People have this preconceived idea that low Fodmap meals must be lacking in flavour. There is simply no excuse for not eating tasty food when on a low Fodmap diet. Most of what you add to normal meals to create flavour is exactly the same as what we can add to our low Fodmap meals. Watch my video to see how it can be done. The Transcript Today, I want to talk to you about how to make low FODMAP food tasty. Many people seem to think that the low FODMAP diet is a diet without flavour and they couldn't be further from the truth. If you were a good cook before, you'll be a good cook afterwards. If you weren't very good at cooking, then nothing will change. How do you add flavour to your food? Let's start with herbs. Most herbs are permitted on the low FODMAP diet. Obviously, we don't eat a whole bunch of parsley or coriander - we just chop up a tablespoon and put it into a dish, but any of those fresh herbs, or even dried herbs like parsley, coriander, thyme, rosemary, tarragon, all … [Read more...] about How to Add Flavour to Low Fodmap Meals
Savoury Pancake Pinwheels – Low Fodmap & Gluten-free
I saw an Italian lady make this dish on TV the other day. It looked quite stunning, and she made it look simple and quick. You would think that I had learned by now that cooking programs are very deceptive because of all the off-camera help the front person has. This would be suitable to make for guests but perhaps not for the family since it took ages to make. Thank goodness I started early because I was wanting to take photographs. I can say that it was worth it in the end but I can never reconcile taking several hours to make a meal to have it all demolished in 10 minutes. But maybe you are quicker at cooking than me. I served it with a homemade tomato, caper and basil sauce. Savoury Pancake Pinwheels - low Fodmap & Gluten-free Print Author: Suzanne Perazzini Serves: 4 Ingredients For the pancakes 1 cup gluten-free flour 1 cup water 1 egg For the filling Basil chopped up Grated rind of one lemon 3 small chillies, chopped finely 3 zucchini 1 red bell pepper … [Read more...] about Savoury Pancake Pinwheels – Low Fodmap & Gluten-free
Hypnotherapy Helps IBS Sufferers
Research shows that hypnotherapy is a viable method for reducing irritable bowel syndrome sufferers’ symptoms. Watch my video to learn more. The Transcript Most of us know hypnotherapy from TV shows which hypnotize people and make them do silly and embarrassing things. That is manipulation of the therapy and not exactly reputable. I am talking about using it for healing purposes. Hypnotherapy is used to get in touch with the subconscious through inducing a deep state of relaxation. The subconscious is very receptive to suggestions that are made while in that state. Hypnotherapy has become much more reputable over the last decades and is now recognized by the medical profession as a viable method for helping patients. In fact, it is now approved by the British Medical Association and the American Medical Association. There have now been many studies done and documented that show the positive effect of hypnotherapy in the management of pain. And one of the areas which is showing … [Read more...] about Hypnotherapy Helps IBS Sufferers
Bacon & Spinach Risotto – Low Fodmap & Gluten-Free
Risotto is one of those dishes that I learned to make while I was in Italy. It's all about letting the liquid absorb in between cupfuls. That lets the starch do its work, and the risotto becomes creamy. You can do any number of flavour combinations - they might not be authentically Italian but that should not hold you back. I created a flavourful base of chilli and ginger then made a tomato/stock/wine mixture for the liquid. At the last minute I added cheese, spinach and cooked chopped bacon. It made a very nourishing and warming dish. 5.0 from 3 reviews Bacon & Spinach Risotto - low Fodmap Print Author: Suzanne Perazzini Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 cups risotto rice 1 stalk of celery 1 green chilli A knob of ginger 1 carrot ½ cup of red wine 1 cup tomato puree 2 stock cubes (onion and garlic-free) 4 cups of boiling water A bag of spinach 300gms/11 oz of thick cut bacon A handful of grated hard cheese Salt and pepper Method Boil the kettle. Heat a … [Read more...] about Bacon & Spinach Risotto – Low Fodmap & Gluten-Free
5 Tips for Reducing the stress in Your Life to Help Your IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms can be caused by stress even if you are eating a perfect low Fodmap diet so you need to take steps to reduce that stress. Watch my video for 5 ways to do that. This is not a simple topic, and everyone's life is different, but you have to start somewhere or nothing will change. Small steps forward will eventually add up to a large change, so get moving. The Transcript Today I want to give you five tips for cutting back on the stress in your life. Stress affects IBS negatively, so we have to get it under control. The first one is about clutter. We've heard a lot about minimalism. A cluttered house, a cluttered desk is going to be a cluttered mind, and that's going to create overwhelm. And while that clutter remains, that overwhelm will remain. This is a big task that it's good for you to consider. Start to declutter your home, and once you've done that, keep it decluttered to reduce your overwhelm. Number two is that you have to learn to say … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Reducing the stress in Your Life to Help Your IBS
Pesto and Prosciutto Pizza – Low Fodmap and Gluten-Free
You all loved the last low Fodmap pizza I made HERE and it was shared heaps on Facebook so here is another version - same pizza crust, different toppings. Everyone loves pesto, and it goes perfectly with pizza so it makes a great topping instead of tomato. Then you can pile on anything you like. Eggplant instead of zucchini works well too. We are permitted 1/2 a cup of both so don't overindulge. Having lived in Italy for nine years, I have a fondness for prosciutto but it is quite expensive here. Buffalo mozzarella would have worked well too but a reasonably small ball costs about $10 in New Zealand so I only buy them for special occasions. Pizza is a good fallback meal when you don't know what to make or can't be bothered going shopping. The pizza crust is so easy to make, and I always have the ingredients, and anything can go on top. Pesto and Prosciutto Pizza - Low Fodmap and Gluten-Free Print Author: Suzanne Perazzini Serves: 4-6 Ingredients Pizza base - use this … [Read more...] about Pesto and Prosciutto Pizza – Low Fodmap and Gluten-Free
