Low FODMAP Guide to Hiking & Backpacking
Getting out into nature on a hike, tramp or backpacking trip is a wonderful way to disconnect from technology and nurture your soul. We’ve put together a quick guide to help you navigate your trip while on the low FODMAP diet. Breakfast Early morning breakfasts should...
34 Low FODMAP Dinner Recipes
There is no need to put up with boring meals while on the low FODMAP diet! There are plenty of low FODMAP dinner recipes to keep the whole family happy. We’ve collated 34 of our favourite low FODMAP dinner recipes just for you. Special thanks to Jessie Elvy, our...
Understanding the Monash Low FODMAP App Updates
You might have noticed that over the past few weeks the Monash University Low FODMAP app has undergone some pretty big changes. Here at A Little Bit Yummy the Monash University Low FODMAP app is our FODMAP bible and a key resource. We’re here to help you understand...
Renee’s IBS Journey
Each month we are in awe of the perseverance and determination you show to get out there and live life despite having irritable bowel syndrome. Living with a chronic illness is no joke! We understand that getting out of bed each morning and managing your symptoms is...
4 Types of IBS Anxiety And Strategies to Help
Anxiety and IBS go hand in hand and up to 40% to 60% of people with IBS experience anxiety or mental health challenges so you’re not alone! If you’re hiding from social situations, fretting over what you eat, catastrophizing about embarrassing symptoms, or obsessing...
5 Tips For Creating A Self-Care Routine That Lasts
Self-care isn’t just a buzzword but a dedicated set of actions that can help you support your health and find your happy place. When you suffer from a chronic medical condition, like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), life is tough and it’s even more important to...
6 Low FODMAP Foods that are High in Calcium
Are you getting enough calcium? Research shows that over half of the Australian population isn’t getting enough calcium in their daily diet (1), and this statistic is echoed all over the world. It’s easy to overlook your calcium intake, but calcium is essential for a...
Endometriosis, Surgery and Me
If you’ve been following me on social media, then you might have noticed I’ve been in hospital recently. Over the past year, I’ve been experiencing unexplained abdominal symptoms that feel different to my IBS symptoms. My gynecologist was concerned that I might have...
13 Low FODMAP Snack Ideas That Boost Your Nutrition
You might have heard a lot of chatter that the low FODMAP diet is a restrictive diet and that’s true! But that doesn’t mean your nutrition has to suffer. There are plenty of nutritional snacks you can use to enrich your diet while in the low FODMAP phase....
6 Tips To Gain Weight On the Low FODMAP Diet
Everyone on the low FODMAP diet deals with their own unique health challenges. Some people may need to lose weight, while others need to focus on gaining weight to improve overall health. Keep reading to find out my tips to gain weight on the low FODMAP diet. 6 tips...
Jeff’s IBS Story
Today we’re sharing Jeff’s IBS Story. What struck me most when reading Jeff’s email was his perseverance and determination to live his life no matter what challenges were sent his way. It was inspiring and heartwarming to know that others have had...
4 Reasons Why You Need To Reintroduce FODMAPs
You may have heard that the low FODMAP diet is not a forever diet. In fact, it’s actually just a 2-6 week test diet to find out whether FODMAPs are playing a role in triggering your IBS symptoms. If you’ve responded to the low FODMAP diet, you might be feeling the...
7 Low FODMAP Mother’s Day Gifts
It’s almost Mother’s Day! I am blessed to have an awesome Mum, so no matter how broke I am I always try to plan something a little bit special for her… Here are some of my favourite low FODMAP Mother’s Day gifts! Low FODMAP Mother’s Day...
Lactase enzymes and the low FODMAP diet
Why do cows have hooves instead of feet? – Because they lactose. This joke was said to me at University by my colleague during one of our many dietetics parties. These ‘bring-a-plate’ gatherings were not a rare occurrence because, after all we are foodies at heart!...
Catherine’s IBS Story
Today I’m sharing Catherine’s IBS story and opening up our platform to give you and other IBS sufferers a voice. We’re here to share your experiences, break down the social stigma and create a safe space to discuss our IBS journeys. Lets stop suffering in silence and...
Fructose And The Low FODMAP Diet
If you are on the low FODMAP diet then you know that excess fructose can send some people rushing to the loo! Fructose is the ‘M’ in the FODMAP acronym and is a monosaccharide. It’s a single sugar unit found in foods like fruit, and fruit products such as juice and...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Infographic
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome awareness month and it’s time to spread the word about IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome is a challenging condition to live with and it can affect every aspect of a person’s life. IBS awareness is on the rise but it is still...
The Low FODMAP Diet And Diabetes
If you have diabetes and IBS then you might be wondering how on earth you can combine both the low FODMAP diet and diabetes diet and not compromise your nutrition or health. It certainly is a little tricky, but it’s not impossible. My name is Sally and I’m an...
Staying Safe on the Low FODMAP Diet
The low FODMAP diet is a health journey not a life time diet. It was created as a tool to help Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers identify and manage dietary triggers, and research suggests that the diet can help significantly reduce symptoms in 70% to 75% of patients...
8 Low FODMAP Date Ideas
Valentine’s Day is almost here. If you are like me then you might be a tad unorganized… and haven’t yet got around to planning your date. That’s okay! Here are my favourite low FODMAP date ideas that won’t break the bank and need minimal planning. 8 Low FODMAP Date...
23 Easy Low FODMAP Lunchbox Fillers
Lunch time doesn’t need to be boring while on the low FODMAP diet! There are plenty of easy and filling low FODMAP lunchbox fillers you can enjoy. To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of our lunchbox favourites. 23 Easy Low FODMAP Lunchbox...
New Year’s Resolutions For A Happy Low FODMAP Year
Another year is done and dusted and I’m excited to see what 2018 brings…. Instead of setting unrealistic goals like quitting sugar or going to the gym each day, this year I’m focusing on developing some healthy habits. Here are my New Year’s resolutions to create a...
Last Minute Low FODMAP Gifts
Still searching for the perfect low FODMAP gift for your love one? Don’t worry – We’ve got you covered! Check out our top low FODMAP gifts for people on the low FODMAP diet. 6 Last Minute Low FODMAP Gifts 1. Wine. Alcohol doesn’t have to be off the menu...
Your Guide To Low FODMAP Sushi
If you’re starving and need a quick bite to eat, then sushi can make a great low FODMAP option when you’re out and about. Here’s your guide to low FODMAP sushi to help you navigate your local sushi bar: Check The Sushi Rice First things first, make sure you...
10 Low FODMAP Cocktails To Celebrate
We all deserve a cheeky celebration drink every now and then, and there are lots of low FODMAP cocktails to choose from so you don’t have to miss out! Before you sip your next cocktail here are a few things to remember: Choose a low FODMAP alcohol. Vodka,...
8 Things Never To Say To Someone On The Low FODMAP Diet
If you are on the low FODMAP diet and/or suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) then you know that people love to offer their somewhat misguided opinions and advice! Here are 8 cringe worthy comments that you shouldn’t make to a FODMAPer: 1. “A little bit won’t...
Don’t Forget To Live
Living with a chronic illness is hard. Some days it is a miracle if I make it out of my pyjamas and I often feel like I have been run over by a fleet of trucks in my sleep. I feel trapped in the dark where all my hopes and dreams of being a healthy human float above...
Can FODMAP Intolerances Change Over Time?
When you fail a FODMAP challenge you might feel like banishing those FODMAP foods forever… But do you really need to? The good news is that FODMAP intolerances change over time. Our bodies are complex and many of our bodies’ reactions still remain a mystery. We don’t...
Can I have a cheat day on the low FODMAP diet?
Sometimes that Big Mac with a large side of fries is just too hard to say no to… and before you know it you’re curled up in a food coma surrounded by empty wrappers. Oops! It’s okay, we’re all human and cheat days happen. But what does this mean for your low FODMAP...
6 Processed Foods That Contain Sneaky FODMAPs
When I was just starting the low FODMAP diet I got caught out on a number of occasions by processed foods that contain sneaky FODMAPs. For a while I wondered if the low FODMAP diet was working and what was sending me dashing to the loo! Find out below what foods...
