As a child, I didn't have patience. I certainly had the aptitude for it (for example, when I would dangle myself from a doorknob for 30 minutes or so at a time because I wanted to go somewhere that my parents weren't planning on taking me), but I didn't practice it. I was a tantrum-throwing …
Good Ol’ Pizza…The Low-FODMAP Kind
Are you a pizza lover on the low-FODMAP diet like me? If so, you probably mourned the loss of your favorite local delivery option on busy weeknights. But mourn no longer, my friend! It's not delivery, but this low-FODMAP pizza recipe is delicious. And even better: you can double the pizza sauce to use as …
Knock-Your-Socks-Off Shrimp and Rice
Are you looking for a delicious, super easy, low-FODMAP seafood dish for two? Congrats. You've found it. My Knock-Your-Socks-Off Shrimp and Rice recipe is so tasty! And you'll never believe that it takes less than 15 minutes to make. To be honest, I was a little nervous about cooking my own seafood...I just always imagined …
Shut Up, Stigma. We’re Talking About Mental Illness.
I had my first panic attack on Saturday, March 17th. It was around 2:30 a.m., and I had just gotten home from the hospital. At the time, I was attempting to take a shower. I had blood running down my arms from the multiple IV lines that had just been removed, and I needed to wash off the …
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Sweet-N-Sour Turkey Meatballs with Rice
Here it is, y'all: my absolute favorite low-FODMAP dinner recipe thus far. Sweet-n-Sour turkey meatballs with rice. And this may sound crazy, but I'm also pretty attached to it for sentimental reasons. See, a variation of this recipe was the first low-FODMAP meal we made after my diagnosis. I was starving and scared and upset …
Not My Will, But Yours
A few days ago, I spent about an hour on the phone with a woman who's been in and out of my life for years. Our relationship has definitely evolved over time: she started out as my teacher eleven years ago, and then she became one of my mentors as I began teaching myself, and then we …
BBQ Chicken Strips, Sweet Carrots, and Broccoli-with-a-Kick
Now that you've (hopefully) gotten your feet wet in the land of FODMAPs, I'm going to begin sharing full meals with you. One of the most difficult endeavors I faced as I began my transition into the low-FODMAP diet was figuring out how to make a main dish PLUS sides. I spent many a night …
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Happy Pants
Today, I literally wore my happy pants to work. Don't believe me? Check 'em out in the picture below: Those are some pretty happy pants, right? I *heart* them so much. Just like I *heart* a joyful attitude. When I was a high school English teacher, I frequently used to tell my students to put …
Green-and-Orange Smoothie
Ready for a different low-FODMAP smoothie to add to your arsenal? This Green-and-Orange one is really tasty, and it gives you good portions of vegetables, fruits, and fiber to start your day well. If you are new to smoothie-making and are worried about adding a vegetable to your smoothie...don't! This one is sweet and yummy. …
Perspective
I read a quote the other day that said, "No matter how bad things get, there will always be good in the world. You just have to look for it." The day that I first read this quote, I had three separate conversations. The first one was with a lady who had some allergy issues …
IBS Takes Guts 