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FODMAP Friendly Recipes
FODMAPS stand for Fermentable Oligo-saccharides, Di-saccharides, Mono-saccharides And Polyols. These are specific sugars (short-chain carbohydrates) that are either poorly absorbed or not absorbed by the intestines; and as a result, are fermented by bacteria in the large intestines. But people with digestive issues, such as IBS, have an even more difficult time digesting these foods.
FODMAP friendly recipes can make a major impact on keeping IBS under control. These are recipes that have tried and tweaked for those dealing with IBS.
Main Tip: Use firm tofu always. I’ve never had a problem eating firm tofu, but ‘Silken’ (SOFT tofu) can be difficult to digest especially if you are more sensitive to the GOS and Fructan FODMAPS (found in wheat, rye, onions, garlic, legumes and lentils). Crispy baked tofu goes well with leafy greens and wheat-free noodles, […]
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Popcorn is an easy, quick and satisfying REAL snack food. I use a┬áPOPCO Popcorn Popper┬áto make popcorn. I am not normally an advocate of the microwave, but when it comes to making popcorn I am. I can make oil-free popcorn easily using this popper. Feel free to use oil, but be careful if you are […]
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Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut butter (peanut butter smooth style without salt) 1/8 cup brown rice syrup (maple syrup or other sweetener) 1/4 cup coconut sugar (coconut palm sugar) ┬¥ cup, 20 grams rice cakes, crushed 1 cup (90 g) oats (soaked would be best) 2/3 cup (100 g) quinoa, soaked (quinoa uncooked) 1 TBS chocolate chips 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 […]
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Ingredients: 1 packed cup of Kale 1/2 slice of 1 inch thick pineapple 1/2 of peeled pickling cucumber 1/2 small nectarine or peach* 1 knob ginger (you can juice using garlic press) 2 coconut milk* ice cubes 1 1/2 cups water *High FODMAP food – remove from ingredients to achieve a Low FODMAP recipe. Directions: […]
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This morning it took me a while to get around to preparing my first meal around 11 am. I had already had 32 ounces of water (mixed with barley green powder and 1/2 of a lemon which has now become my regular morning routine.) But at this hour of the morning, ┬áI felt like I […]
Continue ReadingI’m going to give you the basic recipe…then some ideas on the add-ins to achieve different flavors Ingredients: Dehydrator – Before 1/4 cup flax seeds 1/4 cup psyllium husks 2 carrots 3/4 cup water 1/8 tsp salt Directions: Place all ingredients into a high speed blender such as a Vitamix and blend until smooth. Spread […]
Continue ReadingHi everyone. I promised that I would post this recipe and I am fulfilling my promise on the same day! (Amazing!) I had to leave home and get a cubicle at the library in order to focus on doing this, but I really feel that it’s so important for me to share the recipe. ┬á […]
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