In 2013, at the International Celiac Symposium hosted in Chicago, Illinois, I had the pleasure of hearing Professor Detlef Schuppan, MD, PhD from Germany, Director, Institute of Translational Immunology at University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University speak about a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, called Amylase Trypsin Inhibitors (ATIs).  At that time, I had never […]

Anyone that knows me fairly well understands my love affair with coffee. 🙂 There is something very nurturing to me about holding a warm cup of java in my hand while I dust off the cobwebs of sleep from my brain. I am sure the hit of caffeine has a little something to do with […]

Hello Friends! Just a quick post today to let you know that I will be talking about the reintroduction phase of the low FODMAP diet along with low FODMAP basics courtesy of Gastro Girl and Nestle Health Science. The webinar will take place February 9 at 6:30 EST!  The webinar is free to sign up […]

Hello Friends! Today’s topic: Resistant Starch.  I promised a bit more on gut health topics…so here you go. What is resistant starch? Resistant starch (RS), unlike other forms of starch that are digested by amylases (digestive enzymes) in the small intestine, actually ‘resist’ digestion in the upper gastrointestinal tract and thus travels to colon where […]

Post holiday health tips to get your digestive tract back in check.

If you follow my Instagram feed, you know by now that I love gussying up my morning oatmeal.  There is nothing more comforting to me than a bowl of warm oats with a smattering of seeds and nuts or nut butter plus a little fruit, especially on a cold weekend morning.  I love maximizing my […]

Just got diagnosed with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and not sure what advice to follow? You are not alone. For those of you that are not familiar with SIBO, it is a condition in which abnormal amounts of bacteria invade the small intestine. Symptoms of SIBO mimic those of IBS. I often say, it […]

Hello FODMAPers! I wanted to be sure that you knew about the upcoming International IBS Summit, an educational event. From my practice, For a Digestive Peace of Mind, Toni Fiori, RDN and I provided a presentation on recipe modification, label reading and menu planning for The IBS Summit. I met the organizer, Marloes Collins last year […]

I have an 88 Acres seed butter give-a-way. Check it out!