Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution that is health related – whether it be about weight, diet, fitness or a combination of these… and it just hasn’t stuck? Being your healthiest self can often be quite challenging and difficult at times. Where the modern day busy lifestyle is often at odds ...
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A low-FODMAPs breakfast!
I have never understood people who skip breakfast - it is by far the best meal of the day! Breakfast sets you up for the day ahead, refuels your energy, gives your brain a boost, helps to control your appetite and prevents you reaching for those less desirable foods later in the day. Being ...
Balancing FODMAPs and Fibre
Fibre is a very important part of a healthy diet, and for so many reasons! Fibre is the part of plants we humans can't digest, so it passes through your gut pretty much unchanged. There are two major types, soluble and insoluble. Their actions are slightly different, but most fibrous foods ...
Porridge – A Low FODMAP Winter Warmer
With winter well and truly upon us, porridge almost becomes a breakfast staple. Porridge really is a perfect breakfast option, and are low FODMAP. In their natural form, oats do not contain gluten. However, oats may become contaminated with gluten during processing, and therefore should be ...
Low FODMAP Winter Produce
With what used to be seasonal produce now often available all year round, you may find yourself asking what fruit and veg is ACTUALLY in season!?. And also, which of these are low FODMAP? Well, let's take a look! Why shop in season? Well, there are a lot of great reasons why you should shop to ...
Nutrients A Low FODMAP Diet May Lack
As a low FODMAP diet can be quite restrictive, it is not recommended to be followed long-term. A strict low FODMAP diet can also be low in some important nutrients, which also contributes to why it isn’t ideally a diet for life. Some of these nutrients commonly lacking in a low FODMAP diet can ...