It’s that season! Some baby peas and some baby arugula. I’ve got some potatoes in the ground, too.
Okay, so this newsletter is late. Very, very late. But here are a few articles that have caught my eye, some recipes, news & more.
AI to diagnose Celiac, with better accuracy? This may be the next new thing.
Coconut has never been a nut. But in terms of allergen labeling, it’s been required by the FDA since 2006 until now. No more!
It’s not all or nothing! Compression garments, even the ones you can get without a prescription, improve heart rate and symptoms of people with POTS.
A potential link between archaea (the little buggers that produce methane in intestinal methane overgrowth, or methane SIBO) and colon cancer. This may really alter how doctors view intestinal overgrowth.
One of my go-to recipe ideas is featured in Real Simple, featuring one of my favorite foods
I’m looking forward to speaking on mast cells, histamine & the GI tract in a few weeks. It’s aimed at RDNs, but anyone can sign up.
In honor of IBS awareness month:
I know too many of you are *entirely* too aware of IBS. The two most common questions I get are about on the go foods and hummus. So, here are a few bars that are low FODMAP:
- Go Macro bars (many kinds)
- Belli welli
- Just Nosh
- 88 acres
- Nature Valley Peanut butter crunchy, Almond
- Bobo bars
- Fody food bars
- Casa de Santé Low FODMAP Vegan Protein Prebiotic Snack Bar
If FODMAPs aren’t an issue for you, a longer list of GF options here.
And re: hummus, here’s a quick and easy low FODMAP hummus recipe . I’m a fan of making your own hummus either way because it is really quite simple!
Easter:
Easter GF candy list from Jules GF.
Last, but not least, bunny meringues.
Cheryl Harris, MPH, RD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Wellcoach working with clients in VA, DC & MD. She helps people with a range of digestive problems, including Celiac, IBS, Crohn’s, Colitis, gastroparesis, EDS, POTS & more. Let’s get you on your way to achieving your goals and feeling great! Email or call 571-271-8742.