Today’s post is written by nutrition student volunteer Mackenzie Michalczuk and edited by Lauren Renlund. The holidays are a time for people to let loose and have fun with friends and family. The low FODMAP diet is not meant to restrict treats or limit opportunities to eat out. To avoid feeling restricted, it’s a good idea…
Holidays
Mock Mulled Wine
As a holiday present, I am posting a bonus recipe this week! I really love mulled wine because it smells like Christmas! I recently blogged about drinking mulled wine at the Toronto Christmas Market. However, I have to be very cautious when drinking wine since too much can trigger my IBS symptoms. I made this…
Simple Low FODMAP Holiday Mocktail
The holidays are fast approaching! Holiday parties are meant to be fun get-togethers with friends and family. For those of us with digestive disorders or food intolerances, however, holiday parties can end up being particularly stressful. Most holiday parties revolve around food and drinks. I know how awkward it can be to go to a…
Low FODMAP Birthday Meals & Reflections on Life Post Reintroduction
This past week was my blog’s first birthday! I can’t believe I’ve already been blogging for an entire year. I haven’t shared too much personal information about myself on my blog, except for bits about my experience with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet. This blog post is a glimpse into my…
Low FODMAP Hot Chocolate Recipes Collection (Plus Whipped Cream!)
Hello friends! Here is a collection of all four low FODMAP hot chocolate recipes I have posted (plus a recipe for whipped cream). Click on the names of the hot chocolates or the pictures below to see the recipes. I hope you enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season!
Simple Low Calorie & Low FODMAP Hot Chocolate
I love hot chocolate. I think it is one of the best parts about winter. Sadly, regular hot chocolate you buy at the store or at Starbucks is likely to be high in FODMAPs (lactose in particular). Luckily for us, it is pretty easy to make your own at home! This week I am posting…
Low FODMAP Holiday Cookies Collection
Hello food friends! In case you missed it, this week was my 2016 Low FODMAP Holiday Cookies Recipes Week. I posted THREE delicious low FODMAP and gluten-free recipes that can be enjoyed by those with or without food intolerances. Click on the names of the cookies or the pictures below to see the recipes. I hope you…
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
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…
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.