Comments on: Nourishing Smoothies & Smoothie Bowls

By: Vincent

Vincent — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 08:26:51 +0000

Whoops, just realised that this recipe is picking 1-2 from each section and not adding everything in at once!

By: Divya

Divya — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 11:44:34 +0000

In reply to katescarlata. You've just made me one happy bunny:) I'm paring back on possible triggers until my hospital appointment and I would have felt rather sad to give up my little splash of soy milk in my coffee! Reading up around the therapy area has been a fascinating journey. Relapse is quite likely in a lot of cases, and I know it's not my fault, but you're right, not fun. But reading your blog always cheers me up:)

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 22:01:39 +0000

In reply to Divya.

Divya–I believe many of the Alpro products are made of soy protein vs the whole soybean–so might be suitable for the low FODMAP diet. In the US, many of our products–such as soy milk–are made with the whole soy bean–making them less likely to meet the low FODMAP diet guidelines. I am sorry to hear that you may be struggling w/ relapsing SIBO—that is never fun.

By: Divya

Divya — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:59:06 +0000

Kate, as every your blog is a source of inspiration and delight for me! I’m trying not to resort to protein powders/supplements to make up the short fall, but it’s not easy. Your advocating a sensible, whole food approach where possible is comforting. After having a pretty good year of minimal symptoms, I’m struggling with possible SIBO again. Given the symptom return and severe endometriosis too, maybe smoothies might be easier to digest? Not sure how I feel about putting quinoa (I can’t cope with oats) and fruit through a blender but it would be warm (now that London is COLD!)! I also noticed that soy milk wasn’t on the low FODMAP list – but I’ve had small amounts of it in coffee for years and occasionally go for Alpro custard (YUM!). Should I switch?

By: Theresa

Theresa — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:44:49 +0000

In reply to katescarlata. Thanks Kate! Yes, I do have a smart phone. I will look into the app. Its been almost 2 weeks and I am starting to get the hang of it.

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 01:19:36 +0000

In reply to Andrew. Oh good to hear, Andrew!! Get blending!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 06:44:54 +0000

This is a very useful guide, thanks so much for creating this and sharing! I am wanting to start having smoothies and was very confused being on the low FODMAP diet. This guide makes it look so simple, very excited to make a smoothie now.

Thank you!

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 22:59:25 +0000

In reply to Theresa. Theresa, I suggest you work with a dietitian to guide you--and ensure your meals are well balanced with adequate fiber, protein and healthy fats to keep you satisfied! I love the Monash app as my gold standard tool for what foods are low, mod and high! do you have a smart phone?

By: Theresa

Theresa — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 04:14:56 +0000

Hi Kate,
I’m on day 3 of my Low FODMAP diet, and I am still researching. I find that websites vary in what is considered LOW, MOD, or HIGH FODMAP. Is there a ‘gold standard’ list of ingredients that you follow? Is there a reference you can recommend?
Another thing, even though I have been eating the select foods, I can never seem to feel full. I am hungry all the time, and I am eating plenty of food. Maybe I am still adjusting? I still have lots to explore, and experiment with recipes. Is there anything that makes you feel full? I have tried upping water intake, but don’t have many snack ideas to try without overdoing it.
Thanks!

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 21:45:13 +0000

In reply to Amber. Don't worry about the re-introduction--you can do it in stages if you want. It's just important that you do try to re-introduce FODMAPs back in to identify your triggers and not over restrict your diet unnecessarily.