Pediatric Gastroenterology: Using Food as Therapy with Dr. M. Mascarenhas (Doctors+)

Dr. Maria R. Mascarenhas is back to discuss: 1. The difference between Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Inflammatory Bowel Disease 2. The difference between Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance 3. Drugs v. dietary changes to treat gastro issues. In this episode you'll hear: 1:30 – What are common patient issues in Dr. Mascarenhas’ practice?2:45 – Difference between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)4:30 – Artificial sweeteners, the gut-brain connection and your microbiome5:50 – How Dr. Mascarenhas diagnoses gastro issues7:00 – Irritable Bowel Syndrome treatment options: drugs v. dietary changes11:35 – Difference between Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance16:15 – Examples of gluten-free grains19:00 – Reasons for constipation20:00 – Fiber21:55 – Hydration and homemade popsicles24:50 – Dr. Mascarenhas’ opinion on sports drinks for young athletes25:45 – Dr. Mascarenhas’ opinion on low carb & low fat diets for kids27:40 – What is a plant based diet?31:00 – The power of spices36:15 – Bringing integrative and culinary medicine into mainstream pediatrics As referenced in the episode: The Anti-Inflammatory Family Cookbook: The Kid-Friendly, Pediatrician-Approved Way to Transform Your Family’s HealthThe Healthy Eating Plate: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/healthy-eating-plateCredits:Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMSSound and Editing - Will CrannExecutive Producer - Esther Garfin©2022 Alternative Food Network Inc.