Today, I thought I would share a sweet and savory salmon recipe.  YUM! Fresh dill and lemon add color but more importantly a lovely flavor. For some garlic flavor, sliced garlic scapes added a finishing touch.  Garlic scapes have not officially been tested for FODMAP content but they are well tolerated by my clients and […]

It’s zucchini season.  And I am good with that. Looking for zucchini recipe inspirations? Check out my layered zucchini stacks, zucchini breakfast cakes, zucchini pasta, and zucchini ribbons recipes. All suitable for the low FODMAP diet.  Zucchini is a great source of potassium and Vitamin C. 1 cup of zucchini, sliced and cooked, has about 27 […]

Hooray for strawberries! The farmer’s market strawberries have been so amazing in Maine this summer. They are a little expensive but so worth the taste. Sweet. as. can. be. Last weekend, I purchased the sweetest local strawberries.  I decided I would try  to make a little  strawberry refrigerator jam with them.  Adding a little table […]

I have been in Maine the past 2 weeks, working some, baking some and enjoying nice long walks with Lucy, my chocolate lab.  It’s been a nice mix between work, enjoying nature and our little cottage. Today’s recipe is one that I have been wanting to try for a while…baked oatmeal. I opted to bake […]

Happy Tuesday and Hello FODMAPers! The food database for FODMAPs continues to grow thanks to Monash University researcher’s hard work.  Spaghetti squash and chestnuts get the green light. Watching the low FODMAP grow-up has been exciting!  I have been following the updates on the low FODMAP diet since 2009. And, yes, the diet is evolving. […]

I receive numerous questions weekly about portion sizes and the low FODMAP diet. Portion size does matter on the low FODMAP diet.  Strawberries, for instance, are low FODMAP but NOT low FODMAP if you eat a full bowl the size of your head of them! Make portion control more inviting…such as serving low FODMAP fruit kabobs! […]

Since our recent trip to Thailand, I continue to crave all the amazing dishes Russ and I indulged in on our visit. The food, seriously, was so delicious and full of fresh ingredients. One of my favorite Thai dishes is Pad Thai.Most of my low FODMAP diet followers seem to do well when ordering Pad […]

As a FODMAP sensitive runner, I know that food choice can make a big difference in your running experience.  Adequate and healthy fueling is important for the endurance athlete. When intolerant to FODMAPs, diet for the serious athlete can be a bit challenging as many commercially available or commonly recommended re-fueling options contain FODMAPs. Having […]

You’ll love this versatile chicken dish.  It’s so flavorful and works well over salad greens, in spring rolls, over rice or simply on it’s own.  The Asian-inspired sauce made with fresh ginger gives the chicken an added wonderful flavor. The star ingredient is the sesame seeds that provide a nice delicate crust on the chicken. FYI: […]