Carrageenan & How To Avoid Eating It

written by runnergirl training

You may or may not have heard about carrageenan but chances are you've eaten it. It's pervasive in many foods & has been linked to health problems. 

Product Review: MALK Nut-Based Milk

written by runnergirl training

MALK nut-based milk has just 5 ingredients or less! Learn more about how the clean nutrition of their products can help you make positive nutrition choices.

Low FODMAP Diet & Foods To Avoid

written by runnergirl training 

If you have IBS or other gastrological issues, the low FODMAP diet may benefit you. FODMAP stands for Fermentable, Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides And Polyols. Those are the sugars that feed bad gut bacteria from broken down food. Avoid foods that are high FODMAP and you will most likely improve your gut symptoms. See more below!

Stop Upset Stomach After Running

written by runnergirl training

What causes runner’s diarrhea? There really are a variety of contributing factors or undying problems to it. Let’s look at a few main causes & what can be done to prevent it from occurring.

Frequent Causes:

Pre-run/race anxiety

The decline of blood to the intestines when exercising

Recent food or fluid intake

Emotional state (depressed, etc)

Physical jostling of body while running

IBS

Easy Fixes:

Limit or avoid high fiber & high gas foods (salads, beans, wheat, fruit)

Avoid high fat foods

Avoid dairy

Avoid sugar, sweeteners & sugar alcohols

Loose clothing around waist

Again, there are a variety of contributing causes for runner’s diarrhea. Hopefully the above-mentioned fixes will help.

Here are my previous posts about IBS and the low FODMAP diet to help IBS symptoms.