If you’re following the low FODMAP diet, you may have already heard of FODMAP stacking. It is an important concept to be aware of when following a low FODMAP diet. This is particularly important during the elimination and challenge stages. What is FODMAP stacking? Basically, FODMAP stacking is ...
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Low FODMAP Bread Choices
Bread has been forever known as a household staple. But the recent increase in fad diets like ketogenic and paleo focus on keeping bread out of the kitchen. Toast is one of my favourite breakfast options and is a great source of carbohydrates for energy and healthy whole-grains. I wouldn’t want ...
To charcoal or not to charcoal?
One of the latest trends to hit the wellness world is activated charcoal. Activated Charcoal is a product manufactured specifically to be extremely absorbent, allowing it to bind to molecules, ions or atoms from a dissolved substance. Due to its powerful toxin-clearing properties, activated ...
Low FODMAP Diet…Do Portions Really Matter?
One of the biggest points to emphasise with the low FODMAP diet is yes, portions absolutely matter, even if you’re eating all low FODMAP foods. So, let's take a look at why! Why do portions matter? Even when sticking to low FODMAP foods, if your portions aren’t correct, then your diet can become ...
Go Bananas! – ripe vs unripe bananas on a low FODMAP diet
Ever wondered why a low FODMAP recipe calls for a slightly unripe banana instead of a standard ripe banana? Are bananas low FODMAP? Well I have your answer right here... The common banana, or the technical term: Cavendish Banana, are the large long bananas that are green when they are unripe. ...
Low FODMAP Protein Powders
One question we get asked frequently at The Fodmap Challenge is whether protein powder is safe on a low FODMAP diet. In short, yes, some protein powders are low FODMAP. The key is finding the right one for you that you’re able to tolerate. Firstly, let’s go through a brief overview on ...
How To Be Berry Nice To Your Belly
We all know we should eat more fruits and vegetables. A simple and tasty way to do this is berries! Throwing some berries on your breakfast cereal, in your smoothie or with some yoghurt is a great option. The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE) recommends 2 serves of fruit per day, one ...
Low FODMAP Sauce Recipe Inspo
We all know that following a low FODMAP diet can be challenging, particularly when it comes to flavouring the food. I love that as FODMAPs become more well known, more food producers are creating products that are safe for people with intolerances to use. Check out the two recipes below for some low ...
Why You Should Progress to a Modified Low FODMAP Diet
You may already know that a low FODMAP diet is not a long-term diet. In fact, the initial elimination phase should only go for 2-6 weeks. During this stage, approximately 75% of IBS sufferers experience symptom improvement. Individuals should then progress to the second stage of the diet, the ...
Low FODMAP Summer Salad Guide
We are all about a good Summer salad! The options when it comes to salad combos are endless, whether it be as side dish or a main. Salads certainly don’t need to be boring, even when low FODMAP. So, we’ve put together an easy guide to help you create your own low FODMAP Summer ...