The first thing people ask me when they give up grains is “what can I eat for breakfast”? When bacon and eggs, fruit, yogurt or sweet potatoes get old and …
Boosting serotonin: a case study
It started with my jaw. I’ve had an issue with teeth grinding at night for a long time and it has gotten worse lately. While researching the issue I discovered …
Perfectionism and the gut
The gut-perfection connection I’ll admit it. I’ve been a perfectionist all my life. Not about everything, just the things I really care about. One way perfectionism shows up in …
Life after IBS: oxtails, open hearts and lessons on eating
I have to admit I’ve been a bit vacation deprived lately. So when my birthday rolled around recently, I grabbed the chance to get away. My husband and I could …
Cabbage frittata (with FODMAP substitution)
International adventures with grain-free cooking My favorite part of international travel is the food. I love Japanese food and after traveling to Japan I returned obsessed with a savory pancake …
Eating out with IBS
Eating out is a challenge on a strict diet. Not only is it stressful to not have control of your food or ingredients, but ordering a dish turns into a …
IBS metabolic type
The IBS metabolic and emotional type What I love about Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India, is it accounts for different body types. Because we are not built …
Grain and dairy-free butternut squash “mac n’ cheese”
The recipes I publish on my blog are mostly SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet) and GAPs (Gut and Psychology Diet) friendly. I’m aware that some people with IBS, (those with bacterial …
Is there an IBS type?
Food is medicine but healing IBS is not just about food. Understanding yourself, body, mind and nervous system is also important. That’s why I’m writing this 3-part series on …
Gut-friendly desserts
I believe that refined sugar is one of the most harmful substances to an unbalanced gut. It feeds bad bacteria and taxes your liver and your adrenals. Removing the white …