If you’ve recently been diagnosed with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and been asked to follow a specific protocol in an effort to help calm symptoms down—we’ve got you. It is absolutely normal to feel overwhelmed, not knowing where to start. Quite a few patients that I have worked with have completed this protocol with great success. It all starts with having solid recipes to reach for while being prepared in the kitchen with SIBO compliant ingredients on hand.

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Why a SIBO specific diet?

The purpose of a SIBO diet is to temporarily reduce the amount of fermentable carbohydrates in your diet and help improve your SIBO symptoms. By temporarily reducing or removing fermentable foods that your bacteria love to eat, you reduce the amount of gas they produce, therefore reducing the symptoms you feel while simultaneously treating the overgrowth and healing the gut.

Check out this SIBO specific meal plan roundup (categorized by meal type) that will make your life a lot easier while following the SIBO diet!

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Breakfast Recipes

Coconut Raspberry Breakfast Bowl | The Healthy Gut

Black Forest Smoothie | The Healthy Gut

Shakshuka | Fun Without FODMAPs

Mediterranean Grilled Cheese | Fun Without FODMAPs

Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats | Fun Without FODMAPs

Steel Cut Oats with Maple and Cinnamon | Fun Without FODMAPs

Frittata | Fun Without FODMAPs

Lunch Recipes

Pumpkin, Pomegranate and Quinoa Salad | The Healthy Gut

Tomato and Meatball Soup | The Healthy Gut

Smoked Salmon Salad | The Healthy Gut

Crispy Chicken Strips | The Healthy Gut

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta | Fun Without FODMAPs

Cilantro Lime Chicken | Fun Without FODMAPs

Creamy Red Lentil Dhal | The Healthy Gut

Dinner Recipes

Beef Tacos | Fun Without FODMAPs

Slow Cooker Pot Roast | Fun Without FODMAPs

Lemon and Thyme Roast Chicken | The Healthy Gut

Thai Fish Cakes with Zesty Salad | The Healthy Gut

Tuna Poke Bowl | The Healthy Gut

Moroccan Chicken | Fun Without FODMAPs

Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes and Lentils | Fun Without FODMAPs

Snacks & Desserts

Carrot Cake Bliss Balls | The Healthy Gut

Kale Chips | The Healthy Gut

Spiced Trail Mix | The Healthy Gut

Banana Bread | Fun Without FODMAPs

Blueberry Yogurt Pots | The Healthy Gut

Loaded Potato Skins | The Healthy Gut

Smoked Salmon Blinis | The Healthy Gut

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars | The Healthy Gut

Have fun experimenting with these recipes and finding your favorites! You won’t feel restricted while following the SIBO diet with these delicious and versatile recipes. 

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A caveat for our SIBO patients: low FODMAP is one way we treat SIBO. We also use the SIBO Specific Diet, which is more restrictive than low FODMAP, so your doctor may recommend that route, depending on your health history. As with any treatment plan, consulting with your doctor is the best first step.

Marwa Ismail

Marwa Ismail, Health Coach, uses her training from Institute for Integrative Nutrition and MindBodyGreen to empower patients in making sustainable lifestyle changes to better their health & wellness.