Goodness Me Nutrition

Should you try a vegan diet if you’ve got IBS? We’re coming up to January, when some people will be trying Veganuary, so avoiding all animal products for the whole month of January. There’s often lots of advice on how to get a good healthy vegan diet, but how is this different if you’ve got IBS? In this episode, we’ll be looking at the benefits of a vegan diet for people with...

What’s the deal with wearing continuous glucose monitors? These CGMs are little white dots that people stick in the back of their arm and it monitors the amount of blood glucose. Now these were made for people who’ve got diabetes. But it’s become a real trend to wear them and monitor your blood sugars, even though you don’t have diabetes.

In this episode, I’m going ...

People with IBS often develop little rituals or habits that offer a sense of control. They usually start with good intentions. You’re trying to avoid pain, stay close to a toilet, or reduce the risk of bloating.

The problem is that while these habits can reduce anxiety in the a moment, they often reinforce worry and may even keep your symptoms going.

If you’ve searched for help with your IBS, you’ve probably noticed there are various kinds of nutrition professionals. Should you see a nutritionist or a dietitian for IBS, how can you trust them and what is the difference?

This article explains what each profession does, how they’re regulated in the UK, what they can and can’t do, and how to work out which one is r...

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