In the studio today, Whitney is talking to an IBS, FODMAPs, Boston-based dietician, Kate Scarlata. Part of respecting your body is paying heed to any conditions that you may have and focus on health at every size instead of just being anti-diet. There are a plethora of medical professionals who will prescribe restrictive diets to manage gastrointestinal disorders when it should be looked at from a holistic viewpoint. Many people struggle with IBS and gastrointestinal problems, so hopefully this episode can help clarify different aspects of these problems and help avoid any misunderstandings. Remember, food is never the only answer!

Whitney shares:

• Huge misconceptions about the “health at every size” concept
• Kate’s story
• Is the FODMAP diet appropriate for everyone with IBS?
• Kate’s message to dieticians in regard to their bias
• Recommendations for those who have food eating disorder history and gut symptoms
• Why you should avoid putting all of your eggs in the eating basket
• When restrictive eating crosses over into food fears
• Taking out the symptom foods without falling into disordered eating
• Avoiding messages that focus on weight loss and food fears
• Successfully reintroducing foods through the FODMAP diet
• Different routes that end with restrictive eating habits
• Using elimination diets responsibly
• How confusion is spread by Whole30
• The gray area when it comes to respecting your body
• Thoughts on squatty potties and possible benefits
• Why so little money goes towards IBS research

Links to Resources:

Kate Twitter

Kate Instagram

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• GI psychologist and IBS: https://blog.katescarlata.com/2017/12/01/role-gi-psychologist-ibs/
• Dealing with the emotional scars of SIBO or IBS—when to get help. https://blog.katescarlata.com/2019/01/04/dealing-with-the-emotional-scars-of-sibo-or-ibs-when-to-get-he