These original holistic recipes were designed and crafted by a functional dietitian, so you can find new ways to enjoy delicious, nutrient-dense food while also optimizing your gut health, hormones, and immunity.
All recipes are wheat free & gluten free and meet criteria for anyone following a special gut health protocol such as low FODMAP, the GAPS diet, and/or Paleo.
A low FODMAP bone broth is simply any type of bone broth (a type of broth made with animal bones instead of just meat) which doesn’t contain high FODMAP ingredients such as garlic or onions. Bone broth is also a very specific type of “functional food” for leaky gut repair – for those who aren’t …
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“19 Simple and Healthy Low FODMAP Dinner Ideas & Recipes” was written by dietetic intern and functional nutritionist Krista Wale, B.S. and reviewed, edited & updated by Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD, CLT.c The battle of choosing what’s for dinner every night can be overwhelming to say the least, especially if you are trying to navigate …
There’s nothing worse than sitting on the toilet, “wishin’ and hopin’ and thinkin’ and praying” for a bowel movement – only to keep waiting! (Or worse – playground pebbles…) Either way, constipation is often a pain in the butt– literally, and figuratively. If you’re in search of some natural ways to get relief and regularity, …
What better way to make an iron-rich smoothie than with the delicious, delightful, amorous combination of cherries and cacao (plus a hint of camu camu powder for vitamin C)?! There are a bajillion smoothie recipes out there – but not all of them are going to taste refreshingly satisfying AND provide you with a powerhouse …
During this new paradigm, especially in the last few years, I’ve watched the popularity of adaptogenic herbs rise exponentially. The use of adaptogens now extends far beyond functional nutrition and herbal medicine into more mainstream markets and kitchens worldwide – and for good reason! While you might have heard the term “adaptogens” used in the …
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This low FODMAP pumpkin pie is a great way to kick off the fall season! (Although you can totally enjoy this sweet treat any time of year – and it doesn’t have to be for a special occasion or holiday.) Affiliate disclosure: This article contains affiliate links*. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a …
Summertime is the best time to enjoy an IBS-friendly, low FODMAP potato salad! This recipe is based off a classic version, which I modified from Gimme Some Oven’s classic Southern potato salad recipe. Potato salad is a natural prebiotic food, which I’ll share more details on below! But first things first… (This post was most recently …
I hope this gut-healing tea recipe can help bring you some relief! It’s made with a blend of carminative, vulnerary, astringent, demulcent and prebiotic herbs. It can be easily customized as needed. Disclaimer: This post was written for general education purposes and does not take into account your bio-individuality. You may or may not tolerate …
Navigating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (and/or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency) and following a restrictive diet such as the low FODMAP diet, Paleo, GAPS, and/or a sucrose intolerance diet can be challenging, but it doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy delicious food! (I speak first hand as a foodie and former IBS sufferer, who also happens to come from …
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If I could hit rewind and go back in time (wouldn’t that be amazing!?) … I’d make sure to pay a visit to my younger self, and teach her how to make this amazing herbal iron syrup (or “iron tonic”) to help manage my iron deficiency anemia. I hope you enjoy this DIY herbal iron …
