Jess Nourishes

12/17/2025

🧠 FACT:

Addressing the central drivers of:

1- Motility (gut speed)

2- Sensitivity (how much abdominal pain and discomfort you feel), and

3- Symptom perception (how in control or hyper-vigilant you feel about every gurgle in your tummy)

are now recognized as key to managing disorders of the gut brain interaction (like IBS-Diarrhea).

I help health conscious individuals get lasting relief from daily, painful, bloaty IBS Diarrhea flare-ups by first calming the gut-brain connection, then soluble fibre therapy, and THEN (if it’s even needed) customizing the diet so that they can eat their beloved foods like garlic, beans and salads again.

Comment “yes” or book a free call and let’s chat about it.

Enrollment for January 2026 will open soon!

11/04/2025

I’m making lighthearted something that is quite important to get clear on if you’ve tried everything for your IBS, SIBO, IMO and you’re still bloated, fatigued, and your vitamin D is found to be low, amongst other possible signs and symptoms.

Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency (PEI) is when your pancreas, for some reason or another, is failing to chuck out the typical est 900,000 lipase units (enzymes that break down and help us digest our dietary fats) per meal.

It’s also responsible for making enzymes to break down proteins and carbs- but it’s the fat malabsorption piece that typically makes you feel like p**p on a platter the most.

Those at risk for PEI include patients with Celiac Disease, elderly populations, and those with other autoimmune conditions and more.

Oh, and if you think all peeps with PEI have chronic diarrhea, think again.

Just this week I’ve had clients with IBS-C and IBS-M come back with test results indicating PEI.

The common denominator seems to be gas, bloating, fatigue and less than ideal serum vitamin D- but each patient is different.

Because those with PEI also might not shoot sufficient bicarb into the small intestine (which is antimicrobial) these patients are also at higher risk for SIBO that juuuust doesn’t go awayyyyyy.

Thanks to one of my GI supervisors for that last tidbit

So, if you feel like you could get down with some more info on testing in the context of ongoing digestive issues (like IBS-D) sign up for Thursday’s webinar.

Link in the biooooo! ⬆️

10/29/2025

🙅🏼‍♀️It’s NOT ok to be diagnosed with IBS (of any subtype) without being screened for Celiac Disease first.

What’s more, is most patients aren’t told that if gluten is cut out prior to this test, it ain’t a reliable screening tool for Celiac Disease.

How much gluten, for how long, and what other tests should be done FIRST before an IBS diagnosis?

I cover it all in my upcoming free webinar on Thursday Nov 6 at the 12pm PST.

Link to register in the bio ⬆️

It’s my BIGGEST free event to date.

Don’t miss out 👻

10/27/2025

🔬IBS-D: Were you properly tested first?🧪

FREE webinar Thursday Nov 6, 12pm PST

👆 Link in my bio, OR comment “YES” below and I’ll drop the link directly into your DMs 👇🏼

😔 Do you feel like you walked into the Dr.’s office, explained your symptoms, and were just told you have IBS Diarrhea (with little or no testing)?

💡 Do you want clarity on what’s standard to be tested for prior to an IBS-D diagnosis?

🤔Are you worried you don’t have enough knowledge on testing in the context of diarrhea in order to advocate for yourself to your healthcare providers?

☑️ Do you want a checklist that can help you understand what other tests you could consider if your “IBS-D” doesn’t respond to standard treatments like diet?

💚 I’m offering a value packed webinar next week, because I’ve been there…

A patient with diarrhea, and “all the tests came back negative”… but there were some big ones missing and/or incomplete, I now know.

So I fell through the cracks left searching for answers on my own.

🙃 Listen, IBS-D is the top diagnosis amongst all subtypes of IBS that gets overturned in my practice (especially in older individuals assigned female at birth).

💻 So go sign up, grab your lab reports so you can follow along, and let’s see if you were likely properly tested.

📬 Share this with any loved one that you know still struggles with diarrhea.

See you there.

Jess

06/18/2024

What is your IBS Subtype (and What About SIBO)?
If you have 8 minutes, I have the answers here:

Alright, let’s dive into the world of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – because nothing says good times like talking about digestive issues, right? But hey, k...

05/11/2024

Tis the season to become overwhelmed with summer fundraising events, I know…

however, if you still have space in your wallets, and have been meaning to contribute to crushing ovarian cancer, that has one of the worst survival rates (and that also delivered a devastating blow to our neighbourhood this year), my link is below.

https://events.plungeforthecure.org/s/98/105/e

My goal is 1k.

Thanks for your time 🩵

I'm raising money for a cause close to my heart and would love your support.

03/22/2024

🌾 Probably the most frequently asked about food/ingredient when it comes to FODMAPs and IBS...WHEAT! So I made you a video!

See you on my YT channel! Mwah 🫶

Can wheat cause IBS symptoms?If you were like me after being affected by IBS and when diving into the world of fodmaps and the low fodmap diet for irritable ...

11/21/2023

⭐️In just March 2023 alone, Food Banks Canada saw 196,000 visits... and 62,000 of those visits were from children.

Will you contribute to my virtual food drive this year and help fill some tables and bellies?

Check off your "give back" holiday task with just a click! No donation is too small.

I'm back at it again, and starting EARLY this year with a goal to raise $5000 for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank by December 24th🎄

I will make this goal...now, who's with me?!

Hi everyone, The recent Hunger Count report from Food Banks Canada says there were almost 196,000 visits to BC food banks in March 2023 - 62,000 of those visits were from children. In BC, food...

08/04/2023

I think it's time that I'm honest with you.

I've been struggling hard to show up here.

A while ago I started to explore why this was happening with my therapist.

I used to flip that switch of “Live” and chat confidently with you here on social, dropping all that I know and love to help my fellow IBS-ers.

Then I was one day I was frozen, totally incapable of hitting “post” on any of my (I’m not kidding you) hundreds of photos, tips and more, ready and waiting in my phone.

When I did post, it was not without shaky hands, serious self criticism, anxiety...

During a session, my therapist asked me what the earliest memory I had of rejection was.

I recalled one day, when I was a wee lass of 8 or 9, playing with a friend down the road and her cousin. I innocently announced that “I had to go pee” and climbed down the ladder from the loft we were playing in. I stopped at the door of the shed because I could hear my friend and her cousin talk about me.

“Your friend is so weird!” I heard him say this to my friend. She proceeded to agree with him.

It was like a double drop kick to the gut, because before that, I thought I was actually quite hilarious, and thought that was one of my biggest “things” in fact. I ran all the way home, feeling humiliated, rejected for just being myself, and totally hurt.

Some themes came up during my therapy sessions, such as on that fateful day as a little girl feeling “if I am myself, I'll get hurt”, and “I'm not ok the way I am”.

Turns out the more eyeballs I started to feel on me in my practice, my social media, on webinars, or on my email list, etc., the more insecurity crept in, because that’s more people who could “not like me”.

The level of disappointment I felt in myself was astronomical. I had diluted the real Jessica like a watery McDonald’s coffee?! Ick.

Anyhoo, that all stops now.

I’ve made progress at working through my schtuff, and will continue to do so.

You’ll be seeing my true self come out to play, more and more.

I just want to help you get you off the toilet, and have a laugh, or fifty, along the way after all.

Stick around if authenticity (and a dash of tasteful profanity) sounds good to you ✨

07/27/2023

🍦Thankfully, my IBS-D is not triggered by one of the most well known of the 6 FODMAP subgroups (Monsieur Lactose).

🧐But if you’re unsure, I usually guide my clients to consider swapping for a low FODMAP ice-cream to see if it improves their symptoms.

💨Side note, there’s also a lactose breath test, which is one of the few legit tests we can actually use to start to piece together someone’s intolerances…

💡 Did you know that the cut off for lactose set out by Monash university is 1 g per sitting?

🍨 That’s a baby scoop (30g) of regular (ie: non-lactose-free) vanilla ice-cream.

🫤What to look for when selecting a low FODMAP ice cream when you’re brand new at the Low FODMAP process?

👉🏻Look for lactose-free options, without high other FODMAP ingredients per the Monash app in the ingredients list (for example, pistachios are high FODMAP, so we might want to select something low FODMAP, like peanut butter flavour instead).

💊 Pop a lactase enzyme.
‼️ Careful; these chewable versions can be filled with polyol sweeteners like mannitol, which some folks are sensitive to (like yours truly). Lacteeze brand has one that doesn’t have these extra FODMAPs.

💻 Check out the rad article on called “All About Low FODMAP Ice Creams & Frozen Desserts”. It’s wildly informative. Shout out to my FE friends 📣 👏🏼

❄️ Anyhow, here’s a cheat sheet if you wanted a quick glance of some icy treats that are LoFo my friend:

-Haagen Dazs non dairy peanut butter chocolate fudge
-Cuties Tofutti dairy free frozen dessert sandwiches vanilla
-Shao Mei Brown Sugar Boba Ice Cream Bars
-Chagnon Vegan Oat Chocolate Ice Cream
-Trader Joe’s Oat Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Sandwiches Vanilla
-Breyers Non Dairy Vanilla Peanut Butter Frozen Dessert
-Cado Avocado Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Vanilla Bean
-Chagnon Vegan Oat Vanilla Ice Cream
-Little Island Vanilla Bean Organic Coconut Ice Cream
-Lactaid Lactose-Free Vanilla Ice Cream

🗒️ Note: some contain potential trigger ingredients, but are rated low FODMAP at the serving size listed on the label. When in doubt, or if you’re nervous, start with a small portion & see how it goes!

Helpful? Let me know ⬇️ xo -J

06/17/2023

👋🏼Hey BC residents with IBS-D (IBS with diarrhea)!

🌞 Ready to have a more comfortable summer and get your life back from diarrhea drama?

📞 Book a call to learn about the My IBS-D Program. The button and program info are here in this link ⬇️

https://www.jessnourishes.com/site/courses

🫶🏻 Hope to see you soon!

Nutrition Help for Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D)

06/13/2023

🩵Hello. I’m back. I missed you.
Where to begin…

Hysterectomy in Dec ( and warriors, can you feel me?!), then hubs went under the knife a week after I recovered…oof

🤦🏼‍♀️Two kids under 5 (do they stop fighting, like ever?!) and some other heavy stuff to top it all off.

🫶🏻But I am here, always working away to deliver subtype-specific IBS love to you, my dear friends.

Link in my bio now leads to a (free for the time being) library of and Mini-Guides, along with my classic , IBS & Low FODMAP Starter Guide.

👀 I’m looking forward to seeing you more, serving you, learning from each other, and all that feel-good stuff.

Thanks for being here.

Warmly,
Jess