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31: IBS Symptoms Disappear When You Travel to Europe? Let's Unpack Why

31: IBS Symptoms Disappear When You Travel to Europe? Let's Unpack Why

Update: 2025-11-14
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Have you ever noticed your IBS symptoms seem to disappear when you travel to Europe?

In this episode, we talk about processing methods in Europe and how they impact digestibility, how food standards and regulation differ in Europe and North America (and why additives and processing could be linked to GI symptoms), why stress and movement may be playing a role, and more!

⏱️ Chapters: 

  • (0:00 ) —  Episode Teaser
  • (0:19 ) — Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast 
  • (1:07 ) — Today’s Episode: Unpacking Why IBS Symptoms Vanish When Traveling to Europe
  • (2:24 )—  Comparing Food Standards and Additive Regulations in Europe
  • (7:59 ) — Understanding GMO Regulations and Their Impact on Your Gut
  • (12:20 ) — The Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and IBS Symptoms
  • (17:34 ) —  Why European Bread is Easier for Your Gut to Digest
  • (19:44 ) — How Relaxation and Sleep Impact Your Gut-Brain Connection
  • (24:56 ) —  Incorporating European Movement Habits for Better Digestion
  • (27:26 ) —  Final Thoughts 


👩🏻‍💻 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️

  1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38522476/
  2. https://www.eatrightpro.org/news-center/practice-trends/examining-the-nova-food-classification-system-and-healthfulness-of-ultra-processed-foods
  3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17681164/
  4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24935275/
  5. https://jpublichealth.org/articles/1034.html
  6. https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/food-genetically-modified

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31: IBS Symptoms Disappear When You Travel to Europe? Let's Unpack Why

31: IBS Symptoms Disappear When You Travel to Europe? Let's Unpack Why

Leigh Merotto, Dietitian | IBS, Gut Health and Fitness Expert