It can be hard to know what to eat or even where to start when looking at a long list of high and low FODMAP foods. Today I’m sharing one example of a healthy day that is appropriate for the first phase (elimination) of the low FODMAP diet. I hope to show that it can…
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10 Ways to Add Flavour to Low FODMAP Food
One of the biggest myths about the low FODMAP diet is that you have to eat bland boring foods during the elimination phase. That is absolutely NOT true! A diet of just plain rice crackers and gluten-free toast is unnecessary and unhealthy. You can have a delicious, flavourful and varied diet while still managing digestive…
12 Tips for a Healthy Vegetarian or Vegan Low FODMAP Diet
This week my nutrition student volunteer Mikaela is back with another great guest post! Her last post was about vegetarianism and the low FODMAP diet. Now I’m excited to share 12 Tips for a Healthy Vegetarian or Vegan Low FODMAP Diet! Have questions for Mikaela or I? Leave them in the comments down below! Many…
Why Is Butter Low FODMAP? Dietitian Q&A
I’m often asked, “Is butter low FODMAP?” When I respond yes, I often also get the follow-up question, “Why is butter low FODMAP/low lactose if milk is high?” In this Q&A post, I will answer both of those questions and more! Lactose I’m going to start with a brief explanation of lactose. Lactose is the…
Fueling for Exercise on the Low FODMAP Diet
Nutrition isn’t the only factor capable of influencing digestive health. Physical activity is also important! This week I have a great article on Fueling for Exercise on the Low FODMAP Diet written by nutrition student volunteer Madeleine Farquhar. She explains the importance of fueling before and after exercising and gives some ideas for healthy low FODMAP…
Dealing with Stress through Mindful Eating
We now know how closely mental health is tied to digestive health. Stress and anxiety can be a big trigger for digestive issues. This week one of my nutrition student volunteers, Nelani Balasupramaniam, wrote a great post on dealing with stress through mindful eating. These tips can help improve your digestion, mental health and overall…
Vegetarianism and the Low FODMAP Diet
Today I have another guest post for you! Mikaela Horton is one of my nutrition student volunteers. She has written a wonderful and informative post about vegetarianism and the low FODMAP diet. The low FODMAP diet is already very restrictive, and combining it with a vegetarian or vegan diet can be tough, but it is…
Introduction to Fructose Malabsorption
Hello food friends! Today I have a special blog post for you. This is the first guest post on my blog. It was written by one of my nutrition student volunteers, Isabella Gregov. I reviewed and edited the post, and I am so excited to share it today. Get ready to learn all about fructose…
What’s the Difference Between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist in Canada?
When I tell people about my job, a common question I am asked is “what’s the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist in Canada??” Many people are under the false impression that these titles mean the same thing. Depending on where you are in the world, these titles will mean different things and have…
FODMAP Content of Tea (+ Easy Recipe for Fresh Ginger Maple Tea)
Note: This post was last updated in Feb 2024. Did you know that after water, tea is the world’s most popular beverage? Certain teas can even have health benefits, including for digestion! In this post, I will explain the health benefits and discuss the FODMAP content of tea.