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Day: July 3, 2026

High Fiber Breakfast Cereals for IBS: A Dietitian’s Guide to the Best Picks (and Ones to Avoid)

High Fiber Breakfast Cereals

Breakfast cereals high in fiber sound like an easy, quick win for people trying to increase their fiber intake. This is especially true after being told that “more fiber” is the answer to constipation, bloating, or irregular bowel movements. However, many people reach for a high fiber cereal expecting relief. Instead, they end up with […]

I hate to be the one to tell you, but your gut doe I hate to be the one to tell you, but your gut doesn’t care how clean you’re eating when you have SIBO. 

Why is it that you’re seemingly doing everything right but still feeling like crap?

Here are  couple reasons why:

🫘 A lot of “clean” foods are also the most fermentable ones-  Beans, cruciferous vegetables, apples, onions, garlic are all amazing, nutrient-dense foods. 

BUT unfortunately they’re loaded with the exact fibers bacteria love to feast on. 

If you have SIBO or slow motility, fermentable foods feeds whatever’s overgrown in your small intestine → bloating, nausea, gas, and changes in bowel habits.

🍎 Cleaner foods like raw fruits and vegetables and certain proteins are just more work for your body to digest

If you have low stomach acid, poor bile flow, or low digestive enzyme output → incomplete digestion → bloating, gas, and abdominal pain.

I’m not saying this to tell you to stop eating whole, natural foods. But if you’re dealing with SIBO, even the “perfect” diet can leave you symptomatic until it’s actually addressed.

If this is you, comment MASTERCLASS and I’ll send you the training that walks through why. 🦠

#sibo #ibs #ibsdietitian #guthealing
There is a lot of advice online about how to "heal There is a lot of advice online about how to "heal" SIBO, but not all of it is backed by evidence or supports long-term gut health.

Here are 6 things that won't heal SIBO on their own:

❌ Fasting if it leads to undernourishment
❌ Multiple rounds of antibiotics without addressing the root cause
❌ Avoiding all prebiotics forever
❌ Drinking bone broth expecting it to eliminate SIBO
❌ Juice cleanses or detoxes
❌ Following a carnivore diet as a long-term solution

While some of these strategies may temporarily reduce symptoms for certain people, symptom relief is not the same as healing.

Long-term SIBO recovery is about more than just reducing bacteria. It often involves:

✔️ Identifying and treating the overgrowth appropriately
✔️ Improving gut motility
✔️ Supporting healthy digestion and bile flow
✔️ Addressing underlying root causes
✔️ Rebuilding a resilient gut after treatment

There isn't one "magic diet" or supplement that cures SIBO. The best approach is individualized and focused on restoring normal gut function, not just masking symptoms.

Comment MASTERCLASS to learn the 3 biggest mistakes that I see that is keeping you stuck from healing your SIBO.

#SIBO #SIBOdiet #SIBOdietitian #SIBOtips #SIBOhealing
Traveling with IBS or digestive issues doesn't hav Traveling with IBS or digestive issues doesn't have to mean spending your trip worried about your next meal. ✈️

One of the best ways to stay ahead of symptoms is to plan before you leave.

Whether you're heading on a road trip, catching a flight, or spending the day exploring a new city, having Low FODMAP-friendly snacks on hand can help you avoid long stretches without eating and reduce the temptation to grab foods that may trigger bloating, abdominal pain, or urgent bathroom trips.

A little preparation can make travel feel a lot less stressful and a lot more enjoyable.

A few reminders before your next trip:
✔️ Pack snacks before you leave home.
✔️ Check ingredient labels, even on familiar products.
✔️ Stay hydrated throughout the day.
✔️ Try to keep meal timing as consistent as possible.
✔️ Remember that stress and disrupted routines can also affect digestion.

The goal isn't to have a "perfect" gut while traveling, it's to have a plan that helps you feel your best and enjoy the experience.

#healthysnacks #lowfodmap #travelsnacks #IBS #SIBO
Do you feel even worse on the antibiotic than when Do you feel even worse on the antibiotic than when you were first diagnosed with SIBO?

This can feel like another setback, but it’s actually a common reaction during clearing protocols called the Herxheimer, or “herx,” reaction.

A herx reaction happens when the microbes “die off” and release toxins that trigger inflammation. This can start soon after a new SIBO treatment begins and show up as heightened GI symptoms, fatigue, or even flu-like symptoms.

If you’re dealing with this, here are a few things you can do to feel better:

1️⃣ Slow down the treatment. Back off on the dose until symptoms feel more manageable, then increase gradually.

2️⃣ Support your detox pathways. And no, not by doing a detox cleanse or taking a bunch of liver support supplements. Make sure you’re having consistent bowel movements, staying hydrated, and sweating it out with things like the sauna or hot yoga.

3️⃣ Rest. The liver operates on a 24-hour internal clock, and research shows that peak detoxification and clearance of metabolic waste occurs while you’re sleeping.

So before you quit your treatment or assume this is just another failing protocol, try these 3 steps first.

If this is where you’re at right now, comment COACHING and let’s talk about what’s actually going on in your gut. 🦠
Starting the Low FODMAP diet doesn't have to mean Starting the Low FODMAP diet doesn't have to mean shopping at five different grocery stores. 🛒✨

Aldi has plenty of budget-friendly, Low FODMAP options that can help you stock your kitchen without feeling overwhelmed.

Some of my favorite finds include:
🥩 Fresh meats and eggs
🥬 Spinach, carrots, zucchini, potatoes, and bell peppers
🫐 Berries, kiwi, grapes, oranges, and firm bananas
🌾 Gluten-free oats, rice, quinoa, and corn tortillas
🥜 Nuts, popcorn, and natural peanut butter

Save this for your next Grocery trip!

#SIBO #Lowfodmap #aldi #lowfodmapdiet #SIBOdiet
Hydrogen sulfide is a different type of gas overgr Hydrogen sulfide is a different type of gas overgrowth than what most people think of when they hear SIBO. Instead of hydrogen or methane, the bacteria involved are producing sulfide gas, and that changes which symptoms show up and why.

Here’s what makes it unique:

🦴 Joint pain or muscle aches — sulfide can interfere with how your cells use energy, and that shows up as aching even without any injury.

👅 A metallic taste in your mouth — this is a direct sign that sulfide compounds are circulating, not just sitting in your gut.

🥚 Rotten egg smelling burps — sulfur gas has that smell on its own, which is why this symptom points specifically to sulfide and not hydrogen or methane.

🖐️ Tingling in the hands and feet — sulfide can affect nerve function when levels build up, which is why this symptom shows up outside the gut entirely.

🚽 Burning when you pee, with no active UTI — sulfide compounds can irritate the urinary tract directly, so this can happen even when there’s no infection.

🔥 Hot or burning gas — this is a hallmark of sulfide specifically, since it produces a different chemical reaction than the gases behind typical bloating.

🚳 Urinary urgency — this tends to travel alongside the burning, both driven by the same irritation from circulating sulfide.

😳 Facial flushing or redness — sulfide can affect blood vessels, causing flushing that looks unrelated to digestion at first glance.

🛁 Feeling worse after an Epsom salt bath — Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate, so even absorbing sulfur through your skin can trigger symptoms in someone with ISO.

🍳 Symptoms flaring after eggs, garlic, or red meat — these are high-sulfur foods, so they directly feed the bacteria producing the excess gas.

This is why hydrogen sulfide SIBO often gets missed. The symptoms don’t always look like typical gut issues, so they get chased down separately instead of traced back to the source.

If this list sounds familiar, type COACHING and I’ll walk you through what testing for this actually looks like.

#sibo #ibsdietitian #ibs hydrogensulfide

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