The low FODMAP diet excludes onion and garlic. During the challenge phase, many discover that they do not tolerate fructans (O in FODMAPs), which onion and garlic contain. So how does one survive without garlic and onion in the kitchen? It isn’t as hard as you think! This can be a great time ...
The Best Low FODMAP Protein Sources
You may have noticed that FODMAPS are mostly found in plant foods (with the exception of lactose found in dairy). For this reason, we tend to focus a lot on the dos and don’ts of carbohydrate foods such as fruits, vegetables and grains. But what do we need to know about protein and FODMAPs? Here's ...
6 Tips For Managing Low FODMAPs On Holidays
Whether it be a relaxing cruise, overseas getaway, camping trip, or a short weekend away – holidays are always something to look forward to. How to manage low FODMAPs on holidays? A less exciting prospect... Whatever your holiday of choice includes, there is something that all holidays consist of… ...
Which Foods Are High FODMAP?
If there's one question we get more than any other it's: which foods are high FODMAP? Unsurprising, as this is an increasingly confusing topic with plenty of conflicting information. Here are the most common, high FODMAP foods. This is by no means an exhaustive list. You can find our full, most ...
Is Soy Low FODMAP?
Confused about soy and the low FODMAP diet? You’re not the only one! Soy products are a great source of plant-based protein and have numerous health benefits, but is soy low FODMAP? Although whole soybeans contain significant amounts of the FODMAP Galacto Oligosaccaride (GOS), there are several ...
Clearing Up The Confusion Around Low FODMAP Vegetables
Are you finding low FODMAP vegetables confusing? I'm not surprised. The area is continually being researched with some vegetables moving from safe to unsafe, and vice versa. Some are also in a bit of grey area, in which a small portion is considered low FODMAP. So which vegetables seem to be the ...
Low FODMAP Nuts: What To Eat And What To Avoid
Contrary to popular belief, there is a wide variety of low FODMAP nuts and major health benefits to consuming them. Here's a list of nuts you can eat on a low FODMAP diet and some delicious ideas for how to add them to your diet. Why you should eat nuts on a low FODMAP diet 1. Heart ...
What are FODMAPs? A Guide To The Low FODMAP Diet & IBS
FODMAPs stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols and they are short-chain carbohydrates that are resistant to digestion in some people. Research has found that FODMAPs can trigger symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and following a low FODMAP diet ...
Are Oats Ok On A Low FODMAP Diet?
A question I often get asked is if oats are ok on a low FODMAP diet. This can certainly be confusing, especially as there is so much conflicting information out there! ...
Low FODMAP Vegan & Vegetarian Protein Sources
When following a plant based diet one of the most important things to consider is your choice of protein. This is because animal-based protein sources provide us with key nutrients which play an important role in our health and wellbeing. Not only do we want to be consuming food that tastes good and ...