When I was diagnosed with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth back in 2003, there was very little talk about the condition called, SIBO.  SIBO presents with symptoms that mimic IBS, especially upper GI bloating and distention after eating. I am grateful that testing is becoming more available (though, we still have a way to go!) and […]

Here is a quick fix meal for your favorite FODMAPer.  This lemon, olive and thyme infused chicken dish requires little prep and is full of flavor! This recipe requires simply slicing a lemon, adding pitted Kalamata and green olives, and chopping up some sprigs of fresh thyme. (well, maybe a few more minor steps…but really […]

Happy Hump Day! Today, I have a quick recipe and give-a-way!  Casa de Sante reached out to see if I might want to try their spice blends that are onion and garlic free.  I suggested they send along their BBQ Rub made with turbinado sugar, salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, oregano, asafoetida, cayenne and cumin […]

I am married to an Italian and so antipasto is an essential appetizer at every holiday gathering. Most antipasto ingredients are low FODMAP, fortunately! Today’s recipe: a fun antipasto skewer. The combination of flavors is pretty perfect in this little app.  We enjoyed these skewers at an outdoor BBQ and campfire last weekend. Easy to […]

Hello Friends. Today’s topic is a quick review of some of the research that was presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW), the BIG US based GI conference on May 21-May 24, 2016. I spend a few days running (seriously! I put in over 14,000 steps/day) around the San Diego convention center to attend meetings on […]

Hello from sunny San Diego! I am so fortunate to be attending Digestive Disease Week, a yearly gastroenterology conference featuring state of the art research from around the globe regarding digestion and gastrointestinal disorders. If you are on twitter, follow the hashtag #DDW16 for real time tweets coming from the conference.  You can find me […]

Hello FODMAPers and friends, Today is a quick post to let you know about an excellent resource on the low FODMAP diet that was just launched yesterday!  This is an animated site that reviews the low FODMAP diet in great detail including: how FODMAPs can contribute to symptoms, diet guidelines, label reading tips, and much […]

Hey FODMAPers! Today’s post includes tips to save a few bucks while following the low FODMAP diet. There is no need to go broke while you learn if you or rather your intestine 🙂 are sensitive to FODMAPs in your diet. Purchase veggies and grains that are naturally low FODMAP and don’t cost a boat […]

Delectable low FODMAP chocolate and peanut butter lava cake.