Depending on my client's gut microbiome test results I will prescribe a low FODMAP diet, short term to lower inflammation while we work on healing the gut. Sometimes, at first this can feel restrictive, but I am here to tell you it doesn't need to be boring. See below one of my favorite and easy to make low fodmap granola recipes: Please note this is not my recipe - I do not take credit for this recipe, but I do like to ensure I am making the things I am prescribing to my cli

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