Teriyaki sauce, by nature, means lots of sugar and salt. Take the common Soy Vay teriyaki sauce for example- just 1 tablespoon contains 7 grams of sugar (29% of the American Heart Association’s added sugar limit for women) and 26% of the recommended daily sodium limit! Those numbers are scary- especially when you know that excessive…
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Ginger Berry Smoothie (Low FODMAP, GF, Vegan)
I really love ginger. But when I heard people put it in smoothies…I thought YUCK! Until I tried it myself and became a ginger smoothie believer! I’ve found that the key when adding ginger to smoothies is using the right flavor combination and not adding too much or too little. It goes great with berries,…
Spicy Chimichurri (Low FODMAP, SCD, Vegan)
There’s nothing quite like flavorful sauces for brightening up a meal! This is especially true when health issues limit your use of common flavor-packed goodies like onion and garlic. The good news is that food doesn’t have to be boring when following a low FODMAP diet…or any diet for that matter! Benefits of Sauces There are so many…
Common Nutritional Deficiencies on a SIBO Diet (Part 1)
This weekend I led a workshop to discuss meal planning strategies and nutritional deficiencies for those following a SIBO diet. I focused on the dietary deficiencies that I commonly see when trying to prepare nutritionally balanced meal plans following the SIBO Specific Food Guide. This dietary approach created by Dr. Allison Siebecker combines the low FODMAP…
Lemony Basil Spinach Pesto (Low FODMAP, SCD, Vegan)
Way better than store bought! Basil pesto has always been one of my favorite sauces. When I began making dietary changes (over 5 years ago!), dairy was one of the first things I had to cut out. Then garlic. Store bought pesto options became out of the question. And at that point in my life, I had…
SIBO Debate Recap: Cause or Consequence?
Tonight I attended the much-anticipated debate between two well-respected NCNM physicians and professors: Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis and Dr. Paul Kalnins. They dueled out the following question: SIBO- cause or consequence? In the end, it seemed as if they shared more similarities than differences in regard to the way in which SIBO should be approached. SIBO Debate Recap:…
Curried Salmon Endive Boats (Low FODMAP, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Another funny story for you this week. The first time I purchased canned salmon, I opened up the can, saw that there were BONES inside and proceeded to throw it away (I cringe at my wastefulness now!). But see, I thought the the manufacturer had forgotten to remove the bones. Little did I know, they…
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables (Low FODMAP, SCD, Vegan)
I have a funny story to tell you- and it’s about green onions! I used to prepare nutritious meals for a family. I was in charge of meal planning and cooking, but someone else did the grocery shopping. I would write out a list of the items needed each week and they would go out…
Honey Mustard Slow Cooker Chicken (Low FODMAP, GF, DF, SCD)
Looking for a super easy SIBO-friendly dinner recipe? Or perhaps a recipe that you can make ahead on the weekend and pack for lunches? Well then this Honey Mustard Slow Cooker Chicken recipe might just have ended your search. Give it a try and let me know what you think! Serve it with my Low…
Butternut Squash Chicken Tikka Masala (Low FODMAP, GF, DF, SCD)
Winter squash has got to be one of my favorite vegetables- which means I love this time of year! I love seeing new squash recipes arrive in my inbox and on my Facebook news feed. I usually print them out and add them to a binder labeled “recipes to try”. One of my favorite sources…
