Have you recently been diagnosed with SIBO or know someone who has? I have compiled a list of my top 8 pieces of advice that I wish someone had told me when I was first diagnosed. Please enjoy and share with others who are just beginning their road to recovery. It’s a marathon, not a sprint….
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Health Update: Goodbye Antimicrobials
It has been a while since I have shared an update on my healing journey. I am pleased to announce that it has been 5 months since I have taken antimicrobials and over a year since I have taken antibiotics. Previously, I had been reliant on antimicrobials, prokinetics, and a strict low FODMAP, limited fruit,…
Tomatillo Salsa (Low FODMAP, SCD, Vegan)
Flavor Definition: an often forgotten (yet important) element of eating with SIBO I am currently half way through the first term of my Master’s in Nutrition program. Wow has time flown! My apologies to my loyal followers for the lack of content over the past month- posts may be far and few between over…
Vanilla Honey Granola (Low FODMAP, SCD, Vegan)
As I prepare for the fast-approaching start of my master’s degree program on July 6th, I am eager to find ways to maintain my clean eating regimen while having less free time. I have created a tasty granola recipe that is multi-purpose and super easy to prepare. It also creates very few dishes, which is…
Chocolate Banana Smoothie w/ PurePaleo Protein (Low FODMAP, GF, DF)
Sometimes you just need something easy for breakfast… Living with a chronic illness is exhausting. Individuals with chronic illnesses often have less hours in the day to get everything done. They typically need at least 9-10 hours of sleep per night in order to function somewhat normally. Additionally, there is cooking the majority of meals…
Key Takeaways- NCNM SIBO Symposium 2015
What a wonderful, informative, thought-provoking weekend! I spent this past weekend at the 2nd Annual NCNM SIBO Symposium learning a myriad of information about digestive conditions- specifically IBS & SIBO. While listening to the presentations, I kept a keen ear out for information that relates to individuals with chronic relapse, to those with sulfur/thiol intolerance,…
Chili Vinaigrette Salad with Creamy Walnut Sauce (Low FODMAP, SCD, Vegan)
The inspiration for this recipe comes from one of my favorite places to eat here in Portland- Prasad Cafe. It is a gluten-free, vegan, organic cafe located in the Pearl district (since writing this post, there is now also a location in NE Portland- the menus are different). Although many of the menu items at…
Bacteria Rule Our Health
My Results- Genova GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile: I have been anxiously awaiting my stool test results for a couple of weeks now. And of course, the day they decide to arrive is the day before a big exam! At first my mind was completely torn between studying (for my exam) and researching (to interpret my…
NCNM SIBO Symposium
Have you ever wondered where you can go to find the most up-to-date information regarding SIBO? Well, I am here to tell you! The 2nd Annual NCNM SIBO Symposium is coming up the first weekend in June and will be held here in Portland, Oregon. If you have never been to Portland and would like…
SIBO-Friendly Beef Chili (Low FODMAP, GF, DF, SCD)
Would you believe it if I told you that it only took me 10 minutes of active prep time to make last night’s delicious chili recipe? I threw the ingredients in my crock pot before I left for work and came home to a delicious smelling house and warm food. Note: if your crock pot does…
