By Sascha McMeekin, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Owner and Principal Dietitian at Prosper Dietetics Dr Dimidi and her team, have published the ‘British Dietetic Association Guidelines for the Dietary Management of Chronic Constipation in Adults’ in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. The findings of this research have revealed which food is best food for constipation. If you are battling chronic constipation this article is for you. Most likely, this disorder

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By Annika Wood & Sascha McMeekin Are your IBS symptoms causing you to feel stressed, or is your stress contributing to your IBS? Help! Increased stress, anxiety and/or depression can often be accompanied by symptoms such as bloating, gas, constipation, or pain in those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Struggling with IBS symptoms can often cause these feelings of stress, anxiety, low mood, and irritability, just like these feelings can also trigger IBS symptoms. External

By Sascha McMeekin, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Owner and Principal Dietitian at Prosper Dietetics Dietary fibre is an indisputably essential part of a healthy diet, but not all fibre is equal. Three key characteristics define it's effect on the gut: solubility, viscosity, and fermentability. The exact therapeutic dosing for specific gastrointestinal issues is still being researched, however, your IBS Dietitian can help you modify your intake based on whether they are pr