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Bloating is one of the most common complaints I see as a GI dietitian, yet there's still so much misinformation and fear around it online. ↓ Hi Reader, The truth is, bloating is often more nuanced than simply “eating the wrong foods.” In many cases, digestive habits, constipation, hydration, stress, and even fear around food can play a major role. Here are 5 things I wish more people knew about bloating: Not all fiber is created equal A lot of people with IBS are told to “just eat more...
April Recap + What I Wish You Knew About IBS ↓ Hi Reader, This month felt especially meaningful. With IBS Awareness Month coming to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the conversations, connections, and moments that reminded me why this work matters so deeply. I had the opportunity to attend an IBS Awareness event at Austin City Hall, where World IBS Days (April 17–19) was recognized to help bring visibility to irritable bowel syndrome and the millions of people it affects. It was truly an...
IBS Awareness Month: Sign's your gut needs more support from a dietitian ↓ Hi Reader, I want to talk about something I see all the time in my practice. People waiting way too long to get support for their gut. Not because they don’t care.But because they’ve been told their symptoms are “normal,” “just stress,” or something they need to figure out on their own. So they keep pushing through. Ignoring the signs. Trying one more food rule. One more supplement. One more Google search. But your gut...