No-Fuss Turkey Bolognese
I come from an Italian family on my mom's side and even though we are all third generation we really feel close to our roots. My cousins are all incredible soccer players, there is a lot of loud, animated conversations around the living room and every holiday includes...
Low FODMAP Wild Rice, Kale, and Cranberry Stuffing
I wish stuffing was a normal side dish year-round. Crispy, salty bread cubes? Sign me up. I love the holidays and all of the holiday food it brings, especially stuffing. But very often stuffing is full of FODMAPs including garlic, onions, mushrooms and celery. So I...
Low FODMAP Maple Pumpkin Cookies
Cookies get a bad name don't they? As a dietitian, in my field we like to say "all foods fit"! Some may find this annoying, I find it liberating! That means I can eat all the delicious healthy food I like, but that there is still a place for those guilty pleasures...
Low FODMAP Holidays: How to Eat Well to Manage Symptoms During the Holidays
As the end of the year fast approaches, it's that time to get psyched up for the holidays. For many, the holidays are a time of excitement and joy, they should be, right? For those of us with digestive health issues, it can bring a lot of negative emotions as well...
The Ups and Downs of FODMAPs: The Low FODMAP Diet is a Real Challenge
I started this website almost 5 years ago. At that time, it seemed like no one had really even heard of FODMAPs. I had been in the world of nutrition for 9 years at that point and hadn't learned of the diet through my normal channels (school, continuing education,...
Improve your Bowels: Strategies for IBS-C and IBS-D
Navigating the world of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be damn confusing. For a long time, it seemed like there wasn’t much advice out there, and even today there are only a handful of people who really get how complicated each individual’s reaction to IBS is. As...
Life After FODMAPs … What to do next?
Mmmm... burgers. Ok before we talk about how to enjoy delicious burgers... Let's review... You heard of the Low FODMAP diet from your doctor, dietitian, or internet .... CHECK You looked it up, read about it and downloaded the app... CHECK You cut out foods high in...
Sunfiber and IBS: Does Guar Gum Relieve IBS symptoms?
If you suffer from digestive distress, your fibre intake has probably been targeted as a cause for your symptoms. Fibre is important to keep us regular, promote steady blood sugar levels, keep us full in between meals, and manage blood cholesterol. However, most...
Fecal Transplantation and IBS
In this article, we dig into a topic that is a little bit out there, and maybe even makes you feel a little icky to think about! But it's a really cool, beneficial treatment that has been working for some. So we want to share with you what it's all about. Fecal...