What is Japanese Pumpkin and is it Low FODMAP?
Are you feeling a bit confused about what Japanese pumpkin is and wondering if it is low FODMAP? You’re not the only one! Japanese pumpkin is listed as a safe low FODMAP pumpkin in the Monash University Low FODMAP app. But what exactly is Japanese Pumpkin? Japanese...
Are Coconut Products Low FODMAP?
Coconut products can be a bit tricky on the low FODMAP diet, as some products are suitable and others are not! This article discusses what coconut products are low FODMAP and what coconut products you may need to limit or avoid. The following information is based on...
How to Eat Out on the Low FODMAP Diet
Eating out when you’re following the low FODMAP diet can definitely feel overwhelming at times. Between hidden ingredients and unfamiliar menus, it’s easy to feel like staying home is the safer choice. But let’s be real—we all deserve a break from cooking...
Getting Enough Calcium while on the Low FODMAP Diet
The FODMAP diet is a restrictive diet so it’s normal to feel concerned about not getting enough calcium while on the low FODMAP diet. This article is going to explain why calcium is important, and provide you with strategies to help ensure that you are getting...
Explanation of IBS and the Low FODMAP Diet for Family & Friends
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an embarrassing condition that can be difficult to talk about. If you are reading this article it’s probably because you have a friend, family member, or loved one who suffers from this debilitating condition. Today we are going...
How to Replace Onion on the Low FODMAP Diet
Sometimes it feels like you can’t pick up a single seasoning mix, pre-package meal, or choose a meal in a restaurant without it containing a sneaky little FODMAP called onion. Onion (even in the smallest amount) can cause severe tummy troubles! When transitioning onto...
Getting Enough Fibre on the Low FODMAP Diet
Consuming different types of fibre is important to keep our bodies healthy, and can help reduce constipation, diarrhoea, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. However some high fibre foods are also high FODMAP and need to be removed while you are on the low...
Garlic and the Low FODMAP Diet
There seems to be some confusion about garlic and the low FODMAP diet. So this article will discuss why garlic is high FODMAP and give you tips on how to bring low FODMAP garlic flavour into your meals without causing tummy troubles. Why is garlic a problem on the low...
What is Inulin and is it a FODMAP?
Inulin is a sneaky FODMAP as it likes to hide in processed foods! Before we learn where inulin hides, let’s figure out what it is. What is Inulin And Is It A FODMAP? Inulins are a type of polysaccharide that is found inside many types of plants and they use it...
How does the FODMAP reintroduction phase work?
Congratulations on completing the first phase of the low FODMAP diet! By now, your gut is likely feeling a lot more settled, and you’ve seen firsthand how low FODMAP foods can help reduce your symptoms. That’s a huge achievement—and it means you’re ready for the next...
Radio Interview with Professor Peter Gibson from Monash University
It is always exciting to hear expert discussion of the low FODMAP diet being aired on national radio! Katherine Ryan from Nine to Noon interviewed Professor Peter Gibson from Monash University. Professor Gibson specialises in IBS research and he was raising public...
Getting Started on the Low FODMAP Diet: Elimination Phase
Welcome to your go-to guide for the low FODMAP diet. This complete guide will teach you the fundamentals of the low FODMAP diet and get you started on the first phase, also known as the low FODMAP elimination phase. This article will cover: Safety tips: what to do...
Is the low FODMAP diet the same as the gluten free diet? (Update)
On almost a daily basis I am asked is the low FODMAP diet the same as the gluten free diet? The low FODMAP diet is not a gluten free diet, however it does remove many gluten-containing grains by reducing oligosaccharides in the diet. Before we explore the topic any...
How to Survive a Date while on the Low FODMAP Diet
Dating can be daunting enough without having to navigate the low FODMAP diet and manage your Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms! Over the past few years I have been on the dating scene and I have been lucky enough to find a special someone. I would like to share some...
How do breath tests for food intolerance work? My experience.
Article Update September 2016 Since writing this article further research has shown that hydrogen breath testing is not an accurate way of diagnosing FODMAP intolerances (5Â 6 7).These tests can show both false positive or negative results, which means a positive...
Five Steps For Starting The Low FODMAP Diet
First things first, stop and take a big deep breath. You have just taken the first step on a daunting journey by recognising you need to change your diet and your lifestyle. This is never easy, but there are five steps for starting the low FODMAP diet that can make...
How To Cook With No Onion Or Garlic On The Low FODMAP Diet
Starting the low FODMAP diet was daunting enough before I was told that I could no longer cook with onion and garlic. I remember the sinking feeling of dread as I imagined a lifetime of boring and bland dinners to come. It didn’t take me long to realise that low...
