For today’s post, my colleague, Linda shares how she learned that her high blood pressure medication was contributing to her debilitating GI distress.  We live in the world of big Pharma…new medications are ‘born’ every day.  We have made amazing strides in healthcare and use of these many novel drug therapies are truly life-saving…but sometimes […]

Living with chronic illness can be unsettling and frustrating…on a good day. Life itself can be a struggle at times…add on the role of harboring a unpredictable gut can certainly add an extra layer. I get it. Stress can exacerbate your health issues. Research shows that stress can alter your gut microbiome & make your […]

Hey Friends. BBQ season is upon us…and I am always looking for a nourishing and tasty side dish to either serve my guests or bring along to a party. As you may know by now, I love any Asian infusion recipe…I am a big fan of toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, and gut friendly ginger […]

When I work with patients that experience IBS-C, 3 potential key pieces of their digestive health care puzzle come to mind: Adjust & individualize diet: either trial a low FODMAP diet (particularly modifying fructans and GOS), potentially reduce dairy, and ensure adequate fiber per tolerance for starters. Rule out methane + small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. […]

As part of the #IBelieveinyourStory campaign, I am sharing Eleanor’s story. Eleanor sent her message to be via my email and you can too!  If you want to provide inspiration or hope to others suffering from IBS and/or SIBO or simply want to share your story with me, write: inquires@katescarlata.com Eleanor’s Story: “I wanted to […]

The older I get the more authentic I become…and truly… it’s quite freeing. Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go who we think we’re suppose to be and embracing who we are.  -Brene Brown As the youngest of nine children, finding a space that was uniquely my own was always a little challenging for […]

Fun DIY low FODMAP gifts.

Hello FODMAPer and Friends! I hope that you are all gearing up for a nice holiday season! The holidays can be a joyous but stressful time. Today’s post provides a few tips to help you keep your stress in check. Remember to nourish your body AND your soul during this busy but festive season. Innately, […]

Fueling the low FODMAP Vegan & Vegetarian: GoMacro Bars for on-the-go.