If you are struggling with endometriosis you might be wondering if there is such a thing as an endometriosis diet – a diet that could help manage your condition. In this article, we will discuss what endometriosis is and if the low FODMAP diet can help manage symptoms. WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS? Endometriosis is a common…
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Is Gluten Bad For You?
Gluten seems to be treated like the devil of the food world. It is claimed to cause many health problems, some of which are fairly serious accusations. But, is it actually bad for you or not? What is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Who is it bad for? Gluten…
Will Kefir Help IBS?
Kefir is rapidly becoming the new latest craze. With claims of prevention against various different conditions, does this fermented drink bring new hope for Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers? What is Kefir? Kefir is a fermented milk drink which originates from the Caucasus Mountains near the Black Sea and has been used for hundreds of years (2). Kefir…
Traveling for Work? What to Eat at the Airport When You Have PCOS
Ladies with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome know only too well how important getting the right diet balance is. For those who travel frequently for work – navigating the airport and following a PCOS friendly diet can be a nightmare. Having family in Northern Ireland and an expensive travel addiction, I spend many hours in airports and…
Low FODMAP Raspberry Nice Cream
Updated June 2022 by Serena Bansal Registered Dietitian BSc Hons It may be the winter but I still love eating ice-cream. Unfortunately, ice-cream is not particularly healthy due to the high fat and sugar content. So, why not try out this ‘nice-cream’ which is far less calories and 2 of your 5 a day! Serves 2…
Low FODMAP Vegetable Pasta Bake
Updated June 2022 by Serena Bansal Registered Dietitian BSc Hons A cheesy pasta bake is the perfect winter comfort food and is also surprisingly healthy too. Although, when it comes to the low FODMAP diet, you may be wondering how to make one. Check out this recipe for the perfect cheesy pasta bake suitable for the…
Is Saw Palmetto Helpful For Hair Loss in PCOS?
I recently got asked the question: should I be taking Saw Palmetto to help prevent hair loss from my PCOS? So I thought I would share my explanation with you all here. Saw Palmetto is a small palm tree which is native to the US and the extract is said to be high in phytosterols. There…
A low FODMAP Christmas Party
Updated June 2022 by Serena Bansal Registered Dietitian BSc Hons Do you struggle with Low FODMAP Christmas Food? The low FODMAP diet can be difficult to follow at the best of times, never mind during the Christmas period. The idea of throwing a party is likely something that FODMAPers would not have attempted before as…
Low FODMAP Hummus With Smoked Paprika
Updated June 2022 by Serena Bansal Registered Dietitian BSc Hons Wish there was such thing as low FODMAP hummus? Chickpeas are high in oligosaccharides, however the process of canning them reduces this level enabling low FODMAPers to have them in small amounts. Monash currently advise a maximum of 1/4 of a can as a portion…
Low FODMAP Veggie Soup
Updated June 2022 by Serena Bansal Registered Dietitian BSc Hons Looking for a Low FODMAP Vegetable Soup? Soup is one of the foods you will probably miss when on the low FODMAP diet. Which is a real shame seeing as it is high in fibre and vitamins. Plus, such a great lunch for the winter….