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Summer travel with IBS requires planning. Not obsessive planning — but enough to ensure that a holiday does not become a week of anxiety, bathroom-hunting and flares. Here is what works.Before You GoResearch your destination's food culture before you travel. Mediterranean cuisines — Greek, Italian, Spanish — are generally more IBS-friendly than you might think. Grilled meats and fish, rice, potatoes, olive oil and simple vegetables are naturally Low FODMAP staples.The biggest triggers when travelling are: unfamiliar cooking oils, hidden onion and garlic in sauces, dairy-heavy cuisines, street food with unknown ingredients, and the stress of travel itself which independently...

The Low FODMAP diet is significantly easier to follow when you know exactly what to buy on your weekly shop. This guide covers the key categories in UK supermarkets — what is safe, what to avoid and the most common hidden traps.Grains and BreadBuy: Plain rolled oats, white rice, brown rice, gluten-free pasta, rice cakes, plain popcorn, sourdough (in limited amounts — fermentation reduces fructan content), gluten-free bread.Avoid: Regular wheat bread and pasta, rye bread, barley-containing cereals, most crackers (contain wheat or onion powder).ProteinBuy: Eggs, plain chicken, turkey, fish, firm tofu, tempeh, plain canned tuna, plain canned salmon.Avoid: Marinated meats...

IBS Awareness Week runs at the end of June every year. It is a moment to shine a light on a condition that affects an estimated 10-15% of the global population — yet is still widely misunderstood, frequently dismissed, and often takes years to diagnose.The IBS FactsIBS affects approximately 1 in 7 people in the UK. It is more common in women than men — learn more about how hormones affect IBS in women. The average time from symptom onset to diagnosis is over four years.The Most Effective Dietary InterventionThe Low FODMAP diet is the most evidence-based dietary intervention for...

The Low FODMAP diet is the most evidence-based dietary intervention for IBS, with clinical studies showing symptom improvement in up to 86% of patients. But starting it can feel overwhelming. This guide covers everything you need to know to begin confidently.What Are FODMAPs?FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols. These are short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. When they reach the large intestine, gut bacteria ferment them — producing gas, drawing in water and triggering the bloating, cramping, urgency and pain that define IBS.The Three PhasesPhase 1 — Elimination (2-6 weeks): Remove all high...