While doctors aren’t totally certain exactly what causes IBS, most agree that stress is a major factor. If you’ve got stress induced IBS, you can greatly improve your symptoms by simply learning how to unwind. Relaxing is no easy thing to do when your digestive system is acting up and you’re in unfathomable pain. But with these relaxation tips, you’ll be able to distract yourself from your symptoms long enough to relax and feel better.
Goodbye Summer S’mores Brownies [Low FODMAP]
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A rich and buttery graham cracker base, a heavenly gooey chocolate brownie centre and a melted marshmallow topping with crispy golden brown bits…I swear there’s nothing better in the world than these healthy s’mores brownies! And after so much as a sniff of their delicious yumminess while they’re baking in the oven, I bet you’ll 100% agree with me!
7 IBS Trigger Foods to Avoid
I know from personal experience that figuring out what foods cause your symptoms is not a simple thing to do. But just because something’s not simple doesn’t make it impossible and not worth doing, right? Working out your IBS trigger foods and avoiding them at all costs is one of the easiest ways to stop your IBS symptoms dead in their tracks. Plus, it doesn’t cost a thing, it works surprisingly quickly and doesn’t involve any invasive tests!
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookie Overnight Oats [Low FODMAP]
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Loaded with sweet-smelling cinnamon, heavenly vanilla-flavoured almond milk and just the right amount of brown sugar for a natural sweetness, these brown sugar cinnamon cookie overnight oats are as good as breakfast gets! Totally gluten-free, dairy-free, low FODMAP and high in protein, this healthy breakfast comes in at 300 calories per serving and tastes so omg-wow-amazing that you really will think you’re eating cookies for breakfast!
The Most Common IBS Symptoms and How to Treat Them
We talked about the most common IBS symptoms last week in What is IBS?, but now it’s time to delve a little deeper and look at effective IBS treatments, too. Since I was diagnosed with IBS in November 2016, I’ve had more than enough time to experiment with all kinds of treatments and these are the ones I can 100% recommend that have worked for me and significantly improved my life. (And the lives of those around me, since I’m pretty much a living hell to be around when my symptoms flare up!)