Kate Male

My Recipes & Articles

• 5 Top Tips for Traveling with IBS, Worry-Free on July 27, 2019
• When an IBS Attack Strikes, These Solutions May Just Save Your Gut on September 18, 2015
• Zesty Lemon Crêpe Cake (gluten-free, low-fodmap) on August 10, 2015
• Low-FODMAP Quiche with a Twist on May 6, 2015
• Soothing Chicken Soup (low-fodmap) on April 17, 2015
• Roasted Winter Pumpkin with Quinoa and Spiced Veggies on March 11, 2015
• Thai Lemongrass Coconut Soup (Low FODMAP) on February 3, 2015
• Oil-free Raspberry Dressing (Low FODMAP) on January 30, 2015
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge (Low FODMAP) on January 23, 2015

My Story

From a very young age, I suffered with severely slow digestion. I was in and out of the hospital throughout my childhood and was prescribed copious amounts of laxatives, without ever being diagnosed with a specific condition. As a teenager I became addicted to the laxatives, which made the situation worse and I became caught in a vicious cycle.

Two years ago my digestive issues got much worse and I was unable to eat or function on a day-to-day basis, as I was in pain 24/7. I decided to go back through all the tests again with the hope that my doctors could find a definitive condition that I could then learn to manage. I finally got a diagnosis, which concluded that I had low serotonin levels, contributing to colonic inertia, IBS-C and reoccurring SIBO.

I now take Resolor (Prucalopride), for my serotonin levels, but I predominantly manage my digestion by following a low FODMAP diet and exercising everyday. I’m now able to enjoy life for the first time without being in pain or discomfort. I trained as a nutritionist, to improve my understanding of the link between food and digestion. Living with an invisible illness is hard and I want to share my knowledge to help others like myself. I believe the body is a complex tool, but only requires just a little management to keep it in working order.