Planning a party? A potluck? A picnic? A simple gathering? It can be a challenge to come up with something savory to serve that's different, fun, enticing, and low in FODMAPs. If you're up for some culinary excitement and kitchen fun, this recipe is for you!

Nutritional yeast, often affectionately referred to as "nooch," is a magical ingredient in vegan cuisine. These golden-yellow flakes add richness, protein, and a nutty-cheesy taste that falls neatly into the realm of umami. Nooch is most commonly dusted over salads, pasta dishes, vegan pizza, scrambled tofu, and popcorn, but it also makes a fantastic flavoring for vegan broth and soup bases, cheesy sauces, homemade vegan cheeses, and savory sprinkles. It can stand in for the flavor of cheese in almost any recipe. It's so delicious, most cats and dogs love it as much as vegans do!

Research on the FODMAP content of food is constantly evolving, and today's findings may differ tomorrow. That's because the scientific methods used for testing FODMAPs are continually improving, affording greater sensitivity and accuracy. But perhaps even more important are changing environmental and agricultural factors that can greatly influence FODMAP levels in foods. 

Although vegan product options are rapidly expanding in the marketplace worldwide, manufactured food products that are safe for vegans with IBS still remain quite limited. 

A trip to the grocery store can often be a bummer when you're a vegan with IBS. It's not always easy to remember what is and isn't safe or what our particular triggers may be.

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Tasty, satisfying snacks that aren't loaded with sugar, fat, or FODMAPs aren't easy to find. Low-FODAMP fruit, although nutritious and low in fat, can trigger IBS symptoms if consumed too frequently or in large amounts. Nuts and seeds, while abundant in healthy fats, can also be a trigger if the portion size is too large. In addition, those calories and fat can add up quickly.

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Rice is an affordable and popular grain that plays a prominent role in the daily fare of millions of Americans. It is especially important in Asian, Latin, vegan, and vegetarian cuisines, and is a staple for people on gluten-free or low-FODMAP diets. 

Wheat, spelt, and rye, the primary grains commonly used in conventional breads, are high in FODMAPs, a collection of small-chain carbohydrates naturally found in foods that are difficult for most people with IBS to digest. ​So does that mean that people with IBS need to forgo sandwiches in order to feel better? Fortunately, the answer is a resounding no!

Bacon is among the most popular foods in the United States. Traveling far from the much-beloved BLT, it can now be found flavoring everything from soups to main dishes to desserts, including ice cream and even chocolates. The rich, salty, sweet-smoky flavor and chewy texture of bacon hasn't been lost on vegans. ​

In recent years the availability of packaged and prepared vegan foods has expanded far beyond anyone's wildest expectations. As veganism proliferates, so does the clamoring for vegan versions of cheese, milk, cream, whipped cream, yogurt, ice cream, cheesecake, mayo, butter, eggs, meat, seafood, and more. ​