Hey Friends! It’s strawberry season! Photo by Artur Rutkowski on Unsplash I shared this delicious stovetop strawberry lime chia seed jam recipe on my Instagram feed but thought I should post on the blog too! This fiber rich jam is thickened with chia seeds, which provide a nice dose of low FODMAP fiber, magnesium and […]

Many of you have asked for more information on how the gut and brain relationship plays a role in IBS symptoms. To dive into this topic a bit more, I reached out to two colleagues in the field to share a bit with you about this connection. You may also enjoy this post about The […]

I thought I would talk about bloating today. Does that sound like a good plan? Abdominal bloating is a common clinical problem, and I would say, it is one of the most bothersome symptom in individuals with IBS. What contributes to bloating?  “Four factors are involved in the pathophysiology of bloating: a subjective sensation of […]

Today’s post is sponsored by Salix Pharmaceuticals, but the thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. As many of you know, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal condition that occurs in about 15% of Americans and 11% of people, globally. IBS that occurs with the primary symptom of diarrhea is referred […]

Anna reached out to me via my website to say hello and share her story. She has quite a story to share and I, of course, loved hearing that the #IBelieveinyourStory campaign resonated with her!  It’s nice to know that the #IBS community is coming together and supporting one another. I mean, supporting each other […]

Today, on World IBS Day, I share Chelsea’s Stahl’s Story as part of the #IBelieveinyourStory campaign. Thank you, Chelsea, for bravely sharing your journey and while doing so, let others know they are not alone. As a quick side note: please use the hashtag(s) #LetsTalkIBS, #IBSAwarenessDay or #WorldIBSDay on all your social platforms today. For […]

Hey Friends! I love a good *sprinkle* on anything–cookies, ice cream, the rim of a fancy drink. How about you? Today’s recipe is a fun version of low FODMAP chocolate chip cookies made a little fancy with a smattering of sprinkles.If you are not a sprinkle person, simply enjoy these low FODMAP, soft and chewy […]

As part of IBS Awareness Month and the #IBelieveinyourStory campaign, I am sharing stories given to me from individuals willing to share their IBS journey. It’s not always an easy path–but together we are stronger. It’s can be difficult to share your story–it truly takes guts to talk about your guts. But, the process can […]

Hey Friends! I’ve been getting many questions about the upcoming Charity Spin Ride at B/Spoke Studios in Wellesley, MA on April 20, 2019 at 12:30 –so I thought would take a moment to fill you in on this fun event. This fundraising event is the very first of its kind, created to support well-needed research […]