Looking for diet strategies that improve IBS symptoms and are backed by research, not trends?

In this episode, we cover:

Can you give me a diet plan? [4:07]

Low FODMAP diet [5:13]

Long term [8:32]

Fiber [12:19]

Is all fiber the same? [14:29]

How much fiber? [18:02]

Is there "bad" food to avoid? [23:17]

What are ultra processed foods? [25:44]

What should your diet look like? [27:43]

Where to start? [34:25]

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To wrap up season 8 of The Gut Show, we're digging into the question:

Which diet is best for IBS?

👉 When I do (and don't) recommend a specific diet
👉 The Low FODMAP diet
👉 The Mediterranean diet
👉 Other less-studied approaches

Tune in to learn how to find what works for you!

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