When the weather starts turning cold, I find that I am ready for some comfort food. But when eating dairy, gluten, or soups made with onion or garlic are out of the question, it can seem like not many comfort foods remain. That thought got me inspired. How do I create something satisfying, delicious, and…
soy-free
Lightly Sweetened Teriyaki Dressing (Low FODMAP, SCD, Vegan)
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…
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…
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…
Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Energy Bites (Low FODMAP, GF, Vegan)
A SIBO-Friendly Snack or Treat A nutrient-dense snack or treat, these energy bites are a super simple answer to your sugar cravings! The taste resembles a chocolate chip cookie, but the preparation is way less work. Packed with magnesium & zinc, but free from grains, these are a SIBO-friendly snack that can be enjoyed by those…
Blueberry Banana Smoothie (Low FODMAP, GF, Vegan)
Smoothies have become a daily thing for me lately. Maybe it’s the nice weather, the simplicity, the deliciousness, or all of the above! Many smoothie recipes out there contain fruits that give me acne or contain way too much sugar. I mean, come on, don’t call it a smoothie when it’s really a milkshake. This low…
Spicy Kale Chips (Low FODMAP, Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Homemade kale chips are easy to make and in my opinion, way more tasty (and less expensive) than store bought! The key is to bake them low and slow. Some recipes out there call for baking them for 10 minutes at a temperature such as 350 degrees. But in my experience, these chips burn easily…
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…
