Carrot, Ginger and Chive Dip

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carrot, ginger and chive dip

Low FODMAP and Sibo diet protocols for treatment don’t have to be boring. This carrot, ginger and chive dip will add life to dip platters, meat dishes as a condiment or used to spread on your toast! Carrots are also a great source of beta carotene (help with night vision) with ginger and turmeric having wonderful immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties. … Read More

Salmon with Dill Pesto, Chips and Salad

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There’s just no arguing with the marriage of flavours that are DILL and SALMON. It’s seriously the best! It even makes smoked salmon taste pleasing for me (I’m not normally a fan of smoked salmon, despite loving cooked salmon). You know what, it’s actually just really great with all kinds of fish! Thus, I love having my creamy, flavourful Dill Pesto … Read More

Dill Pesto

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dill pesto

This beautiful, creamy, flavourful Dill Pesto is the perfect accompaniment to fish, chicken and even lamb! As a bonus, the use of walnuts or macadamia nuts and omission of garlic makes it low reactive, FODMAP and Sibo compliant! Try it in place of Basil Pesto with Zoodles too. Time  10 mins Ingredients: 1 C walnuts or macadamia nuts juice of 1 … Read More

Vietnamese Chicken Drumsticks

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vietnamese chicken

This Vietnamese chicken dish left me feeling warmed and super satisfied! It was also super easy to make when I was really busy with work and study. Just let the slow cooker do all the work! Serves 4 Time  30 mins Ingredients: For the Sauce: 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger 1/2 a bunch fresh coriander 1 red chilli, deseeded 10cm piece … Read More

Lemon Cheesecake

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lemon cheesecake

When you’re following a low FODMAP or SIBO-Biphasic protocol, there aren’t a whole lot of fruits and sweet things to include. But if you know me, then you know I love to have a little something after dinner. I was taken back to memories of a CWA lemon cheesecake that my Grandma used to make for on birthdays and special … Read More

Turmeric Latte Quinoa Porridge

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quinoa porridge

Since I’ve been following a low FODMAP/SIBO protocol, I’ve been experimenting so many different recipes. When it comes to breakfast, you can see my savoury and sweet pancake variations and my Carrot Cake Quinoa Porridge. But today I’ve got a variation on another winter warmer for you! Turmeric Latte Quinoa Porridge! Quinoa is a pseudograin that provides complex carbohydrates and protein. … Read More

Liver Pâté

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pate

Organic, grassfed liver is also a absolute battery-pack of nutrients. Did you know that for humans as well as many animals the liver is the place where excess nutrients are stored? This helps explain why liver is such a great source of nutrients when it comes to eating it! We’re talking ridiculously amazing levels of Vitamin A, Riboflavin, B6, B12, niacin, … Read More

Sardine Patties

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sardine

I’m someone who doesn’t eat a lot of dairy – the whey protein doesn’t seem to agree with me. So I’m always sourcing non-dairy foods that are high in calcium. One such food is the humble sardine! Did you know that 100g sardines (with the bones) contains more calcium than a glass of full fat milk? So  this week’s creation … Read More

Warm Sibo-Salad

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Sibo

This simple, yet delicious vegetarian salad option that meets all macronutrient requirements, will keep you full ’til dinner and it’s low FODMAP and Sibo-friendly! Serves 1 Time  10 mins Ingredients: 1 decent handful of kale 1 decent handful of rocket 1 radish, shaved 1/2-3/4 C carrots and eggplant roasted in cumin and turmeric 1-2 T alfalfa sprouts 4 kalamata olives, … Read More

Carrot Cake Quinoa Porridge

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porridge

Since I’ve been following a low FODMAP/SIBO protocol, I’ve been experimenting so many different recipes. When it comes to breakfast, you can see my savoury and sweet pancake variations here. But today I’ve got a variation on a winter warmer for you! Carrot Cake Porridge! Carrots are full of beta-carotene (help with night vision) and are naturally sweet meaning there’s no … Read More