Check out these Low FODMAP Tips & Techniques - FODMAP Everyday https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/category/tips-techniques/ Low FODMAP Recipes & IBS Resources Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:06:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-Single-KIWI-large-32x32.png Check out these Low FODMAP Tips & Techniques - FODMAP Everyday https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/category/tips-techniques/ 32 32 Top 10 Strategies for Eating Out On the Low FODMAP Diet https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/top-10-strategies-eating-out-low-fodmap-diet/ https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/top-10-strategies-eating-out-low-fodmap-diet/#comments Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:06:48 +0000 https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/?p=4330 There are many situations when you will be eating away from home. Restaurants, travel, parties – all can spell trouble if you’re caught off guard. The key is to be prepared for FODMAP disasters before they happen, which is why I’m sharing my top 10 strategies for keeping your FODMAP intake under control when someone else is doing the cooking. Low FODMAP Diet Restaurant Tips 1. Plan Ahead If the restaurant has an online menu, check it out before you head out the door. Identify a few low FODMAP options, and consider calling the restaurant to make sure they’re still on the menu. If the restaurant does not post their menu, you’ll have to call and ask if they serve dishes that accommodate your needs, or that can be easily altered. This is also a good time to ask about specials. Don’t be shy! They would rather have a heads […]

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Food Prices Have Skyrocketed! 12 Supermarket Hacks That Will Save You Hundreds! https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/how-to-save-hundreds-of-dollars-at-the-supermarket-with-these-12-tricks/ https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/how-to-save-hundreds-of-dollars-at-the-supermarket-with-these-12-tricks/#comments Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:34:49 +0000 https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/?p=67802 Over the last three years, food prices have experienced significant increases. These increases have had major impacts on household budgets, particularly for low-income households where food costs comprise a larger percentage of income. Yet, we can’t compromise on feeding our families. Here are our twelve game-changing strategies for grocery savings that promise significant financial relief in the long run. Food Price Increases Over the Last 3 Years First the data. 2021-2022 2021-2024 2023-2024 Category-Specific Increases Sign Up For Store Loyalty Programs These days most supermarkets have a loyalty program. You can almost always sign up at the Customer Service desk, and sometimes you can online, too. Some stores have apps, as well. These programs typically alert you to upcoming sales and when your personal barcode is scanned at the checkout, discounts are applied. These can add up! Some are also attached to gas programs, if your store has an associated […]

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“Use By” Dates: What Do They REALLY Mean? https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/use-by-dates-what-do-they-really-mean/ https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/use-by-dates-what-do-they-really-mean/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:31:30 +0000 https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/?p=75475 Many food products come with “use by” dates, “expiration” dates, “sell by” dates, and “best if used by” dates. What do they mean, and how important is it to pay attention? Common sense tells us that at the stroke of midnight on a particular day that food doesn't all of a sudden take a dramatic downturn, so we thought it would be helpful to dive into this common terminology.

And did you know that a significant amount of food is unnecessarily wasted due to misunderstandings about labeling?

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Be Cool: How To Pack a Cooler For Maximum Cooling https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/be-cool-how-to-pack-a-cooler-for-maximum-cooling/ https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/be-cool-how-to-pack-a-cooler-for-maximum-cooling/#respond Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:03:55 +0000 https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/?p=71782 Summer means outdoor picnics, potlucks with friends, and camping. And we need to tote our food safely and efficiently, and that means coolers are involved. We are not going to tell you the best cooler (you can look that up if shopping for a new one, or maybe you have a trusted container), but we are going to show you how to pack your cooler. There are ways to pack your cooler for cooling and food preservation efficiency. None of this is hard, but there are definitely some tricks.

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When is a Tablespoon Not a Tablespoon? Let’s Talk About Accurate Measuring https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/tablespoon-not-tablespoon/ https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/tablespoon-not-tablespoon/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:02:00 +0000 https://fodmapeveryday.wpengine.com/?p=451 Tablespoons Vary in Volume Measurement Depending On Where You Live When is a Tablespoon Not a Tablespoon? Answer: When it is considered to be equal to 20 ml, like in Australia, versus the 15 ml tablespoon that we use in the U.S. and virtually everywhere else. Did we lose you? What this means is that since much of the low FODMAP information that we all reference is coming out of Australia, that if Monash University says that it is okay to have “1 tablespoon” of something, we have to look at the weight or volume equivalent of that item to know how it equates to our measuring implements here in the States and elsewhere around the world. Looking at it another way, all countries set teaspoons at 5 ml., but 4 teaspoons equal 1 Australian tablespoon, while in the U.S. and elsewhere 3 teaspoons equal 1 tablespoon. What does this […]

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All About Cocoa & FODMAPs https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/all-about-cocoa/ https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/all-about-cocoa/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:08:18 +0000 https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/?p=4809 This article has been updated to reflect the newest Monash University smartphone app entries (as of 1/15/24), and also preserves some of the very important information that was removed from prior iterations. Lab testing results from FODMAP Friendly have been added as well. Cocoa is made from the cacao plant, Theobroma cacao. Football-shaped fruit are filled with flesh covered seeds. These seeds contain the cacao nibs; all cocoa powder and chocolate bars derive from these cacao nibs. This article explores cocoa from a FODMAP perspective. For information on dark chocolate, milk chocolate or white chocolate in relation to FODMAPs, please refer to those articles. Cocoa, “Cacao” & FODMAPs First, I would like to address terminology. This article is primarily receiving a major overhaul because of a change that Monash University recently made in their smartphone app. They used to have two separate entries, one for cocoa, and one for cacao […]

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A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Half-Sheet Pan for Your Kitchen https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/a-guide-to-choosing-the-perfect-half-sheet-pan-for-your-kitchen/ https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/a-guide-to-choosing-the-perfect-half-sheet-pan-for-your-kitchen/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:34:22 +0000 https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/?p=78851 Do you know what a half-sheet pan is? It is a term from commercial kitchens that references a sturdy pan with the dimensions of 18 by 13-inches, with a 1-inch rim all the way around. They are strong. They don't warp. The aluminum commercial-grade, which are easy to find even on Amazon, are inexpensive and they conduct heat beautifully. We use ours every day to roast meats and poultry, vegetables, nachos, for sheet-pan pasta, cookies, scones, and more. Learn how to choose the best one for you.

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Turkey 101: Everything You Need to Know To Roast The Perfect Turkey https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/turkey-101/ https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/turkey-101/#respond Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:55:38 +0000 https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/?p=3635 Want to know how to roast the perfect turkey? We’ve got the answers! It starts with choosing the right bird to buy. Let’s dive in. With no further ado, presenting our FODMAP Everyday® Turkey 101. Note that all of these definitions and explanations are for U.S. turkeys governed by the USDA. Choosing Your Bird: Fresh or Frozen Fresh: By USDA definition, fresh turkeys have never been chilled below 26°F (-3°C). They should come with a “sell-by” or “best-by” date, which you will want to check. Typically you will buy a fresh turkey very close to the day you will be roasting, so plan accordingly Frozen: Again, according to the USDA, any turkey that has been held at 0°F (-18°C) or below must be labeled as frozen or “previously frozen”. Curiously – and frustratingly – no specific labeling is required for poultry held between 0°F (-18°C) and 26°F (-3°C). We recommend […]

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12 Kitchen Hacks You May Not Know https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/12-kitchen-hacks-you-may-not-know/ https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/12-kitchen-hacks-you-may-not-know/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:01:29 +0000 https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/?p=68252 Sometimes preparing meals and just dealing with food can feel like a bore and a chore - or just plain frustrating! We've got the best food hacks to get in and out of the kitchen fast. Not more drudgery, and dare we say it, some of these hacks are kind of fun. Save money, too. Win-win!

Do you have a kitchen hack we should know about?

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The Best Budget Planner You Will Be Obsessed With in 2023 https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/the-best-budget-planner-you-will-be-obsessed-with-in-2023/ https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/the-best-budget-planner-you-will-be-obsessed-with-in-2023/#respond Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:54:57 +0000 https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/?p=66065 Will 2023 be the year where you get your life and finances in order? If you are having trouble tracking your finances, consider purchasing a budget planner to keep all your finances organized. Budgeting is complicated and overwhelming to most people, but a planner makes the process easier. With a budget planner, you’ll be motivated to devise a plan and track all your expenses. You’ll be the boss of your money when you master your budgeting skills. Budgeting takes time and effort, but the sooner you start, the sooner you figure out how budgeting works. When you understand how to budget, you can share budgeting tips with others, making their lives easier. Are you ready to organize your financial life? What Is a Budget Planner? Just like how a planner helps you organize your tasks, work, appointments, and events, a budget planner is a book that helps you keep track […]

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