Chickpeas, fresh oregano, feta, Kalamata olives and heirloom tomatoes were the inspiration for this delish recipe. Russ wanted wheat pasta. I talked him into trying some gluten free rice pasta instead.  We tossed the warm rice pasta with these delightful ingredients. The verdict: YUM. Fresh herbs always add nice color and a yummy flavor to […]

How about this? Sliced zucchini and tomato layered with cheese into an individual serving stack!  So simple, yet so good.  And, yes, low FODMAP! I have been somewhat remiss with the blog this week because I have been researching the latest data on the gut microbiome, IBS, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and all of the […]

You would think I would have had my full of Asian inspired cuisine after my trip to Japan and Thailand….but somehow I just really needed to make this dish! Asian Noodle Soup with Gingered Chicken Meatballs.  Russ and enjoyed a similar soup-cooked in front of us at the restaurant- while in Japan a couple weeks […]

What am amazing trip to Thailand! Glad to be back home (a big jet lagged!) but I enjoyed every single minute in Asia. Especially those elephants….seriously…SO big,  yet so gentle and sweet.Besides these big creatures…what I liked best about Thailand….the food! Serious yumminess. Fresh fruits and veggies galore!! A dietitian’s dream. I am a fan […]

After a long wait, the Monash team analyzed chocolate last year and the news was glorious! YES….small amounts of dark chocolate would fit the low FODMAP diet criteria.  FODMAPers around the globe rejoiced! And I was one of them! For those who don’t know my history, here is a little recap: I am a registered […]

Last week, with the help of my colleague Emma Carder, a FODMAP expert dietitian from the UK and my friend Gill, we highlighted some cooking differences and tips in the UK vs US  for FODMAPers. This week, Emma and I provide some tips for grocery shopping and low FODMAP brand names in the UK along […]

  Hello Friends! As you probably know, the low FODMAP diet has gone global! Thankfully, I might add, as there are many IBS sufferers around the globe. Periodically, I receive queries about the differences in baking, food selections etc. in the UK vs. US. So along with my good friend Gill, a fabulous baker, who […]

One of our family favorite breakfast cereals is Nature’s Path Gorilla Munch!  This slightly sweet little ball of corn is so tasty.  And my clients love it too!  I have used this cereal in a variety of recipes….today’s featured recipe is a Gorilla Munch Trail Mix!In my recently launched balanced box for a digestive peace […]

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 […]