If you have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), a quick internet search will surface dozens of diets claiming to be the one and only answer to all of your digestive woes. Not only do you have to sift through the search results to find any sliver of truth, you will also be faced with the option…
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 (1, 2). However, that doesn’t mean the diet…
Just starting your FODMAP journey? Then this article is for you! Hannah Hunter is an expert dietitian who has guided hundreds of people through the low FODMAP diet over the past six years. She has compiled some 5 tips to help you start your low FODMAP journey: 1. Get The Right Support The low FODMAP…
Feeling stressed, bored, or overwhelmed about your food? Eating the same low FODMAP foods day in and day out can lead to food fatigue and stress. These are problematic as you become more likely to binge eat high FODMAP foods, which can trigger symptoms and delay your ability to start the re-introduction phase. Low FODMAP…
12 Tips For Managing Constipation Struggling to go to the toilet on a daily basis is draining and can be down right painful. Constipation is a serious issue for many people living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), however, there are plenty of strategies to help ease your toileting troubles. I had the pleasure of talking…
Fructans & the Low FODMAP Diet Understanding what fructans are and how they fit with the low FODMAP diet can be tricky. Fructans like to lurk in a variety of foods, from fruit and veggies right through to cereal grains. They are also added to processed foods. This article is going to explain what they…
Low FODMAP Guide To Reading Labels Learning to read food labels is a minefield on the low FODMAP diet! Many high FODMAP foods are added to processed products to help enhance their texture and taste. This guide will help you spot the high FODMAP ingredients and optimize your chance of success. How to Read the…
Are all gluten free products low FODMAP? Don’t be fooled! Not all gluten free products are low FODMAP. Just because a product says it is gluten free that does not mean it is always safe for the low FODMAP phase of the diet. Gluten free products often lack fibre and flavour. This means manufacturers sometimes pack them…
How is Irritable Bowel Syndrome diagnosed? Getting a diagnosis of a chronic medical condition can be a challenging process! Understanding what symptoms the doctors are looking for and what medical tests are available, is the first step in getting a diagnosis for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Irritable bowel syndrome can be diagnosed using a combination…
Why is Isomalt high FODMAP? When you first start the low FODMAP diet you are told to look out for sugar alcohols. However, isomalt definitely does not end in ‘ol’ which means it is easy to miss! So what is the problem? Well isomalt is a sugar alcohol that contains both sorbitol and mannitol, which…
FODMAP Content of Milk & Milk Alternatives Trying to choose from the vast array of milks and milk alternatives can be a bit daunting while figuring out the low FODMAP diet. This article will help you figure out what low FODMAP milk is right for you. Information last updated on the 19th September 2017. What…
How a FODMAP Trained Dietitian Can Help The low FODMAP diet is complex and can be confusing, which means it can take a while to get your head around the diet. Luckily for us there are FODMAP trained dietitians who can help us transition onto the diet, with fewer hiccups. Always remember that the low…
7 Reasons Why the Low FODMAP Diet Might Not Be Working If you are still suffering from abdominal pain and other IBS symptoms despite being low FODMAP, then it’s time to double check your diet and look at your stress levels. The low FODMAP diet is a learning diet and it can take a few…
Why is portion control so important on the Low FODMAP diet? Portion sizes are crucial to getting good symptom control while on the low FODMAP diet. Just because a food is classed as low FODMAP it doesn’t mean you can eat unlimited quantities. Also, some high FODMAP foods are safe in small portion sizes. The…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Trigger Foods Identifying Irritable Bowel Syndrome trigger foods is an important step in learning to manage your symptoms. The low FODMAP diet has been scientifically proven to significantly reduce IBS symptoms in up to 76% of IBS sufferers (1). Therefore, the low FODMAP diet is often the first elimination diet doctors, dietitians, and…
Sorbitol & the Low FODMAP Diet Sorbitol is high FODMAP and can be a bit of a sneaky FODMAP, as it likes to hide in fruits and is used as an artificial sweetener in processed foods and medications. This article is going to discuss what sorbitol is, why it is high FODMAP, and how to…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an embarrassing condition which 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 and needs a helping hand. This article will provide an explanation of IBS and the low…
Figuring out what you can eat, what you can’t eat and then navigating the supermarket can all be overwhelming when starting the low FODMAP diet. This guide will talk you through what the low FODMAP elimination phase or restriction phase is and answer your low FODMAP diet questions to help you get symptom free faster….
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 (5 6 7).These tests can show both false positive or negative results, which means a positive breath test may not mean you will have issues digesting the sugar (6). Additionally, the…
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 transitioning less stressful. Five Steps…
