Delicious, quick and versatile, pasta is a firm favourite in the diets of many. Whilst pasta is good for the soul, it might not be good for the tummies of those with Irritable Bowel Syndrome who are following a low FODMAP diet. Pasta made from wheat is in fact high in FODMAPs, specifically fructans, ...
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Is Yoghurt Low FODMAP? Here Are The Best low FODMAP Yoghurt Options
Yoghurt ticks plenty of boxes: healthy, delicious, and versatile. But is yoghurt low FODMAP? Before you scoop in on your breakfast or serve it as a snack, here's what you need to know. Is yoghurt low FODMAP? Well, no. Despite being a fantastic source of protein and a healthy addition to a ...
IBS and Disordered Eating: 8 Signs You’re Struggling
Imagine this: you’re undergoing an elimination diet to determine what dietary components are triggering your IBS. In this process, you start to restrict further and further. Trying to cut back on whatever you suspect may be playing a role in causing you to feel so terrible. Then you start to ...
How To Replace Onion And Garlic On A Low FODMAP Diet
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 ...
A Guide To Food Chemical Intolerance
Have you ever felt like the food you eat is causing unwanted symptoms, even if you feel you’re doing things right with your nutrition? Often, it can be healthy foods that contribute to symptom development in sensitive individuals, it is not necessarily about ‘good’ vs ‘bad’ foods. Food chemical ...
What You Need To Know About A Low FODMAP Diet And Weight Loss
A cause for concern amongst dietitians is the growing number of people that ask whether a low FODMAP diet will help them lose weight. Why is this concerning? Well, friends, weight loss is not the intended purpose of this prescriptive diet. A low FODMAP diet should really only be undertaken with the ...
Is Avocado Low FODMAP?
Delicious and nutritious, versatile perfection, the superstar of all brunches… the avocado is many things. One thing it is not, however, is low FODMAP. Yeah, you read that right. We’re sorry. Avocado is considered a high FODMAP fruit due to containing ‘excess’ amounts of polyols (sorbitol and ...
Tips For Following a Low FODMAP Vegetarian Diet
A vegetarian diet typically omits all animal meats from the diet. This diet can still be nutritionally adequate when foods are selected with care and consideration to ensure dietary needs are met. In fact, a vegetarian diet has been shown by research to offer many health benefits, particularly when ...
4 Ways To Manage IBS Symptoms While Playing Sport
IBS symptoms can interfere with everyday life and for some, the thought of participating in sports after IBS diagnosis can be very scary. Stress itself can worsen IBS symptoms, however, exercise is a great tool for stress management and if playing team sports allows for building on those important ...