I am a huge fan of Instagram and found this recipe for microwave oatmeal bread courtesy of Joy Bauer on her Instagram feed yesterday.  The recipe calls for 1/4 cup oatmeal—just at the FODMAP cut off amount.I topped my oatmeal bread with frozen berries that I warmed up, a few sliced almonds (less than 1 […]

I actually had a couple hours of unexpected free time yesterday which usually translates into, “What recipe should I try?” time.  I love having time to have fun in the kitchen!  I have been wanting to try to make a tasty peanut butter granola… so that is what I made!  I’ve been a bit all […]

Hello Friends…I hope everyone here in the Northeast is staying warm and keeping their spirits up… The 8 feet high snow drifts are unbelievable!  Nothing says HAPPY like a little oatmeal, chocolate, chia, coconut and almond bite-full of yumminess.  I make these no bake energy bites quite often for a little healthy treat. The good […]

It’s time to get FESTIVE and enjoy some down time with family and friends! Just a few tips to keep your spirits and tummy happy and calm during the holiday season! If traveling to your celebration, pack a ‘car or plane picnic’–a low FODMAP meal, suitable snacks (peanuts, gluten free pretzels, low FODMAP energy bar such […]

This month, I have been posting holiday inspired recipes. Have you noticed? Just a few fun recipes to enjoy during the holidays including:  sweet potato soufflés, flourless chocolate cookies & Sweet and Spicy Pecans! Well, today is no different! You will go ape over this Pineapple Walnut Cheese Ball. It is so simple and so ridiculously creamy. […]

These flourless chocolate cookies are so rich…you only need to eat one to fulfill even your most serious chocolate craving! For real. The ingredients are minimal. I added a little Taza salted almond dark chocolate because I had some on hand–and because it is the best chocolate I have ever tasted but semi-sweet chocolate chips […]

I am a huge nut fan. Are you? Rich in magnesium, healthy fats and fiber…a handful of most nuts (peanuts, walnuts, pecans, macadamia, Brazil) are allowed on the low FODMAP diet.  This delicious spicy nut recipe came across my desk from my client, Esther! Thanks Esther for sharing this with me.  🙂 To make these […]

I have been on Pinterest a little more than I want to admit these days.  And I stumbled onto a flour-less and butter free peanut butter cookie.  So I printed off the recipe, tweaked the recipe (I can’t help myself) and created a yummy low FODMAP cookie recipe for you. Hello, flour less butter free […]

Today’s topic will be about a functional gut disorder called gastroparesis.  In short, this is a condition in which the stomach is very slow to empty.  Typically, strong muscular contractions push food through your digestive tract. In gastroparesis, the muscles in the wall of your stomach work poorly.  This inhibits food from being emptied adequately. […]