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Are Fructose Breath Tests Useful for Diagnosis or Treatment of IBS?

Posted by melissa - April 3, 2018 - Trueself Blog
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Have you ever wondered whether your doctor should order a breath test as part of your GI workup to determine if it could be IBS? TrueSelf Foods advisory board member, dietitian Patsy Catsos, wrote a great article about breath testing that we think will answer many of your questions, and she is re-blogging it here […]

Read More Breath test, fructose, fructose malabsorption, IBS diagnosis, lactulose

TrueSelf Foods Expands Distribution to Walmart.com

Posted by melissa - August 1, 2017 - Trueself Blog
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We are pleased to announce the debut of TrueSelf Foods low-FODMAP certified snack bars on Walmart.com! Certified by FODMAP Friendly, our physician developed snack bars are a convenient way for the millions of those who are living with gastrointestinal discomfort to comply with a low-FODMAP diet. While our snack bars are already available online at […]

Read More FODMAP, IBS, irritable bowel syndrome, low-FODMAP, Walmart.com

Additional Benefits of a Low FODMAP Diet

Posted by melissa - December 9, 2016 - Trueself Blog
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When I first meet a patient who has suffered for years with IBS, they are often anxious, sad, worried or even depressed. They don’t understand what is wrong with their body and are desperately searching for answers. There are countless patients who have sat in my office and told me that no one understands what […]

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Developing A Good Relationship With Food

Posted by Miechelle O’Brien - December 1, 2016 - Trueself Blog
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Your relationship with food is important to both your physical and mental health. No one should feel forced to choose between minimizing their symptoms and being trapped in an overly restrictive diet, or fearing food altogether. If utilized properly, a Low FODMAP diet can bring both better health and a healthy range of foods in […]

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The Importance of Certification

Posted by Miechelle O’Brien - November 5, 2016 - Trueself Blog
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Reading labels can be very difficult, and reading a label to determine if a food is Low FODMAP is almost an impossible task. Those familiar with a Low FODMAP diet know this well. For example, ‘inulin’ is commonly used carbohydrate to increase fiber content in foods. Sounds like a great idea, right? It’s NOT great […]

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What Are FODMAPs And Why Do They Matter?

Posted by Miechelle O’Brien - October 25, 2016 - Trueself Blog
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FODMAP – it’s a funny-sounding acronym that very few people have heard of in the U.S. When I say this word (pronounced “fahd-map”), people often give me a quizzical look, and I find it requires quite a bit of explanation. In order for my patients to be successful and find relief with a low FODMAP […]

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A Safe Taste of Fall

Posted by Miechelle O’Brien - October 16, 2016 - Trueself Blog
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I love pumpkin and, to me, nothing says fall quite like those iconic, round, orange squash. Step into any coffee shop these days and you will find pumpkin-flavored beverages, pumpkin muffins or donuts and even pumpkin décor. But for those with gastrointestinal difficulties, the thought of these drinks and foods make them very nervous. I […]

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People Often Ask Me “Why?”

Posted by Miechelle O’Brien - October 6, 2016 - Trueself Blog
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As a gastroenterologist, I have seen countless patients over the years with abdominal pain, bloating, irregular bowel habits, diarrhea and constipation. They end up in my office after several visits to their primary care physician, and sometimes they have even met with other gastroenterologists. They are frustrated and in pain, and they are looking for […]

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