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 I interview Steven J. Singer, an accomplished entrepreneur from Montreal, Canada.

Steven is the co-founder of the very famous Glutino Foods, America's premier gluten-free food company which he started from scratch in the late 1990’s and grew to a very successful business, soon becoming the leader in gluten-free products across North America. More recently, Steven founded another business, and this is what makes it very interesting for those who are on the low FODMAP diet just like me, because FODY Food Company is America's first low FODMAP food company. During this interview I have the pleasure of talking to Steven about why he decided to get into this new venture and how his products can help IBS sufferers to avoid those dreadful symptoms.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How did Steven get into the food industry and the FODMAP space?
• Which products are available at FODY Food Co.?
• Where can FODY products be found?
• Why FODY Food has certified their products?
• What is the 'safe' quantity of low FODMAP food that IBS sufferers can consume before triggering symptoms?
• Why did FODY Food decide to have their pasta sauces made in Italy?
• What are the opportunities and challenges facing a new product launch in a niche market?
• What are some tips for those planning to launch low FODMAP products?
• Why should IBS sufferer reach out to a low FODMAP authority and dietitian?
• Where did the brand name FODY come from and what is the message behind the bird logo?
• What does the future hold for the international expansion of FODY?
• What does it take to be successful in the food business?
• How can you be one of the first to receive new products to your doorstep?

To read the show notes for this episode, please visit:

www.lowfodmapdiets.com/32

Lauren Renlund is a registered dietitian and nutrition coach from Ontario, Canada. She is also a food lover and blogs about good food and digestive health issues under the name The Tummy Troubles Dietitian. She was diagnosed with IBS in 2014 and used the low FODMAP diet to improve her symptoms and identify her food intolerances. After that, she started a blog to share her experiences and suitable recipes. Lauren offers nutrition counselling and coaching sessions in person and remotely, both by telephone and Skype, and works with her patients to create a personally tailored nutrition plan.  Lauren's key messages for her blog are: 

1. You don't have to be embarrassed of your tummy troubles;
2. You're not alone in your struggles;
3. You can use nutrition to help manage symptoms and improve your health.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Lauren came across the low FODMAP diet?
• How stomach bugs are connected to IBS symptoms?
• Why IBS sufferers shouldn’t be ashamed their issues?
• What was Lauren’s motivation for starting her blog?
• What are some tips for IBS sufferers to live a happier life?
• Why the re-challenge and reintroduction phase is so important.
• How Lauren’s passion for food came back after the initial disappointed of realising that many of her favourite foods would need to be restricted?
• What are the differences between traditional dietary recommendations and low FODMAP diet recommendations?
• What is gut microbiome and how important is it?.
• Why probiotics should not be taken during the elimination phase of the low FODMAP diet?
• Do juice cleanses and detox teas work?

To read the show notes for this episode, please visit:

www.lowfodmapdiets.com/31

My guest, Dr. Glenda Bishop, is a registered nutritionist, a wellness coach, a behavioural neuroscientist, a personal trainer and an educator who helps people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome live a less irritable life. Glenda was diagnosed with IBS twenty five years ago and follows the low FODMAP diet to keep her IBS under control --  along with exercise, stress management, and other techniques. Glenda is also the author of the website A Less Irritable Life and works with her clients to create personalised solution, for living a healthy life with IBS.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Who is Glenda Bishop and how did she come across the low FODMAP diet?
• What is Glenda’s Four Step Snack Builder?
• What are some great low FODMAP treats you can have for snacks?
• What things can trigger IBS apart from FODMAPs?
• Should alcohol be avoided, if you’re suffering from IBS?
• Can alcohol be used in cooking if you have IBS?
• Are carbonated beverages IBS triggers?
• Should coffee be avoided even though it is not high FODMAP?
• Why should IBS sufferers be looking at a personalised solution?
• How important is it to keep track of your FODMAPs throughout the day?
• How much time is generally needed to get IBS under control?

“The more positive you are about your condition and the more accepting you are of what it is and how you can help it, the easier it is to manage your IBS.” –Glenda Bishop

To read the show notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/30

On today's podcast, I have the pleasure to interview Helen Bremner, a very experienced registered hypnotherapist and intensive care nurse from the U.K. Helen created the only N.H.S. primary care hypnotherapy service for IBS.

Helen's work had 97% success rate of reduced symptoms and 100% patients satisfaction. 

 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What is hypnotherapy?
• How is hypnotherapy distinguished from hypnosis?
• How hypnotherapy compliments other treatments for IBS?
• What is the exact connection of IBS and hypnotherapy?
• How can hypnotherapy help IBS sufferers in general?
• What is Helen’s method of handling IBS sufferers through hypnotherapy?
• How many sessions of hypnotherapy are needed on average to help overcome IBS?
• How Helen developed successful courses to help other hypnotherapists to treat IBS sufferers.

To read the show notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/29

To read the show notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/28

Heather Van Vorous has been suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) from the early age of nine and even after being diagnosed many years later, she was unable to get any help or find any information to relieve her symptoms.

Heather understands what it means suffering from IBS and the emotional and physical pain it can create in people’s lives and she has an ongoing personal interest in helping others with bowel disorders, so that they don't have to suffer as long as she did.

After a great deal of research she has become a health and special diet cookbook author and developed successful organic medical foods for managing IBS symptoms.

Heather is also the founder of HelpForIBS.com which is the largest IBS organisation in the world.

Learn more from Heather's journey and her fight to gain back a happy and healthy life.

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• Heather’s struggles with IBS that began at the age of nine years old.
• What is the difference between the IBS diet and the low FODMAP diet?
• Why is it important to find your personal tolerance threshold.
• What are the differences between soluble and insoluble fibre and which fibres can cause IBS symptoms?
• What foods contain soluble fibres and what food contain insoluble fibres?
• Why IBS sufferers need to minimise fatty foods?
• How peppermint oil capsules can help IBS symptoms?
• Why we need prebiotics?
• Why a lot of food contain high FODMAP prebiotics?
• What are the benefits of fibres, herbal teas, and peppermint oil capsules and how are these products used most effectively?
• Why taking peppermint oil on a full stomach may result in heartburn?
• What is the best way and the best time to use natural supplements and herbal teas to soothe your tummy?

To read the show notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/28

Dietitians Hannah and Janet from England, have created Fodify Foods, a range of low FODMAP products, which are so convenient, when we are too busy to cook from scratch.

In this episode, our two lovely guests Hannah and Janet, share their knowledge and wisdom about the low FODMAP diet and explain how their personal experiences led them to create a delicious range of low FODMAP spice mixes and sauces to add convenience to the sometimes time-consuming process of cooking a low FODMAP diet from scratch, for people suffering from IBS.

Check out this episode to hear all about Hannah and Janet’s journey!

In this episode, you’ll learn

• Can accumulations of low FODMAP foods throughout the day trigger IBS?
• Is it possible to tolerate FODMAPs but still incur IBS symptoms?
• How to identify IBS trigger foods when symptoms sometimes develop after several hours (and a few meals later).
• Is it beneficial to see dietitians who have had personal experience with IBS and the low FODMAP diet?
• How can you prepare before going to see a dietitian for the first time?
• What are the three main points to focus on before seeing a dietitian?
• Why you should visit your GP before seeing a dietitian?
• Is it possible for food intolerances to develop later on in life?
• Why is it important to not follow the low FODMAP elimination phase for too long?
• Does everyone benefit from the low FODMAP diet?
• Why should you have some high FODMAP food, if you can tolerate them?
• Why is it possibly more important to have expert guidance throughout the reintroduction phase than the elimination phase?
• What sugars and sweeteners are okay for those following the low FODMAP diet?
• What are some tips to follow to lose weight while on the low FODMAP diet?
• Why did Hannah and Janet start Fodify Foods?
• What products does Fodify Foods offers and where can they be found?

 To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/27

Welcome to the third and final part of the Special Holidays & Christmas Low FODMAP Recipes.

Last week we talked about main courses, and the week before we presented a few ideas for starters. This week we will present a few delicious dessert ideas! I hope you will enjoy these recipes.

The guests, who will be sharing their beautiful low FODMAP recipes are:

Alana Scott: Butterscotch Pudding

Stephanie Clairmont: Maple Pumpkin Cookies

Natalya: Fruit Mince Pie and Infused Water

Zlata: Low FODMAP Brownies

Laura Stonehouse: Mini Mont Blancs with Chestnut Puree

The details of the recipes, their ingredients and all the instructions can be found in the show-notes for this episode at: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/26

In last week’s episode we talked about starters...and this week we will present a few delicious main courses and side dishes…

All of the details about the recipes, their ingredients and all of the instructions,can be found in the show-notes for this episode.

The guests, who will be sharing their delicious Christmas/holiday recipes with us today are:

Stephanie Clairmont: No Fuss Turkey Vegetable Bolognese and Wild Rice, Kale and Cranberry Stuffing.  

Alana Scott: Roast Chicken With Stuffing And Homemade Gravy and a Simple Low FODMAP Cranberry Sauce.

Zlata: Mashed Potato Buns and Stuffed Peppers / Capsicums.

Alexandra Adams: Pomegranate Pecan Goat Cheese Salad and a Kale Almond Green Olive Quinoa.

Laura Stonehouse: Carrot and Walnut Bake.

Nataliya: Warm Chicken Caesar Salad.

To read the show-notes for this episode please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/25

In this episode, and for the next couple of weeks, we are going to talk about low FODMAP recipes for the holidays. I have chosen to do this so that you could get some ideas about what to prepare for those special occasions like Christmas or other special holidays that you may celebrate with your family. You may be inviting guests to your house, and if you are in charge of doing most of the cooking, you can easily prepare these low FODMAP dishes for everyone else as well and they will still taste fantastic. Alternatively, if you are invited to someone else’s home, you could bring a couple of these safe dishes and at least you will have something delicious and low FODMAP to eat.

The links to these recipes, including their ingredients and all the instructions can be found in the show-notes for this episode.

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/24

In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure to interview Dr. Miechelle O’Brien, my first gastroenterologist guest. Dr O'Brien explains IBS and other GI issues while sharing her knowledge and passion with us. Also you can find out, how she got the fantastic idea of creating the TrueSelf™ Foods products to help many IBS sufferers with convenient, yet healthy and delicious snack bars that won't trigger their symptoms.

 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What is a gastroenterologist?
• How important is to see a gastroenterologist for someone suffering from digestive issues?
• What is the difference between syndrome, disorder and disease?
• What does “brain in our gut” means?
• What causes IBS?
• How common is IBS around the world?
• What is post-infectious IBS?
• Are women more prone to IBS than men?
• What is the best way to find out if you have IBS?
• What is the Rome IV criteria all about?
• How is IBS different from IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)?
• How to treat IBS symptoms?
• How Dr. O’Brien found out about the low FODMAP diet?
• How knowledgeable are other GI specialists about the low FODMAP diet?
• How Dr. O’Brien came up with the idea of creating low FODMAP food products?

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/23

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

In this episode we’ll learn the differences between a dietitian and a nutritionist from Hollie O’Connor. We’ll also find out the answers to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions from listeners of the podcast and readers of the blog.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What is a nutritionist?
• How can a nutritionist helps IBS sufferers?
• What are the differences between a nutritionist and a dietitian?
• Who can diagnose and treat health issues?
• Why IBS sufferers are okay with some dairy products but not with cow’s milk?
• What milks are suitable for IBS sufferers?
• Is the gluten-free diet good for IBS sufferers?
• Will the Paleo diet reduce IBS symptoms?
• What can you eat if you are following both a Paleo diet and low FODMAP diet (not much really!)

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/22

In this episode, Nutritional Therapist and Coach, Suzanne Perazzini explains how she went from long-time IBS sufferer to IBS liberator, helping hundreds of people to successfully follow a low FODMAP diet and become IBS symptoms free.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Suzanne struggled with IBS symptoms since childhood, but thought it was normal.
• How did IBS affect Suzanne's family and work life?
• Why Suzanne had to give up a great job offer?
• What food Suzanne was able to re-introduce after being diagnosed?
• Suzanne tips to counteract constipation?
• Dealing with withdrawal symptoms on the low FODMAP diet.
• What are some travelling tips for IBS sufferers?
• How to deal with restaurant meals?
• The laminated card every IBS sufferer need to have.
• What to do when going on a cruise?
• What is Suzanne's coaching program all about?
• Suzanne's best selling low FODMAP cook books.
• Suzanne's future book publication.    

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/21

This episode’s guest, Lee Martin, is a specialised dietitian who became part of the low FODMAP diet research team in London King's College, contributing to the research and development of the diet.

Currently, he works as a specialist gastroenterology dietitian at the University College London Hospital where he provides group education on the low FODMAP diet.

Lee has also published the book “Re-challenging and Reintroducing FODMAPs” which is the first book ever written that is completely dedicated to the reintroduction phase of the low FODMAP diet. 

Lee has not been diagnosed with IBS, but suffers from functional gut symptoms and has followed the Low FODMAP diet, to understand more about the practicality of the diet and to improve his symptoms. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Lee's involvement with the low FODMAP diet research team at King's College London.
• Why Lee wanted to try the low FODMAP diet, even without IBS diagnosis.
• What is Lee’s “Re-challenging and Reintroduction of FODMAPs” book all about?
• What are the general guidelines and protocols for doing the re-challenging phase of the low FODMAP diet?
• What is the difference between re-challenging and reintroduction?
• What is meant by a three-day re-challenging and what is the best procedure?
• What is a washout period all about?
• Will it ever be possible to eat the foods that trigger your IBS symptoms again?
• Do we need to stay on the low FODMAP diet forever?
• What are some useful travelling tips for IBS sufferers on the low FODMAP diet?
• What are some of the newest developments in the research of the low FODMAP diet?
• and more....

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/20

Listen to Carolyn Lindrea's story about battling IBS and how she was able to improve her symptoms by following a low FODMAP diet.

Carolyn's is also a Certified Food and Wellness Coach and looks at all areas that may be contributing to your digestive issues to successfully guide you through the phases of the low FODMAP diet.

Carolyn has also developed the first certified FODMAP Friendly teas, a selection of wonderful blends to help sooth your digestive system, that also contain antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowFODMAPdiets.com/19

We are very lucky to meet people like Aghi and Elena, who give their time to provide genuine help to people who seek relief for their IBS symptoms and with their great knowledge they are able to spread the word of the low FODMAP diet all over the world.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Aghi and Elena came across the low FODMAP diet?
• Which highly regarded food was causing Aghi to be a more sick?
• What tests have Aghi and Elena undergone to finally get a diagnosis?
• How has IBS impacted their life?
• How hard is to follow a low FODMAP diet in countries like Italy and Holland?
• What is the hardest part of following the low FODMAP diet?
• Why has Aghi started the low FODMAP diet Facebook group in Italian and how Elena was able to help her?
• Other Facebook groups created by Aghi in different languages to help IBS sufferers around the world to understand the low FODMAP diet.
• How Elena is able to help Italian IBS sufferers with her blog and wonderful recipes.
• What are the biggest difficulties for non-English speaking countries when trying to find information about the low FODMAP diet?

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/18

Do you also feel as unique as the guest on this week’s episode? Have you visited too many doctors and specialists, but you are still unable to find the solution for your health problems?  Do you also have a weight issue in addition to IBS?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What makes Jackie so unique.
• What are the symptoms that Jackie suffers from?
• How did she get diagnosed?
• What are some of the foods that trigger her symptoms?
• How did she end up following a low FODMAP diet?
• What makes Jacqueline so unique.
• How Jackie struggles with weight gain in addition to IBS and believes the two could be related.

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/17

Chloe Mcleod is an accredited practising dietitian, who is an expert on both the low FODMAP diet and the food chemical elimination diet. Chloe helps her patients to manage their food intolerance and symptoms, also through her FODMAP Challenge program. 

In this episode Chloe talks about fructose and sorbitol malabsorption and explains the difference between food intolerance, malabsorption and allergy.

Other topics discussed today are:

Why portion sizes are important to the success of the low FODMAP diet.

How to determine if other factors should be considered, if the low FODMAP diet isn’t relieving symptoms entirely.

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/16

In today's episode I am chatting with Debra Thomas BSc RD.

Debra is a registered dietitian, a nutrition consultant and advanced practitioner. She has over 16 years’ experience of advising on a range of therapeutic diets. She’s based in Wales in the UK. Debra helps IBS sufferers to find the most effective treatment for their symptoms. She is certified by King’s College London to deliver tailor-made advice on the Low FODMAP Diet, as an effective treatment for IBS. Debra is also the founder of FODMAP Consultancy and a diet coach, and offers not only one-to-one sessions in consulting rooms in location across South Wales, but also consultancy sessions via Skype. In addition to treat digestive disorders, Debra is also an expert on the treatment of malnutrition and weight management.

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/15

In today's episode you will meet my friend and business partner Clare Zivanovic. Clare is a nutritionist, naturopath and medical herbalist.

Clare and I will introduce you to the first FREE 21-Day Low FODMAP Smoothie Challenge, which we have created to help you making healthy low FODMAP food choices. Learn about the exciting challenges that are in store for the future as well!

To read the show-notes for this episode, and subscribe to the FREE challenge please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/14

In this episode Accredited Practising Dietitian Vivienne Pither explains that there could be a different possibility to help your digestive issues, if the low FODMAP does not help your symptoms completely.

Vivienne discusses how various symptoms, including IBS symptoms may be due to food chemicals and not only or not necessarily due to high FODMAPs.

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/13

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

Check out this episode as we talk about how Colleen Francioli came upon the low FODMAP diet and her helpful tips on following this diet. Colleen also explains some of the best ways you can enjoy stress-free celebrations and events with a little planning ahead and some creative tips on how to prepare FODMAP friendly food in advance or to take along, just in case! Most importantly, don’t stress about celebrations and events -- listen to these tips from Colleen!

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/12

Our guests for this episode are Foddies Cafe' owners Chrissy and Luke.

If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome and live in Australia, around Melbourne, you are in luck. Foddies Cafe' is a gluten-free, low FODMAP restaurant offering mouth watering dishes for all of us suffering from various food intolerance and allergies. The owners of Foddies Cafe' Chrissy and Luke are also working hard at providing tasty low FODMAP options to the rest of Australia and who knows...eventually the rest of the world.

Starting off with an online store, the popularity of their low FODMAP food products prompted Chrissy and Luke to start up a café where the public can physically go to enjoy intolerance-friendly dishes. Taking their commitment seriously, gluten cross-contamination is minimised by keeping dedicated food prep areas, appliances and utensils. Though their emphasis is on low FODMAP and gluten-free diets, they also cater to other dietary needs. They coined the name Foddie to help create a positive spin on digestive problems that are so often discussed in a negative light.

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/11

Having IBS symptoms shouldn’t prevent us from eating sensational food that is packed with nutrition and is also low in FODMAPs; in fact our guest for this week, Lisa Rothstein, who is also an IBS sufferer, creates tasty low FODMAP recipes that are enjoyable for the whole family, not just for those suffering from digestive issues. 

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/10

Today’s guests are the creators of the FODMAP Friendly certification and the FODMAP Friendly app for smartphones.

In this episode the FODMAP Friendly team will talk about what they do and how they are able to help many IBS sufferers around the world. We'll also talk about various types of breath testing useful to identify Fructose, Sorbitol and Mannitol Malabsorption and Lactose and Sucrose Intolerance and Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). 

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/9

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the low FODMAP diet? Do you wonder what you can cook that will fit into your diet? Listen to this episode with Julie O'Hara and learn how you can become more creative about cooking healthier low FODMAP food, that won't trigger your IBS symptoms.

On this episode you will also find out how to access Julie's free FODMAP cleanse challenge.

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/8

In this episode you will learn Alana's challenges due to her food allergies, celiac disease, and IBS and how she came across the low FODMAP diet. She will tell us how her passion for cooking started and the inspiration behind her delicious low FODMAP recipes, some of which will be shared on this podcast episode.

We will also talk about tips on travelling and eating out at restaurants when following a low FODMAP diet.

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit www.lowFODMAPdiets.com/7

Suffering from IBS and following a low FODMAP diet has it’s challenges, but for vegans and vegetarians, the challenges are even greater. With so little information out there, this episode provides tremendous resources from a pioneer in the field of low FODMAP diets for vegans and vegetarians, Sharon Rosenrauch, founder of “The FODMAP Friendly Vegan”.

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit www.lowFODMAPdiets.com/6

Nutritionist and fitness expert Delina Rahmate explains the importance of overall fitness for those who suffer from IBS. She lays out a sensible plan to ease IBS symptoms with a doable plan of action specifically tailored to utilise exercise and nutrition in tangent to help those who suffer from IBS.

To read the show-notes, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/5

Why does fifteen percent of the population suffer from IBS and what role does stress play? Dr. Barbara Bolen, a psychologist, nutritionist and health coach offers some sound advice on how to ease IBS symptoms through behavioural changes. She explains the role of food in the healing process of IBS sufferers and why the low FODMAP diet is a great way to start eating healthier foods, without triggering IBS symptoms.

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/4 

Are you a good candidate for a low FODMAP diet? In this episode, Larah interviews registered dietician Patsy Catsos as she explains what steps need to be taken to determine if a low FODMAP diet is right for you and discusses some of the risks of following a low FODMAP if not under the supervision of a qualified dietitian.

To read the show-notes for this episode, please visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/3

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

Take action against your Irritable Bowel Syndrome with a sensible low FODMAP diet. In this episode, accredited dietitian Joanna Baker shares her personal story of how following the low FODMAP diet became a game changer for her when she was diagnosed with IBS. By listening to this episode, you will understand what the low FODMAP diet is, the meaning of the acronym FODMAP, the science behind why and how following a low FODMAP diet helps ease or eliminates IBS symptoms as Joanna takes you through the process of how the body reacts to FODMAPs.

To read the full transcript visit: www.lowfodmapdiets.com/2

Finally, the Low FODMAP Diet and IBS Podcast is now available online!

Are you suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome and struggle to find a way to manage your symptoms? If your answer is yes, you are just like me, a few years ago. Now I control my horrible IBS symptoms mainly by following a low FODMAP diet. In the Low FODMAP Diet and IBS Podcast, we will hear from IBS and low FODMAP Diet experts and also different stories from people who are suffering from IBS and have been following a Low FODMAP Diet to manage their IBS issues.

I am super excited about starting this podcast and I hope you will enjoy it too!

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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?

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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?

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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!

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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