The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is taking over Boston next weekend with about 10,000 nutrition professionals attending the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™. Read more: http://www.eatrightfnce.org/fnce/Attend/ I am happy to report that I have two presentations on the low FODMAP diet during the conference. For my FNCE session, titled, Using Science to Further Define FODMAPs […]

Understanding what it takes to accurately test for celiac disease.

The weather is cooling here in New England which means one thing…I have officially pulled out my slow cooker. 🙂 Don’t you love coming home to a warm meal that has dutifully cooked while you are doing other things? I certainly do! Today, I am sharing a recipe I prepared this week. I had a […]

Hello friends. Today’s post, I get a little science-y.  For you science nerds…you’re welcome. And for those that don’t like the microscopic details and science terms… you might skip this post 🙂 I thought I would share with you a few of the highlights from Harvard Medical School’s recent Gut Health, Microbiota & Probiotics throughout […]

Hello FODMAPers! Since fall is around the corner, I decided to whip out a can of pumpkin and create a fall-inspired low FODMAP recipe this week. Today’s inspiration: Spiced Pumpkin Oat Cookies. To add a little extra flavor and texture, I added a handful of pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds) and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Take a […]

Easy to make and tasty low FODMAP oat crackers with hint of salt, oregano, and sage.

Looking for a tasty and nutritious snack while following the low FODMAP diet? Today, I thought I would highlight a few of may favorite picks! When following a low FODMAP diet, you do not want to find yourself empty handed during snack time! When hunger hits, here are a few snacks you can enjoy while […]

Hello FODMAPers! For those of you in the USA, I hope you enjoyed a nice long weekend!  We spent the weekend in Maine getting in some long walks to the beach with Lucy….and celebrating Russ’ birthday with one too many cupcakes. All good stuff. Labor day is that dreaded mark to the end of summer […]

We know lactose, the sugar in milk, can cause gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in those with lactose intolerance. A decline in the production of the digestive enzyme, lactase, that cleaves the 2 chain sugar, lactose, into its digestible sugar components of glucose and galactose, can lead to troubling GI symptoms such as gas, bloating, and  diarrhea. […]