April is IBS Awareness Month
April is IBS Awareness Month Don’t Suffer Alone April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month. IBS is a fairly common digestive disorder that affects upto 20% of people. It causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, wind, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and fatigue. Many people suffer in silence with IBS because they don’t realize that their […]
Fact Vs Fiction: The Low FODMAP Diet
Fact Vs Fiction: The Low FODMAP Diet FODMAP FACT vs FICTION Happy 2018! Ready to get on top of your health and digestive problems this year? Then the Low FODMAP diet may be for you. Everybody is talking about this revolutionary new diet for people suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Research has found that 3 […]
The New IBS Diet – The low FODMAP Diet
The New IBS Diet – The low FODMAP Diet Irritable Bowel Syndrome FODMAP If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) you may have stumbled across the term FODMAP or Low FODMAP Diet but don’t worry if you haven’t until now. This new IBS diet is relatively new to South Africa – but it’s backed […]
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
April is IBS Awareness Month IBS Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition of the digestive system. Symptoms present are: abdominal pain, stomach cramps, bloating, excessive wind, change in stool consistency or frequency (diarrhoea and/or constipation). For an IBS diagnosis IBS:You should have recurrent abdominal pain on average at least 1 day a week in the […]
Woolworths Garlic Flavoured Olive Oil
Garlic Olive Oil Garlic Olive Oil Ingredients Olive oil, garlic, flavouring Nutritional Facts Per 100mkl 3378kJ (807kcals), Fat 91.3g Health and Nutrition Claims Claims None Pros strong garlic flavor which strengthens with age useful in Low FODMAP flavoring need very little long shelflife Cons expensive ‘flavoring’ – unclear what this is Overall Opinion A useful […]
Lentil and Pepper Spread
Lentil and Pepper Spread This lentil spread replacement is perfect for those with sensitive tummies who are on the Low FODMAP Diet and still want to eat nicely! Preparation Time: 15 minutes Serves: Makes 1 bowl Food sensitive tummies ingredients: 1 teaspoon garlic infused olive oil 2 tablespoons finely grated carrot 1/2 red pepper […]
Fresh Earth – Gluten Free Bread
Gluten Free Bread Ingredients This gluten free bread consists of:Tapioca flour, sorghum flour, rice flour, psyllium husk, potato starch, cane sugar, egg white,hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose, maize starch, fibre,salt,rice extract,beet flakes, sunflower oil, yeast, citric acid. Nutritional Facts Per 100g 1030kJ (246 kcals), Fat 4.3g,(saturated 1.2g) Carbohydrate 41g, (total sugar 1.4g), Protein 4.5g, Dietary Fibre 10.3g, […]
Why You Can Trust a Dietitian
Why You Can Trust a Dietitian Looking for a Dietitian South Africa? The nutrition sector may feel confusing with terms such as dietitian, nutritionist and nutritional therapist used interchangeably so we thought we would give you three reasons why it’s worth booking to see a dietitian. 1.‘Dietitian’ is a protected title Not just anyone can […]
Granny’s Crunchies
Granny’s Crunchies Gluten Free Crunchies are an old favourite made FODMAP friendly just for you Bake: Bake at 160C for 20-30minutes Preparation Time: 10 minutes Serves: Makes approximately 20 squares Gluten Free Crunchies Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose gluten free flour 2 cups oats 1 cup sugar 1 cup coconut handful dried cranberries handful of […]
Homemade Pesto
Homemade Pesto Great for sensitive tummies. A super quick and free FODMAP pesto the whole family can enjoy. Preparation Time: 16 minutes Serves: 16 portions Sensitive tummies FODMAP Pesto Ingredients: 200g Parmesan 2 big bunches of fresh basil (60g per bunch) 100g pine nuts 1/2 cup sesame seeds 100g blanched almonds 1 lemon – grate […]