The Gut Loving Podcast: All about IBS & the low FODMAP diet

The Gut Loving Podcast is all about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet! The low FODMAP diet is a relatively new approach to effectively treat IBS symptoms and is scientifically backed by a vast number of medical studies.

About this podcast

The Gut Loving Podcast is hosted by Laura Tilt (an experienced Dietitian in the UK specialising in IBS and the low FODMAP diet) and Huelya Akyuez, patient and creator of ‘sezamee - my gut loving food journey’ after living with IBS for over 20 years.

Together, Laura and Huelya started The Gut Loving Podcast to help others with IBS get clear on the facts - and learn more about how to take control of their condition.

Remember: Don’t start the low FODMAP diet without consulting your doctor or low FODMAP specialised dietitian first. The content of our podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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How to set up google alerts: 1. Go to google.com/alerts in your browser. | 2. Enter a search term for the topic you want to track (FODMAPs)  | 3. As you enter your terms, view a preview of the results below. | 4. Specify how often, how many, and how to receive alerts. | 5. Select Create Alert [COMMENT HUELYA: I’ve just created one, thanks so much Laura, it was supereasy!!]

Study that describes the influence of the low FODMAP diet on histamine levels: ‘FODMAPs alter symptoms and the metabolome of patients with IBS: a randomised controlled trial’ https://goo.gl/M2ERS9

Huelya’s low FODMAP Bircher Muesli recipe (packed with oats). Note: I discovered that even if it is lactose free, the yoghurt I’ve been using hasn’t been kind to my belly - maybe try to make it without the lactose free yoghurt, any tips welcome! RECIPE HERE: https://goo.gl/5xzPgT / instagram: https://goo.gl/TBtMn1

INFO FROM PREVIOUS EPISODES:

Check the fibre content of your diet by keeping a food diary (website and app): https://www.myfitnesspal.com/

Spotting a high fibre food: http://labellingtraining.food.gov.uk/module3/overview_3.html -> ‘“ high fibre' = A food is high in fibre if it contains at least 6g of fibre per 100g.

Read more about why we need fibre here: http://www.symprove.com/blog/single/laura-tilt-fibre

Laura’s tips on how to get enough fibre on a low FODMAP diet: https://goo.gl/ZwKgqK

Guidelines for fluid intake: As a rough guide, 35 ml per kilogram of body weight for adults under 60 years of age. Please note hydration needs vary according to temperature and activity levels too. If you are increasing your fibre intake, remember to increase your water intake too.

First line IBS advice (overview): goo.gl/LS9xCk

Bristol stool chart link: goo.gl/2ZPgyT

Symptom evaluation as produced by Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Guy's and St Thomas' NHS London: https://goo.gl/zbMRMn

Find a FODMAP dietitian in the UK: https://goo.gl/cYySjs

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Contact us: [email protected], [email protected]

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Our social media:

Laura Tilt (MSc, Dietitian RD)

website: https://tiltnutrition.co.uk/

instagram: nutritilty

facebook: /TiltNutrition

twitter: @NutriTilty

YouTube: Laura Tilt

pinterest: NutriTilty

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Huelya Akyuez (‘sezamee - my gut loving food journey’)

website: http://sezamee.com/

instagram: sezamee

facebook: /sezameeUK

twitter: @sezameeUK

YouTube: sezamee - gut loving food (or simply 'sezamee')

pinterest: sezamee

What is fibre, and does it help (or aggravate) IBS?

In this episode we look at dietary fibre, why we need it - and whether it’s helpful (or a hindrance!) for IBS. Learn how to modify your fibre intake according to your IBS-subtype and what types of fibre to avoid to prevent gas and bloating.

The Gut Loving Podcast is all about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet! The low FODMAP diet is a relatively new approach to effectively treat IBS symptoms and is scientifically backed by a vast number of medical studies.

About this podcast

The Gut Loving Podcast is hosted by Laura Tilt (an experienced Dietitian in the UK specialising in IBS and the low FODMAP diet) and Huelya Akyuez, patient and creator of ‘sezamee - My Gut Loving Food journey’ after living with IBS for over 20 years.

Together, Laura and Huelya started The Gut Loving Podcast to help others with IBS get clear on the facts - and learn more about how to take control of their condition.

Remember: Don’t start the low FODMAP diet without consulting your doctor or low FODMAP specialised dietitian first. The content of our podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Check the fibre content of your diet by keeping a food diary (website and app): https://www.myfitnesspal.com/

Spotting a high fibre food: http://labellingtraining.food.gov.uk/module3/overview_3.html -> ‘“ high fibre' = A food is high in fibre if it contains at least 6g of fibre per 100g.

Read more about why we need fibre here: http://www.symprove.com/blog/single/laura-tilt-fibre

Laura’s tips on how to get enough fibre on a low FODMAP diet: https://goo.gl/ZwKgqK

Huelya’s low FODMAP Bircher Muesli recipe (packed with oats). Note: I discovered that even if it is lactose free, the yoghurt I’ve been using hasn’t been kind to my belly - maybe try to make it without the lactose free yoghurt, any tips welcome! https://goo.gl/TBtMn1

Guidelines for fluid intake: As a rough guide, 35 ml per kilogram of body weight for adults under 60 years of age. Please note hydration needs vary according to temperature and activity levels too. If you are increasing your fibre intake, remember to increase your water intake too.

First line IBS advice (overview): goo.gl/LS9xCk

Bristol stool chart link: goo.gl/2ZPgyT

Symptom evaluation as produced by Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Guy's and St Thomas' NHS London: https://goo.gl/zbMRMn

Find a FODMAP dietitian in the UK: https://goo.gl/cYySjs

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Contact us: [email protected], [email protected]

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Our social media:

Laura Tilt (MSc, Dietitian RD)

website: https://tiltnutrition.co.uk/ instagram: nutritilty facebook: /TiltNutrition twitter: @NutriTilty YouTube: Laura Tilt pinterest: NutriTilty

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Huelya Akyuez (‘sezamee - My Gut Loving Food journey’)

website: http://sezamee.com/ instagram: sezamee facebook: /sezameeUK twitter: @sezameeUK YouTube: sezamee - gut loving food (or simply 'sezamee') pinterest: sezamee

In this episode we delve into what is known as first line dietary advice for IBS - a range of simple dietary changes that can help to manage IBS symptoms. Find out why caffeine is a no no for IBS-D and whether you’re drinking enough fluid! Laura goes on to explain why each tip is recommended and who might benefit (depending on your IBS type).

The Gut Loving Podcast is all about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet! The low FODMAP diet is a relatively new approach to effectively treat IBS symptoms and is scientifically backed by a vast number of medical studies.

About this podcast

The Gut Loving Podcast is hosted by Laura Tilt (an experienced Dietitian in the UK specialising in IBS and the low FODMAP diet) and Huelya Akyuez, IBS patient and the creator of project sezamee - gut loving food (online video recipes, low FODMAP events and low FODMAP product development) after living with IBS for over 20 years.

Together, Laura and Huelya started The Gut Loving Podcast to help others with IBS get clear on the facts - and learn more about how to take control of their condition.

Remember: Don’t start the low FODMAP diet without consulting your doctor or low FODMAP specialised dietitian first. The content of our podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

------- First line IBS advise (overview): goo.gl/LS9xCk

Caffeine guide (graph): https://goo.gl/3sLZYJ

Units in alcohol: https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/nfc/

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First line IBS advise (overview): goo.gl/LS9xCk

Bristol stool chart link: goo.gl/2ZPgyT

Symptom evaluation as produced by Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Guy's and St Thomas' NHS London: https://goo.gl/zbMRMn

Find a FODMAP dietitian in the UK: https://goo.gl/cYySjs

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Contact us: [email protected], [email protected]

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Our social media:

Laura Tilt (MSc, Dietitian RD)

website: https://tiltnutrition.co.uk/ instagram: nutritilty facebook: /TiltNutrition twitter: @NutriTilty YouTube: Laura Tilt pinterest: NutriTilty

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Huelya Akyuez (IBS patient and creator of project sezamee - gut loving food)

website: http://sezamee.com/ instagram: sezamee facebook: /sezameeUK twitter: @sezameeUK YouTube: sezamee - gut loving food (or simply 'sezamee') pinterest: sezamee

Tune into this episode to find exactly how stress affects the gut, the ways in which it influences IBS symptoms and why stress management should be part of your IBS toolkit! Laura and Huelya also discuss some evidence-based tips and advice on how to manage stress.

The Gut Loving Podcast is all about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet! The low FODMAP diet is a relatively new approach to effectively treat IBS symptoms and is scientifically backed by a vast number of medical studies.

About this podcast

The Gut Loving Podcast is hosted by Laura Tilt (an experienced Dietitian in the UK specialising in IBS and the low FODMAP diet) and Huelya Akyuez, IBS patient and the creator of project sezamee - gut loving food (online video recipes, low FODMAP events and low FODMAP product development) after living with IBS for over 20 years.

Together, Laura and Huelya started The Gut Loving Podcast to help others with IBS get clear on the facts - and learn more about how to take control of their condition.

Remember: Don’t start the low FODMAP diet without consulting your doctor or low FODMAP specialised dietitian first. The content of our podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

------- Documentary 'The Gut: Our Second Brain': Directed by Cecile Denjean, 2013

How to manage stress: https://goo.gl/SyqzSw

Mindfulness (website and app): https://www.calm.com

Guided meditation (websites and apps): https://insighttimer.com/ and https://www.headspace.com

Book: 'The Anxiety Solution - A Quieter Mind, a Calmer You' by Chloe Brotheridge https://goo.gl/47RXag

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First line IBS advise (overview): goo.gl/LS9xCk

Bristol stool chart link: goo.gl/2ZPgyT

Symptom evaluation as produced by Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Guy's and St Thomas' NHS London: https://goo.gl/zbMRMn

Find a FODMAP dietitian in the UK: https://goo.gl/cYySjs

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Say hi! -> [email protected], [email protected]

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Our social media:

Laura Tilt (MSc, Dietitian RD)

website: https://tiltnutrition.co.uk/ instagram: nutritilty facebook: /TiltNutrition twitter: @NutriTilty YouTube: Laura Tilt pinterest: NutriTilty

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Huelya Akyuez (IBS patient and creator of project sezamee - gut loving food)

website: http://sezamee.com/ instagram: sezamee facebook: /sezameeUK twitter: @sezameeUK YouTube: sezamee - gut loving food (or simply 'sezamee') pinterest: sezamee

So you’ve been diagnosed with IBS - now what?! In this episode we delve into the different options for managing IBS, including lifestyle, diet and medications. We also talk about why knowing your IBS subtype is so important in helping you choose an effective treatment plan. If you’ve been left feeling alone and without a way forward after diagnosis, this is the episode for you!

The Gut Loving Podcast is all about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet! The low FODMAP diet is a relatively new approach to effectively treat IBS symptoms and is scientifically backed by a vast number of medical studies.

About this podcast

The Gut Loving Podcast is hosted by Laura Tilt (an experienced Dietitian in the UK specialising in IBS and the low FODMAP diet) and Huelya Akyuez, IBS patient and the creator of project sezamee - gut loving food (online video recipes, low FODMAP events and low FODMAP product development) after living with IBS for over 20 years.

Together, Laura and Huelya started The Gut Loving Podcast to help others with IBS get clear on the facts - and learn more about how to take control of their condition.

Remember: Don’t start the low FODMAP diet without consulting your doctor or low FODMAP specialised dietitian first. The content of our podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

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Calm (app for managing stress and anxiety) https://www.calm.com

Headspace (app for meditation to help with stress) https://www.headspace.com 

First line IBS advice (overview): goo.gl/LS9xCk

Bristol stool chart link: goo.gl/2ZPgyT

Symptom evaluation as produced by Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Guy's and St Thomas' NHS London: https://goo.gl/zbMRMn

Find a FODMAP dietitian in the UK: https://goo.gl/cYySjs

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Contact us: [email protected], [email protected]

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Our social media:

Laura Tilt (MSc, Dietitian RD)

website: https://tiltnutrition.co.uk/ instagram: nutritilty facebook: /TiltNutrition twitter: @NutriTilty YouTube: Laura Tilt pinterest: NutriTilty

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Huelya Akyuez (IBS patient and creator of project sezamee - gut loving food)

website: http://sezamee.com/ instagram: sezamee facebook: /sezameeUK twitter: @sezameeUK YouTube: sezamee - gut loving food (or simply 'sezamee') pinterest: sezamee

The Gut Loving Podcast is all about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet! The low FODMAP diet is a relatively new approach to effectively treat IBS symptoms and is scientifically backed by a vast number of medical studies.

In this episode, we explain what the IBS subtypes IBS-C, IBD-D and IBS-M are and why it is so important to know your subtype. Learn why keeping a 'poo-diary' can come in handy when you see your Gastroenterologist or dietitian and what role the Bristol stool chart plays (see the show notes below for a link).

About this podcast

The Gut Loving Podcast is hosted by Laura Tilt (an experienced Dietitian in the UK specialising in IBS and the low FODMAP diet) and Huelya Akyuez, who is the creator of project sezamee - gut loving food (online video recipes, low FODMAP events and low FODMAP product development) after living with IBS for over 20 years.

Together, Laura and Huelya started The Gut Loving Podcast to help others with IBS get clear on the facts - and learn more about how to take control of their condition.

Remember: Don’t start the low FODMAP diet without consulting your doctor or low FODMAP specialised dietitian first. The content of our podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Bristol stool chart link: goo.gl/2ZPgyT

Symptom evaluation as produced by Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Guy's and St Thomas' NHS London: https://goo.gl/zbMRMn

Find a FODMAP dietitian in the UK: https://goo.gl/cYySjs

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Contact us: [email protected], [email protected]

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Our social media:

Laura Tilt (MSc, Dietitian RD)

website: https://tiltnutrition.co.uk/ instagram: nutritilty facebook: /TiltNutrition twitter: @NutriTilty YouTube: Laura Tilt pinterest: NutriTilty

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Huelya Akyuez (project sezamee - gut loving food)

website: http://sezamee.com/ instagram: sezamee facebook: /sezameeUK twitter: @sezameeUK YouTube: sezamee - gut loving food (or simply 'sezamee') pinterest: sezamee

The Gut Loving Podcast is all about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet! The low FODMAP diet is a relatively new approach to effectively treat IBS symptoms and is scientifically backed by a vast number of medical studies.

In this episode, we delve into the taboo of POO! Why it is we're so embarrassed to talk about poo and why we need to get over it! We cover what's normal and what's not when it comes to poo, and why learning more about your stools can help you to manage your IBS more effectively. Learn about your IBS sub-type (IBS-C, IBD-D, IBS-M) and what can affect poo type and frequency. We also get into using the wonderful Bristol stool chart (see the show notes below for a link) and symptom evaluation.

About this podcast

The Gut Loving Podcast is hosted by Laura Tilt (an experienced Dietitian in the UK specialising in IBS and the low FODMAP diet) and Huelya Akyuez, who founded sezamee - gut loving food (online recipes and low FODMAP pop-up events) after living with IBS for over 20 years.

Together, Laura and Huelya started The Gut Loving Podcast to help others with IBS get clear on the facts - and learn more about how to take control of their condition.

Remember: Don’t start the low FODMAP diet without consulting your doctor or low FODMAP specialised dietitian first. The content of our podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Bristol stool chart link: goo.gl/2ZPgyT

Symptom evaluation as produced by Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Guy's and St Thomas' NHS London: https://goo.gl/zbMRMn

Find a FODMAP dietitian in the UK: https://goo.gl/cYySjs

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Contact us: [email protected], [email protected]

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Our social media:

Laura Tilt (MSc, Dietitian RD)

website: https://tiltnutrition.co.uk/ instagram: nutritilty facebook: /TiltNutrition twitter: @NutriTilty YouTube: Laura Tilt pinterest: NutriTilty

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Huelya Akyuez (sezamee - gut loving food)

website: http://sezamee.com/ instagram: sezamee facebook: /sezameeUK twitter: @sezameeUK YouTube: sezamee - gut loving food (or simply 'sezamee') pinterest: sezamee

The Gut Loving Podcast is all about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet! The low FODMAP diet is a relatively new approach to effectively treat IBS symptoms and is scientifically backed up by a vast number of medical studies.

The Gut Loving Podcast is hosted by Laura Tilt (an experienced Dietitian in the UK specialising in IBS and the low FODMAP diet) and Huelya Akyuez, who founded sezamee - gut loving food (online recipes and low FODMAP pop-up events) after living with IBS for over 20 years.

Together, Laura and Huelya started The Gut Loving Podcast to help others with IBS get clear on the facts - and learn more about how to take control of their condition.

Remember: Don’t start the low FODMAP diet without consulting your doctor or low FODMAP specialised dietitian first. The content of our podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

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Contact us: [email protected], [email protected]

Find a FODMAP dietitian in the UK: https://goo.gl/cYySjs

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Our social media:

Laura Tilt (MSc, Dietitian RD)

website: https://tiltnutrition.co.uk/ instagram: nutritilty facebook: /TiltNutrition twitter: @NutriTilty YouTube: Laura Tilt pinterest: NutriTilty

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Huelya Akyuez (sezamee - gut loving food)

website: http://sezamee.com/ instagram: sezamee facebook: /sezameeUK twitter: @sezameeUK YouTube: sezamee - gut loving food (or simply 'sezamee') pinterest: sezamee