Hello from Chicago! I spoke yesterday at The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Centennial Meeting taking place this week in Chicago about the potential use of the low FODMAP diet for athletes that experience GI distress. Over 12,000 dietitians are here learning about health and nutrition research and trends. It’s been referred to as the Superbowl […]

Dark chocolate is my favorite food group. Are you with me? Good news…dark chocolate not only comes with a delicious taste but offers up some health perks for your gut.  And as many of you know by now, dark chocolate is low FODMAP in a 30 g portion (about two tablespoons of semi-sweet morsels). Did […]

Low FODMAP chocolate goodness for you and your sensitive belly.

After a long wait, the Monash team analyzed chocolate last year and the news was glorious! YES….small amounts of dark chocolate would fit the low FODMAP diet criteria.  FODMAPers around the globe rejoiced! And I was one of them! For those who don’t know my history, here is a little recap: I am a registered […]

Okay, I stumbled on some new info this morning…and since chocolate has been a HOT topic… Drum roll, please! You can officially say, yes, to chocolate….dark chocolate that is.  But the quantity limit is about 2 tablespoons of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or 30 grams.  BUT….yes, I will take it!  I have been allowing small […]

Okay….here it is….my latest addiction. Semi-sweet chocolate + fresh sliced pineapple = Heaven Sooooooo tasty.  And really one or maybe two little chunks and your sweet tooth should be completely satisfied. Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner…you might want to treat your sweetheart to these tasty sweets! Can you say…YUM!? Chocolate has not […]

Happy Saturday!  I don’t know about you but this week was super busy.  I am looking forward to this gorgeous sunny day in New England. Russ and I got in a GREAT run this morning and of course, Lucy, our crazy chocolate lab joined us-’cause dogs need exercise too! 🙂 Here’s Lucy taking in some […]

I hope everyone had a wonderful LOVE day! Yesterday, I came home to a large box filled with Chobani yogurt treats.  THANKS CHOBANI!  I love that!  I am a fan of Greek yogurt….I just love the creaminess and extra protein in it. First of all, I made a very nice discovery this week in the […]

Well….Happy Tuesday!  I am on my way back to Boston after a wonderful visit to the Big Apple.  This trip was a mix between business and pleasure….but since I love my career, it felt a bit more like one big trip of pleasure.  The best part, of course, was spending some well-needed one-on-one time with […]