Chestnut pies – an alternative to mince pies (low FODMAP)
Mince pies are quintessentially Christmas. Normally mince pies have a large amount of dried fruit which can cause problems for people with fructose malabsorption if enough are eaten, plus they are made from pastry, a source of fructans. This is the rea …
Broccoli
Broccoli is a newer addition to the low fodmap family – although particular attention needs to be made concerning which parts are low fodmap. Growing conditions and plant storage of FODMAPs affects the fodmap content of foods. A good example here is th …
The Aubergine
Aubergines have to be my favourite vegetable. I love that they marry well with other vegetables such as tomato and potato. They have a velvety texture and a creamy taste and more than earn their title as the vegetarian steak. Although in some quarters …
Does Glutenase Work For Coeliacs?
Introduction Glutenase is an enzyme which breaks down gluten. But is it safe for people with Coeliac Disease? For most people who have coeliac disease, the idea of eating a normal diet is amazing, so lets explore the science and see if taking this enzy …
What is a Yearly Coeliac MOT & Do You Need One?
Coeliac Disease is a life-long condition. In other words, there is no cure for it. But, with the correct management, there are no health problems and you can live your life pretty normally. Sadly, I often seen people with coeliac disease who seem to ha …
5 Things Every Coeliac Wants You To Know
Coeliac disease is a really common condition – 1 in 100 people have it. The condition is autoimmune and when gluten is eaten – the immune system kicks in to attack the digestive system. As a coeliac myself, I know how frustrating this condition can be, …
Chicken goujons – low fodmap
What are goujons? They are small chicken fillets that are coated in breadcrumbs. They are fairly easy to make using gluten free breadcrumbs but it is important to use the correct ones for the low fodmap diet. Clearspring rice crumbs are probably the be …
Mini chocolate orange panettone – low fodmap
This is an ideal Christmas recipe for low fodmappers who want to have a festive bread without marzipan and probably one of the only bread recipes that I have managed to produce that has risen well! It is based on an enriched bead dough mix produced usi …
Spaghetti Cabonara -low fodmap
Whilst reading the Guardian newspaper recipe booklet this weekend I decided to have a go at one of the recipes in the pasta special and reduce the parmesan and low fodmap modify it. OK – this recipe scared me, adding egg to freshly cooked pasta – surel …
Remember, remember the fifth of November – Low fodmap parkin.
Parkin is a rich spiced cake from Yorkshire or Lancashire that is consumed during bonfire night. Are you unsure of what Bonfire night is? It is a festival in the UK marking the failure of a plot to blow up parliament by Guy Fawkes. This is celebrated b …