For many individuals with IBS, starting the low FODMAP diet can be daunting. One reason for this is because it often means making major dietary changes. Cutting out a variety of foods (even if just for a short time) can be difficult, especially if you have other mouths to feed, or you enjoy eating ...
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IBS and Exercise – What does it matter?
When it comes to IBS, exercise can be a funny thing. On one hand, studies have reported that up to 50% of athletes experience gastrointestinal discomfort when they exercise. However, it’s logical to think that exercise may help, since exercise is good for our overall health. So what do we believe? ...
Which Low FODMAP Nuts?
Contrary to popular belief, there is a big variety of low FODMAP nuts! Have you eaten a handful of raw unsalted nuts today? If not, there are several good reasons why you should! ...
Which Foods are High FODMAP?
One of the questions I get asked, nearly more than any other, is 'which foods are high FODMAP? It's so confusing, there is so much conflicting information!'. It isn't surprising, given there is so much misinformation out there on lists of high and low FODMAP foods. ...
Low FODMAP Eating – A Client Perspective
The thought of signing up to a 3 month (or longer) dietary program can seem very daunting! What makes it easier? Hearing from people who have been through it before! To help allay your fears, I asked two of my wonderful clients (known now as 'A' and 'B') who went through the process of ...
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, so it’s important we clear this one up; is soy low FODMAP? Although whole soybeans contain significant amounts of the FODMAP, ...
What do we need to know about protein and FODMAPs?
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 do’s and don’ts of carbohydrate foods such as fruits, vegetables and grains. But what do we need to know about protein and FODMAPs? ...
4 Reasons to do The FODMAP Challenge
I have noticed for many people who start trialing a low FODMAP diet, it is often thought that it is a long term thing, that they have to stick to forever. Or in some cases, they don’t actually want to try out any of the foods, as they don’t want to end up feeling horrible again. So does the low ...
Low FODMAP Eating at Work
Being organized with your food when going to work is essential when following a low FODMAP diet, as low FODMAP eating at work can be incredibly difficult! Depending on the location of your work place, healthy, Low FODMAP options to eat at work may be few and far between. Or, maybe you are often ...
Replacing Onion and Garlic
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! ...