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How science can improve your gut health.

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GLP-1s, Gut Motility & IBS

GLP-1 medications for weight loss are everywhere. Maybe you’ve seen them in the news, heard friends talking about them, or perhaps you’ve even wondered if they might be right for you. But if you live with IBS, there’s an important question that doesn’t get talked about enough…

What happens when a medication designed to slow digestion meets an already sensitive gut?.

In this week’s blog, we unpack the science behind GLP-1s, gut motility and IBS, including what researchers currently know, what they don’t know yet, and the questions worth asking your GP.

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Josephine Muir Josephine Muir

Is Slow Cooking Good for IBS and Gut Health?

Can a slow cooker help or hurt your gut? We dig into food safety, IBS, vitamins, FODMAPs and whether slow cooking is secretly a gut-health hero or a food safety hazard! Read this blog to see how I changed a slow cooked honey garlic chicken into a low fodmap dinner hit (without triggering my IBS).

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Building a winter gut health toolkit

The mornings are getting cooler, blankets are making their way back onto the couch, and across Australia the temperatures are slowly starting to dip. It’s not quite winter yet (as Mary keeps reminding me)… but it is the perfect time to do some prep ahead of the oncoming cold and flu season. This blog gives you top 4 things you can do today to build your winter gut health toolkit.

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Josephine Muir Josephine Muir

When ANZAC Biscuits & IBS Collide: Why they’re not low FODMAP (and what to bake instead)

ANZAC Day is just around the corner. For many Australians, that means a long weekend, reflection (maybe even a dawn service), time with family… and the unmistakable smell of freshly baked ANZAC biscuits wafting through the kitchen They’re nostalgic. They’re patriotic. They’re delicious. But… if you live with IBS or follow the low fodmap diet, they can also be a bit of a gut-wrenching disappointment. Here’s why they’re not low fodmap and what you can bake instead.

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What I’d do Differently if I was Diagnosed with IBS Today

As someone who has lived with IBS for more than 30 years, I always laugh when IBS Awareness Month rolls around. As if there’s ever a month when I’m not aware of my IBS. But it did get me thinking…

There’s a trend on social media at the moment: “what I’d do if I was starting again.” And honestly, if I were diagnosed with IBS today, in a world full of gut health influencers, conflicting advice, wellness marketing and TikTok “experts”, here are 7 things I’d do differently.

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Mary Webberley Mary Webberley

Ten Surprising low FODMAP Foods

Here’s 10 foods that you may have thought were off the menu during the elimination phase of the low FODMAP diet, but which you can enjoy with care.

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Mary Webberley Mary Webberley

Happy Birthday Helicobacter!

To mark its “birthday,” Nobel Laureate, Barry Marshall shares five things he wants you to know about Helicobacter pylori and its treatment.

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Flossing, Fascia & Fibre:

This week, we're putting social media's trendiest gut health hacks under the microscope. You know those ads - '10 people needed for fascia release transformation!' or ‘release your fascia in 5 easy steps’. But there’s one unsexy solution that actually works. We've combed through the research and separated the Instagram fiction from scientific fact. If you've been tempted by any of these trends, you NEED to read this before spending another dollar...

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Low FODMAP Autumn Produce Guide 2026

This week’s Sydney Fresh Fruit & Veg Market update is bursting with beautiful Autumn produce but not all of it is gut‑friendly. We’ve matched seasonal fruit and veg with the recommended Monash low fodmap serving size (and the Fodmap Friendly numbers when they differ). Before your next visit to the farmer’s market or green grocer, read this. Your gut will thank you!

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Mary Webberley Mary Webberley

Top Ten Low FODMAP Foods

Keep these 10 foods on hand to make creating low FODMAP meals easy. They have either no or  negligible amounts of FODMAPs…or a really generous low FODMAO serving size that you are unlikely to exceed in a single sitting.

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Mary Webberley Mary Webberley

Kiwifruit, Sleep and Mood

Two kiwifruit a day provide around 4 g of low‑FODMAP fibre, helping ease constipation and supporting long‑term gut health.

Emerging research suggests the benefits of kiwifruit may extend further, with several small studies showing improvements in sleep quality and mood.

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Peppermint: Hero or villain?

Peppermint tea has a bit of a halo in the gut health world. And for many people with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), peppermint really does help. But … if you ALSO live with GERD (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease), peppermint might actually make things worse. Gasp! Here’s why.

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Mary Webberley Mary Webberley

What are the Benefits of Dietary fibre?

Our blog takes you through the many benefits of a high fibre diet from cancer and constipation prevention right through to improvements in cardiovascular and metabolic health.

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Low Fodmap on a Plate

We know the low fodmap diet can be overwhelming for beginners, so this week we’re keeping it calm, practical and helpful. Here’s a simple visual breakdown of the low fodmap diet and what it actually looks like on your plate. So many people are scared that they wont be able to eat ANY of their favourites. But don’t panic - we’ve re-imagined all of your favourites to suit the low fodmap diet. And they taste amazing!

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Party season made gut-friendly (& delicious)

Party season is officially here and if you’ve got IBS or a sensitive gut, it can sometimes feel like navigating a minefield of bloating, hidden fodmaps and mystery sauces. But this year? We’re saying NO to stress and YES to joy. Because gut-friendly food can be every bit as beautiful, vibrant and delicious as anything else on the table. Here are a few of our favourite low fodmap canapés and crowd-pleasers that look (and taste) the part - no awkward explanations needed.

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My Top 20 Low FODMAP Pantry Staples

The low fodmap diet can feel… overwhelming. Every trip to the supermarket becomes an exercise in label reading, and every meal feels like a mini science experiment. And the last thing you want to do if you’re a busy mum with IBS is cook twice – once for the family and once for yourself. Check out my top 20 low FODMAP pantry staples - items I use week in, week out in our busy household.

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Mary Webberley Mary Webberley

Building Habits for Good Gut Health

Gut health isn’t just about what you eat on one day. It’s about what you do consistently. Here’s how to build gut-friendly habits that feel natural, joyful, and sustainable… all backed by science.

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