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 ...
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SIBO – what is it and how do you treat it?
SIBO, also known as small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, is a condition which has become more common in recent years. Due to an imbalance in gut bacteria, it can lead to unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms, which can often be misdiagnosed as IBS. Read on to find out more about SIBO including what ...
Are Oats Ok On A Low FODMAP Diet?
A question I often get asked is if oats are ok on a low FODMAP diet. This can certainly be confusing, especially as there is so much conflicting information out there! ...
Balancing FODMAPs and Fibre
Fibre is a very important part of a healthy diet but many high fibre foods are also high in FODMAPs. So how can you get enough fibre on a low FODMAP diet? Here's everything you need to know about the importance of dietary fibre and the best high fibre low FODMAP foods you can eat. What is ...
Low FODMAP Protein Powders
One question we get asked frequently at The FODMAP Challenge is – can you have protein powder 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. What is protein? Protein forms an important part of a ...
5 Ways to Eat Low FODMAP Vegetables
Are you struggling to get enough veggies into your diet? Are you stuck for ideas on how to cook them or incorporate them into your meals? You may have been told many times that vegetables make up an important part of a healthy and balanced diet. You may have even read our previous article about low ...
Low FODMAP vegetables
Have you been told time and time again to eat more vegetables? Are you unsure of which veggies are considered low FODMAP? Eating a variety of different vegetables helps us to meet our nutrient requirements. Plus, eating a diverse range of plant foods (including veggies) each week has been shown to ...
Funky Fermented Foods
Funky Fermented Foods Fermented foods have long been a staple for many different cultures. Originally they came about as a means of preservation. From kimchi in Korea, sauerkraut in Germany, yoghurt in Greece and miso in Japan. These traditional foods have become quite the star these days all ...
Getting Enough Fibre on a Gluten-Free Diet
If you are following a gluten free diet you may already know that many gluten free foods are actually low in fibre. This is because they tend to be highly processed and made from refined starches which have lost the majority of their fibre content. Fibre is important to help keep things moving ...
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. ...