Eating Gelato with Dairy Intolerance and IBS?

Written By Marica Gaspic

Many times people have commented:  YOU are so Deprived!

Why? Because I have food intolerances, to gluten and dairy.

 

The myth is that I am not able to enjoy treats.

On top of food intolerances, I also have IBS which with ingesting food that I am intolerant to will send my IBS into overdrive.. the pain, bloating, discomfort, tiredness, frustration.

 

Knowing which if any foods may be a trigger was the starting point in knowing what I can eat.

 

How did I now know that I have dairy intolerance? My IBS-C was so bad, extremely bloated, and scared. I stopped eating as I did not understand what was making my IBS-C worse. Frightened by food, anxious.

 

How did I get there?

 

Review of foods that I eat and relationship to IBS flare ups

Once identified, remove the foods and eat gut healing foods

Use food guide of what you cannot eat to plan meals

 

So did the dairy intolerance disappear? NO.

I have learned how to look at foods with more scrutiny.

My gelato is 100% dairy free as it is Fruit based.

 

Not a big dessert person but I do love a treat from time to time. When frequenting gelato vendors, I always ask about dairy free options. Nut based milk is fine, so I do indulge in coconut milk ice cream.

 

I have cut back my sugar intake significantly which is inflammatory and not supportive of good gut health. But hey I am human do enjoy a treat once in a while, as long as my gut is strong.

 

So being deprived of treats is an absolute myth when it comes to not being able to indulge from time to time. Living life Positively with IBS.

 

Do you want to enjoy treats comfortably and confidently and need help identifying and support to get you there? Go to link above and schedule your free 30 min call to start your journey.

 

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#happygut #healthygut #gelato

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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