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#09 - The low FODMAP diet - AT LAST!

The Gut Loving Podcast: All about IBS & the low FODMAP diet

Release Date: 04/21/2018

#10|Season 4 - IBS: What we knew back then, and what we’ve learned since

The Gut Loving Podcast: All about IBS & the low FODMAP diet

In the final episode of the season Laura and Huelya team up once again to reflect on the last 3 years of the podcast, and the journey they’ve both been on in terms of their understanding of IBS and how they approach treatments and therapies. They also share their top three tips for anyone who is just starting out on their IBS journey.

#9|Season 4 - Mental health & supporting the gut-brain axis in IBS with Psychologist Naomi Middleton

The Gut Loving Podcast: All about IBS & the low FODMAP diet

In this episode Laura speaks with Clinical Psychologist & Yoga Teacher Naomi Middleton. We talk about the role mental health plays in IBS and how the gut brain axis and vagus nerve are involved. Naomi gives some tips on how we can support our vagus nerve, and how we can work towards a healthy body image. We also discuss a form of cognitive behavioural therapy called ACT, which can help us manage difficult thoughts and feelings. As always, links from today’s episode are in the show notes.

#8|Season 4 - Talking IBD, IBS, Body Image & Social Media With Dietitian Sophie Medlin

The Gut Loving Podcast: All about IBS & the low FODMAP diet

Today Laura speaks with consultant dietitian & all round superstar Sophie Medlin, who specialises in colorectal health, supporting people with conditions like IBS and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Sophie explains what IBD is, how it differs from IBS & how the two crossover. As well as gut health we talk misinformation on social media, body image, & how to practice self care when scrolling on the gram. As always, links from today’s episode are in the show notes.

#7|Season 4 - Find Your Calm (to Benefit Your Gut), With Richie Norton

The Gut Loving Podcast: All about IBS & the low FODMAP diet

In this episode Laura speaks with former professional rugby player turned yoga & mindfulness teacher Richie Norton to learn more about how mindfulness, breathing and yoga can help us find our calm. A growing amount of research points towards the benefits of mind-body practices like yoga and meditation for IBS symptom control, so we thought it was about time we took a deep dive into how to get started. As always you’ll find the links from today’s episode in the show notes.

#6|Season 4 - Tips for Managing Christmas When You Have IBS

The Gut Loving Podcast: All about IBS & the low FODMAP diet

In this final episode of 2020, Laura & Huelya discuss strategies for managing IBS during the festive season, when symptoms can be more unsettled than normal due to festive food, drink, alcohol and stress.

#5|Season 4 - SIBO: What is it? How is it treated? What's the link with IBS?

The Gut Loving Podcast: All about IBS & the low FODMAP diet

In this episode Laura talks to Anthony Hobson (an internationally renowned clinical GI scientist) about SIBO or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. This is a condition in which there’s an excess of bacteria in the small intestine which can lead to symptoms which overlap with IBS. SIBO is often misdiagnosed and treated, so in this episode Anthony explains the science and physiology behind the condition, and provides expert opinion on the correct diagnostic procedures and approaches to treatment.

#4|Season 4 - IBS, Mental Health & Body Image - Lottie's Story

The Gut Loving Podcast: All about IBS & the low FODMAP diet

In this episode Laura talks to Lottie Drynan aka The Tummy Diaries about her journey with IBS, and the effects it has had both on her body image and mental health. Lottie shares her experiences in managing IBS symptoms, and the steps she has taken to come to a place of celebration for her body and all it does. This interview is both uplifting and inspiring, thank you Lottie!

#3|Season 4 - Hypnotherapy for IBS, What’s the Evidence?

The Gut Loving Podcast: All about IBS & the low FODMAP diet

In this episode Laura chats to senior clinical hypnotherapist Helen Brooks aka The Tummy Whisperer, to learn more about gut directed hypnotherapy and the research supporting this therapy as a tool for symptom management in people with irritable bowel syndrome. Helen shares her knowledge of using gut directed hypnotherapy with patients, and what’s involved. As always, you’ll find all the links related to today’s episode in the show notes.

#2|Season 4 - Disordered Eating & Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Is There a Link?

The Gut Loving Podcast: All about IBS & the low FODMAP diet

Renee & Laura discuss the links between eating disorders and functional gut symptoms, & why restrictive diets can be problematic as a method of managing symptoms. Renee also shares her expertise on signs of disordered eating, how to avoid nutrition misinformation online, & her top 3 nutrition myths.

#1|Season 4 - Exercise & IBS, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The Gut Loving Podcast: All about IBS & the low FODMAP diet

In this episode Laura and Huelya discuss how exercise affects the gut, and what impact exercise has on IBS and its symptoms. We talk about what sort of exercise might be the best choice if you have IBS and what to aim for in terms of frequency.

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The Gut Loving Podcast is all about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet! The low FODMAP diet is a relatively new approach to effectively treat IBS symptoms and is scientifically backed by a vast number of medical studies.

About this podcast

The Gut Loving Podcast is hosted by Laura Tilt (an experienced Dietitian in the UK specialising in IBS and the low FODMAP diet) and Huelya Akyuez, patient and creator of ‘sezamee - my gut loving food journey’ after living with IBS for over 20 years.

Together, Laura and Huelya started The Gut Loving Podcast to help others with IBS get clear on the facts - and learn more about how to take control of their condition.

Remember: Don’t start the low FODMAP diet without consulting your doctor or low FODMAP specialised dietitian first. The content of our podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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How to set up google alerts: 1. Go to google.com/alerts in your browser. | 2. Enter a search term for the topic you want to track (FODMAPs) | 3. As you enter your terms, view a preview of the results below. | 4. Specify how often, how many, and how to receive alerts. | 5. Select Create Alert [COMMENT HUELYA: I’ve just created one, thanks so much Laura, it was supereasy!!]

Study that describes the influence of the low FODMAP diet on histamine levels: ‘FODMAPs alter symptoms and the metabolome of patients with IBS: a randomised controlled trial’ https://goo.gl/M2ERS9

Huelya’s low FODMAP Bircher Muesli recipe (packed with oats). Note: I discovered that even if it is lactose free, the yoghurt I’ve been using hasn’t been kind to my belly - maybe try to make it without the lactose free yoghurt, any tips welcome! RECIPE HERE: https://goo.gl/5xzPgT / instagram: https://goo.gl/TBtMn1

INFO FROM PREVIOUS EPISODES:

Check the fibre content of your diet by keeping a food diary (website and app): https://www.myfitnesspal.com/

Spotting a high fibre food: http://labellingtraining.food.gov.uk/module3/overview_3.html -> ‘“ high fibre' = A food is high in fibre if it contains at least 6g of fibre per 100g.

Read more about why we need fibre here: http://www.symprove.com/blog/single/laura-tilt-fibre

Laura’s tips on how to get enough fibre on a low FODMAP diet: https://goo.gl/ZwKgqK

Guidelines for fluid intake: As a rough guide, 35 ml per kilogram of body weight for adults under 60 years of age. Please note hydration needs vary according to temperature and activity levels too. If you are increasing your fibre intake, remember to increase your water intake too.

First line IBS advice (overview): goo.gl/LS9xCk

Bristol stool chart link: goo.gl/2ZPgyT

Symptom evaluation as produced by Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Guy's and St Thomas' NHS London: https://goo.gl/zbMRMn

Find a FODMAP dietitian in the UK: https://goo.gl/cYySjs

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Our social media:

Laura Tilt (MSc, Dietitian RD)

website: https://tiltnutrition.co.uk/

instagram: nutritilty

facebook: /TiltNutrition

twitter: @NutriTilty

YouTube: Laura Tilt

pinterest: NutriTilty

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Huelya Akyuez (‘sezamee - my gut loving food journey’)

website: http://sezamee.com/

instagram: sezamee

facebook: /sezameeUK

twitter: @sezameeUK

YouTube: sezamee - gut loving food (or simply 'sezamee')

pinterest: sezamee

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