Julie's posts
29 Sep
Buckwheat blueberry pancakes with maple syrup
Don’t be mistaken – buckwheat is not wheat, it is related to rhubarb and is therefore suitable for a gluten-free low FODMAP, low lactose, wheat free diet. Buckwheat is used widely in Europe and makes the most wonderful pancakes, hence …
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23 Sep
Pork steaks with a sweet southern twist plus fried green tomatoes Low FODMAP (contains fructose)
I have always wanted to try fried green tomatoes ever since I watched the film ‘Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle-stop Cafe‘. It is one of my favourite films starring Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy, it has a complex plot …
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16 Sep
Bonsoir mes amis voules-vous des Madeleines sans gluten? Milk free, low FODMAP.
These little plump cakes are easy to make and are just the ticket if you want to have a little something sweet but don’t want to go overboard on calories, they are gluten-free, low fodmap and milk free. The secret …
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17 Aug
Trout with salad – Low FODMAP, dairy free, gluten free
We are heading towards the end of Summer, early in the morning it certainly feels like Autumn is on the way. However there is still time left to enjoy a cold salad with a small glass of chilled white wine …
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10 Aug
Pork loin, Low FODMAP, dairy free, lactose free, gluten free
The following recipe is for lovers of Thai flavours, I am not really a huge fan, I always feel that coriander tastes a bit soapy. I was tempted to call this Soapy Pork Loin, but thought better of it – …
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25 Jul
Saharan Harissa spice mix for Moroccan Chicken, Low FODMAP.
Harissa is a spice blend used in North Africa and the following recipe is Low FODMAP version, another example that it is possible to have rich flavours without the addition of onion and garlic. It is a special recipe, so …
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7 Jul
6 Jul
Potato and salmon rosti
This recipe uses the tandoori spice masala mix made in the last blog (see the bottom for a link.) This dish is low-fat, suitable for those who are looking to manage their weight whilst having tasty filling Low FODMAP food. …
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3 Jul
Fast eating – speedy way to make your IBS worse, the benefits of slow eating.
Why is it suggested to help IBS you need to ensure you relax, take time over your meals and chew food slowly? How does this advice help with reducing symptoms? If you don’t chew your food well you are more …
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3 Jul
2 Jul
Low FODMAP on a budget – how to make the diet more affordable
One factor I have noticed about this diet is the likely increase in food costs, it is not possible to get gluten/wheat free foods on prescription. Free from food is expensive, no-one will disagree, so how can we make the …
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29 Jun
Low fat tandoori chicken – made with Low FODMAP spice masala! (contains lactose)
It is intensely frustrating following the Low FODMAP diet and visiting the supermarket and looking for an easy sauce or dry powder spice mix when lots of the sauces and spice mixes contain onion and garlic powder. How on earth …
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20 Jun
What Would YOU Change About Yourself?
Reblogged from The Redo You Project: We talk a lot about making positive changes in ourselves. We set some goals, make an attack plan, and then set it in motion. But one thing which seems to be difficult for a …
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19 Jun
Alcohol is the anaesthesia by which we endure the operation of life – George Bernard Shaw
I have been wrestling with this post for some considerable time, I am getting fed up with it being in my drafts – hanging over me every time I look at my list. I promised Alex Gazzola that I would …
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16 Jun
Self care for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
As of last weekend the Self Care Plan for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is free access for those people with the condition and for those who might feel their symptoms are down to IBS, but are unsure and …
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31 May
Gluten free bread woes?
The one anxiety people have when they are diagnosed with coeliac disease is the bread. People complain about the texture, the taste, the fact that sandwiches ‘are just not the same’, the slices are too small and they struggle with …
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