Vanessa Cobarrubia is a FODMAP trained dietitian in Bend, Oregon. She specializes in gastrointestinal nutrition with a focus on irritable bowel syndrome, small intestinal bacteria overgrowth, inflammatory bowel diseases, and nutrition support. Vanessa had suffered for years with IBS before discovering the low FODMAP diet. She enjoys teaching other IBS sufferers how to navigate the low FODMAP diet with individual nutrition counseling and contributing to the FODMAP community with articles, grocery lists, and more.
As a dietitian and athlete, I have dabbled in sports nutrition and personally participated in several half marathons, triathlons, and long distance road biking events over the years. Due to my IBS diagnosis, I have to be more selective on which products I reach for as I don’t want to be dealing with an IBS […]
Let’s talk about corn. There is often confusion regarding this very common food and where it falls on the FODMAP scale. Corn is one of those tricky foods – fresh corn can easily be high FODMAP in moderate portions, while many processed corn-based products such as corn tortillas, corn chips, corn flakes, cornmeal, and popcorn are […]
Let’s face it. It’s 2020, and we might need to pour ourselves a stiff one from time to time. My patients often wonder if they can even have alcohol, since the low FODMAP diet already limits grains like barley, rye, and wheat. Luckily, you CAN have a drink or two and still be compliant. In […]
Finding a low FODMAP cereal can be a bit overwhelming as there are literally hundreds of options to choose from. Cereal products are often made from processed grains like wheat, oats, rice, and corn, which can be high or low FODMAP depending on portion size, processing, and of course, added ingredients. In this article, I […]
Summer is finally in full swing, and nothing beats the heat like a frozen treat. If you struggle with IBS, finding a go-to ice cream can be tricky since most varieties are high in lactose. As a FODMAP trained dietitian, grocery store curator, and IBS sufferer myself, I’m excited to share my favorite low FODMAP […]