Delicious BLT low FODMAP salad, perfect for your next summer meal!

Hello Friends! I know I throw many acronyms around this blog all the time, but I want to be sure you understand today’s topic is primarily about inflammatory bowel disease (I.B.D.) and not my usual topic, irritable bowel syndrome (I.B.S.)! Although, IBS will be weaved throughout this post, I just wanted to be clear up […]

Hello Summer! The weather here in New England has been amazing! I am a big fan of the summertime fruits….especially strawberries.  And, really, how you can your resist the taste of  a warm shortcake, whipped cream and fresh strawberries? Well, good news! You can have your shortcake and eat it too… on the low FODMAP […]

When I was diagnosed with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth back in 2003, there was very little talk about the condition called, SIBO.  SIBO presents with symptoms that mimic IBS, especially upper GI bloating and distention after eating. I am grateful that testing is becoming more available (though, we still have a way to go!) and […]

Here is a quick fix meal for your favorite FODMAPer.  This lemon, olive and thyme infused chicken dish requires little prep and is full of flavor! This recipe requires simply slicing a lemon, adding pitted Kalamata and green olives, and chopping up some sprigs of fresh thyme. (well, maybe a few more minor steps…but really […]

Happy Hump Day! Today, I have a quick recipe and give-a-way!  Casa de Sante reached out to see if I might want to try their spice blends that are onion and garlic free.  I suggested they send along their BBQ Rub made with turbinado sugar, salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, oregano, asafoetida, cayenne and cumin […]

I am married to an Italian and so antipasto is an essential appetizer at every holiday gathering. Most antipasto ingredients are low FODMAP, fortunately! Today’s recipe: a fun antipasto skewer. The combination of flavors is pretty perfect in this little app.  We enjoyed these skewers at an outdoor BBQ and campfire last weekend. Easy to […]

Hello Friends. Today’s topic is a quick review of some of the research that was presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW), the BIG US based GI conference on May 21-May 24, 2016. I spend a few days running (seriously! I put in over 14,000 steps/day) around the San Diego convention center to attend meetings on […]

Hello from sunny San Diego! I am so fortunate to be attending Digestive Disease Week, a yearly gastroenterology conference featuring state of the art research from around the globe regarding digestion and gastrointestinal disorders. If you are on twitter, follow the hashtag #DDW16 for real time tweets coming from the conference.  You can find me […]