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IBS Nutrition, Digestion & Gut Health: Inside Knowledge for people with IBS
by Anna Mapson IBS nutritionist
Are you tired of living with the unpredictable and often painful symptoms of IBS? If you've been struggling to find relief and don't know what to eat to ease bloating, excessive gas, and stomach cramps, this podcast is for you.I'm Anna Mapson and I'm giving you expert advice on digestion, gut health, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and gas. This podcast offers practical IBS nutrition and diet strategies to ease symptoms, improve digestion, and support your gut health, based on years of my clinical experience as a UK registered nutritional therapist. You’ll find actionable tips to manage IBS diet challenges and enhance gut health for lasting symptom relief. Episodes mix solo educational deep-dives with expert guest interviews on digestive health topics. Whether you're newly diagnosed with IBS or a long-time sufferer, join me to get the Inside Knowledge on IBS nutrition and lifestyle.Follow me on Instagram @goodnessme_nutritionWork with me - www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consult
Episodes
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Ep 168 - IBS constipation series: Diets for IBS-C sufferers
Part 2 - what to eat when you have IBS-C Benefits of having a clear out before working on your diet The low FODMAP diet for constipation - does it help? How to add more fibre on a low FODMAP diet - building variety and fibre Could increasing your fibre be making your constipation worse? Starting...
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Ep 167 - IBS constipation series: Causes of constipation
Part 1 - Causes of constipation. First of the series covers what causes constipation and gives you your week 1 activity - tracking your poo. Definition of constipation Why we always start with hydration and fibre! Other levers under your control for constipation - movement, eating patterns etc...
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Ep 166 - Orthorexia in gut health conditions - managing your 'clean' diet
Psychological and social factors that contribute to disordered eating, especially in relation to IBS and health misinformation. I cover how this can build up, including personality traits, social media influence, and practical strategies for managing food-related anxiety. Why diet layering is…
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Ep 165 - Low-FODMAP Diet for IBS | Easy Meal Planning & Food Swaps
Low-FODMAP diet doesn't have to mean restrictive eating. In this episode, discover how to build symptom-free meals with a practical strategy, Monash-certified convenience foods, and a clear way to build a balanced diet. Building a balanced low FODMAP diet meal - protein, fats, carbs Why you don't...
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Ep. 164 - Probiotics: Evidence-Based Strains for IBS and Bloating
In this episode, I explore evidence-based probiotic strains clinically shown to ease IBS symptoms and support gut health. Discover which strains have been evidenced, how they actually work, and how to choose probiotics that fit your IBS set of symptoms. Buy my book - Inside Knowledge for people...
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Ep 163 - What causes IBS flare ups - working out your gut triggers
FREE download - IBS Flare checklist Understanding your personal triggers is important, but quite a tricky task. In this episode, I break down common IBS triggers outside of what you eat. This explores how stress and digestion interact, and I share strategies for working out what caused your IBS...
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Ep 162 - SIBO or IBS - Diagnosis, diet & treatment guide
Confused between SIBO and IBS? In this episode, I'm breaking down the differences in symptoms, testing, and treatment so you know more of what to do. What's the best diet for people with SIBO? How do symptoms differ in IBS or SIBO? SIBO testing approaches Linked episodes Ep 103 - Testing for SIBO...
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Ep 161 - Fibre isn't enough, what your gut bacteria actually want
You probably know fibre is good for the gut, but lots of people with IBS feel it's impossible to make any changes. This episode I cover: What is fibremaxxing and does it work? Why fibre is important for people with IBS (and everyone) Prebiotics - what are they and how do they help How to approach...
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Ep 160 - IBS vs IBD with Clemmie Oliver
Have you been tested for IBD? The symptoms can be very similar to IBS-D so it's good to confirm it's been ruled out for you with your doctors. This week I'm joined by Clemmie Oliver, an experienced IBD specialist nutritionist and we talked about : What is IBD - different types Diagnosis process...
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Ep 159 - Diet restriction for IBS, disordered eating and orthorexia with Anne Richardson
Join me to listen to Anne Richardson a fantastic nutritional therapist talk about diet restriction and when it can tip into disordered eating. We covered: The cross over with eating disorders and digestive issues Diet culture and the influence of social media Should you be tracking your health?...
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Ep 158 MCAS and your digestion with dietitian Chloe Hall
MCAS can affect every part of your body, and it's not well understood. Today I'm joined by dietitian Chloe Hall to talk about the digestive aspects of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. We covered: What is MCAS and how is it diagnosed Approaching your doctor, how to ask about MCAS Typical medical...
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Ep 157 - Hypermobility disorders and digestion with Alex Orfanides
Could your digestive issues be caused by how the body holds itself together? Connective tissue conditions can change the speed of food through the gut, impact on digestion as well as a host of other impacts. This week Alex Orfanides, osteopath and hypermobility expert, answers all my questions:...
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Ep 156 - Pelvic health physiotherapy in IBS with Clare Bourne
How does your pelvic floor affect your bowel movements? This conversation covers all you never knew you need to know about the physical aspects of doing a poo: How can pelvic health physiotherapy support different types of IBS What happens in a pelvic health physio appointment Implications of...
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Ep 155 - Gut directed hypnotherapy for IBS with clinical hypnotherapist Helen Brooks
You probably know about the gut-brain axis already, but this episode brings an expert to share the next layer of knowledge on how your mind controls your digestion. This week I'm speaking to Helen Brooks, clinical hypnotherapist about gut directed hypnotherapy. We cover: What is gut directed...
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Ep 154 - Bile acid diarrhoea with gastroenterologist Prof Hayee
Did you know one third of IBS-D cases could be triggered by bile acids in the large intestine? This week's interview is with Consultant Gastroenterologist Professor Bu'Hussain Hayee who helps explain all you need to know: What is bile acid diarrhoea? The effect of diets on bile acids Asking your…
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Ep 153 - Seeing your GP about IBS with Dr Lynette Ewart, NHS GP
This episode is very interesting if you're due for a GP visit soon. I'm interviewing NHS GP, Dr Lynette Ewart, about their experience of working with with IBS patients. Listen to hear How your GP assesses your digestive symptoms Tips on approaching a doctor's appointment Stress in IBS Red flags…
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Ep 152 - Children's IBS Diet - testing, intolerances and management with paediatric dietician Bahee van de Bor
Worried your child has IBS? Paediatric dietician Bahee van de Bor shares expert nutrition advice on low-FODMAP eating, food intolerance testing, and how to approach your doctor. We cover: How to approach your doctor if you're worried about IBS Practical steps to ease bloating, stomach cramps, and...
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30 days of IBS food - Banana
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Do bananas cause constipation? How much can you eat if you have IBS? If you're enjoying this…
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30 days of IBS food - Sweetcorn
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Sweetcorn counts as one of your 5 a day, and it's a low FODMAP vegetable despite the sweet taste.…
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30 days of IBS food - Wheat
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. You don't need to be gluten free if you have IBS - but too much wheat can add to your symptoms. If...
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30 days of IBS food - Chickpeas
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. You can probably eat more chickpeas than you think, even on the low FODMAP diet. If you're enjoying...
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30 days of IBS food - Rhubarb
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Rhubarb is a great food for constipation, and may help reduce intestinal permeability (leaky gut).…
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30 days of IBS food - Aubergine (eggplant)
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. This is a surprising one, high fibre, yet low FODMAP. Aubergine is a great addition to your IBS…
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30 days of IBS food - coffee
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Coffee is a bit controversial if you have IBS, it helps some people and triggers others. If you're...
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30 days of IBS food - Fermented foods
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Fermented foods covers sourdough, sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir and kombucha - but are they really good...
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30 days of IBS food - Raspberries
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Raspberries are my favourite (maybe you can guess from this episode) but they are definitely a good...
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30 days of IBS food - Parsnip
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Parsnips are high in potassium which can help with lowering blood pressure, but they also have a…
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30 days of IBS food - Pineapple
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Many people with IBS are surprised that pineapple is low FODMAP and good for your digestion, how…
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30 days of IBS food - Mushrooms
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Mushrooms are often avoided for high FODMAP and high histamine reasons, but they aren't a common...
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30 days of IBS food - Garlic
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Garlic is a known trigger, which is why I spend a bit of time telling you about how good it is. It...
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30 days of IBS food - Kiwifruit
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Kiwis are one of my favourite fruit to recommend to people with IBS, they are easy on the digestion...
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30 days of IBS food - Peppers
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Peppers have a different effect on the gut depending on their colour, but how much can you eat…
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30 days of IBS food - Mange tout
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Mangetout (snow peas) are a good source of vitamin C, and vitamin K. Sweet and crunchy they are…
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30 days of IBS food - Sweet potato
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Sweet potatoes are a great source of beta-carotene which can be converted into vitamin A. But how…
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30 days of IBS food - Onions
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Onions are a common IBS trigger, so are there any ways to start eating them again? Find out in...
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30 days of IBS food - Oranges
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Oranges are famed for vitamin C, and they are also low FODMAP despite being very sweet. Listen for...
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30 days of IBS food - Cabbage
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Cabbage contains sulphur, but does that actually make hydrogen sulphide SIBO worse? Find out in…
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30 days of IBS food - Blueberries
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Most people with IBS can eat blueberries, but you might be worried about sugar in fruit. This short...
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30 days of IBS food - Tofu
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Firm tofu is low FODMAP and a great way to add plant based protein to your weekly meals. I share…
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30 days of IBS food - Walnuts
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Adding walnuts could increase beneficial gut bacteria, and crowd out microbes associated with poor...
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30 days of IBS food - Avocado
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Avocado is rich in heart healthy monounsaturated fats and surprisingly high in fibre. It's…
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30 days of IBS food - Edamame
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Despite being a bean, edamame (or soy beans) are not high FODMAP in a normal portion of 80g (1/2 a...
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30 days of IBS food - Yoghurt
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Yoghurt tends to be lower in lactose and easier to digest compared to milk. It's a good source of...
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30 days of IBS food - Seeds
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Seeds are incredibly nutritious and cheaper than nuts. Listen to find out which seeds I recommend…
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30 days of IBS food - Apples
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Apples contain pectin, an excellent fibre for supporting gut health and they are also rich in...
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30 days of IBS food - Cheese
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Cheese is a good source of calcium and protein - and you don't need to avoid it even if you're...
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30 days of IBS food - Tomatoes
For IBS Awareness Month I'm sharing mini daily podcasts about common foods and how they affect IBS or SIBO. I want to help you expand your diet, and understand more how foods affect your digestion. Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and can be hard to avoid - so do you need to skip them if you…
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Ep 121 - Why the low FODMAP diet might not work for you | IBS Diet Troubleshooting
The low FODMAP diet is one of the best IBS diet interventions we have, but doesn't work for everyone. It can be complicated to follow, especially if you're doing it on your own. But there are other reasons why it doesn't work for the 1 in 4 people who try it. This week I'm talking about: FODMAP...
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Ep 120 - How to reintroduce FODMAPs to your diet without triggering flare ups
This is the part of the low FODMAP diet people get stuck on, so this week I'm talking about how to do your reintroduction of high FODMAP foods. I cover; Why you need to understand portion sizing What to look for during the reintroduction stage Which order you should reintroduce FODMAPs And lots...
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Ep 119 - Is the low FODMAP diet bad for your gut health?
Is the low FODMAP diet good for your gut long term? In this episode, I explain what happens to your gut bacteria during the restriction phase, including changes to fibre intake and beneficial microbes. You’ll learn why the diet is designed to be temporary, the risks of staying on it too long, and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Are you tired of living with the unpredictable and often painful symptoms of IBS? If you've been struggling to find relief and don't know what to eat to ease bloating, excessive gas, and stomach cramps, this podcast is for you.I'm Anna Mapson and I'm giving you expert advice on digestion, gut health, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and gas. This podcast offers practical IBS nutrition and diet strategies to ease symptoms, improve digestion, and support your gut health, based on years of my clinical experience as a UK registered nutritional therapist. You’ll find actionable tips to manage IBS diet challenges and enhance gut health for lasting symptom relief. Episodes mix solo educational deep-dives with expert guest interviews on digestive health topics. Whether you're newly diagnosed with IBS or a long-time sufferer, join me to get the Inside Knowledge on IBS nutrition and lifestyle.Follow me on Instagram @goodnessme_nutritionWork with me - www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consult
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