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IBS Clarity Blog


Why That Apple Not Be as Gut-Friendly as You Think
Hidden toxins in everyday foods and products can quietly fuel IBS symptoms, but small, intentional choices can make a big difference.
Shannon Ruth
Sep 23, 2025


Intermittent Fasting and IBS
The gut microbiome disruption with IBS There are many causes of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and what causes it for one person may not...
Shannon Ruth
Jun 3, 2024


Rethinking Breakfast For People With IBS
Rethinking Breakfast In 1910, Quaker Oat Company came out with several cereal options, but it wasn’t until the 1960s that cereals became...
Shannon Ruth
Apr 22, 2024


Beginning of Spring
People gravitate toward losing weight this time of year, and if you suffer from IBS, there is a chance you are on the spectrum of needing to
Shannon Ruth
Mar 13, 2024
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Thanksgiving Without Regret: How to Dine and Actually Feel Good!
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. When we moved to France with two young kids, I was thrilled—and a little nervous—to host our very first Thanksgiving dinner for our newfound French friends. What I didn’t realize at the time was just how unprepared I was for the task. Not only did I barely know how to cook, but I was also juggling a three-month-old baby and a two-year-old toddler—with no family nearby to lend a hand. Determined to make it special, I


Why You Should Stop Fearing Fat—and Start Eating It for Better Health
Fall is here, and I’m trying to fit in every last mountain bike ride before the cold and snow shut down the trails. My friend and I headed out for a late afternoon ride, underestimating how long the route would take. Halfway through the long loop, we realized the sun was setting—and we didn’t have headlamps. There was no shortcut back to the trailhead, so we had to finish the loop in the dark. By the time we started descending the mountain, I could barely see the trail—just t


Why I Could Eat Pizza in France(But Not In The U.S.)
After moving to France, we quickly encountered a problem with our Friday night ritual of ordering out for pizza—we couldn’t find a...
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