Hey friends! Russ and I had such a fun weekend antiquing and exploring the back roads of Maine this weekend. We found a very fun chocolate shop, a beautiful clothing store and the barns, farms and rolling hills made my heart full and relaxed. While I prepare for a busy travel week for work, we […]

In today’s Digestible Chat, I interview GI dietitian and celiac expert, Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN, CNSC. Learn about the interesting study Jessica has been involved in that looks at the impact of having celiac disease and dating- as well as her top 3 books for celiac disease and gluten free living! Kate: Can you share what […]

Hello Friends, We are looking for people living with IBS to participate in a survey study. The survey should take less than 5 minutes and will help provide key information regarding social determinants of health in IBS care. Health is determined by many factors from genetics, behaviors, environmental and physical influences, medical care and a variety […]

Today, I am excited to introduce to you another one of my GI dietitian colleagues, Beth Rosen MS, RDN. Beth is a leader in weight inclusive approaches in GI care. I appreciate Beth’s thoughts and perspective in nutritional therapeutics. Together we will learn from Beth, her approach to GI nutrition interventions along with her 3 […]

Hello Friends, today I would like to introduce my friend, colleague and GI dietitian expert, Emily Haller MS, RDN.  Emily and I have worked together on a number of projects including a couple peer-reviewed journal articles together.  She’s smart, fun, collaborative and great all around person! Learn more about Emily and what she does in practice […]

How to start your day off with a delicious, nourishing low FODMAP breakfast

In today’s post, I provide an interview with  Dr. Hana Zickgraf  , a researcher, whose research focus is on factors that influence food choice and preference, including food insecurity, food preferences, energy balance, disordered eating cognitions, appetite, mood, and anxiety. Dr. Zickgraf’s primary focus is on avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, (ARFID), an eating disorder characterized […]

Hello Friends! Once again, I just wanted to share my recent recipe post that I shared on my instagram account… Lemon-y Chicken Piccata–made easy and Low FODMAP. I love the light flavors in this savory dish! Russ and I went to a local farmer’s market in Bethesda last Sunday and found a delicious gluten free (made with […]

This post is by Mel Spinella with support from me! – Kate Scarlata MPH, RDN.  Mel has a Master of Science degree in Nutrition Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and is working towards becoming a registered dietitian. The Low FODMAP diet (LFD) has been shown to improve gastrointestinal symptoms in about 50-70% of people […]