Stephanie Cowan Nutrition

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Dr. Stephanie Cowan I Dietitian I Nutritionist I Researcher I Mornington Peninsula

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Banana Bread with Spelt and Honey

Posted on 8 February, 2019 at 20:30 Comments comments (2211)


Banana Bread adapted for those of you on a low FODMAP diet. It can be difficult to find recipes to suit your dietary needs - the solution? Learning how to substitute ingredients! ⁣Just three simple swaps and hey presto my favourite banana bread recipe is IBS friendly.⁣

Banana Bread with Spelt and Honey | Serves 8-...

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Tahini, Walnut and Dark Chocolate Biscuits

Posted on 8 February, 2019 at 20:25 Comments comments (403)


I’m always searching for yummy snacks for patients with dietary requirements. Top of the request list is sweet foods that can satisfy while still containing nutritious ingredients. Part of a dietitians job is sharing/adapting recipes for our patients - so I’m going to start sharing more of these recipes with you guys.


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Jacket Potatoes with Spicy Slaw and Homemade Pesto

Posted on 8 February, 2019 at 20:15 Comments comments (141)



Easy vegetarian Jacket Potatoes that are IBS and Coeliac friendly. There’s no denying the evidence, plant based diets help to lower inflammation and prevent chronic disease, including the number one killer - heart disease.


There are many different types of plant based diets, and while a one size (e.g. one diet) fits a...

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Tuna Pasta with Basil and Chilli

Posted on 8 February, 2019 at 19:55 Comments comments (1913)


Quick and easy tuna pasta with recipe options for IBS and Coeliac. Fish is the major sources of long-chain omega-3 fats and is also rich in other important nutrients such as vitamin D and selenium, high in protein, and low in saturated fat. ⁣⁣The take home message for all of you meat eaters out there - replacing red meat (beef, lamb and pork...

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Pumpkin, Lentil and Ginger Soup

Posted on 8 February, 2019 at 19:35 Comments comments (730)


For those of you with sensitive tummies I guarantee that this Ginger & Pumpkin Soup recipe will hit the spot! ⁣If you’re currently following a low FODMAP diet to manage IBS, it’s likely you’ve noticed that many high-fibre foods are also high in FODMAPs. This is very problematic considering that up to 70% of IBS sufferers disp...

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Nightshades - do they cause inflammation?

Posted on 15 April, 2017 at 9:40 Comments comments (2359)



The nightshade (or Solanaceae) family is made up of tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, goji berries, tobacco and peppers. What do all of these fruits and vegetables have in common? They all contain alkaloids, a substance suspected to cause inflammation.


Alkaloids are a g...

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