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

Macadamia Mylk

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macadamia

A low FODMAP, SIBO-friendly, this Macadamia milk-alternative is  sooooooo deliciously creamy! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V, Paleo Makes ~1L Time 5 min Ingredients: 1 C macadamia nuts 4 C water Method: Place the macadamia nuts and water in your blender and allow the nuts to soak in the water for at least 2 hours (4 is better). Blend, blend, blend! Strain the … Read More

Choc-Chip Fudge Bliss Balls – Low FODMAP & SIBO

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choc chip fudge balls

When you’re following a low FODMAP or SIBO-Biphasic protocol, there aren’t a whole lot of fruits and sweet things to include. After some tweaking and testing though, I’ve come up with these divine little balls of fudge goodness! You would have no idea that they’re completely sugar free and get the tick from the FODMAP family as well as SIBO … Read More

Kangaroo Bolognese – Low FODMAP & SIBO Friendly

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kangaroo bolognese

In Australia, kangaroo is a very sustainable meat. It’s local, a great source of protein and iron, plus it’s quite lean.  Kangaroo is also a fantastic source of zinc and offers a wide range of the B-group vitamins like niacin, B-12, B6, riboflavin and Thiamin. This slow-cooker kangaroo bolognese is s delicious way to enjoy it! This recipe is low-FODMAP and … Read More