While following the FODMAP diet, it can get a little confusing to know what you can and can’t eat. There are endless lists, FODMAP charts, and information to be found online. But not always do those lists contain the specific product you are looking for. This could be because the product is not yet tested for FODMAPs or the list may be incomplete. Here I’d like to come to your aid! Today I will provide you with a FODMAP nut chart, with the information that is available at this moment in time. Let’s go! Table of Contents What is acacia? Acacia fiber and gut health How to use acacia fiber ..read more

Probiotic is a word we come across more and more these days. But what exactly is a probiotic? And how do you choose a good probiotic supplement? I’ll explain! Table of Contents What is acacia? Acacia fiber and gut health How to use acacia fiber? What is a Probiotic? A probiotic is known to many people as a supplement that you can buy in the drugstore. But probiotics are much more than just a supplement. In your daily life, you come across probiotics in many places, for example in fermented products, such as sauerkraut. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the definition of p ..read more

Nowadays there are many products on the market that claim to be good for you, or good for gut health. One of these products are the prebiotic acacia fiber. But what exactly is acacia fiber? And what effect does it have on our gut? Table of Contents What is acacia? Acacia fiber and gut health How to use acacia fiber? What is acacia? Acacia fibers are made from a gum-like substance that grows from acacia trees. These trees mainly grow in the tropical regions of the world such as Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Parts of the acacia tree and its gum have been used for therapeutic purpose ..read more

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth a.k.a. SIBO is an abnormal distribution of your gut bacteria through your small and large intestine, and sometimes even your stomach. Your gut bacteria have gotten the chance to settle themselves in places of your digestive tract, where they aren’t supposed to be. And this could lead to symptoms. To improve symptoms, you can follow a SIBO diet, but how do you do that exactly? The gut microbiota plays an important role in your immune system, metabolism, your bowel motility, and overall health of your gut. (For more information and my article about gut micro ..read more

Veggies, I don’t think I can ever get enough of those! That is why ratatouille is one of my favorite recipes. It’s easy, foolproof, super healthy, and delicious! Today I share my low FODMAP ratatouille recipe, so you can also enjoy it! Table of Contents What is acacia? Acacia fiber and gut health How to use acacia fiber? Ratatouille on the FODMAP diet It is smart to eat ratatouille while you’re following the FODMAP diet. It is a great source of fiber, because of all the vegetables that it contains. And fiber is the best food source for your gut bacteria! Fiber helps create a healthy st ..read more

As mentioned in my FODMAP chili sin carne recipe, beans and legumes are super healthy, but quite difficult to eat on the FODMAP diet. Many people don’t know that small to medium portions of beans (like chickpeas, edamame, and lentils) are allowed during the FODMAP diet. So read on for your best information on FODMAP and Beans! Table of Contents What is acacia? Acacia fiber and gut health How to use acacia fiber? Health Benefits of Beans If you don’t follow the FODMAP diet, it does not really matter what beans you decide to eat. All of them are healthy! Whether you eat lentils, mung beans ..read more

The soup of the day is a lovely low FODMAP spinach and coconut soup with a hint of zucchini. An easy and delicious soup that goes well on a lazy Sunday or for lunch. Make sure to keep to the recommended amounts of vegetables as provided by the Monash Uni Low FODMAP Diet app, and this soup will keep your tummy calm.  As you may have noticed in my previous tomato and carrot soup post (for the recipe, click here), I like soup.  So it was about time to write another FODMAP soup recipe! Easy to make a great meal, if you combine it with brown gluten-free bread! Table of Contents What is ..read more

Soup, who does not love it? It’s warm, savory, and comforting. Unfortunately, it usually contains FODMAPs. Either garlic or onion in the broth, a high-FODMAP vegetable, or even some lactose in the cream. This makes it difficult to buy soup in the supermarket or at a restaurant.  Luckily, low FODMAP soup is not difficult to make. And this recipe for low FODMAP tomato soup with carrot is super simple! Table of Contents What is acacia? Acacia fiber and gut health How to use acacia fiber? The Soup This recipe I made on a Saturday morning, to have a nice and filling lunch. But it can j ..read more

If you’re craving a refreshing, healthy, and satiating drink you have to try making your own yogurt drink! Yogurt drinks from the supermarket are often filled with sweeteners, sugar, or additives. Not the best choice if you want to have a healthy drink. So today I will provide you with some healthy yogurt drink recipes. Easy, healthy, and delicious! When you make your own yogurt drink, you have complete control over the taste and the ingredients. Do you like lime? Add it! You don’t like raspberries? Don’t use them. Do you prefer a sour taste? Add some pomegranate or lime. The possibilities and ..read more