My next post will include my ramblings from the 2 digestive health conferences I attended in the last week and a half! Honestly, I need to let my brain marinate just a bit longer so that I can sort and sift the main take away messages. Seriously, I have knowledge overload.
This weekend I tried my best to not work and relax a bit. But, my second manuscript ( I have 2 books that I have worked on being published later this year!) arrived to be edited on Saturday–OH…the timing! But, Russ and I did get to complete one of the items on our bucket list: Bike the Cape Cod Canal.
What a nice little bike ride–7 miles each way. Beautiful. 
I do have a little recipe to share with you today! This morning I sliced up a medium banana into rounds.
I then drizzled a bit of coconut oil in a skillet and browned up the bananas. When browned on both sides, I brushed with a little cinnamon and maple syrup mixture and dusted with a bit of cinnamon sugar. You’ll love these sweet little banana treats. Yes, you will.
Caramelized Bananas (low FODMAP)
Ingredients
- 1 medium just ripe banana, peeled and sliced in 1/2 inch thick rounds
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil (could sub olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In medium skillet, drizzle in oil and heat over medium heat.
- When warmed up, add banana rounds carefully to skillet and allow to brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip bananas carefully, and brown on other side.
- Mix maple syrup and cinnamon.
- Brush on bananas (on one side).
- Serve immediately. {Can dust with small amount of cinnamon sugar, if desired}
Here’s to a great week ahead! Plan something FUN for yourself…It’s always good to have an planned adventure on your calendar! We all benefit from having something exciting to look forward to. Do you have any adventures planned? Please share!
Russ and I are trying to fit in a trip to Belgium! One of the researchers I met from Monash is working there. I was fortunate to connect with Jess in Chicago at the International Celiac Disease Symposium. But, hey, why not try to visit her in Belgium too!
Allison
Hello Kate, thank you for the great information you provide. I have struggled with IBS symptoms for 7 years and my own recent discovery of FODMAP has greatly improved my symptoms. I would like to know if you recommend any other supplements with probiotics to help heal. I have been reading about the benefits of taking glutamine. Is there any other supplement to heal the intestine?
Grateful for your website,
Allison
katescarlata
Glutamine can be helpful for some but I do encourage you to discuss its use with your doctor–it can be contraindicated in some people depending on past medical history such as colon cancer. Omega 3 fatty acids may be helpful as an anti-inflammaotory. Checking for other nutritional deficiencies is equally important-Vitamin D, B12, folate, iron.
katescarlata
Probiotic use in theory seems to be a good idea–but the science for use of IBS and probiotics is not that strong.
sarah
Do you have any contact details for your Belgian colleague? I’m from Belgium so I’d love to know more about her.
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Hi Sarah, I am afraid I can’t give out those details–not sure she would want her contact info available. Sorry!