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Practical reading about food intolerance, digestive enzymes and everyday choices, written for Australia and New Zealand.
Browse recipesConstipation is about more than how often you go
Hard stools, straining and a sense of incomplete emptying can matter as much as frequency. Learn what to track and when to seek advice.
Read articlePeppermint tea and IBS: what did the research actually test?
Peppermint tea and enteric-coated peppermint oil are different preparations. Learn what IBS trials studied and what to ask your pharmacist.
Read articleCoeliac testing: ask before you cut out gluten
Cutting out gluten before coeliac testing can make results harder to interpret. Here’s what to discuss with your GP before changing your diet.
Read articleLactose after gastro: a temporary change is possible
Lactose tolerance can change after gastroenteritis. Learn why it happens, why dairy avoidance is not automatic, and when to seek individual advice.
Read articleFizzy drinks and bloating: look beyond the sugar label
Carbonation, drinking habits and added ingredients can all matter when a drink leaves you bloated. Try a simple comparison without widening your food exclusions.
Read articleSudden gut symptoms: look beyond food intolerance
New digestive symptoms need context, not an automatic food exclusion. Learn why foodborne illness and other causes deserve consideration and when to seek advice.
Read articleStress and IBS: supporting the gut–brain connection
Stress can influence IBS symptoms through the gut–brain connection. Practical ways to support daily routines and discuss treatment options with your clinician.
Read articleFood intolerance tests: ask what the result actually means
IgG food panels are not a reliable diagnosis of intolerance. Learn how clinical history, targeted testing and dietitian support fit together.
Read articleCoffee and a sensitive gut: look beyond FODMAPs
Coffee can affect digestion even when FODMAPs are not the issue. A practical way to consider serving size, milk, sweeteners and your own pattern.
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