How Does Fat Impact the Gut?

As an IBS dietitian I am always reading up on the latest IBS research. On Instagram @AndreaHardyRD, I talk all about fat and how it impacts the gut. Keep reading to learn more! Fat isn’t a FODMAP but it CAN influence digestion. 😮⁠⁠⁠In fact, depending on your diet, you...

How To Manage IBS

What’s in YOUR IBS toolkit? 🔨🔧💡🧰⁠ Many times I see people JUST focus on nutrition. And with that – their lens for disease management gets REALLY teensy tiny. ⁠⁠While there’s a LOT we are still learning about IBS, what is incredible is the amount of research in...

What is Gastritis

In my practice as a gut health dietitian I treat patients who come to me with gastritis⁠⁠. On Instagram @AndreaHardyRD, I talk all about gastritis – what it is, how it is diagnoses and the treatment options! What is gastritis? I often get asked about...

Diarrhea Basics

In my practice as a gut health dietitian I love talking about poop⁠! On Instagram @AndreaHardyRD, I talk all about the diarrhea basics! Did you know there are different types of diarrhea? 💩⁠⁠⁠⁠Some types of diarrhea include:⁠⁠⁠⁠1️⃣ Watery diarrhea (when water is drawn...

What is Functional Dyspepsia?

Functional dyspepsia (FD) is *kind of* like IBS for the upper gut, but with a few important differences!⁠⁠⁠⁠I see a LOT of patients that have functional dyspepsia diagnosed with IBS. Not all functional gut disorders ARE IBS – and the distinction is...