Hi FODMAPers… Today’s Tuesday tip is about coconut! Early FODMAP research papers listed coconut milk as HIGH FODMAP…but more recent food analysis has yielded different results.   So…here’s the scoop about coconut for low FODMAP diet followers.  Per the Monash app my go to resource… Coconut milk (canned) is allowed in 1/2 cup portion per […]

I whipped up a smoothie today with some ingredients I had on hand. Do you remember the Harry Nielsson song titled, Coconut? “You put de lime in de coconut, you drank ’em bot’ up “ Well that is exactly what I did…BUT I added some blueberries and yogurt too! {and of course, some chia seeds} I am […]

Happy Saturday!  I don’t know about you but this week was super busy.  I am looking forward to this gorgeous sunny day in New England. Russ and I got in a GREAT run this morning and of course, Lucy, our crazy chocolate lab joined us-’cause dogs need exercise too! 🙂 Here’s Lucy taking in some […]

So I was meeting with a client this morning that mentioned she made some oat bran peanut butter cookies that tasted really great.  Hmmmm…oat bran is a great source of soluble fiber which is helpful in lowing blood cholesterol and anything with peanut butter has my name on it…so… since I had about and hour […]

I LOVE summertime fruits! And….berries are on the top of my list!  Are you with me? Today I made a blueberry and strawberry crisp.  No special occasion…just craving a smattering of sweet stuff. Fruit crisps, to me, are the most perfect comfort food dessert! Oats, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon are definitely good starters but […]

How about a refreshing summertime treat? Check out my soft serve treat made with coconut milk! This is a great option for people with lactose intolerance (me being one of them!) I’ve been sampling some of the alternatives to cow’s milk and have been pleasantly surprised. I tried almond milk which definitely had a hint […]