I know that one of the hardest parts about having IBS is how difficult it is to socialize without being tense and anxious, afraid of having an “episode” and ending up in pain or ruining the evening for everyone else. Once you know what your triggers are through having done the two stages of the low Fodmap diet, then you simply need to put some strategies in place to make sure you enjoy an evening out. In this video, I give you those strategies in the case of being invited to eat at a friend’s house. Transcription of "Eating out as a guest on the low Fodmap diet" Today, I want to give you some strategies for when you're invited to eat out at a friend’s place. So, you've been invited to dinner, and you're very nervous about the prospect of the discussion with her about the low FODMAP diet. And, of course, you don't want to go off it because that would be just shooting yourself in the foot. You can't overwhelm her with information about the low FODMAP diet. That's just not fair, … [Read more...] about Eating out as a guest on the low Fodmap diet
What teas are low Fodmap?
Much confusion reigns around what teas are low Fodmap and which are high Fodmap. It’s simple and yet not so simple because of all the extra ingredients manufacturers manage to squeeze into a seemingly basic herbal tea. Watch my video to unravel the mystery around tea. Transcription of "What teas are low Fodmap?" Today, I want to talk to you about tea. What tea you can drink and what tea it is best to avoid. A lot of my clients have this question for me. They get very confused around it. The thing with normal tea, of course, is that its low-FODMAP at a weak to average kind of a brew, but it does contain caffeine, which the FODMAP issue doesn't take into account. So, if you can get decaffeinated, it's going to be even better, but a little bit of the caffeine in a tea, as long as you only have one maybe two a day, will not hurt you. You can have chai tea, but keep it weak. And that's the same with dandelion tea. As long as it's weak, it's okay. The minute you start to get it … [Read more...] about What teas are low Fodmap?
What Sweeteners are Safe for us with IBS
A little sweetness in our food is a necessity for most of us. But what sugars can we eat if we have irritable bowel syndrome and which shouldn’t we touch? You may be surprised at the simple answer to this. Reminder The cart for the 10th September intake of the IBS-Friendly Cooking School opens in 2 days on 21st September. Get on the Early Bird list now to get two special bonuses if you join. Transcription of "What Sweeteners are Safe for us with IBS" Today I want to talk to you about sweeteners. We can't live without sweeteners; life would be very boring. We do have to try to get most of our sugar from fruit but we shouldn't really have more than two, maybe three pieces of fruit a day because we are getting quite a bit of fructose. If you want to use sugar, then ordinary old table sugar is your best bet, because it's 50/50 glucose and fructose. And the glucose helps the fructose to be absorbed. But if in any sugar at all, there is an excess of fructose, that's where the … [Read more...] about What Sweeteners are Safe for us with IBS
What I had for my Low Fodmap Dinner
I thought I would tell you what I had for dinner last night so that you can get an idea of my thought process while planning a meal and putting it together. It also shows you how a very tasty simple meal can be put together in no time at all. To see the recipe, please click HERE. If you need help with making your low Fodmap food delicious with simple and quick meals, then join the Early Bird list for my next IBS-Friendly Cooking School, which starts on 10th September 2018. You will learn how to make recipes like the one I had for dinner last night. Your family will be most impressed and hurry when the dinner bell is rung. This is what Cheryl said after she attended the School: Join the Early Bird list on THIS PAGE for a special bonus if you enroll in the school when the cart opens next week on 21st August. Transcription of "What I had for my Low Fodmap Dinner" Today I thought I would tell you what I had for dinner last night. I thought this might show you my … [Read more...] about What I had for my Low Fodmap Dinner
The IBS-Friendly Cooking School Announcement
I have finally finished preparing the long-awaited IBS-Friendly Cooking School and can now announce the dates. Are you bored with the same old meals over and over again, and have no clue how to make low Fodmap meals flavoursome? After attending the school, you will have a much better idea of how to put together quick, tasty IBS-friendly meals for yourself and your family. With the additional benefit of being able to wow your friends with your culinary skills when they come over for dinner. No more boring meals for you! What is included in the IBS-Friendly Cooking School? … [Read more...] about The IBS-Friendly Cooking School Announcement
What to take to a Potluck Dinner while on the Low Fodmap Diet
If you are invited out to a potluck dinner or simply a shared meal but you are on the low Fodmap diet, it can be a bit daunting deciding what to take. In this video, I simplify it for you and give a good suggestion of a dish that will delight everyone present while keeping you safe. Transcription of "What to take to a Potluck Dinner while on the Low Fodmap Diet" Welcome to this video. Today, I want to talk about what to take to a potluck dinner. So, you're expected to supply a whole dish for this potluck dinner. And there is a possibility, of course, there will be nothing else at the potluck dinner to eat that's safe for you except what you take. So, make sure that what you take is a complete meal in itself so that even if there is nothing else, you do have something to eat and a well-balanced meal at that. One of the best ways to do that is to take a cold salad so you don't have to worry about having it heated up or keeping it hot. And I'm not talking about a salad with lettuce … [Read more...] about What to take to a Potluck Dinner while on the Low Fodmap Diet
