This general guide examines the various aspects between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Colon Cancer, focusing on symptoms, diagnostic methods, and the importance of seeking medical attention for accurate assessment and management. There are overlaps of symptoms, and you should never try to self-diagnose. For an in-depth understanding of colorectal cancer, please visit About Colorectal Cancer | American Cancer Society. Key Statistics for Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer ranks as the third most diagnosed cancer in the United States, excluding skin malignancies. Estimated statist ..read more

Ringing in the New Year with health resolutions? Getting a handle on your meals is a great way to start. Whether you are looking for lower fat, lower calorie, higher protein, or keeping track of your macros, there are many delicious recipes to choose from, including plant-based. We also know many folks are using Noom, and adding high water volume foods into the mix, so we have included several soups, too. These are 22 recipes the whole family can enjoy, whether you are dieting, or not. Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup) We have a recipe for homemade beef stock, but have suggestions for very ..read more

We’re still happily stuffed from Easter, having indulged in all our favorite dishes like ham, lamb, and plenty of hard-boiled eggs from the hunt. But what do you do now with all the leftovers? We have fantastic low FODMAP recipes to make the most of those leftovers. Our Ham & Cheese Strata are a genius solution for that surplus main course, and we’ve got some sweet ideas for repurposing leftover Easter candy, too. Low FODMAP Ham & Cheese Strata Much like a savory bread pudding, this ham strata offers a delicious solution for using up leftover ham. It features layers of bread, ham, and ..read more

This is our collection of easy, basic recipes and tips that our community members have told us they love, especially during the initial Elimination Phase of the low FODMAP diet. We know you need breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Here they are! We even have vegan and plant-based options. When you start the low FODMAP diet, the diet itself can appear daunting; and then you have to figure out what to eat. First things first, we assume you have been diagnosed with IBS and that the low FODMAP diet has been recommended. It is vitally important that you do not self-diagnose, or just try the diet o ..read more

FODMAP Everyday® has been committed to bringing you evidence-based articles, resources, and recipes since 2017. Our entire Success Team, including our Monash University trained Registered Dietitians and trained lead recipe developer, participate in continuing education, maintain consistent contact with both Monash University and FODMAP Friendly, and stay up-to-date on the developing science. FODMAP Science Is Evolving In Monash University researcher’s own words: “the science of FODMAPs and IBS is evolving over time…there is still so much we don’t know and new discoveries to be made!” It is of ..read more

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and iron deficiency may occur together and for a few reasons. As we know, IBS causes a symphony of life-altering symptoms including abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation, as well as secondary symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, and low mood. Iron deficiency in its later stages can also lead to tiredness and depressive-type symptoms, which when compounded with IBS is not very much fun! There may be a few reasons why these conditions occur together including restrictive eating, malabsorption issues, and poor compliance with iron supplements. Let’s explor ..read more

In 2016, Richard Timmins went to a free informational seminar to learn more about Medicare coverage. “I listened to the insurance agent and, basically, he really promoted Medicare Advantage,” Timmins said. The agent described less expensive and broader coverage offered by the plans, which are funded largely by the government but administered by private insurance companies. For Timmins, who is now 76, it made economic sense then to sign up. And his decision was great, for a while. From Good To Bad Then, three years ago, he noticed a lesion on his right earlobe. “I have a family history of melan ..read more

Are you an athlete with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and/or following a low FODMAP diet? Looking to improve recovery and get more out of your training while supporting your digestive health? Then this article is for you!  You know the feeling when you’ve had a hard or intense training session… You feel invigorated, but also know your body is going to hurt in different ways tomorrow and maybe for a few days after. What you do or do not eat can affect this recovery period – for better or worse. Nutrition & Exercise While you should be spacing out your intense workout days with ac ..read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other digestive disorders and symptoms can keep us from obtaining proper nutrition. It is a catch-22! We eat, and our gut hurts and then because our gut hurts, we don’t eat. Thankfully, companies such as FODMAP Foods LLC are creating products to help those of us with sensitive digestive tracts, and the products are not only gut friendly and Monash University lab tested and certified as low FODMAP, but they are delicious as well. Dr. Steve Harmon DO and his wife, Lynsie Harmon, have created a low FODMAP, plant-based, dairy-free, gluten-free, GMO free, egg free ..read more

New Year's eve is a time to reflect on the year that has passed, and to look forward to the future. There are food traditions all over the world, with their own meanings, that help us ring in the new year. Do you have family traditions, or partake in some of these which are well known? It is a lovely, and delicious, way to start the year right. Which one will you try? The post New Year’s Eve Food Traditions Around The World appeared first on FODMAP Everyday ..read more