Comments on: Monash Beverage Update

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:00:43 +0000

So I can have instant coffee as long as I keep it to less than 2 tsp? Yay!!

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 01:46:15 +0000

In reply to Rachel.

Rachel–Check out Monash’s site on hot beverages! Here is the link: http://www.med.monash.edu/cecs/gastro/research/updates.html

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 09:54:25 +0000

Hi Kate,
I’m a little confused with all of the information on coffee. Can you clarify as to what I can drink? Instant/ground and filtered/ground and made in cafetiere/ espresso?
I’d really appreciate your help!
Thank you!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 22:29:50 +0000

The cocoa thrills me. I make a frozen banana “ice cream”…only one ingredient, bananas. Just slice up ripe bananas, freeze, then pulse in food processor until smooth. It’s easy and really good. I never eat more than one banana’s worth at a time.
I usually add just a touch of cocoa, missed my chocolate, haven’t had any trouble, but always worried I would. Yay! So glad I’m ok on this.
(berries are good mixed in too, but then I make my portion of banana size smaller, and don’t add cocoa)

Thank you for the link and the update.

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 22:38:27 +0000

In reply to Katie.

Katie–Per Monash research beer is low FODMAP actually. Certainly I would not recommend you guzzle a bunch of beer or any alcohol for that matter! But, if someone wants to enjoy a beer-and it doesn’t bother their belly– occasionally, I say, “Cheers!”. When it comes to digestive health–everyone’s tolerance is individual.

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 19:46:27 +0000

Question: is it weird that a FODMAP post is talking about being at a brewery. Isn’t beer ranked “horrible” on the list of things that will not be good for your digestive system? Just curious.

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 17:16:06 +0000

In reply to katescarlata. that's great news! Thanks for getting back to me. Keep up the great work!

By: Mike Manning

Mike Manning — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 16:15:37 +0000

Hi Kate!

I have a quick question about your blog and an Idea I had… do you think you could email me because I can’t seem to find your contact information!

Mike

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 18:00:19 +0000

In reply to Angela.

Angela…according to this info the answer would be Yes (yay!)…but the cut off is small–don’t exceed the 3 teaspoons cocoa per serving.

By: Marcy

Marcy — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 17:03:45 +0000

Thanks for posting what you are learning! I finally had new GI appointment yesterday. She will retest me for SIBO, as previous GI only did hydrogen test. Needs to be Hydrogen and Methane as you know. She also gave me copy of FODMAP food lists.(I’ve already been following the diet). At least this GI is following correct testing and treatment for SIBO. Please share anything you learn about food/drink for us IBS-C casued by SIBO folks. Thanks again!