Starting a low FODMAP diet can be overwhelming. Figuring out what foods have FODMAPs isn’t exactly intuitive. And the lists are long and hard to memorize. That’s where it can be handy to stash a low FODMAP grocery list in your purse, car, or on your fridge. The following lists are long and meant be …
Tacos are a quick and easy meal, a favorite in many homes. However, if you are following a low FODMAP diet, modifications need to be made to your usual recipe. This includes the use of low FODMAP taco seasoning. There are a few commercially available products, or you can easily make your own. Here is a …
I don’t know about you, but I love salsa! When I initially embarked on my low FODMAP journey it was one of the things I missed the most. But guess what? With a few adjustments you can make delicious fresh salsa from scratch without the FODMAPs! You might be thinking “salsa without onions? How can …
What is abdominal massage? Is visceral manipulation different? Can either help improve gut function? People with functional gut disorders such as IBS, functional constipation, and functional diarrhea are often frustrated by the treatments (or lack thereof) they are prescribed in the doctor’s office. Patients often turn to alternative strategies such as abdominal massage to find relief. In this …
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What we eat for breakfast is influenced by our culture, diet trends, cravings, health concerns, marketing, and convenience. In Western cultures, cereals –both hot and cold- are among the most popular choices for breakfast. If you follow a low FODMAP diet for gut issues, the decision on which cereal to purchase becomes more difficult. Here we …
What is Food Diversity? Food diversity can mean a few things. It can refer to cultural diversity in the foods we eat and the traditions we have around foods. Or it can refer to the number of different foods we eat. While I love to explore and eat various cultural cuisines, here we will discuss …
Endometriosis and IBS are relatively common problems for women, and both can be tricky to diagnose. Symptoms are often vague such as abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation or diarrhea and may change during menstruation. It often takes years to get the right diagnosis. In cases where both are present, a diagnosis of one may mean …
Are your mornings so chaotic that you rely on the same boring bowl of cereal day after day? Or do you skip breakfast altogether because you don’t have time to think about it? Starting the day with a nourishing meal can be a challenge. If you have gut health issues, figuring out what to eat …