Any regular visitors to my blog will know by now that if you have irritable bowel syndrome, then you will probably be helped by the low Fodmap diet. One way to test if you mal-absorb Fodmaps is to do a hydrogen breath test. In this video, I have explained what happens during the test and what they are testing for. The transcript of the video is below the recipe if you prefer to read about the test. Transcript of the Video Welcome to this video. Today, I'm going to talk about the Hydrogen Breath Test, which can test whether you have an intolerance to a couple of the FODMAPs, not all of them, but it will test for fructose and for lactose, and, in some places, it can also test for polyols or some of the polyols. I had it done in New Zealand, my home country, and that was not the case. They just test for fructose and lactose here. It's done over 3 days, and you have to stay there round about 3 hours for each of the days. So you have to set aside quite a space of time, and it's … [Read more...] about The Hydrogen Breath Test for Fodmaps & Baked Potatoes
How to deal with an Irritable Bowel Syndrome Episode and Low Fodmap Cheese Pockets
I have made video number four, and this one is full of tips on what to do if you have a belly ache from trapped wind, and life has turned to custard. Transcript of the Video – Dealing with an IBS Episode Welcome. Today I'm going to talk about when you have an IBS attack, and I'm going to give you a few tips on how to handle that. Let's say you've got pain and you've got trapped gas - that's normally what causes the pain and your muscles are cramping around that - or you're having to rush to the toilet all the time. Stay Calm The very first thing and the most difficult thing is to stay calm, because, as we know, stress irritates irritable bowel syndrome. It makes it worse, because those gut-to-brain signals get all very confused. If possible, stay calm. Don't just expect yourself to stay calm. Use some of those techniques, like deep breathing. That's the most immediate one that you can use. Deep breathing down into the base of your stomach confuses your body and makes it think … [Read more...] about How to deal with an Irritable Bowel Syndrome Episode and Low Fodmap Cheese Pockets
Low Fodmap Spinach Gnocchi & IBS Constipation
Those with irritable bowel syndrome have either constipation, diarrhea or they swing between the two. Today I have a video for you with some tips on preventing constipation. Of course, the low Fodmap diet is the most important element in controlling IBS but there are also some other things to keep in mind to help keep you regular. You will get a little surprise in this video - you are about to actually see me live in it for the first time. It's a bit nerve-wracking to show my face but it had to happen sooner or later. I don't think it looks like me at all and neither does Dario. He says that I have "holes in my face" in the video that I don't have in real life. Make of that what you will. It made me laugh but I don't really know what it means. Transcript of the Video – IBS with Constipation Today I'm going to talk to you about constipation. Those of us with irritable bowel syndrome, we either have constipation or diarrhoea, or we swing between the two. Now, … [Read more...] about Low Fodmap Spinach Gnocchi & IBS Constipation
Pasta al Ragu – low Fodmap and gluten-free
This is the ragu meat sauce that Adriano makes for me when he cooks pasta. It's one of his Italian family meals. And he is such a great husband that he has converted it to a low Fodmap version. So this is an Italian low Fodmap recipe. It is super tasty and always appreciated. 4.0 from 1 reviews Pasta al Ragu - low Fodmap Print Author: Suzanne Perazzini Serves: 4 Ingredients 400gms mincemeat 1 can of tomatoes 1 celery stick ½ carrot oregano thyme 1 bayleaf Salt & pepper Parmesan Method Chop up the carrot and celery small and fry in a little oil. After two minutes, add the mincemeat and fry until browned. Add the herbs and the can of tomatoes. Season. Cook on a low simmer for 1-1.5 hours. Adjust the seasoning and serve with pasta. Grate Parmesan cheese on top. 3.2.2708 … [Read more...] about Pasta al Ragu – low Fodmap and gluten-free
Alternative foods on the Low Fodmap Diet Plan & Feta Quinoa Patties
My next video answers a question I get a lot and have answered here on my blog a while ago. The video expands on what I wrote. What alternatives can I use for forbidden high Fodmap foods that are staples of many recipes? I will be continuing to create videos on IBS and the low Fodmap diet. If you want to be notified when I upload them, you can subscribe to my channel HERE. Transcript of the Video – Alternative Foods Welcome to Strands of My Life and this video on the Low FODMAP Diet. I've been on the Low FODMAP Diet for a couple of years now and I really don't feel in the slightest deprived just because there are certain foods I can't eat without having a reaction to them. My family eats low FODMAP dinners alongside me and you won't hear any complaints from them. I eat a wide variety of foods and find substitutes for anything on the No-Go list. Today, I'm going to go over a few of those replacements. Garlic Garlic, of course, is something that none of us with IBS should … [Read more...] about Alternative foods on the Low Fodmap Diet Plan & Feta Quinoa Patties
A Solution to IBS and Low Fodmap Raspberry Ice Cream
I have made a second video to follow on from the first one about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) HERE. This one is about the solution to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the low Fodmap diet, and I explain what Fodmaps are. You can watch it here or on Youtube by clicking in the bottom right-hand corner. Video Transcript Welcome. Today I'm going to tell you about the solution to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and that is the Low FODMAP Diet. This is a diet which is been scientifically proven to dramatically reduce the symptoms in 75% of those with IBS. Now that's massive. Those of us with IBS have a hard time absorbing the carbohydrates or sugars in food. They're supposed to be absorbed in the small intestine. And when that doesn't happen, the sugars continue on down to the large intestine where the bacteria there ferments them, causing bloating, pain and diarrhea and/or constipation which are all the symptoms of IBS. FODMAP's stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides … [Read more...] about A Solution to IBS and Low Fodmap Raspberry Ice Cream
