Summer Berry Chicken Salad
SIBO Diet & Low FODMAP
One of the best ways to support your digestive fire 🔥 (your body's ability to absorb nutrients from your meal) is to eat seasonally. This is because fresh fruits and vegetables are grown in nutrient rich soils that contain naturally occurring enzymes which help improve your overall digestion (think less bloating, gas, indigestion!).
Finding local food at farmer’s markets is the best way to get the most out of your fruits and veggies! Often the produce is picked the day of or before and contains a higher nutritional value than produce that’s travelled far and ends up in your grocery store shelf.
SIBO Supportive Meal: With SIBO and other more chronic digestive issues, your digestive capacity and ability to break down your meals has been impaired. Eating fresh, local and easy to digest foods like fresh green, berries, chives and peppers can help improve your digestion and ensure you’re getting optimal nutrition from your meals.
Local berries are also chock full of antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation that often results from chronic digestive issues. Chicken breast provides a good, easily digestible source of protein to help keep you full until your next meal so you don’t need to snack (which can negatively impact your migrating motor complex!)
As a digestive health holistic nutritionist who specializes in SIBO/IBS and heartburn, it’s my goal to help you you navigate your diagnosis and the key role that food plays in helping you overcome it. Learn more about my 3 month SIBO Program here.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
2 tbsps olive oil
1 tsp avocado oil
2 tbsps apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp of fresh grated ginger (optional)
3 shakes of salt & pepper
3-4 handfuls of arugula
1/2 bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup of strawberries, sliced (or any other berry)
10 pecans (raw or toasted)
1/4 of an avocado
1 chicken breast
2-3 chives, diced
*follow exact amounts of each ingredient if following the SIBO diet. If you’re not following the diet amounts may be increased
Directions:
Preheat grill on medium heat or oven to 400°F. Brush both sides of each chicken breast with the avocado oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill the chicken about 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through, flipping halfway. If you prefer, you can bake the chicken for about 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked.
Meanwhile, add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper to a small jar. Grate the fresh ginger into the jar. Shake and set aside.
Toss together arugula, strawberries, avocado, bell pepper, chives and pecans in a large bowl. Slice the chicken and add to the salad. Coat with desired amount of salad dressing. Enjoy!
