares, Intolerances, and That One Guest Who Can’t Eat Anything… Right then. Hands up if you’ve ever been halfway through prepping dinner when a guest casually mentions they’re “gluten AND dairy intolerant”? Cue panic. Cue the lasagne going in the bin....
IBS and Mental Health Link

IBS and Mental Health Link

Why do so many people with IBS and IBD also struggle with mental health issues, such as stress, anxiety and even depression? This can be for several reasons which I will outline below: The Gut Brain Axis The gut brain axis is a two-way communication centre between the...
Hydration With IBS

Hydration With IBS

Love It or Hate It, Here’s Why You Need to Drink More Water Water is essential to life, yet many people overlook its importance—especially when it comes to gut health. A staggering 95% of those who seek help for gut issues are severely dehydrated, which only worsens...
Sugar With IBS

Sugar With IBS

Sugar Is More Addictive Than Cocaine—Yes, Really! Sugar is one of the greatest cons of the 20th and 21st centuries. It’s pushed on us from every direction, making it no surprise that so many people struggle with their health. The reality is, sugar is far more...
Why Bread Sucks With IBS…

Why Bread Sucks With IBS…

Staple Diet Bread is a staple part of the daily diet for the western world and is the one food that is seen as being ‘irreplaceable’. This can be challenging if you are struggling with an intolerance to one or more of the ingredients in bread. Bread was...