Australia’s First FODMAP Friendly Certified Granola Is Here, Thanks To Nourished By Carms!
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We got to know the lovely Carmelina Manzo of Nourished by Carms in this exclusive Q&A.
Read on to learn more about the inspiration behind Nourished by Carms and the FODMAP Friendly granolas Carmelina’s got going for the future!
How did your company begin?
Suffering from my own FODMAP malabsorption diagnosis, I struggled to find a healthy granola that didn’t contain oats or honey. I played around with many recipes until I mastered the Original blend. Friends and family were also loving my granola and after a friend suggested I start selling it, I thought why not!?
What is the inspiration behind your range?
My own FODMAP diagnosis and desire to eat a healthy, refined sugar free and nutrient dense breakfast, is the inspiration behind Nourished by Carms granola.
What are your own personal experiences with digestive health?
I have struggled to tolerate dairy for as long as I can remember. Approximately 10 years ago, I was diagnosed with Fructose Malabsorption. Leading up to my diagnosis, I suffered from extreme fatigue and muscle pain. Once I was diagnosed and started to follow a low FODMAP diet, I slowly started to feel better. Within 6 weeks of following a low FODMAP diet, I felt the best I had felt in a long time. I have had relapses, but have learnt the importance of constantly checking foods using the FODMAP Friendly App, as new information is constantly emerging. The high fructose foods or fructans that I suffer the most from are apples, garlic, onion and wheat. This makes eating out so difficult as garlic and onion are often the base ingredients of so many recipes. If I ingest either garlic or onion I feel like I have a hangover for days.
Why did you want to certify your products?
I love my granola and truly believe it is a great product. I understand the difficulty in finding particular foods that are FODMAP friendly, so I wanted to be able to have this product certified so other people can confidently enjoy Nourished by Carms granola as a breakfast or snack option.
What separates your products from others available on the market?
Nourished by Carms granola doesn’t contain oats which is generally a key ingredient in granola. Oats are replaced by quinoa which have a lovely nutty taste.
Are there more products to be added to your range in future?
In the near future I plan to work with FODMAP Friendly to have the Grain Free blend certified, as this is a great breakfast and snack option for people wanting to follow a low carb/high fat or paleo diet. It has been so exciting and rewarding seeing this product being used by Nutritionists.
Where can people find out more about Nourished by Carms?
For more information on Nourished by Carms, head over to our website www.nourishedbycarms.com.au
