Are Tomatoes & Tomato Products Low FODMAP? Small harvest of late summer tomatoes from Robin's garden. All About Tomatoes & FODMAPs Ketchup, tomato sauce, salsa, crushed tomatoes, tomato purée and paste – these are common pantry items and along with fresh tomatoes they can fit into a low FODMAP diet, but we have to read labels, understand the variability of FODMAP content and take heed with serving sizes. DIVE ON IN TO THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ARTICLE WRITTEN ON TOMATOES AND FODMAPS! A new way...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Is Corn Low FODMAP? Is corn low FODMAP? The short answer is yes, but the longer answer is that not all corn is equal when it comes to FODMAPs Learn More Here Corn-ucopia! 22 Low FODMAP Recipes Featuring Fresh Corn & Cornmeal Corn season is here and we are getting ready to eat as much as possible before it disappears again. We are lucky enough to live in an agricultural area with fantastic sweet corn. There is nothing like corn on the cob with sweet butter and just a little salt and pepper....
23 days ago • 6 min read
The farmer's markets are bursting at the seams and our home gardens runneth over - I literally have a volunteer single squash plant that has taken over an entire 20 x 50 foot greenhouse all by itself. Check out the harvest from my (Robin) veggie garden this week! Luckily we love to make recipes that use all of our fresh vegetable bounty when in season. And we often make double and freeze some to eat in the dead of winter. Bringing some summer joy back on to our tables! Tired of the same...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Summer gatherings don't have to mean digestive stress Summer is full of backyard BBQs, family vacations, picnics, weddings, and spontaneous meals with friends. But if you live with lactose intolerance, FODMAP sensitivities, histamine intolerance, or have difficulty digesting certain fats, starches, or sugars, eating away from home can feel like a challenge. That's where digestive enzymes may help. In this article, you'll learn how to build your own personalized "enzyme toolbox" using...
3 months ago • 2 min read
We recently checked in with dietitian Joe Leech and were blown away by the global program he has developed for individuals who have been suffering with IBS, SIBO, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's, Histamine Intolerance, Diverticulitis and other gut related issues. We are very excited to (re)introduce you to Diet vs Disease - and hope you will reach out to them to see if their program is a good fit for you. And at the least, be sure to watch the free training video. Great info for everyone! How...
5 months ago • 3 min read
We recently checked in with dietitian Joe Leech and were blown away by the global program he has developed for individuals who have been suffering with IBS, SIBO, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's, Histamine Intolerance, Diverticulitis and other gut related issues. We are very excited to (re)introduce you to Diet vs Disease - and hope you will reach out to them to see if their program is a good fit for you. And at the least, be sure to watch the free training video. Great info for everyone! How...
5 months ago • 3 min read
Our Success Team Dietitian, Leigh Merotto RD MHSc has written an in-depth article on: IBS and High-Intensity Exercise: Your Guide to Train Smart Without the Gut Flare-ups Are you an avid exercise lover? Do you also have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Then this article is for you! If you’ve spent any time on social media in the IBS and gut health space, you’ve probably seen claims about how high-intensity exercise is something to be avoided if you want to manage your IBS symptoms and prevent...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Fructose intolerance affects up to 40% of the adult population. Could this be a dietary trigger for you? If your symptoms feel unpredictable, fructose could be part of the puzzle.It shows up in foods that are often considered “healthy,” like certain fruits, honey, and everyday sweeteners, which makes it easy to overlook. But when fructose isn’t well absorbed, it can ferment in the gut and lead to gas, bloating, and discomfort. For people with IBS, fructose malabsorption is surprisingly common...
5 months ago • 1 min read
We could easily put pure maple syrup on pretty much anything. Thank goodness maple syrup is low FODMAP!!! Here in New England we had a great sugaring season where our maple trees are tapped for their sweet sap which is boiled down to golden goodness worth its weight in gold. Come March we get up early on Saturday mornings and wait in line with our neighbors in the crisp early spring air with our steaming coffee in hand for our turn at our favorite sugar house where we order pancakes and...
5 months ago • 2 min read
