IBS: Dietary Advice To Calm Your Gut

by Alex Gazzola (Author), Alex Gazzola (Author), Julie Thompson RD (Author), Alex Gazzola (Author)

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  Up to 20% of the population have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), which often results in embarrassment, withdrawal from social and recreational activities and difficulties in relationships. Positive and empowering, this book gives the reader the latest evidence-based developments in IBS, and advice as to management - especially diet. It explores a history of changes in the way we eat and asks whether modern diet may be responsible for `gut problems'? It also covers lifestyle tips, managing stress, getting exercise, working, resting and playing well! Topics include:
  What is IBS? Causes, history, psychological elements
  Digestion - how it works
  Diagnosis
  Your current diet, including fibre, veganism, fad diets, paleo, raw food, superfoods and other food trends.
  IBS triggers - dietary and digestive issues, food intolerances, etc
  Diets for IBS - Carbohydrate-aware diets (eg FODMAPs), dairy-free, etc
  Managing dietary changes - the practicalities
  Lifestyle changes in IBS - alcohol, smoking, exercise, weight, stress. The cult of `detox'.
  Complementary therapies, supplements, pro/prebiotics Staying well and possible recipe suggestions
  The future, ongoing research, and useful resources

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  Up to 20% of the population have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), which often results in embarrassment, withdrawal from social and recreational activities and difficulties in relationships. Positive and empowering, this book gives the reader the latest evidence-based developments in IBS, and advice as to management - especially diet. It explores a history of changes in the way we eat and asks whether modern diet may be responsible for `gut problems'? It also covers lifestyle tips, managing stress, getting exercise, working, resting and playing well! Topics include:
  What is IBS? Causes, history, psychological elements
  Digestion - how it works
  Diagnosis
  Your current diet, including fibre, veganism, fad diets, paleo, raw food, superfoods and other food trends.
  IBS triggers - dietary and digestive issues, food intolerances, etc
  Diets for IBS - Carbohydrate-aware diets (eg FODMAPs), dairy-free, etc
  Managing dietary changes - the practicalities
  Lifestyle changes in IBS - alcohol, smoking, exercise, weight, stress. The cult of `detox'.
  Complementary therapies, supplements, pro/prebiotics Staying well and possible recipe suggestions
  The future, ongoing research, and useful resources