Srijita, Author at Pinfaves

The importance of sleep

September 1, 2016 Srijitaimportance, of, Sleep, The

Life is extremely busy these days. Most of us are working full time, either in a job or parenting children, or both! The daily tasks and endless ‘to do lists’ can make it seem as if all our days merge together and the short, weekend breaks in between, seem, well, short. We are like fish coming up for air. We plough through the work and ‘get on with it’ – every single day. The work gets done, the kids get sorted, the housework gets done, the food gets prepared and…

Iron deficiency

September 1, 2016 SrijitaDeficiency, Iron

April has been the busiest month I’ve had in a very long time! I’ve been to several weddings and away from home for three weeks, so any control over my diet went out the window. If I am not eating from the right food groups I tend to lack energy and feel fatigued and lethargic. If I spend more than a few days eating less than ideal foods, my body doesn’t perform how I need it to. I need to get back on track to ensure my body is in…

Bloating – does what you eat make it worse?

September 1, 2016 SrijitaBloating, Does, Eat, It, Make, What, worse, You

That full, uncomfortable and cramped feeling that makes you covertly unbutton your jeans at a dinner, or spend the whole day dreaming about getting home, just to put your pyjama pants on – ring a bell? That’s bloating. For many women, bloating is a part of day-to-day life. Many of us continue with our normal lifestyle and diet, and accept the bloating as normal, or at least unavoidable. We take over-the-counter remedies like antacids and natural anti-bloat remedies, but more often than not, what we are eating is the reason…

How to eat out on a low-FODMAP diet

September 1, 2016 Srijitaa, Diet:, Eat, How, low-FODMAP, On, Out, to

Eating out at a restaurant while on a low-FODMAP diet can feel like a nightmare! However, we all deserve to enjoy a meal with friends and family, and a night off cooking. Here are a few tips to help you choose a restaurant and select a safe meal. Choosing the restaurant carefully Select a restaurant that has a good range of gluten free options. While gluten isn’t the problem on a low-FODMAP diet, choosing gluten free will eliminate wheat, which is a major source of oligosaccharides. Thai restaurants often give…

What is sorbitol, and is it low FODMAP?

September 1, 2016 Srijitaand, FODMAP?, Is, It, Low, sorbitol, What

Sorbitol is not only a high FODMAP, it can also be a bit of a sneaky FODMAP as it likes to hide in fruits and is used as an artificial sweetener in processed drinks, foods and medications. This blog is going to discuss what sorbitol is, why it is high FODMAP and how to avoid it on a low-FODMAP diet. What is sorbitol and why is it a problem? Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that belongs to the polyol FODMAP group. Commonly found in certain types of fruit and used…

Garlic and a low-FODMAP diet

September 1, 2016 Srijitaa, and, Diet:, Garlic, low-FODMAP

There seems to be a bit of confusion around how to use garlic safely on a low-FODMAP diet. This article looks at why garlic is a problem, and how you can safely add garlic flavour to your meals without causing tummy troubles. Why is garlic a problem on a low-FODMAP diet? Garlic contains fructo-oligosaccharides, which are commonly referred to as fructans. Fructans are short-chain carbohydrates and are found in foods like onions, garlic, wheat, rye, barley and artichokes. Humans do not have enzymes to break down fructans, which means they…