Thyroid and IBS and it’s Connection with SIBO
The connection between your thyroid and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is frequently overlooked, but it’s critical to look into for anyone struggling with chronic bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or even hyperthyroidism, your thyroid may be playing a bigger role in your digestive symptoms than you […]
Is Bread Low Fodmap? Exploring Bread Options
The low FODMAP diet is often the first diet recommended for those with IBS and SIBO. So this may make you wonder, what CAN I eat? Is bread low FODMAP? The good news is that you in fact can enjoy bread and other delicious foods even when you are following the low FODMAP diet. The […]
What is Methane SIBO?
Methane SIBO or Intestinal methanogen overgrowth (IMO) refers to an excessive build up of methanogenic archaea in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This can either reside in the small or large intestines. (1) Methanogens are microorganisms that produce methane gas as a byproduct of their metabolism. While they are normally present in the gut in small […]
Low FODMAP Protein Powder: Which Should you Choose?
If you are new to the Low FODMAP diet, you are probably realizing that there are many nuances that can make choosing things like low fodmap protein powders very difficult. In this article, we’ll dig into low FODMAP protein powder, exploring their benefits, considerations, and some of my choices in each category. Understanding the Low […]