Today’s blog post is written by nutrition student volunteer Mikaela Horton and edited by Lauren Renlund. There is a lot of confusion whether soy is low or high FODMAP. Certain soy products, including firm tofu and tempeh, are low FODMAP and safe to eat during the elimination phase. Tofu and tempeh are nutritious and high in…
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Low FODMAP Winter Roasted Vegetable Salad
During the winter, I find it can be extra tough to eat enough veggies. In summer time it can be easy to throw together a quick salad to bring to work for lunch. However, when the weather is cold, a typical salad doesn’t have the same appeal. This recipe is designed for winter and is…
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…
Lentil Squash Sweet Potato Stew
Last updated September 2021. We are two weeks into September and already I’m craving soups and stews! They are such a comforting and tasty way to eat more vegetables. All of the great squash available right now at my local farmer’s market inspired me to create this low FODMAP vegan stew. It combines squash, lentils,…
Oatmeal Cookie Breakfast Smoothie
It’s already mid-June and the weather here in Ontario is warming up fast! I’m suddenly craving my usual breakfast of hot oatmeal less and looking for some cooler alternatives. One of my go-to options is this Low FODMAP Oatmeal Cookie Breakfast Smoothie. It’s a cool and creamy smoothie that has all of the great flavours…
Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce
Surprise! I am posting a bonus recipe this week. This low FODMAP Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce is an easy and family friendly recipe. It goes along perfectly with the recipe I will be posting this weekend: Coconut Chicken Strips! This sauce would also go great with tofu strips or stir fry. Want to stay…
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…
Vanilla Maple Chia Pudding
I love chia seeds! They are super nutrient dense and contain protein, fibre, heart-healthy fats, calcium, magnesium, and more. I eat chia seeds almost daily and throw them into oatmeal, cereal, smoothies and more. However, the most common way I eat them is by making them into an easy Low FODMAP Vanilla Maple Chia Pudding!…
Vegan Quinoa Cakes
Earlier this week I posted a fantastic guest blog post about vegetarianism and the low FODMAP diet. It can be really tough to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet while completing the low FODMAP diet, but it is possible. I actually was a pescetarian for the first 6 months I was on the diet, but…
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…