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.
The holidays are just around the corner and you may be wondering how to enjoy some of your Thanksgiving favorites while following the Low FODMAP Diet. I am happy to tell you that there are many simple swaps that can easily transform your favorite holiday foods and recipes into FODMAP friendly versions. Hopefully, this article […]
Many folks on the low FODMAP diet wonder if they can chew gum, pop a breath mint, or suck on a cough drop. The simple answer is yes! You can. However, you need to really pay attention to which products you choose as many contain high FODMAP ingredients. One of my standing questions during initial […]
Have you completed the Elimination Phase and seen significant improvements in your IBS symptoms? If so, it’s time to move onto the next phase: FODMAP Reintroduction. In this phase, you’ll be adding each of the FODMAP groups back into your diet to pinpoint your triggers and create a personalized eating plan. You may be thinking, […]
It’s no surprise that pizza comes up as one of the top searched foods on the Spoonful app. This traditional Italian dish is a worldwide favorite that can be shaped or molded in so many unique ways. I think we can all agree that keeping pizza on the menu is essential, even if we are […]
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 […]