Here it is, the third and final cookie recipe for my low FODMAP holiday cookie week! This recipe is perfect for those who are vegan, new to baking or don’t have any low FODMAP flours. Peanut butter cookies may not be the most festive cookie, but they are still a well-loved classic. I love this…
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Shortbread Cookies
One of my favourite holiday cookies is shortbread. I really missed shortbread last Christmas, so I knew I had to make some this year. These delicious Low FODMAP Shortbread Cookies are recipe number 2 out of 3 for my holiday cookie week! Click here to see yesterday’s cookie.
Double Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Cookies
I won’t lie. I love cookies. Some people have the odd impression that dietitians only ever eat healthy foods… How wrong that is! I hope these Low FODMAP Double Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Cookies help to dispel that myth.
French Oven Beef Stew
When you have many food intolerances, it can be harder to eat a variety of vegetables. It’s particularly hard if you are on the Low FODMAP Diet, which restricts a lot of produce. I know that I can get stuck in vegetable ruts, and have weeks where I only eat my few favourite veggies. In…
How to Properly Freeze Low FODMAP Vegetables
If you throw fresh vegetables straight into your freezer, they may not taste or look good when you pull them out. Luckily, there is an easy way to fix that! This post is all about how to properly freeze low FODMAP vegetables.
5 Healthy Oatmeal Flavours (Porridge)
Did you know: oats are nutritious, versatile, and low FODMAP. I love oatmeal and eat it most days for breakfast. I never get bored of oatmeal because I make so many different flavours! I want to share with you the benefits of eating oats, how to create a balanced breakfast with oatmeal, and five healthy oatmeal…
Cranberry Walnut Quinoa Salad
One food that always reminds me of fall is cranberries. Maybe it is their gorgeous red colour. Or maybe it is because of the amazing cranberry sauce my mom makes every Thanksgiving. Either way, every fall when the weather starts to cool, I really crave them. This quinoa salad has double cranberries: a cranberry vinaigrette…
10 Simple Dietary & Lifestyle Changes for IBS Management
*Last updated Oct 2017* Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a major digestive concern for many Canadians, and for millions of people around the world. Click here to learn more about IBS. Unfortunately, there is no cure for IBS, and many people experience symptoms long-term. However, there are many simple changes that can help decrease symptoms….
My IBS Story
Hi there! My name is Lauren and I’m a registered dietitian. A few years ago I never thought I would be someone with major food intolerances and IBS, but here I am writing a food blog all about it. I wasn’t born with food intolerances, and it is a long story how I got to this point, but…
Welcome!
Welcome to my blog! My name is Lauren, and I’m happy to have you here. I am a registered dietitian and food-lover based in Ontario (Canada) with a big interest in digestive health disorders (aka tummy troubles). I completed a Bachelors degree in nutrition at the University of Guelph in 2014, and a combined…