Starting a low FODMAP diet can seem overwhelming at the beginning with lots of different factors to consider and a variety of foods you need to temporarily exclude. Without proper guidance, it can be easy to make simple mistakes. This can leave you wondering why your symptoms aren’t getting better. ...
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What’s The Deal With FODMAP Stacking?
If you’re following the low FODMAP diet, you may have already heard of FODMAP stacking. It's an important concept to be aware of when following a low FODMAP diet, particularly during the elimination and challenge stages. What is FODMAP stacking? Basically, FODMAP stacking is when foods ...
How Useful Are Breath Tests In Diagnosing IBS?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition characterised by symptoms including abdominal bloating and pain, gas and diarrhoea. Poor absorption of carbohydrates known as 'FODMAPs' (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols) is a leading cause of IBS symptoms ...
Your Guide To Fermented Food And FODMAPs
Fermented food is a hot topic, with fermented products such as kombucha and kimchi emerging on the trendiest of cafe menus. The benefits offered by fermented foods are reported as anything from improving your gut health to treating major chronic disease. So, with an increasing focus on gut health ...
16 Of Our Best Low FODMAP Christmas Recipes
Yes, it is possible to have a delicious low FODMAP Christmas feast without triggering your symptoms of IBS! We've rounded up our favourite low FODMAP Christmas recipes including starters, sides, salads, mains and desserts to cater your day from start to finish. Starters Easy Eggplant ...
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… ...
Quick Tips To Get Rid Of Constipation And Get Digestion Moving
For people with constipation type IBS, the low FODMAP diet alone is often not enough to relieve or prevent symptoms. Here are some very simple tips to get your bowels moving and relieve constipation quickly. 1. Relax Easier said than done a lot of the time, however, more and more ...
The 4 IBS Sub-Types
Nearly all of us have been affected by or know someone affected by a gut problem, and ‘Irritable Bowel Syndrome’ (IBS) is common among these. IBS is the name given to a complex condition that is typically characterised by abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habits (constipation/diarrhoea). ...
How To Have A Merry, Low FODMAP Christmas
Although joyful, Christmas day can be stressful for the best of us. Throw in low FODMAP food requirements and the event can be a bit of a headache. But having a happy low FODMAP Christmas is definitely doable! So, to help you de-stress are our top tips (and simple recipes) to help you enjoy a low ...
Low FODMAP Summer Produce
With almost all fruit and vegetables available all year round, it's harder to work out what produce is in season at any given time. Summer brings a wide range of delicious fruit and vegetables, which can also be enjoyed on a low FODMAP diet! While summer favourites such as cherries and mangos are ...