Eating Well on the lowFODMaP Diet

...because I love food way too much to let dietary restrictions get in my way.

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I am loving these slow days for lots of reasons, but one of the top is to be able to cook and bake for fun with my daughter. So many times when she wants to help I’m cooking with purpose and I get grumpy about slowing down and making a mess. But now, we can spend time slowly chopping, cracking eggs, measuring, and being present with our ingredients and one another. Today we made our second batch of strawberry muffins to taste test which recipe we like best. We choose this one from @laceybaier. It’s #lowfodmap, #paleo and we left out the maple syrup to keep it sugar free. My little astronaut sous chef approves 👍🏼. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FzA4ApEpY/?igshid=1ceqvtvc0susl

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I hope you all have been having a lovely weekend! Just finished this week’s #lowfodmap foodprep so my kiddos and I have healthy, veggie-loaded foods at our fingertips. For #snacktime, I made #glutenfree sweet potato banana muffins, mini chicken ginger #meatloaf, fruit-sweetened plantain brownies and sliced veggies. And how psyched am I that we had so many #leftovers from last week that I didn’t have to make myself a week’s worth of breakfast?? Woot! https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Afx1MJ8t0/?igshid=yb3j8nmnz8r2

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This week’s #foodprep is done! I tried a new recipe inspired by @thatafropaleogirl ‘s post: savory #breakfast #waffles made with Japanese sweet potato, scallion, spinach and egg. Yum! Those will go with some kale and Fra’Mani salt and pepper sausage. For #snacktime, I made egg frittata muffins with #lowfodmap veggies, #paleo banana nut muffins and sliced veggies. #planforsuccess https://www.instagram.com/p/B1mb0zlpzRE/?igshid=1wbs415kt54bv

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One #dinner in three servings: the adult plate, the toddler plate, the baby plate. As you all know, cauliflower is definitely not #lowfodmap, but after reintroducing, I feel comfortable with a serving once a week. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0myJnCJgqk/?igshid=1aukvkftua6f4

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It’s been a loooooong time since I’ve posted my Sunday #foodprep, but I promise I’ve still been at it. For the past couple of months I’ve been rushing to #mealprep so the fam can get out the door to have some weekend fun together. But, I had the entire afternoon to myself and here are the results: #gf sweet potato #kugel sans the sugar from #thenewyiddishkitchen, a #lowfodmap pizza frittata for #breakfast, and some beef and veggies for #snacktime. The last picture is what my three year old’s @lunchbots will look like this week. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ev1ImpLNJ/?igshid=f6z6m8myra9v

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#Babyledfeeding has begun! My lil’ guy is six months old now and he’s been itching to get his paws on some food! For months, he’s been demanding to be at the dinner table with us and watched with wide, longing eyes as he studied us. Two weeks ago, he got his first handful of dinner and knew exactly what to do. He was even able to swallow a bit! #BLW is so exciting. I love seeing his excitement and pride over finally being able to eat with like the big kids. This afternoon, his food adventure was sweet potato and day two of introducing peanut butter. I love these @numnuminc pre-spoons! After he devoured this, he fussed for basically everything else he saw me prep cooking. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0etRu5pOqT/?igshid=15qcbnta240m0

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This is my current daily dose of #wellness. I’m nursing, haven’t gotten decent REM sleep in over six months and my patience is tested multiple times a day. As a result, I’m exhausted, depleted, anxious and at times, really bummed. This routine of cod liver oil, a methylated multi-v, full spectrum hemp oil and bee pollen have been serious helpers to keep me as balanced as possible until I’m able to get more sleep and exercise. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0WAPZlJkLV/?igshid=1al670k9we8l6

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Just mixed up some more #onionfree #garlicfree sweet Italian sausage mix! Just put together: 1T dried basil 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 3/4 tsp fennel seed 1/8 dried thyme 1/8 tsp dried oregano Rinse and repeat until your spice jar is full! You will have to season your ground pork with salt and pepper. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzEqfmIpb2d/?igshid=u28oyrqxhp7r

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You’re looking at a gorgeous stack of #nutfree #toddlerapproved Superhero Waffles from @thenaturalnurturer. She totally nailed this recipe you guys. I made the #sugarfree version and let the “banana do its thing” and used sun butter so my girl can take these to preschool. I’m SO excited to have another #preschoolapproved snack in my arsenal! Thank you, Taesha! https://www.instagram.com/p/BzEmDULlO9m/?igshid=16fs006zomig5

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Whoops! Forgot to snap a before shot of #dinner: spaghetti squash with #LowFODMaP #pesto and #meatballs. It’s basil season and time to replenish my frozen pesto stash! Same recipe everyone else enjoys, just #garlicfree. 🤤 https://www.instagram.com/p/By1fBMcJY4q/?igshid=y3jjndffq8a1

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#Foodprep for the week ahead: for #snacktime I made some pizza meatloaf muffins, #glutenfree cheddar crackers and sliced veggies. For #breakfast, I made homemade pork patties. All #LowFODMaP, #lowcarb, #paleo to heal your #ibs and #sibo. https://www.instagram.com/p/Byy0xRQJM76/?igshid=15jdio0j7h267

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It’s been #casserole experimentation week over here! My third casserole of the week is a total winner and the fam approved it into the regular rotation! It’s a #lowfodmap #lowcarb #paleo BBQ Chicken Casserole by @realsimplegood. Just left out the garlic and onion and and used Fra’Mani Salt and Pepper sausage. It was 🙌🏼👌🏼🤤! https://www.instagram.com/p/ByWl6d5pfA6/?igshid=kg4x7pm1l76g

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Trying something new tonight! #dinner #casserole https://www.instagram.com/p/ByRRkRml4Rd/?igshid=xz0pf89vmhuv

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#Snacktime! This week my kiddo and I are snacking on homemade #glutenfree cheese crackers, veggie-loaded meatloaf balls (bc for some strange reason, my girl won’t eat it in mini-meatloaf form 🤷🏻‍♀️), sliced #lowfodmap veggies and her wild card were roasted potatoes from last night’s dinner. I bring only veggies and protein while we’re on the go so she doesn’t only pick fruit to eat like she does at home. #planforsuccess https://www.instagram.com/p/ByQ3lUYJfRm/?igshid=h2ky2oqzc5me

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Made a really yummy #slowcooked #chickentikkamasala for dinner tonight. #lowfodmap #paleo #lowcarb to heal your #ibs and #sibo https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJs1hvJGgx/?igshid=5m74io7whjt3

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#Latergram of last night’s #dinner: skillet roasted chicken thighs. 🤤 I got this recipe from @finecookingmag years ago and it’s still in the regular rotation. So easy and so ridiculously good. It’s always a winner at dinner parties! #lowfodmap #paleo #lowcarb to heal your #ibs and #sibo https://www.instagram.com/p/ByElQ1YpQP5/?igshid=p6srl9nqam2y

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This #lowfodmap spaghetti squash #bolognese is my quick, easy, delish auto pilot #dinner. #glutenfree #dairyfree #paleo to heal your #ibs and #sibo. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByEkzJcJpR5/?igshid=kz9tn6b07yov