Tofu is a delicious soy based protein filled snack and if you are vegan there is a good chance it is on the menu. Even if you aren’t vegan, it is a great source of plant protein to add to your diet and an excellent way to make dinner more exciting. You can make aContinue reading “The Best UK Tofu Brands to Try”
Category Archives: Nutrition
Why You Should Be Eating Grains
The world is full of instagram diets and top tips to lose weight by cutting out whole food groups. And one of those food groups to have been hit hard is grains! Low carb and paleo fans will tell you to get rid of these awful foods from your diet as they will only causeContinue reading “Why You Should Be Eating Grains”
Top Tips for Eating Enough Fibre on a Low FODMAP Diet
Getting enough fibre can seem tricky when on a low FODMAP diet but it is important to add to your diet as it can help IBS symptoms and is good for overall health. Below are my top tips for hitting your daily fibre goal without even noticing. Sneak in some vegetables – whether you areContinue reading “Top Tips for Eating Enough Fibre on a Low FODMAP Diet”
Mineral Basics: Calcium
Did you know calcium is the most abundant mineral found in the body, with up to 99% of the calcium in our bodies stored in our bones(1). Calcium functions to(2): build strong teeth and bones aid in blood clot formation regulate muscle contractions help hormones release If you are vegan or trying to reduce dairyContinue reading “Mineral Basics: Calcium”
Quick and Easy Vegan Mediterranean Salad
With the weather getting warmer, I start to crave salads and love a simple recipe that takes less than ten minutes to prepare. It is my go to salad in the summer months. IBS friendly with all the ingredient being low FODMAP and filled with nutritious vegetables. The cucumber adds crunch and the olives areContinue reading “Quick and Easy Vegan Mediterranean Salad”
5 Quick and Easy Vegan IBS Friendly Snacks
When I first became vegan I was always looking for filling and healthy snacks that could also keep my IBS happy. So I thought I would share my top 5 snacks that I always come back to and are super quick to put together. 1. Peanut butter, Banana and Rice Cakes 2 tbsp peanut butterContinue reading “5 Quick and Easy Vegan IBS Friendly Snacks”
Fresh v Frozen – what should you buy?
When it comes to food shopping we want the best value for our money and fresh fruit and veg can look more appealing. There are lots of myths floating around about frozen options. Maybe you’ve been told that fresh is best and you don’t even peak into the frozen aisle. Or that frozen options haveContinue reading “Fresh v Frozen – what should you buy?”
Micronutrient Basics: Vitamin C
Vitamin C, or you may see it written as ascorbic acid, is an important micronutrient for humans. It is a water soluble vitamin that can be found in many foods. Many animals can make their own vitamin C but humans are unable to do so and must acquire it from their diets(1) The functions ofContinue reading “Micronutrient Basics: Vitamin C”
Spice Up Your Cooking
Going vegan and then trying to manage an IBS friendly diet can sound a bit daunting and quite frankly, maybe even a bit flavourless. For years people were convinced vegans subsisted solely on lettuce with a token carrot or two. We know that isn’t the case but add veganism on top of trying to keepContinue reading “Spice Up Your Cooking”
Cupboard Staples in the Time of Covid
I wrote an insta post a while ago on the staples I keep in my kitchen, as I found it really helpful to have a few key items I could rely on when first going vegan and trying to manage my IBS. Now, more than ever with the crazy circumstances around us, we are allContinue reading “Cupboard Staples in the Time of Covid”
The IBS Diaries 