Sun, sweat and sandy toes can mean only one thing, summer! Once the sun comes out and the temperature rises many of us like to switch up our breakfast from a warming winter wonder to a vibrant summer brekky often full of summer fruits. With so many fruits coming into season it’s important to know ...
the fodmap challenge
Managing IBS at Social Events
The festive season is quickly approaching. For many of us this means more social events to celebrate the silly season with friends and co-workers. This can be stressful if you’re following a low FODMAP diet with many of these social occasions revolving around food. But fear not, today we have 6 ...
How to reach your calcium needs on a low fodmap diet?
We all know that calcium is an essential nutrient required by our body for our daily needs. Calcium is needed for normal development and maintenance of our bones, blood clotting, as well for the proper functioning of our nerves, muscles, and cardiac (heart) function. Of all the calcium we ...
Dietetic Guidance and the Low FODMAP Diet
The low FODMAP diet is a well-established first-line therapy for IBS management. Approximately 75% of individuals experience symptom improvements during the elimination stage of the low fodmap diet. Whilst the diet has gained popularity in recent years due to its efficacy, it should not be done ...
How to eat Chocolate on a low FODMAP diet
Easter is well an truly over but this doesn't mean the chocolate cravings and late night treats disappear from our thoughts. Chocolate is one of the worlds favourite foods and is often not eaten in small amounts either, so unfortunately for FODMAPers chocolate may be a no go. Today we provide a ...
What is the Deal with FODMAP Stacking?
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...