Food, drink and your gut
What you eat and drink shows up in the bathroom. These guides cover common triggers, fiber, hydration and eating after a stomach bug. Start with soluble vs insoluble fiber.
Alcohol and Poop: Why the Morning After Can Be Messy Loose poop after a night out is common. Here's what the NHS says about alcohol, IBS, dehydration and your gut, plus a simple way to log it. 4 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 Bloated After Eating Bread? Gluten, Wheat or Something Else Bread bloat can come from FODMAPs (fructans) in wheat, IBS, intolerance or coeliac disease. Here's what Monash and the NHS say. 3 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 Beetroot Poop: Red Poop After Beets, or Blood? Red or pink poop after beetroot is a classic scare. Here's how to tell food color from blood, and when to get checked anyway. 3 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 Bloated After Eating? Common Causes and What Helps Feeling full, tight or gassy after meals is common. Here's what the NHS and NIH say causes bloating, what helps, and when to see a GP. 4 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 Diarrhea After Eating: Common Causes and When to Worry Loose poop soon after meals can come from infections, intolerances, IBS or medicines. Here's what the NIH and NHS say, and red flags. 3 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 Coeliac Disease or IBS? Why Testing Comes First Coeliac disease and IBS share symptoms. The NHS says adults with IBS should be tested for coeliac disease, while still eating gluten. 4 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 Does Dairy Make You Poop? Lactose, Bloating and Your Gut Running after a latte or ice cream? Here's what the NHS and NIH say about lactose, how fast symptoms start, and how to test dairy safely. 4 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 FODMAP Reintroduction Log: A Simple Template for Step 2 A plain, printable way to log FODMAP challenges in step 2, based on how Monash describes them. Includes a sample week and tips. 4 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 Lactose Intolerance or IBS? How to Tell the Difference Lactose intolerance and IBS share symptoms like bloating and diarrhea. Here's how NHS and NIH pages describe each and what a GP checks. 3 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 The 3 Phases of the Low FODMAP Diet, Explained The low FODMAP diet isn't forever. Here's how Monash University describes the 3 steps, how long step 1 lasts, and why a dietitian helps. 4 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 Low FODMAP Breakfast Swaps: Easy Ideas to Start Your Day Simple low FODMAP breakfast swaps based on Monash's food list, from toast to smoothies. For step 1, ideally with a dietitian. 3 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 Pooping Right After Eating: Is It Normal? Need to go soon after meals? Here's what the NIH says about eating and your bowels, when it might be IBS, and when to see a doctor. 3 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 Probiotics for IBS: What the Evidence Actually Says Can probiotics help IBS? The NHS says there's some evidence, but products vary. Here's how to try them sensibly and track the results. 3 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 Soluble vs Insoluble Fiber: What's the Difference for Your Gut? Soluble fiber turns to gel; insoluble fiber adds bulk. Here's what MedlinePlus and the NHS say about each, plus food lists and tips. 4 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 Why Does My Poop Smell So Bad? Normal Causes and Red Flags All poop smells, but some days are worse. Here's what MedlinePlus and the NHS say about foul-smelling stools and when to see a doctor. 3 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 Spicy Food and Poop: Why Curry Night Can Upset Your Gut Spicy food upsets some guts and not others. Here's what the NHS says, how to test your own tolerance, and when it's worth a doctor's view. 4 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 Does Drinking Water Help You Poop? What the NHS Says Not drinking enough is a common cause of constipation. Here's how much the NHS suggests, what counts and how to tell you're hydrated. 4 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 What to Eat After a Stomach Bug (and What to Skip) Fluids first, then food when you feel able. Here's the NHS advice on recovering from diarrhea and vomiting, plus when to call 111. 4 min read · Updated 2026-11-05 Why Does Coffee Make Me Poop? What We Know (and Don't) That first coffee sends you running? Here's what health sources do and don't say about coffee and poop, and how to see if it matters for you. 4 min read · Updated 2026-11-05
Blood in your poo, black poo, weight loss or a change that lasts? See a GP. Call 999 for heavy bleeding.
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