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SIBO Diet Vegan: Eating Plant-Based with a Sensitive Gut

 Living with SIBO can be tough, especially when you also follow a vegan lifestyle. Most people are advised to avoid high-FODMAP foods to ease their symptoms. But many vegan staples fall into that category. So, how can someone stick to both? With some smart planning, following a  sibo diet vegan  approach is possible—and can even be enjoyable. In this article, we’ll break down what to eat, what to avoid, and how to stay balanced while managing SIBO on a plant-based diet. What is SIBO? SIBO stands for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. It’s when bacteria that should live in your large intestine grow in the small intestine instead. This unwanted growth causes gas, bloating, abdominal pain, and changes in bowel habits like diarrhea or constipation. People with SIBO often feel discomfort after eating. Their stomachs might swell or ache, especially after meals high in certain types of carbs called FODMAPs. Understanding the Low-FODMAP Diet The low-FODMAP diet is one...

Edamame and Gas: Understanding the Cause and How to Manage It

  Edamame and Gas: Understanding the Cause and How to Manage It Many people enjoy edamame as a healthy snack or side dish, but not everyone realizes the potential connection between edamame and gas . While these green soybeans are loaded with nutrients like protein, fiber, and antioxidants, they can also cause digestive discomfort in certain individuals due to how the body processes some of their components. What’s Happening in Your Gut? When you eat edamame, your body digests most of its nutrients efficiently, but not all. Edamame contains certain types of carbohydrates that are not fully absorbed in the small intestine. These carbohydrates, especially raffinose and stachyose , pass into the colon, where gut bacteria ferment them. This fermentation process produces gas, which can lead to bloating and flatulence. Is Everyone Affected? Not necessarily. Some people have a higher tolerance for gas-producing foods, while others, particularly those with irritable bowel syndrome (I...