What are your thoughts about twitter? I know many people think twitter is a crazy waste of time. To be honest, I joined twitter somewhat reluctantly as I had no clue what it was about…and what value it might add to my career.  But, other dietitians urged me to give it a try.  So…I joined. […]

Okay….here it is….my latest addiction. Semi-sweet chocolate + fresh sliced pineapple = Heaven Sooooooo tasty.  And really one or maybe two little chunks and your sweet tooth should be completely satisfied. Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner…you might want to treat your sweetheart to these tasty sweets! Can you say…YUM!? Chocolate has not […]

I am beyond excited.  21 Day Tummy was featured on The Doctor’s today How exciting is that? Another opportunity for FODMAPs to get some well deserved attention. I do want to explain something though…because there seems to be a little confusion around why I might have modified FODMAPs in a plan designed to lose weight. […]

Okay, I am about to get all science-y on you.   Are you ready?  Thinking cap on? I attended a great conference last weekend, a SIBO symposium sponsored by the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon.  Top SIBO specialists that presented most of the information  at the symposium included: Mark Pimentel, MD, FRCPC, Allison Siebecker, ND, MSOM, […]

Say…..what????? To say I am on a mission to get the word out about the low FODMAP diet for those experiencing digestive discord:  gas, bloating, and simply miserable belly busting misery….would be an understatement. Years ago, when I was combing through the research and stumbled upon the term FODMAPs, I had an “Ah-ha” moment.   […]

One of my favorite dishes in the world and one that my Italian father-in-law Tony loves equally as well–if I had to guess–is Shrimp Scampi. Am I right, Tony? This version is relatively easy to prepare –and most of the work happens in your oven.   I love recipes that I can prepare pretty much […]

Just a quick post today about hummus.  It’s an awesome snack food made with fiber rich chickpeas, tahini, garlic and everything a healthy heart could ask for….but for people with a FODMAP sensitivity–hummus can be a gut wrencher. That’s because garlic has fructans, tahini just a 1/2 tablespoon is a source of GOS and fructans […]

The leaves are slowly falling off the trees here in New England. It’s a bit overcast today…a great morning to take my time and whip up a new recipe. On the docket today:  Sweet Potato Pancakes with chopped walnuts infused with cinnamon and cloves–topped with a little butter and maple sugar.  Super easy and delicious. […]

Most people think anything spicy is a no go for people with IBS–but that is not always the case.  Some of my clients enjoy hot and spicy foods quite nicely. If you happen to be a spicy food aficionado –then you might like these hot balls….Buffalo Chicken Meatballs.  OMG–they are delish! Don’t they look yummy? […]