IBS: Dietary Advice To Calm Your Gut

by Julie Thompson, Julie Thompson

Up to 20% of the population have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), which often results in embarrassment, withdrawal from social and recreational activities and difficulties in relationships. Positive and empowering, this book gives the reader the latest evidence-based developments in IBS, and advice as to management – especially diet. It explores a history of changes in the way we eat and asks whether modern diet may be responsible for ‘gut problems’? It also covers lifestyle tips, managing stress, getting exercise, working, resting and playing well! Topics What is IBS? Causes, history, psychological elements Digestion – how it works Diagnosis Your current diet, including fibre, veganism, fad diets, paleo, raw food, superfoods and other food trends. IBS triggers - dietary and digestive issues, food intolerances, etc Diets for IBS - Carbohydrate-aware diets (eg FODMAPs), dairy-free, etc Managing dietary changes - the practicalities Lifestyle changes in IBS - alcohol, smoking, exercise, weight, stress. The cult of ‘detox’. Complementary therapies, supplements, pro/prebiotics Staying well and possible recipe suggestionsThe future, ongoing research, and useful resources

158 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 16, 2017

Reviews

[Rain Blackmoore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative and easy to understand. It covers subjects that aren't usually talked about, and gives good advice -- one of them being: talk to your GP and get referred to a dietician. I'm now a lot less intimidated by the low FODMAP diet.

[Adam Clayton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good as a reference when seeking answers