Low FODMAP Summer BBQ Guide
Summer is a time for outdoor gatherings, and hosting a barbecue is a perfect way to enjoy the warmer weather. However, if you or someone you know follows a low FODMAP diet, you might be wondering how to navigate backyard cookouts while still keeping symptoms at bay....
10 Low FODMAP Snacks For Your Handbag
Are you looking for a selection of low FODMAP snacks to have on hand for when hunger strikes? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog article, we’ll give ten of the best low FODMAP snacks that you can keep in your handbag. From popcorn and homemade trail...
Pregnancy and The Low FODMAP Diet with Monash University
Have you ever wondered what happens to IBS symptoms during pregnancy? Or if it’s okay to stay on the low FODMAP diet while pregnant? In this Monash FODMAP chat session, we’re discussing pregnancy and the low FODMAP diet. We’ll be looking at how gut...
Low FODMAP High Tea For Mother’s Day
Are you looking for a special way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? Why not host a low FODMAP high tea? High tea is a traditional British afternoon tea that involves a decadent spread of sandwiches, savoury finger food and yummy sweet treats. In this article, we’ll...
Strategies for Managing IBS Symptoms with Monash FODMAP
We know that living with gut symptoms sucks and that Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be hard to manage. So this IBS awareness month, we’re here to bring you a range of dietary and non-dietary strategies to help you manage your gut symptoms better. This article will...
How to Calm an IBS Flare
If you live with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) then you know symptoms can vary. Some days or weeks you can be fine and then all of a sudden you’re in the middle of an IBS flare and your symptoms are out of control. Gut symptoms are physically and emotionally draining...
Three Phases of the Low FODMAP Diet Q&A with Monash University
There is so much misinformation out there about the low FODMAP diet. If you think the low FODMAP diet is for life, then we have good news. The low FODMAP diet is a learning journey and you don’t need to follow it strictly forever. In this article, we will guide you...
Low FODMAP Vegetable Combos You Can Eat With Confidence
The key to a healthy and happy gut microbiome is eating lots of plant-based foods. There are plenty of delicious low FODMAP vegetable combos you can enjoy while in the first phase of the low FODMAP diet. We’ve figured out the serving sizes for you and put together a...
FODMAP Stacking Q & A with Monash University
FODMAP stacking is a super confusing topic when you are on the low FODMAP diet. But is it a concept you need to worry about? In our latest FODMAP Chat, we want to clear up the confusion with registered dietitian Chloe Swiney from the Monash FODMAP team. This article...
How many dates can you eat on the Low FODMAP Diet?
This might sound like a trick question but Monash University recently retested dates in February 2023 and they now have a low FODMAP serving size you can enjoy! That means small serves of dates can now be on the menu. Here’s what you need to know: In the past...
24 Low FODMAP Date Ideas
We know that when you have gut issues and are on the low FODMAP diet, it can feel like your dating life is over. Dining out with a new love interest (or even a friend) can feel embarrassing and awkward as you navigate food restrictions. We’re here to remind you that...
74 Low FODMAP Plant-Based Foods to Boost Your Gut Health
Gut health is all the rage these days and with good reason! The more we learn about the gut microbiome, the more we learn about its impact on not only digestive comfort but also immunity, cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose levels, how we store fat and even...
Supporting Your Gut Microbiome while on the Low FODMAP Diet
The gut plays a crucial role in your overall health and well-being, but can sometimes be overlooked. There has been a lot about gut microbiome in the media lately, so we thought we’d share a little bit more about it for you, with a focus on supporting your gut...
9 Easy Ways To Use Up Christmas Leftovers
The Christmas feast is over and now you have a fridge full of leftovers. That means it’s time to repurpose those leftovers into some quick and easy low FODMAP meals. We’ve got 9 easy ways to use up Christmas leftovers that your tummy and tastebuds will...
Dealing with comments around gut issues and diets
When you are on a restrictive medical diet and have gut issues, the holiday season often brings a lot of unsolicited advice and unwanted comments. It doesn’t matter if these comments come from a well-meaning aunty, a concerned parent or an ignorant family member; they...
Low FODMAP Christmas Gift Ideas 2022
Christmas is almost here! That means the festive season is in full swing and it’s time to put together your wishlist. Our low FODMAP gift guide for 2022 has everything you need to up your game in the kitchen. Share it with your friends and family and let them...
Practical Low FODMAP Tips For Adapting Thanksgiving & Christmas Dishes
Thinking about your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu can be daunting when you are on the low FODMAP diet. There’s a lot of effort that goes into planning, cooking, and managing family dynamics and that’s before you add a low FODMAP diet into the mix. So we’re here to...
Can a low FODMAP diet cause headaches and tiredness?
The low FODMAP diet is a medical diet designed to help reduce gut symptoms. So what do you do if you switch to the low FODMAP diet and start feeling tired or getting headaches? Sometimes these symptoms can be related to a change in diet and other times are caused by...
How long does it take for the FODMAP diet to work?
Gut symptoms suck and can interfere with every aspect of your life. Your healthcare professional might have recommended the low FODMAP diet to help you manage symptoms. However, this complex medical diet takes time and effort to implement. So, you might be wondering...
Easy low FODMAP food ideas for when you have a cold or flu
Food becomes a struggle when you’re unwell. Eating and drinking enough to stay hydrated and nourished is hard work. So we’ve created an easy list of low FODMAP food ideas for when you have a cold or flu. These ideas also include recipes you can give to...
Things I’d wished I’d known before starting The Low FODMAP Diet
Everyone’s journey to find their happy gut place looks a little different. My journey has been a long one and I’m grateful that I now have a happy gut and a varied diet. I made so many mistakes along the way, so today I want to share what I’d wished I’d...
Five Quick Ways to Reduce Gut Symptoms
I know you are busy and might be struggling to find the right strategies to get to your happy gut place. So let me give you five quick ways to reduce your gut symptoms – without too much effort! 5 quick ways to reduce gut symptoms: 1. Chew your food well. It’s...
Changes in FODMAP Ratings For Fresh Tomatoes & Red Pepper
We have breaking news. Over the weekend Monash University changed the FODMAP ratings of some key low FODMAP foods. This has caused tears, tantrums and a lot of confusion. We are here to help and have everything you need to know about the changes in FODMAP ratings for...
Why calling high FODMAP foods ‘unsafe’ is bad for your health
Now my friends the goal of this article is not to scare you. Instead, we want to have an open conversation about how powerful language is and how labelling foods in a certain way can create food fear. That’s why our team believes that calling high FODMAP foods...
5 Mindsets To Let Go Of For A Happier Gut
Who is ready to find their happy gut place this year? We know you are ready! Mindset can play a huge role in both managing your gut symptoms and learning to love your body. This year we want to help you decrease your anxiety around food and find your happy gut place....
Are Strawberries Still Low FODMAP? Monash University Serving Size Update
Social media has been in an uproar since the latest Monash University FODMAP Diet App update. The reason why? Well, strawberries have been reclassified from a food that contains only small amounts of FODMAPs to a food that needs good portion size control. This has...
6 Low FODMAP Holiday Cookies We Love
Festive season = COOKIES! It absolutely does! When we asked you what holiday recipes you were after our inbox exploded with low FODMAP holiday cookie requests. It turns out that it’s just not the festive season without some ridiculously good cookies. We hear...
16 Favourite Low FODMAP Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is just around the corner so it’s time to sort out a delicious menu! We’ve got plenty of yummy last-minute low FODMAP recipes to help you celebrate. Check out 16 of our favourite low FODMAP Thanksgiving recipes that your family will love....
Why is almond milk low FODMAP?
Hands up if you know that almonds are high FODMAP. We thought you’d be on to it and know that FODMAP fact. Just because almonds are high FODMAP that doesn’t mean almond milk is off the table in the first phase of the low FODMAP diet. In this article we’re exploring...
How To Stay Positive On The Low FODMAP Diet
It’s okay if somedays you just feel over it. Over managing your gut symptoms. Over thinking about food. Over trying to navigate the low FODMAP diet. Life is complicated and managing gut issues on top of everything else can be draining. In this article we’re going to...
