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 ...
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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 ...
Managing Symptoms After Eating High FODMAP Foods
Slipped up over the weekend and indulged in a few too many high FODMAP foods? Ate something which was high FODMAP without realising? Unknowingly ate a high FODMAP serve of what is considered to be a low FODMAP food? Regardless of the reason, sometimes we slip up on a low FODMAP diet. Is it the ...
What To Expect When Starting A Low FODMAP Diet
Whether you’re about to start a low FODMAP diet, have already started a low FODMAP diet, or are still in the contemplation stage – chances are, you may be a little unsure of what to expect. This is totally normal. I mean, when you first hear someone say FODMAPs stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharide ...
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 ...
Low FODMAP Milk Alternatives – Which Is Best?
The popularity of milk alternatives is booming with a growing number of consumers swapping dairy for varieties like almond, coconut, soy and macadamia. After low FODMAP milk alternatives? Here are your best options. First of all, why choose a milk alternative? Milk contains the sugar ...
Sugar-Free Products And IBS
These days there are more sugar-free products filling supermarket shelves than ever before. This increased demand for lower sugar substitutes can be attributed to many reasons. Some of these include a rise in health conditions such as diabetes, increasing rates of overweight/obesity, and growing ...
What’s The Deal With Bananas And IBS?
Since the low FODMAP diet was established certain fruits were categorised as low FODMAP, and therefore should be tolerated by most individuals with IBS. Up until recently, bananas were among the list of low FODMAP fruits. New research published by Monash University earlier this year shows that ...
How To Eat Chocolate On A Low FODMAP Diet
Chocolate is one of the world's most popular foods and it's often not eaten in small amounts either, so unfortunately for FODMAPers chocolate may be a no go. Here's our guide on how to eat chocolate safely on a low FODMAP diet, because no one deserves to miss out on their square, row, or block, of ...