Today, I’m sharing another digestive chat with you. This interesting and informative interview is with one of my favorite, pelvic floor physical therapists, Dr. Caryn Phillips. In my clinical practice, I have often referred my patients with GI disorders such as IBS or chronic constipation to pelvic physical therapists or alternatively, began the discussions with […]
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Chocolate + Peanut Butter Power Balls!
Hello Friends! Here is another recipe that I shared on my Instagram account this week and I wanted to be sure to share with my blog followers here too. These Chocolate and Peanut Butter Power Balls are delicious and made with nourishing ingredients. They have a light dusting of flaxseed meal on the outside–plus more […]
Continue Reading“Cheesy” Kale Chips
These “Cheesy” Kale chips are a nutritious low FODMAP, dairy free snack with a nutrient boost from nutritional yeast and hemp seeds.
Continue ReadingTips to Increase Prebiotic-rich Foods on a low FODMAP Diet
Prebiotics by definition are food for our health-promoting gut microbes. Learn more about prebiotics and IBS in my earlier post here. A great resource for prebiotic fibers is the International Association of Probiotics and Prebiotics website, found here. The low FODMAP diet reduces intake of key prebiotic fibers, fructans (found in onion, garlic, and wheat) […]
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Fermented foods for health. Let’s separate the hype from the science.
Continue ReadingParmesan Roasted Broccoli
Broccoli florets dipped in egg and then dusted with an equal mix of Parmesan Cheese and almond flour.
Continue ReadingNew Low FODMAP Product: Happy Hot Jerky
Rachel Pauls Food launches all new low FODMAP protein rich snack option–Happy Hot Jerky!
Continue ReadingMediterranean Rice Salad
Hey Friends! Happiest of Fridays to you! I am quickly heading up to my Maine cottage for the night…then back to Boston to fly to Austin, Texas on Sunday! I will be talking about my favorite topics: the low FODMAP diet, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, IBS and IBD. I have a lot to squeeze into […]
Continue ReadingThe Sweet Side of Dark Chocolate for Gut Health.
Dark chocolate is my favorite food group. Are you with me? Good news…dark chocolate not only comes with a delicious taste but offers up some health perks for your gut. And as many of you know by now, dark chocolate is low FODMAP in a 30 g portion (about two tablespoons of semi-sweet morsels). Did […]
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