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Low-fodmap carrot cake bliss balls
This recipe provides a very low sugar treat, generally easily tolerated if you have SIBO, IBS or other gut issues. Stick to the serving size to keep the ingredients to within low-fodmap limits. Makes 20 balls Serving size 2 balls Ingredients 1 cup firmly packed grated carrot (about 1.5 to 2 carrots) 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup finely shredded coconut (unsweetened) 2 tbsp peanut butter Zest from 1 orange 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp coconut oil Pinch of salt ½ tsp mixed spice
Carmela Pengelly
Apr 21 min read


Low-fodmap lemon poppyseed muffins
This recipe provides a very low sugar treat, generally easily tolerated if you have SIBO, IBS or other gut issues. Stick to the serving size to keep the ingredients to within low-fodmap limits. Makes 6 muffins Serving size 1 muffin Ingredients 60 g almond flour 60 g walnuts, finely ground 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp bicarb lemon zest from 1 lemon 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice 2 eggs 1 tbsp poppy seeds 1/2 cup butter (or coconut oil) 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Method
Carmela Pengelly
Apr 21 min read


Sugar-free low-fodmap peppermint chocolate bark
This is a great recipe if you're craving a rich dark chocolate treat and have SIBO or IBS. Stick to the serving size to keep the ingredients to within low-fodmap limits. Makes a roughly 10 x 10 cm slab of chocolate Serving size: approx 1/4 cup INGREDIENTS 1 cup coconut oil or cacao butter 1 cup cocoa or cacao 1/4-1/2 tsp stevia liquid (Splenda brand) 1-2 drops pure peppermint oil (food grade) or 1/4-1/2 tsp peppermint extract 3 tbsp pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped 3 rose p
Carmela Pengelly
Apr 21 min read


SIBO & Crohn's combined? Step-by-step guide
If you have SIBO, you could also be living with Crohn’s disease without even realising it. The reverse is also true: Crohn’s significantly increases your risk of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). If you’re stuck in a cycle of gut issues that won’t clear up, these two conditions working together might be exactly what’s stopping your recovery. In this post, I’ll explore the connection between the two and provide step-by-step guidance on what to do if you suspect you
Carmela Pengelly
Jan 276 min read


When your IBS is SIBO and what to do
What I cover in this blog: How do you know if SIBO is the cause of your IBS? Red flags How to test for SIBO What if my SIBO test is negative? When to use stool tests Microbiome Mapping or CDSA? Fixing your gut issues Antibiotics for SIBO and IBS If you are living with an IBS diagnosis you are likely in despair and wondering if true relief is ever possible. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as the name implies, is a generalised medical term for a syndrome —a collection of sympt
Carmela Pengelly
Jan 208 min read


7-day detox diet plan with recipes
This very easy detoxification programme is one that I use for clients who are recovering from cancer and want to clear their body of toxins and rebuild their health. Detoxing does not have to be hard or complicated and you don't have to feel deprived and I have included some simple recipes at the end to help you. I recommend that you do this detox programme for 7 days and you will find that you are feeling more energetic and that any gut symptoms have improved. I suggest you
Carmela Pengelly
Jan 65 min read


Avoid IBS SIBO flare-ups over Christmas: holiday survival tips
Many sufferers of gut dysfunction, whether it be IBS, SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) or another gut issue, have a common problem of what to eat. Socialising is among the most challenging problems, as many foods on offer when you’re out and about are liable to trigger your symptoms of pain, nausea, bloating and gas, or send you rushing off to the nearest loo. Here are some tips to help you celebrate the holidays without experiencing flare-ups. Read to the end , a
Carmela Pengelly
Dec 10, 20233 min read


SIBO-friendly, low FODMAP chocolate chip cookies
Want a sweet treat that won't upset your gut? Ingredients 2 cups almond flour 2 eggs, beaten 4 tbsp coconut cream (choose one without thickeners, e.g. Ayam’s brand) 4 tbsp butter, softened 2 tsp natural vanilla extract 12 stevia tablets 2 tbsp unsweetened cacao nibs (preferable) or dark chocolate chips Method Preheat oven to 180 deg C. Mix ingredients together. Shape into cookies and place on a greased baking tray. Bake for around 15-20 mins. Bon appetit and good health to yo
Carmela Pengelly
Nov 9, 20231 min read


Low-fodmap SIBO-friendly cheesecake
Ingredients Base 1 cup mix of raw pecans, brazil nuts and walnuts pinch of salt 1 tsp natural vanilla essence 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted...
Carmela Pengelly
Oct 24, 20231 min read


SIBO-friendly, happy tummy bread
Ingredients 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 175 g butternut pumpkin, peeled and cut into chunks 1 ½ tsp low-fodmap stock powder 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground white pepper 100 g coconut flour 100 g almond flour 5 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small zucchini, cut into roughly 2 cm chunks, peel left on 1 small red capsicum, cut into roughly 2 cm chunks ½ cup olive oil 5 eggs 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds Course granulated Himalayan or sea salt Method Preheat the oven to 175 deg C. B
Carmela Pengelly
Aug 29, 20231 min read


How to beat Candida for good
Photo: Mart Production A Candida overgrowth can be an annoying, depressing and sometimes debilitating infection. What makes it worse is...
Carmela Pengelly
Feb 2, 20236 min read


10-Minute detox soup
If you have SIBO or IBS you can omit the garlic. SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 1 avocado 1 large handful of green leaves (e.g salad leaves,...
Carmela Pengelly
Oct 12, 20221 min read


How PHGG can help your gut
Pic Christopher Campbell Unsplash Whether you have bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, or gut pain, PHGG is an easy inexpensive way to...
Carmela Pengelly
Oct 6, 20223 min read


Why you need protein
Protein can improve your immunity, your gut, your liver, your well being, and everything else. So often in my consultations I tell...
Carmela Pengelly
May 27, 20224 min read


Why killing a bacterial overgrowth is not the answer
I hear lots of talk of people 'killing' bacteria when they have gut problems, especially with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial...
Carmela Pengelly
Mar 3, 20213 min read


How protein can protect your health
Protein is crucial to good health, especially if you are unwell or mature age. However, I find that many of my patients have far too...
Carmela Pengelly
Jan 19, 20212 min read


Gut Healing Anti-Viral Cuppa Soup
#guthealing #SIBO #IBS #IBSfood #lowFodmap Image from Dominik Martin on Unsplash This simple recipe contains gut healing bone broth and...
Carmela Pengelly
Nov 6, 20201 min read


Do you have a histamine intolerance?
Image by: cenczi from Pixabay Do you have gut pain, wheeziness or do you suffer from hives or skin flushing? These are some of the...
Carmela Pengelly
Nov 4, 20204 min read


Glutamine-rich gut-healing summer juice
Image by Fallon Michael on Unsplash Don't be put off by the cabbage in this recipe. The combination of melon, cucumber and ginger makes...
Carmela Pengelly
Sep 23, 20201 min read


Gut healing carrot and ginger soup
This is a great gut healing soup that and very easy to prepare. Contains the perfect ingredients for improving gut integrity, reducing...
Carmela Pengelly
Sep 13, 20201 min read
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