Now that you have irritable bowel syndrome, is this something that you have to endure for the rest of your life or is there a cure? The Transcript I get asked this question a lot, "Will I have IBS for life? Is it a lifelong sentence?" Well, yes, you have it for life, but no, it's not a sentence. You can control it. So far they haven't found out what the mechanism of IBS is, so there's no way that they can find a cure for it. I imagine, as soon as they can work out the mechanism and what's actually sparking our Irritable Bowel Syndrome, then they'll be well on the path to finding a cure for it. There's a lot of research going on, and some of it is very interesting concerning the bacteria in the gut and the imbalance, and how that could be the cause, but we don't know anything definite yet. So, while there's no cure, you will have IBS for life. Now, some of you have it from when you're born. For some of you, it will happen during your life - it will be sparked by something like … [Read more...] about Is IBS a Lifelong Sentence?
The Link, if any, Between IBS and Bad Breath
If you have a particularly bad breath, it could be as a consequence of IBS but it is more likely that you have SIBO, small intestinal bacteria overgrowth. To find out why this is and what you can do about it, watch my video. The Transcript Today, I want to talk to you about bad breath and irritable bowel syndrome. Many of my clients talk about having bad breath, and wonder if it is connected to irritable bowel syndrome. It could do, but it's possible that, in fact, you have SIBO, if you have a very bad breath. There are lots of causes for bad breath, but SIBO is one of them – that’s small intestinal bacteria overgrowth. That happens when you have too many bacteria in your small intestine. In fact, you have bacteria that are very similar to those in the colon, and that will cause you symptoms of bloating and diarrhoea, just like irritable bowel syndrome, and one can be mistaken for the other. The bacteria cause all the fermentation, and some of the gases that are released are … [Read more...] about The Link, if any, Between IBS and Bad Breath
Nicoise-Style Quinoa Salad – Low Fodmap & Gluten-free
A reader of my blog suggested a nicoise salad made with quinoa could be a good low Fodmap dish and I agreed. I substituted the quinoa for the potatoes just because the quinoa adds more fibre. Then I gave it my own twist with the addition of feta cheese, which I love and my favourite herb, coriander. There is not a lot of rhyme or reason to that except I had feta and coriander in the fridge but I do have to say that it worked well and didn't overwhelm the palate. Nicoise-Style Quinoa Salad - low Fodmap Print Author: Suzanne Perazzini Serves: 6 Ingredients 1.5 cups white quinoa 10 anchovies 2 tomatoes 4 hard boiled eggs 1 can of tuna in springwater 1 cup of chopped cooked beans 100 gms feta Baby spinach leaves Black olives For the dressing Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Salt & pepper 1 tsp mustard 1 tbsp chopped coriander/cilantro Method Boil the eggs and green beans. Cook the quinoa according to the packet instructions. Cut up the tomatoes, anchovies and feta. … [Read more...] about Nicoise-Style Quinoa Salad – Low Fodmap & Gluten-free
Prawn Quinoa Salad
If you have irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, it is so important for you to watch that you get enough fibre. A day with a low fibre intake will result in problems the next day. With every meal that you eat, make sure you are getting the fibre you need. If you slack off on this, you will pay for it. Just make sure that you don't go overboard or you could get increased bloating. Quinoa is a great grain for its fibre content and it also has a hit of protein to increase its value as a super grain. Eat it often with a permitted helping of low Fodmap vegetables and a protein for a complete meal that will serve your constipation well. Prawn Quinoa Salad - Low Fodmap Print Author: Suzanne Perazzini Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 tsp oil 1 tsp garlic-infused oil 1 heaped tsp curry powder 1 red chilli, chopped finely 1 tsp grated ginger 3 spring onions, green part only, chopped 1.5 cups uncooked quinoa 3 cups water or stock salt and pepper 2 stalks celery 1 orange pepper … [Read more...] about Prawn Quinoa Salad
Do you actually have IBS?
Many people I speak to are not completely sure if they have irritable bowel syndrome, even if they have been given the diagnosis. My video will help you through a series of questions to decide if you really have IBS or not. The Transcript Today I would like to help you clarify whether you actually have IBS or not. On many of the application forms that are filled out for my coaching program, is the comment. “I am not sure if I have IBS” or “I have been diagnosed with IBS but I don’t believe it” or “I haven’t been diagnosed with IBS but I think I might have it.” So, I thought I would try to help you make that decision about whether you do or don’t have IBS. I will ask a question and then I will give you an explanation. If you answer yes to some or even all of these, then you have IBS. But you don’t need to experience them all to have IBS. 1. Do you usually feel bloated after eating? This happens when the carbohydrates you eat in fruit, vegetables, grains, … [Read more...] about Do you actually have IBS?
Bacon & Feta Pizza – low Fodmap and gluten-free
Even though I am on an expanded low Fodmap diet, it doesn't mean I have to be without pizza. My bread roll mixture works well as a pizza base when spread out thinly. That leaves you open to put whatever you want on top as long as it is low Fodmap. You could vary the topping according to what you have in your fridge or your preferences. 5.0 from 1 reviews Bacon & Feta Pizza - low Fodmap and gluten-free Print Author: Suzanne Perazzini Ingredients Pizza base - recipe here 4 slices of bacon 100gms feta cheese Cherry tomatoes 1 red bell pepper Mature cheese Rocket Method Make the dough according to instructions and spread it out as thin as possible on a tray lined with baking paper. Cook in a moderate oven until the top is slightly brown. Turn it over and brown the other side. Take out of the oven and grate some cheese straight onto the hot pizza base. Chop up the bacon and scatter over the top. Cut the feta into cubes and place evenly over the base. Cut up … [Read more...] about Bacon & Feta Pizza – low Fodmap and gluten-free
