Finding credible information about IBS symptoms, the best IBS diet options, and low FODMAP information can be daunting. At Ignite, our team of registered dietitians really think there is no sense in re-inventing the wheel – which is why we’ve decided to do a round up post of our FAVOURITE IBS and FODMAP blogs. The COOL thing about the community of FODMAP and IBS experts is, we’re all kinda friends. Through social media we’ve connected, and we share each other’s excellent IBS information. Because ultimately, our collective goals are to reach more people, and help them with their IBS.
Without further adieu – let me brag to you about my AMAZING colleagues. In no particular order. Since, they’re all equally amazing! (co-written by Ignite’s Nutrition student, Amy Pun).
Table of Contents
- Joanna Baker – Everyday Nutrition
- Audrey Inouye – IBS Nutrition
- Alana Scott – A Little Bit Yummy
- IrritableBowelSyndrome.net
- Kate Scarlata – For A Digestive Piece of Mind
- Kirsten Jackson – The Food Treatment Clinic
- Monash FODMAP
- Lee Martin, R & M Dietetic
- Lauren Renlund, RD
- Emma Hatcher – She Can’t Eat What?
Top 10 IBS & FODMAP Blogs
1. Joanna Baker – Everyday Nutrition
Joanna Baker is a registered dietitian based in Melbourne, Australia. She is the founder of Everyday Nutrition. Like me, Joanna has suffered from IBS symptoms and food intolerances her whole life. She completely understands the frustration of unexpected IBS symptoms and dietary restrictions. Joanna regularly updates her beautiful Instagram which highlights Everyday Nutrition’s latest blog posts, low FODMAP recipes and short but informative facts related to IBS management. Like Joanna, our team of registered dietitians are passionate about helping patients manage their IBS symptoms.
2. Audrey Inouye – IBS Nutrition
Audrey Inouye is a registered dietitian with 15 years of experience. She is based in Edmonton, Canada. Guys – when I have a low FODMAP question, I turn to Audrey. She is always on the up and up, and actually runs many of the IBS Facebook groups online. Where she moderates and answers tons of FODMAP questions. She is the founder of IBS Nutrition. A site that specializes in IBS dietary management with the low FODMAP diet. Audrey knows that eating out can be daunting for individuals with IBS. So, she created an amazing Low FODMAP Eating Out Guide to help with JUST that! Like Audrey, our team of registered dietitians are passionate about helping patients with the IBS diet.
3. Alana Scott – A Little Bit Yummy
Alana Scott is the founder of the website “A Little Bit Yummy”. Afflicted with celiac disease, lactose intolerance, nut allergies and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Alana understands how much trouble an individual with multiple food intolerances needs to go through when deciding what to eat each day. “A Little Bit Yummy” offers numerous allergy-free and low-FODMAP recipes to make cooking simple, fun, and delicious. Plus, finding recipes that will suit all of your dietary needs is SO easy with her advanced search feature. My favorite recipe? Mini Sweet Potato & Carrot Casseroles – which are filled with fiber- and vitamin A-rich ingredients that support immune and gut health. Like Alana, our team of registered dietitians are passionate about helping patients identify what foods contain FODMAPs.
4. IrritableBowelSyndrome.net
IrritableBowelSyndrome.net is a community-based website where individuals touched by IBS, caregivers and healthcare professionals connect and share their experiences. The website features articles written by healthcare professionals, registered dietitians, and research experts. It keeps you up to date with the latest treatments, clinical studies and IBS management tips. Did you know that I’m (Andrea Hardy, RD) a regular contributor to IrritableBowelSyndrome.net? Be sure to check out my article to learn about the Four Pillar Approach for Gut Health™. Like IrritableBowelSyndrome.net, our team of registered dietitians are passionate about helping patients figure out how to manage IBS.
5. Kate Scarlata – For A Digestive Piece of Mind
Kate Scarlata is a registered dietitian based in Massachusetts, United States. She is one of my mentors in practice and my GO-TO when I was first learning about IBS. Even now, I continue to learn so much from her. She is a co-author of the New York Times Top 9 Best Selling book “21-day Tummy”. Not only is Kate a healthcare provider but she is also a major intestinal resection survivor. Kate has created the “Digestive Peace of Mind” blog. It has everything you need to know about FODMAPs. Additionally, before you go grocery shopping for your holiday feast, don’t forget her low FODMAP grocery list! Like Kate, our team of registered dietitians are passionate about helping patients find their personalized IBS management strategies.
6. Kirsten Jackson – The Food Treatment Clinic
Kirsten Jackson is a registered dietitian in the UK. Kirsten’s passion comes from having suffered with IBS herself. After managing how own IBS, she became an IBS dietitian. She is trained in the low FODMAP diet and helps IBS sufferers to identify and tackle their IBS triggers. She uses her ‘Take Control’ approach to help her IBS patients. This approach not only looks at nutrition, but also mental wellbeing, sleep optimization and movement. She is the owner of The Food Treatment Clinic – a team of IBS-trained dietitians and a registered psychologist in the UK. Like Kirsten, our team of registered dietitians are passionate about helping patients manage their IBS symptoms.
7. Monash FODMAP
Monash is one of the lead research groups on FODMAPs. They have developed a low FODMAP diet which can help with IBS. The Monash group is based out of the Department of Gastroenterology at the Central Clinical School. They have a bunch of handy resources including their blog and their Pinterest account. They even have an awesome app which can help you to identify which foods are low FODMAP when you are follow the low FODMAP diet. Like Monash, our team of registered dietitians are passionate about helping patients find IBS management strategies to fit their life.
8. Lee Martin, R & M Dietetic
Lee Martin is a registered gastroenterology dietitian based in London, United Kingdom. He completed the FODMAP training at King’s College to provide evidence-based IBS treatments. His research focuses on the long-term effects of the low FODMAP diet. Also, it provides group education for individuals suffering from IBS. Additionally, Lee has some awesome resources available at R & M Dietetic. Not to mention, a TON of great stuff on his Twitter! His passion is helping people with the reintroduction phase of the low FODMAP diet. Like Lee, our team of registered dietitians are passionate about helping patients with how to reintroduce FODMAPs.
9. Lauren Renlund, RD
Lauren Renlund is a registered dietitian based in London, Ontario. As an individual who suffers from IBS, she promotes Low FODMAP diet for management of IBS symptoms. Lauren’s passion for food, nutrition and digestive issues is highlighted in her extensive IBS collection on Pinterest. Which touches on just about everything – from recipes to dietitian advice! Whenever I plan my meals, I have no trouble planning the main dish. But, pairing it with the right sides is such a struggle. Like Lauren, our team of registered dietitians are passionate about helping patients with the IBS diet.
10. Emma Hatcher – She Can’t Eat What?
Emma Hatcher is the author of The FODMAP Friendly Kitchen cookbook. This cook book is loaded with super simple, delicious low FODMAP recipes. Because, finding recipes that actually suit your life, and don’t require a ton of elaborate ingredients and time are often hard to find. What I love about her cookbook is it’s FODMAP Friendly certified. This means that all the recipes are for SURE low FODMAP. Such a great resource for those looking to add some variety to their low FODMAP cooking! You can also find her blog here! Like Emma, our team of registered dietitians are passionate about helping patients with figuring out what foods contain FODMAPs.
And that’s my 10 go-to’s for low FODMAP and IBS information and advice! Of course, you can always hop over to the Ignite Blog for all of our up-to-date information on digestive and gut health. Or, check out some of our free or paid resources at Nutrition Academy – our online school for helping people improve their nutrition knowledge!
Do you have any go-to’s for IBS or FODMAP information? Share in the comments below!
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