Dining out with your IBS friend/family

Written By Marica Gaspic

Ahhh it is Saturday! Looking forward to getting together with friends or family! 

Oh, but you have someone in the group who has IBS, is gluten AND intolerant! 
How does that make you feel in inviting them out? 
Uncomfortable? Not sure about which type of restaurant to pick? Not sure if they will enjoy themselves? The thought just stresses YOU out? 

Let’s re focus here as to what is the most important part. Connecting with your friend or family member, right?! Just connecting, Shari g, cat hung up and exchanging some laughs. Right! 
Dining out does not have to make you uncomfortable, it is easy. 

Tips on making it comfortable:

Ask your friend if they have any preferences in restaurants? 

If not…
Pick a restaurant that offers variety of foods - grilled, baked, roasted type of foods . 

Has gluten free/dairy free options (optional menus not always listed on website)

Most restaurants are understanding and will do modifications 

Gluten free pasta option is usually available 

The key is enjoying time together! Trust me, your friend/family member will be overjoyed to be included! 

One caveate, if their IBS is flare f up and maybe they don’t have a good handle on things, they may not be comfortable in joining you this weekend. Be supportive and ask to re book. 

if you think they need help or more support pass on my info… happy to help your friend or family member manage their IBS so they can do I more on dinner dates then their bathroom visits, abdominal pain and discomfort. 

#ibs #ibsdiet #ibsfriendly #ibscoach#saturdaynight #healthygut #happygut#joyofeating #glutenfree #dairyfree

Marica Gaspic

Living with IBS can quietly take over your life — not just through pain and bloating, but through the constant uncertainty, loss of confidence, and fear of not being able to trust your own body.

I help high-performing women with IBS move from symptom-chasing to true physiological stability — by understanding IBS as what modern gastroenterology defines it to be: a disorder of gut–brain interaction involving the nervous system, microbiome, immune function, and stress physiology.

As a pharmacist and gut health coach — and as someone who has personally lived with IBS — I bring both clinical expertise and lived understanding to the work we do together. My clients don’t just “manage” IBS. They rebuild trust in their body, regain energy and confidence, and create a sustainable system of support that fits their real life.

This is not about restriction or short-term fixes.

It’s about building a body that finally makes sense.

Why Work With Me

Personal Experience

I have lived with IBS and successfully stabilized my own health — giving me deep insight into both the emotional and physiological realities of this condition.

Clinical Expertise

As a pharmacist, I bring evidence-based understanding of human physiology, gut–brain signaling, microbiome science, and medication interactions into every plan I create.

Proven Results

I have guided women through sustainable, personalized recovery frameworks that improve symptoms, restore energy, and dramatically elevate quality of life.

Together, we build a personalized, sustainable gut health strategy that supports your body, your lifestyle, and your long-term wellbeing — so you can live with calm, clarity, and confidence again.

https://www.gutwellnessbymarica.com
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