In season 2 of SIBO Made Simple we’ve explored many facets of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and listeners submitted excellent diet-related questions throughout the season. For this episode I invited Kristy Regan, a Holistic Nutritionist who specializes in gastrointestinal disorders and is the author of The SIBO Diet Plan, to help answer those nutrition-focused queries.
If your question isn’t covered here, don’t worry—there’s a strong chance it will be addressed in a dedicated episode when the podcast returns for season 3 in the fall.
A quick taste of what we’ll cover:
• How to determine whether someone actually needs a SIBO-specific diet
• Which patients do poorly with highly restrictive diets and alternative approaches for them
• Why food sensitivities can increase after following a low FODMAP or restrictive diet
• Practical strategies for reintroducing foods safely and systematically
• Long-term lifestyle and dietary changes that reduce the risk of relapse
• What to eat on days with severe distension and abdominal pain
• Effective tips for managing sweet cravings and persistent hunger
• The role of fermented foods during treatment and recovery
• How to reduce fear around food when following a SIBO plan
• Guidance for vegetarians and vegans who must adopt a SIBO-friendly diet
• And additional practical tips and considerations for day-to-day management
Resources, mentions and notes:
• Kristy Regan’s website
• Kristy Regan’s book, The SIBO Diet Plan
• Pumpkin seed protein powder
• Episode 6 on probiotics with Jason Hawrelak
• Episode 12: Ask a Doctor — season 1 Q&A
• Dr. Jacobi’s Vegetarian Bi-Phasic Diet download
• Oxbile supplement for gallbladder-related fat malabsorption
• Leaky gut supplement pack: L-Glutamine, Zinc Carnosine, Melatonin, Curcumin
• Episode 23 on the elemental diet with Dr. Michael Ruscio
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Content is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical care.