FODMAP Edition Virtual Show 2022: Digestive Enzymes: the forgotten hero – Alissa Mack

Written by Alissa Mack
June 1, 2022
FODMAP, Free From + Allergy

It is said, “You are not necessarily what you eat, but what you can digest and absorb.” Did you know that chewing is the only voluntary part of the digestive process?

The natural mechanisms and our bodies enzymes are the major components in breaking down the foods we eat. Where these natural processes are impaired, we see disorders and symptoms occur.

The first sign that someone doesn’t produce enough digestive enzymes is disturbed digestion such as reflux, burping, stomach pain, bloating, constipation or diarrhoea.

Join Alissa as she helps us to understand what is going on in our bodies.

Alissa Mack

Alissa is a Naturopath working predominantly within the gut health space. After graduating she very quickly realised that everyone she was working with had gut-related symptoms, however many just thought that was a part of life. She realised that she was unable to help those in her world with their health, without starting with their gut. Journeying closely with her sister Kristyn on her gut health journey fuelled her passion as she sought to help her live a life not limited by her gut! Alissa loves to educate others about gut health, running health programs, group sessions, writing articles and public speaking.

You may also like

A day in the life of FodShop

FodShop is the world’s first online FODMAP expert Commercial Nutritionist-run shop & gastroenterology resource, supplying more than 2,000 low FODMAP approved food

IBS Testing

So, you are probably struggling with years of bloating and discomfort. Someone probably told you in the past that you

The 3 steps of the FODMAP diet

What do you do when you feel better following a low FODMAP diet? Re-introduce FODMAPs! While this may sound illogical,

Label Reading for Low FODMAP

Something that can be an overwhelming and daunting part of following the low FODMAP diet, especially during the strict elimination

FODMAP Friendly Snack Ideas

Following a low FODMAP diet is not always an easy task. We have daily commitments, activities and overall, our lives

Eat out with Ease

For people experiencing IBS, eating out can cause stress, anxiety and feelings of embarrassment. These are completely normal. HOWEVER, you

Subscribe

You’ll also be the first to know when tickets go on sale and new shows get announced and receive recipes, blog posts and updates straight to your inbox.

Quick links

Brought to you by

Contact

Customer Care

Join our Facebook group

Our Free From + Allergy Facebook community was created to bring together like-minded people together to share, engage, inspire and learn about all things free from and allergy-related. We believe that by building a strong community, it will offer support and guidance to people who may be experiencing similar challenges in everyday life.