Where are my fellow CHOCOLATE + FRUIT lovers? For those with food sensitivities or digestive disorders (or just care about your health!), you will be glad to know that this recipe is low FODMAP, dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, contains no added sugars, and is made with real food ingredients. The chocolate + fruit combo seems…
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5 SIBO-Friendly Snack Suggestions
Snacks and SIBO are a tricky combination. So I thought it might be helpful to share this post with my ideas for 5 SIBO-friendly snacks to provide some inspiration. While not all of these snacks will necessarily work for everyone with SIBO, I hope this list provides a good starting place for those struggling to find…
Gluten-Free Buckwheat Crepes w/ Strawberry Rhubarb Compote (Low FODMAP, GF, DF)
Have you heard of buckwheat? Did you know that it is gluten-free? Yes, it really is (even though it has “wheat” in the name)! Let me tell you more about this nutritious whole grain…because it makes for some incredible gluten-free buckwheat crepes! Buckwheat Nutritional Information Buckwheat is rich in fiber, magnesium, manganese, copper, and phosphorous. It…
Simple Antimicrobial Pho (Low FODMAP, GF, Vegan)
I love this antimicrobial pho recipe. And I think you will too- especially if you are suffering from SIBO and need a break from spending hours in the kitchen. This recipe is super simple to make, absolutely delicious, and full of nutrients. If you ask me about my favorite type of food, I will probably…
Sugar-Free Cranberry Pecan “Scuffins” (Low FODMAP, GF, DF)
What are scuffins? Scone + Muffin = Scuffin. Imagine the delicious buttery taste of a scone in the convenient shape of a muffin & you’ve got a scuffin. This recipe came about as a muffin mishap, but it was too delicious to keep to myself. The muffins didn’t quite resemble the sweetness or soft texture…
Chicken Sage Risotto (Low FODMAP, GF, DF)
Are you craving comfort food? When the weather turns chilly, I find that I crave it all the time. Do you? One of my current jobs is cooking for a family who loves good food. Including cheese. I find myself constantly trying to think of ways to sneak vegetables into comfort foods so that they feel satisfied,…
20 Key Takeaways- Global Outreach Symposium on IBS & SIBO 2016
I compiled the following key takeaways from watching the 2nd Global Outreach Symposium on IBS and SIBO. It was a conference organized by Dr. Mark Pimentel and colleagues at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. There were some fascinating new concepts presented that may help some of you suffering from IBS and SIBO. Please leave…
Common Nutritional Deficiencies on a SIBO Diet (Part 2)
In part 1 of this article, I discussed micronutrient (vitamin/mineral) deficiencies that I commonly see when individuals follow a strict SIBO diet. In part 2, I will focus on macronutrient (calorie/carbohydrate) deficiencies. Side note for the detail oriented: I included fiber in part 1 of this article, but it is actually a macronutrient. I find that individuals following restrictive diets are…
Spiced Pumpkin Waffles (Low FODMAP, GF, DF)
I love October. It’s when the variety of local winter squashes at the grocery store just blossoms. Pumpkin everything begins popping up on your Facebook news feed. And the air- it smells crisp like fall. I decided to add to the pumpkin love fest by sharing this DELICIOUS recipe. It is perfect for a fall…
Baba Ghanoush (Low FODMAP, SCD, Vegan)
There’s nothing quite like a warm dip for helping you feel cozy as fall approaches! I find that this recipe is simple, versatile, and hits the spot when you are missing hummus but aren’t wanting to deal with the tummy troubles of chickpeas. My favorite ways to enjoy this dip are spread on New Cascadia…