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Practical information for people trying to understand their gut and find their food triggers. Start at the top and work your way down, or jump to what's relevant.

Understanding IBS

What's happening in your gut and why.

8 Common Food Triggers for IBS (And How to Test Them)

Not all IBS triggers are the same. Here are 8 of the most common food culprits — and the right way to test each one so you actually get…

Food Sensitivity vs Food Allergy: What's the Difference?

Food allergy, food intolerance, food sensitivity — these terms get used interchangeably, but they mean very different things. Here's how to…

Why Does My Stomach Bloat After Eating?

Bloating after eating is one of the most common IBS symptoms — but it has multiple causes. Here's what's actually happening and what to do…

Can Stress Make IBS Worse? (Yes, Here's How)

Stress doesn't just feel bad — it has direct physiological effects on your gut. Here's the science behind the stress-IBS connection, and…

Delayed Food Reactions: Why You Can't Trust Your Gut Feeling

If you're blaming last night's dinner for today's symptoms, you might be right — or completely wrong. Delayed reactions are the reason food…

The Gut-Brain Connection: Why Your Mood Affects Your Digestion

Your gut and brain are in constant communication. Understanding the gut-brain axis helps explain why anxiety wrecks your stomach — and how…

What Is IBS? A Plain-English Guide to Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS affects 1 in 7 people and is one of the most misunderstood gut conditions. Here's what it actually means, what causes it, and what you…

Tracking Your Triggers

How to log food and symptoms effectively.

What to Track in a Food Diary (And What You Can Skip)

Most food diaries capture too much or too little. Here's exactly what to log for IBS and food sensitivity tracking — and what's just noise…

How Long Do You Need to Track Food to Find Triggers?

Two weeks? Six months? The answer depends on your symptoms and approach. Here's the realistic timeline for identifying food triggers…

How to Track Your Food Triggers (Without Burning Out)

Most food diaries fail within a week. Here's how to build a tracking habit that actually generates useful data — and exactly what to do…

Guides

Step-by-step approaches to identifying triggers.

How to Do an Elimination Diet Without Losing Your Mind

Elimination diets work — but they're easy to do wrong. Here's a practical, sane guide to identifying your food triggers without months of…

The Low-FODMAP Diet Explained — Is It Right for You?

The low-FODMAP diet is the most evidence-backed dietary approach for IBS. But it's easy to do wrong. Here's what you need to know before…

What to Bring to Your Gastroenterologist Appointment

Gastroenterologist appointments are short. Here's how to prepare so you get the most out of the time — and what to bring that your doctor…

Tools & Analysis

Make sense of your data.

Notion for Health Tracking: Why It Actually Works

Notion isn't just for project management — it's one of the best tools for personal health tracking. Here's why it works and how to set it…

Printable vs Digital Food Diaries: Which Is Better?

Paper food diaries and digital tracking apps each have real advantages. Here's an honest comparison to help you choose the format you'll…

How AI Can Help You Find Food Trigger Patterns

AI isn't magic, but for finding patterns across weeks of food and symptom data, it's genuinely useful. Here's what it can and can't do —…

What a Food Sensitivity Report Actually Looks Like

Food sensitivity reports come in many forms — from lab tests to AI analysis of your food diary. Here's what the different types actually…