Chickpeas, fresh oregano, feta, Kalamata olives and heirloom tomatoes were the inspiration for this delish recipe. Russ wanted wheat pasta. I talked him into trying some gluten free rice pasta instead.  We tossed the warm rice pasta with these delightful ingredients. The verdict: YUM. Fresh herbs always add nice color and a yummy flavor to […]

Hello. I thought it would be nice to talk about bile acid today, are you with me? Bile acid diarrhea is also known as BAD. Perfect acronym, right? You might have BAD if you have been experiencing IBS-D like symptoms: chronic diarrhea, urgency, incontinence, bloating and discomfort. Unfortunately, bile acid diarrhea or malabsorption of bile is […]

Happy Friday!  Russ and I are headed to Maine this weekend. I am looking forward to a nice, relaxing Mother’s Day Weekend.  Happy Mother’s Day to my fellow Mom’s out there.  Today, I  thought I would share a fun recipe I made last week that you can enjoy as an appetizer or a side dish, […]

There is nothing quite like springtime! The days are longer and WARMER! The trees are budding with fresh leaves and new flowers are blooming, by the day. Springtime is a time of new beginnings. Your life with a fresh new view. Today’s post is not about actual Spring cleaning, but rather tips on looking at […]

My son is a fan of coconut chicken, so I decided to try to create a low FODMAP version. No major adjustment needed, I simply used some corn starch and gluten free Panko bread crumbs (such as Ian’s original GF Panko bread crumbs) instead of wheat flour and wheat bread crumbs.  I can’t wait to […]

I receive numerous questions weekly about portion sizes and the low FODMAP diet. Portion size does matter on the low FODMAP diet.  Strawberries, for instance, are low FODMAP but NOT low FODMAP if you eat a full bowl the size of your head of them! Make portion control more inviting…such as serving low FODMAP fruit kabobs! […]

Since our recent trip to Thailand, I continue to crave all the amazing dishes Russ and I indulged in on our visit. The food, seriously, was so delicious and full of fresh ingredients. One of my favorite Thai dishes is Pad Thai.Most of my low FODMAP diet followers seem to do well when ordering Pad […]

It has been a slow process….but the low FODMAP diet continues to gain momentum and interest around the globe. I have received numerous inquires for low FODMAP diet information most recently from India and Norway!  It won’t be long, I imagine, that shopping for low FODMAP brandname foods will become much easier.  A big step […]

As a FODMAP sensitive runner, I know that food choice can make a big difference in your running experience.  Adequate and healthy fueling is important for the endurance athlete. When intolerant to FODMAPs, diet for the serious athlete can be a bit challenging as many commercially available or commonly recommended re-fueling options contain FODMAPs. Having […]