After a lifetime of discomfort from what seemed like everything I put in my mouth, I finally spoke to a GI doc and was tested to find I was dealing with IBS (thankfully nothing more serious) and a lactose intolerance level that was high off the chart. I was so tired of being uncomfortable and having daily activities disrupted by constantly feeling ill, that I started doing a lot of reading and experimenting with food. Luckily, both of these issues can be controlled through diet with no need for medication.
I've learned that substitution doesn't have to mean deprivation.
I try to only make meals & snacks with as few ingredients as possible and any recipes/ideas you'll find here will reflect that. It's not only because of poor digestion, but honestly, I just don't have the patience for cooking elaborate meals!
I hope I can help others with what I've learned and what I continue to learn every day.
~ Carole
* The only thing I claim to be an expert about is how IBS and LI have affected me. (I am not a doctor, nutritionist or chef). I've read tons of information on the subjects and I'm simply passing along what I've learned.
I've been to a gastroenterologist, and if you experience symptoms, you should get checked out too to be sure you don't have a more serious gastrointestinal disorder or illness. Please don't diagnose yourself because there are so many serious GI disorders to rule out. Depending on your symptoms your doctor may want to do a colonoscopy to examine the inside of your colon and/or other tests. For lactose intolerance there is a non-invasive hydrogen breath test available through your doctor.
If you choose to try any recipes/ideas in this blog please make sure to read all labels on products you use in them to be sure they are safe for your own personal health situation.
I do not receive monetary compensation to review any products recommended or reviewed in this blog. Anything I recommend is based on my own opinion.
If you choose to try any recipes/ideas in this blog please make sure to read all labels on products you use in them to be sure they are safe for your own personal health situation.
I do not receive monetary compensation to review any products recommended or reviewed in this blog. Anything I recommend is based on my own opinion.
There. I think that covers it.
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