Those of us with irritable bowel syndrome now know that we can find our trigger foods by implementing the 3 stages of the low Fodmap diet. But what about all those food you have removed in the past on your journey to finding the correct way to do this? All those foods that you still exclude from your diet because of incorrect assumptions about the effect they have on your gut. The exclusion of which has caused you to become malnourished. Listen to my video to find out how to analyse the situation and the best way to reintroduce them into your diet. … [Read more...] about Stop removing foods from your diet
The Challenges of Working while on the Low Fodmap Diet
Having to go to work every day while on the low Fodmap diet is challenging. But, like with all aspects of your life, it is doable. You need to put certain strategies in place to deal with the various different situations that crop up. Watch my video to learn what they are. … [Read more...] about The Challenges of Working while on the Low Fodmap Diet
My 5 most popular low Fodmap recipes
Last week, I listed my 6 most popular videos on IBS and the low Fodmap diet. This week I am sharing the 5 most popular low Fodmap recipes on my website with you. Low Fodmap bread I suppose this one shouldn't surprise me since most of my clients are fixated on getting bread back into their diets after doing the 6-week program with me to find their triggers and create a final diet that keeps them safe from symptoms. Many months of experimenting resulted in this bread recipe. If you follow it exactly without any substituting, it will provide you with a delicious, moist, low Fodmap bread. Zucchini hummus This is a tasty alternative to the classic hummus which is made with chickpeas and garlic, which is high Fodmap. Just don't get carried away and eat too much at any one time. Spicy potato pie This is an easy dish that takes not a lot of time to make, and the family will love it. It is a complete meal which covers all the food groups. It could be a great pot luck … [Read more...] about My 5 most popular low Fodmap recipes
My 6 Most Popular Videos on the Low Fodmap Diet and IBS
I have been blogging for about eight years on my website, Strandsofmylife.com and I currently have at least 100 videos on Youtube on irritable bowel syndrome and the low Fodmap diet. Today I want to share with you the six videos that have been the most popular. I am surprised at the one that is the number one on the list. Who knew that finding alternative foods to favourites was this high on the list for those on the low Fodmap diet. Even higher than finding out how to do the diet correctly. You can watch it HERE. The second one, and not far behind, is for my very first cookbook. I am very proud of this video. It took quite a while to film and edit, and I think it came together nicely. You can see it HERE. You are unsure whether you actually have IBS or not. Since there is no direct test to diagnose it, this is understandable. Watch my video HERE to confirm what you probably already know. The next one is a video in which I tell you a bit about my journey and about my … [Read more...] about My 6 Most Popular Videos on the Low Fodmap Diet and IBS
My Experience with Re-Testing Fodmaps
I guess most of us with irritable bowel syndrome who have been through the reintroduction stage of the low Fodmap diet and who know their triggers wonder at times if perhaps our reaction to the foods we malabsorb has changed. Well I tested this out a couple of times. Watch my video to see what happened. … [Read more...] about My Experience with Re-Testing Fodmaps
Being an Athlete on the Low Fodmap Diet
I received this question from a follower, “You may have covered this but I would like info on Low FODMAP for runners! I am a keen runner (20 miles a week) and I’m struggling with the lack of carbs with the FODMAP diet. Low energy even though I eat a lot of protein.” Watch my video to see how you can get enough calories on the low Fodmap diet if you are an athlete or have a job that consumes a large number of calories. … [Read more...] about Being an Athlete on the Low Fodmap Diet
