Customized LOW FODMAP
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Customized LOW FODMAP Meal Plans Monday BREAKFAST 1 protein, 1 starchy vegetable, 1 non-starchy vegetable 1 fruit Weak tea or coffee (optional) SNACK 1 slice banana blueberry loaf (recipe attached) OR 5-10 rice crackers 1 non-starchy vegetable Pot of sugar-free, lactose-free yoghurt Glass of water LUNCH 1 protein, 1 non-starchy vegetable, 1 grain 1 fruit Glass of water SNACK A mix of vegetable sticks (1/4 carrot, 1/8 celery, 1 radish, 1/4 bulb fennel, 1/4 zucchini - choose 3) 1 protein snack item, 5-10 rice crackers Glass of lactose-free milk DINNER Halloumi cheese fingers (recipe included), 1 starchy vegetable, 1 non-starchy vegetable OR 1 protein, 1 starchy vegetable, 1 non-starchy vegetable Glass of water Banana Blueberry Loaf Ingredients 1 protein, 1 starchy vegetable, 1 non-starchy vegetable 1 ripe banana 1 fruit 1 medium potato boiled and mashed Weak tea or coffee (optional) 57gms/2 oz melted coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 eggs 2 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 slice banana blueberry loaf (recipe attached) OR 5-10 rice crackers 1/3 cup white rice flour 1 non-starchy vegetable 1/3 cup brown rice flour (or more white rice flour) Pot of sugar-free, lactose-free yoghurt 1/4 cup tapioca flour Glass of water 1/4 cup potato starch 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda Pinch of salt 1 protein, 1 non-starchy vegetable, 1 grain 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1 fruit Glass of water Method 1. Heat oven to 180°C/350°F. 2. In a food processor, blend the banana, potato, butter and vanilla. A mix of vegetable sticks (1/4 carrot, 1/8 celery, 1 radish, 1/4 bulb fennel, 1/4 zucchini - choose 3) 3. Add the eggs and blend again. 1 protein snack item, 5-10 rice crackers 4. Sift all the dry ingredients together. Glass of lactose-free milk 5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well. 6. Add the blueberries and mix gently. Halloumi cheese fingers (recipe included), 1 starchy vegetable, 1 non-starchy vegetable 7. Pour the mixture into a lined loaf tin and bake for 1 hour. OR 1 protein, 1 starchy vegetable, 1 non-starchy vegetable 8. Cool completely before slicing. Glass of water Slice up and keep excess in the freezer. Microwave for 20 seconds when needed. Halloumi Cheese Fingers Serves 4 Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 175g (6 oz) halloumi cheese, cut into sticks 1 dessertspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano freshly ground black pepper to taste Method 1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. 2. Add the halloumi sticks, and cook until the cheese turns light, golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes. 3. Sprinkle with lemon juice, oregano, and pepper to serve. Tuesday BREAKFAST 1 protein, 1 grain, 1 non-starchy vegetable, 1 fruit Weak tea or coffee (optional) SNACK 1 protein snack item, 1 non-starchy vegetable, 5-10 rice crackers Glass of lactose-free milk LUNCH Halloumi cheese fingers (leftover from dinner), 1 starchy vegetable, 1 non-starchy vegetable OR 1 protein, 1 starchy vegetable, 1 non-starchy vegetable Glass of water SNACK 5-10 rice crackers, 1 non-starchy vegetable 1 fruit Pot of sugar-free, lactose-free yoghurt Glass of water DINNER Twice baked stuffed potato (recipe included) OR 1 protein, 1 starchy vegetable, 1 non-starchy vegetable Glass of water Twice Baked Stuffed Potatoes Serves 4 Ingredients 4 well-shaped potatoes 2 zucchini, chopped finely 1 can tuna, drained ½ cup mayonnaise (garlic and onion-free) Salt & pepper 125gms/4.5oz corn (canned is fine) 2 tbsp chopped parsley Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F 2. Wash the potatoes and pierce several times with a fork. 3. Place on an oven tray, place in the oven and bake for an hour. 4. Remove and cool until you can handle them. 5. Scoop the filling out of the potato skins and place in a bowl. 6. Place all the other ingredients in with the potato and mix together. 7. Spoon the mixture into the potato shells. 8. Cook in the hot oven for about 20 minutes until heated through. Wednesday BREAKFAST 1 protein, 1 grain, 1 non-starchy vegetable 1 fruit Weak tea or coffee (optional) SNACK 1 slice banana blueberry loaf OR 5-10 rice crackers 1 non-starchy vegetable Pot of sugar-free, lactose-free yoghurt Glass of water LUNCH Twice baked stuffed potato (leftover from dinner) OR 1 protein, 1 starchy vegetable, 1 non-starchy vegetable 1 fruit Glass of water SNACK A mix of vegetable sticks (1/4 carrot, 1/8 celery, 1 radish, 1/4 bulb fennel, 1/4 zucchini - choose 3) 1 protein snack item, 5-10 rice crackers Glass of lactose-free milk DINNER Chicken pasta salad (recipe included) OR 1 protein, 1 grain, 1 non-starchy vegetable Glass of water Chicken Pasta Salad Serves 4 Ingredients 3 cups cooked, cooled gluten-free pasta 1 fennel 3 cups cooked chicken 100gms/3.5oz hard cheese 12 black olives 2 radishes 1 zucchini Dressing 2tbsp olive oil 1/2 tbsp vinegar Salt and pepper Method 1. Cut up the vegetables and cheese into bite-sized pieces. 2. Combine all the salad ingredients in a bowl. 3. Cut the chicken into pieces. 4. Add to the salad ingredients. 5. Place all the dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake. 6. Add to the salad and toss. 7. Taste and adjust the flavours. Have the equivalent of 1/2 cup of the vegetables with 1 cup of the cooked pasta. Thursday BREAKFAST 1 protein, 1 grain, 1 non-starchy vegetable 1 fruit Weak tea or coffee (optional) SNACK 1 protein snack item, 1 non-starchy vegetable, 5-10 rice crackers Glass of lactose-free milk LUNCH Chicken pasta salad (leftover from dinner) OR 1 protein, 1 grain, 1 non-starchy vegetable Glass of water SNACK 5-10 rice crackers, 1 non-starchy vegetable 1 fruit Pot of sugar-free, lactose-free yoghurt Glass of water DINNER Zucchini and cheese fritters (recipe included) OR 1 protein, 1 non-starchy vegetable, 1 starchy vegetable Glass of water Zucchini and Cheese Fritters Serves 4 Ingredients ¾ cup white rice flour ¼ cup tapioca flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp each: salt, black pepper 2 eggs 1 cup milk (lactose-free) 1 cup grated zucchini 1 cup grated cheese ⅓ cup chopped chives Method 1. Combine flours, baking powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. 2. Beat the eggs and milk together. 3. Stir into the flour mixture to make a batter. 4. Squeeze excess juice out of the grated zucchini. 5. Stir the zucchini, cheese and chives into the batter. 6. Heat a little oil in a frying pan. 7. Cook spoonfuls of the mixture over a medium heat until golden on one side. 8. Turn and cook the other side. 9. Place the fritters on a platter and keep warm while cooking the remaining batter. 10. Serve with a garlic and onion free mayonnaise. Friday BREAKFAST 1 protein, 1 starchy vegetable, 1 non-starchy vegetable 1 fruit Weak tea or coffee (optional) SNACK 1 slice banana blueberry loaf OR 5-10 rice crackers 1 non-starchy vegetable Pot of sugar-free, lactose-free yoghurt Glass of water LUNCH Zucchini and cheese fritters OR 1 protein, 1 non-starchy vegetable, 1 starchy vegetable 1 fruit Glass of water SNACK A mix of vegetable sticks (1/4 carrot, 1/8 celery, 1 radish, 1/4 bulb fennel, 1/4 zucchini - choose 3) 1 protein snack item, 5-10 rice crackers Glass of lactose-free milk DINNER Tuna and quinoa salad (recipe included) OR 1 protein, 1 grain, 1 non-starchy vegetable Glass of water Tuna & Quinoa Salad Serves 4 Ingredients 1 can tuna, drained Quinoa (you can have 1 cup cooked) 1/2 cup zucchini 1/2 leek (green part only) Fresh oregano 1 cup chopped fennel 1 cup baby spinach 1/2 cup pine nuts Vinaigrette dressing Method 1. Wash and drain the chickpeas. 2. Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the packet. 3. Cool completely. 4. Chop up the vegetables into small chunks. 5. Chop the oregano finely. 6. Toast the pine nuts. 7. Mix everything together. 8. Dress with a vinaigrette made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Add a little mustard if you are fine with that. Saturday BREAKFAST 1 protein, 1 starchy vegetable, 1 non-starchy vegetable 1 fruit Weak tea or coffee (optional) SNACK 1 protein snack item, 1 non-starchy vegetable, 5-10 rice crackers Glass of lactose-free milk LUNCH Leftover tuna and quinoa salad OR 1 protein, 1 grain, 1 non-starchy vegetable Glass of water SNACK 5-10 rice crackers, 1 non-starchy vegetable 1 fruit Pot of sugar-free, lactose-free yoghurt Glass of water DINNER Salmon cakes (recipe included), 1 starchy vegetable, 1 non-starchy vegetable OR 1 protein, 1 starchy vegetable, 1 non-starchy vegetable Glass of water Salmon Cakes Serves 4 Ingredients 300g fresh salmon or canned 1 beaten egg zest of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup almond meal or GF breadcrumbs 1 tsp cumin powder salt and pepper 1 tbsp olive oil Method 1. Remove the skin and pulse the salmon in a food processor until in small pieces, not a puree. 2. Add the rest of the ingredients except the oil and pulse just to combine. 3. Roll into 4 patties. 4.