10 things to keep in mind if you’ve got IBS.

Dark chocolate is my favorite food group. Are you with me? Good news…dark chocolate not only comes with a delicious taste but offers up some health perks for your gut.  And as many of you know by now, dark chocolate is low FODMAP in a 30 g portion (about two tablespoons of semi-sweet morsels). Did […]

Low FODMAP chocolate goodness for you and your sensitive belly.

Can eating kiwifruit improve constipation and perhaps positively impact overall gut health?  Let’s take a closer look. Two kiwifruits (one serving) are fiber-rich and provides a nice dose of both vitamin C and E. In fact, one serving of kiwifruit provides 230% of your daily vitamin C needs, 10% of Vitamin E and 4 grams […]

Hey Friends. Today’s post includes a bit of “alphabet soup”: SIBO, IBS & FODMAPs. I will start with a brief introduction of SIBO and commonly asked questions about this disorder.  I will then provide a few low FODMAP diet updates too! Let’s start with SIBO, shall we? What is SIBO?  SIBO is a condition where […]

Hello FODMAPers! I hope you are all enjoying the great summer weather and taking some time to relax with family and friends. I love the more relaxed summer vibe… along with as many trips to the ocean as I can possibly fit in. I just returned from two weeks in Maine which included many walks […]

Hello FODMAPers & Friends! During IBS Awareness month, I requested your input about future blog topics…and there was a request to provide a quick and easy way to describe the low FODMAP diet to friends and family.  So…the team at For a Digestive Peace of Mind, worked behind the scenes to create a few resources […]

Hi Friends! It’s the last weekend of IBS Awareness Month and I want to thank each and everyone of you that put yourself out there by donating $ to research, sharing your story or posting your pictures to Instagram. We had over 155 public pictures posted on Instagram using the hashtag #IBelieveinyourStory. Yay! 🙂 The […]

Hello Friends! In honor of IBS Awareness Month, I have another give-a-way for my favorite FODMAPers! I asked Patsy Catsos, fellow dietitian and US-based FODMAP expert,  if she might donate one or two of her latest book as a give-a-way on my blog…and… Good News! Today, I have TWO copies of Patsy Catsos’ latest IBS book […]