Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects around 15% of the population, however, most people with IBS have never received a formal diagnosis. In this blog we will explore why getting an IBS diagnosis is so important.
Unlike food allergies, which can trigger severe and immediate reactions, food intolerances often manifest subtly, making them tricky to identify. In this guide, we’ll delve into what food intolerances are, how they differ from food allergies, and how they are diagnosed.
If you struggle with IBS you have likely experienced the stress that can come with eating. Food can leave you in pain, bloated, and frantically searching for the nearest toilet. This can lead to food anxiety and can greatly impact your health and relationship with food.
Lactose is a sugar that some people have trouble digesting. This causes symptoms like diarrhoea, wind, and cramping. So how do you know if you are lactose intolerant and what can you do about it?
Diet culture is a multi-billion dollar industry that is highly influential in our culture. I truly believe that to make informed decisions about your health and nutrition you must understand what diet culture is. Once you understand what diet culture is, you will start to see it everywhere.
Setting goals for the new year can feel inspiring and exciting. Traditionally New Year resolutions have focused on weight loss and dieting. In January we are inundated with detoxes, gym memberships, and inspirational messages to get the body we have always dreamed of.
Bloating has become a proxy for discussing weight. There are supplements, teas, and ‘gut health gurus’ dedicated to helping you avoid a bloated belly. People will tell you they have the secret to avoid bloating but what they are really saying is how to have a flat belly. With diet talk no longer being cool, it must hide under the guise of a normal, albeit uncomfortable, bodily sensation.
The silly season is here! While this time of year calls for celebration, it can also be stress inducing and lead to feelings and guilt and shame for indulging in food. This can start the silly season diet cycle.
It’s normal to think about food. However, when your mind is overrun with food chatter, these thoughts become extremely frustrating. Find out how to turn down the volume on food thoughts.
Planning your meals for the week can feel overwhelming when you are trying to put together nutritionally balanced meals. Keep reading for 5 dietitian tips that will simplify meal planning.
Whether you are recovering from an eating disorder or considering your health, many people want to know what their healthy weight is. Unfortunately, common tools like the BMI teach us that everyone should fall into a narrow weight range to be considered healthy. I invite you to consider another approach called your set-point weight.
The BMI has been used for decades as a simple tool to assess a person’s health risk. However, this simple tool has some major problems. Let’s explore where the BMI came from and why it needs to go.
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