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  Sam


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SIBO-Friendly Coconut Chia Porridge with Stewed Berries Supports: Gut healing, blood sugar regulation, hormone balance Ingredients For the porridge: For the berry topping: Instructions Functional Nutrition Insight This breakfast is low in FODMAPs and rich in anti-inflammatory fats from coconut milk, making it ideal for individuals with SIBO. Chia seeds provide mucilage that helps soothe […]

Prep: 8 min | Cook: 0 min | Total: 8 min | Servings: 1 | Author: Samantha Rigoli, RD, MS, RDN Ingredients Substitutions: Use quinoa for oats; almond milk for soy; walnuts for pumpkin seeds; lactose‑free or coconut yogurt if avoiding dairy; raspberries for blueberries. Method

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