Excuse Me, Can I Eat That? by Jodie Martin is more than just a vegan recipe book — it is a practical, reassuring guide for plant-based eaters, sensitive tummies, and anyone navigating food intolerances.
Created for those who want to enjoy delicious food without the fear of bloating, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain or excessive gas, this book helps make healthy eating feel simple, achievable and enjoyable again.
What You’ll Find Inside
Inside, you’ll find easy vegan dishes that taste amazing, along with helpful guidance around FODMAPs, coeliac disease, gluten-free eating, food intolerances, plant-based pantry essentials, and how to create kind, nourishing meals without compromising on flavour.
Perfect for vegans, plant-based eaters, people with sensitive digestion, or anyone wanting more confidence in the kitchen, this book takes the stress out of wondering, ‘Can I eat that?’
You’ll learn:
✔ How to make easy vegan dishes that taste amazing
✔ How to create kind foods while managing food intolerances
✔ What FODMAPs actually mean
✔ About coeliac disease and how to manage it
✔ How to eat healthy without compromising on flavour
✔ Plant-based pantry must-haves
✔ How to feel more confident in the kitchen
A beautiful, practical recipe book for anyone who wants to love food again — the way it’s intended.
FAQs – Excuse Me, Can I Eat That? by Jodie Martin
1. What is Excuse Me, Can I Eat That? about?
Excuse Me, Can I Eat That? by Jodie Martin is more than just a vegan recipe book. It is a practical guide for anyone wanting to enjoy delicious plant-based food while navigating food intolerances, sensitive digestion, bloating, coeliac disease, FODMAPs, and other common digestive concerns.
2. Is this book suitable for people with food intolerances?
Yes. This book is designed to help people create kind, nourishing meals while managing food intolerances. It explains how to choose foods that are less likely to trigger bloating, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, or excessive gas, while still keeping meals full of flavour.
3. Does this book explain FODMAPs and coeliac disease?
Yes. The book helps explain what FODMAPs actually mean and includes guidance around coeliac disease and how to manage it through food choices. It is especially useful for anyone who feels overwhelmed by dietary restrictions and wants clearer, more practical kitchen confidence.
4. Is the book only for vegans?
No. While the recipes are vegan and plant-based, this book is suitable for anyone wanting to eat more plant-based meals, reduce digestive discomfort, or learn how to cook healthier food without compromising on taste. It is a great resource for vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, and sensitive eaters.
5. Will this book help me feel more confident in the kitchen?
Yes. Excuse Me, Can I Eat That? includes easy vegan dishes, pantry must-haves for plant-based eaters, and practical tips to help make cooking feel simpler and less stressful. It is ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy food again while feeling more confident about what they can eat.
Please note: This book is intended for general recipe inspiration, education, and lifestyle support only. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a qualified health professional if you have coeliac disease, food allergies, digestive symptoms, dietary restrictions, or medical concerns.
About the Author
Jodie Martin is a nutritionist, author and passionate plant-based food creator. She is the owner of SoulPod, two well-known plant-based cafés in Melbourne, and has also worked as the former manager of one of Melbourne’s largest health food stores.
After being diagnosed with coeliac disease and fructose malabsorption, Jodie used her Degree in Nutritional Medicine, along with her love of plant-based eating, to better understand how to create food that was both nourishing and enjoyable.
Her personal experience with food intolerances inspired Excuse Me, Can I Eat That?, a book designed to help others feel less overwhelmed by dietary restrictions and more confident in the kitchen.
Through simple, tasty and nutritious recipes, Jodie shows that eating with food sensitivities does not have to mean missing out on flavour, variety or the joy of sharing good food.
